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Citi Argues Tokenized Deposits Belong at the Core of Finance

February 06, 2026
Citi tokenized deposits
Figure Expands Access to Its On-Chain Public Equity Network
Blockchain // February 05, 2026

Blockchain-based lender Figure says it is expanding investor access to its On-Chain Public Equity Network (OPEN). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

TRM Labs Reaches $1 Billion Valuation in $70 Million Funding Round
Fintech Investments // February 04, 2026

Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs secured $70 million in a Series C funding round, propelling the company to a $1 billion valuation, according to a Wednesday (Feb. 4) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Stablecoin Rewards Remain Roadblock to Crypto Bill After White House Summit
Cryptocurrency // February 03, 2026

Crypto market structure legislation remains stalled after a closed-door meeting at the White House failed to resolve differences over the payment of interest and other rewards on stablecoins, Reuters reported Tuesday (Feb. 3). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

How Banking-Grade Crypto Is Replacing Bitcoin’s Cowboy Finance
Cryptocurrency // February 03, 2026

Crypto’s Wild West used to have a cowboy problem. For much of the sector’s nascent history there were too many gunslingers and not enough sheriffs, with the digital asset space defined by its rule avoidance and a culture that prized speed over safety. Get the...

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Citi Argues Tokenized Deposits Belong at the Core of Finance

February 06, 2026
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Prediction Markets Turn Uncertainty Into a Business Model

January 21, 2026
The information economy has found its version of a casino with prediction markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

WalletConnect Pay CEO Bets Crypto Payments Can Finally Scale at Checkout

January 19, 2026
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Regulators Rewrite How Blockchain Gets Built

January 19, 2026
For much of blockchain’s commercial life, regulation functioned as a question mark rather than a framework. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Figure Expands Access to Its On-Chain Public Equity Network

February 05, 2026
Blockchain-based lender Figure says it is expanding investor access to its On-Chain Public Equity Network (OPEN). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

TRM Labs Reaches $1 Billion Valuation in $70 Million Funding Round

February 04, 2026
Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs secured $70 million in a Series C funding round, propelling the company to a $1 billion valuation, according to a Wednesday (Feb. 4) press release....

Stablecoin Rewards Remain Roadblock to Crypto Bill After White House Summit

February 03, 2026
Crypto market structure legislation remains stalled after a closed-door meeting at the White House failed to resolve differences over the payment of interest and other rewards on stablecoins, Reuters reported...

Bed Bath & Beyond to Acquire Tokens.com in Real Estate Finance Push

February 02, 2026
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. on Monday (Feb. 2) announced it signed an agreement to acquire Tokens.com to establish a unified investment platform merging traditional real estate finance with blockchain-based...