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APIA, Samoa, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, has announced its integration for the full suite of Ondo Finance tokenized equities. This positions the platform at the forefront of the Real-World Asset (RWA) revolution, offering its 10 million global users seamless exposure to a comprehensive lineup of 14 blue-chip traditional assets in a tokenized format. The expanded offering encompasses a diverse range of market leaders, including technology giants such as NVIDIA (NVDAon), Tesla (TSLAon), Apple (AAPLon), and Amazon (AMZNon), alongside foundational financial instruments like the Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQon) and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPYon).…

Seed round led by blockchain VC firm Blockchange Ventures. The Unicity Protocol enables AI agents to form peer-to-peer trustless marketplaces at machine speed ZUG, Switzerland, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Unicity Labs, a protocol development company building the agentic autonomous internet, has successfully raised $3 million in seed funding. The round was led by Blockchange Ventures, with participation from Tawasal, a Middle East-based communications super app, and Outlier Ventures, a leading Web3 early-stage investor. The timely raise comes as AI agents (software entities that can independently discover services, negotiate terms, and execute transactions) evolve from conceptual tools into economic actors. The…

By 2026, Web3 advertising will no longer be a test. It has become an important channel for reaching digitally native audiences, thanks to infrastructure that looks and works more like enterprise-grade ad tech than early crypto side projects. After the 2021 hype cycle, the industry now follows standards that prioritize measurable, compliant growth. Web3 ad platforms are assessed by advertisers in the same manner as their well-known programmatic partners. They expect reliable delivery, clear accountability, and consistent performance. A legitimate Web3 ad network in 2026 must exhibit the authenticity, traceability, and independent verifiability of campaign results through the transparency of…

Soil Launches First Compliant RWA-Backed Yield Protocol on XRPL to Unlock Utility for RLUSD Holders – Chainwire HomeNewsroomSoil Launches First Compliant RWA-Backed Yield Protocol on XRPL to Unlock Utility for RLUSD Holders We use cookies to make Chainwire’s website a better experience. Cookies help us provide a more personalized experience and relevant advertising for you, and web analytics for us. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication…

Whenever the word war starts floating around headlines, markets react.Right now, tensions involving Iran are rising again.Over the last 24 hours, reports indicate that additional U.S. military forces have been repositioned toward strategic areas near Iran. Whether this is precautionary or preparation, markets do not wait for confirmation. They price in risk immediately.A potential escalation involving Iran would obviously have an impact on financial markets. That is exactly why we are covering this today.This is not about politics.This is about capital flow.Let’s break down what typically happens during geopolitical shocks — and what it could mean for stocks, gold, oil,…

Blockchain transaction data tied to cryptocurrency payments may provide an early signal of emerging drug crises, according to a new report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.The study, which examined illicit market activity across darknet drug and fraud ecosystems, found that crypto flows connected to darknet markets reached nearly $2.6 billion in 2025, showing that online drug markets continue to operate at scale despite repeated law-enforcement takedowns. Vendors typically receive payments from personal wallets and centralized exchanges.Beyond measuring criminal activity, Chainalysis argued that the data can track real-world health outcomes. Crypto payments to suppliers of fentanyl precursor chemicals declined sharply beginning…

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to release its ruling on the legality of Trump-era tariffs on February 20, 2026. Additional opinion days are scheduled for February 24 and 25. The ruling may have far-reaching consequences for U.S. trade policy as well as international markets, including the crypto market. The decision of the court is eagerly anticipated by investors, crypto traders, and policymakers. The case will influence the future trade policy and market conditions. Supreme Court Trump Tariff Ruling: What’s at Stake? The case centers on whether President Trump had the legal authority to impose tariffs using emergency powers. Trump…

📊No votes yet – Be the first to vote Bridge got conditional approval. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted Stripe’s stablecoin subsidiary a national trust bank charter on February 12, marking another win for crypto companies pushing into traditional banking territory. Bridge wants to speed up global payments and make treasury operations smoother using stablecoins. The company thinks its tech can fix cross-border payment headaches and help tokenized asset markets grow bigger. Bridge says it’s following the federal GENIUS Act rules – that’s the stablecoin law Congress passed in July 2025. With a national trust charter, Bridge…

Why Sweeps Coins Get Confused With Crypto Sweeps Coins show up on sweepstakes-style sites that use virtual coins inside an account system rather than on a public blockchain. The shared word ‘coin,’ plus the fact that some sites accept crypto payments, can make it sound like Sweeps Coins are cryptocurrency. In Short: Sweeps Coins are usually closed-loop promotional credits inside one platform’s rules. Cryptocurrency is designed to move between wallets and open markets. What Sweeps Coins Are and What They Are Not Sweeps Coins are in-game entries used on sweepstakes-style sites, and they only work inside that site’s account system.…

Solana (SOL) has officially slipped below the psychological $82 mark. It dropped over 3.6% in the last 24 hours, and the primary culprit is the Federal Reserve. When the Fed signals a “hawkish” stance, markets tend to shudder. They aren’t ready to lower interest rates just yet. At the time of writing, SOL is hovering around $81.1 as it tests technical support levels that could determine whether it stabilizes or extends a brutal 45% correction from its January peak near $250. The asset now sits 67% below its November 2021 all-time high of $260, with technical analysts warning that a…