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Figure Debuts Tokenized Stock on Its OPEN Network

February 19, 2026
Behind the Stablecoin Buzz, Old-School Infrastructure Still Runs the Show
Cryptocurrency // February 19, 2026

Stablecoins are often portrayed as a triumph of blockchain innovation, but behind the scenes they can frequently run on conventional infrastructure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Legal Experts Say Shifting Federal Stance on Digital Assets Puts Bank Charters Back in Play
Cryptocurrency // February 19, 2026

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Banks Target Q4 Launch for Tokenized Deposit Network
Blockchain // February 18, 2026

A tokenized deposit network built by five banks and a blockchain-based platform led by former Comptroller of the Currency Gene Ludwig is expected to be available to the banks’ customers in the fourth quarter, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (Feb. 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Crypto Growth Forces Banks to Solve Multi-Chain Fragmentation
Blockchain // February 18, 2026

Despite the hype and headlines, institutional and financial blockchain products are no silver-bullet panacea for legacy money movement frictions. 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...

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Crypto Growth Forces Banks to Solve Multi-Chain Fragmentation

February 18, 2026
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On ‘From the Block,’ Experts Warn Crypto Must Fix Scams and User Errors Before Scaling

February 12, 2026
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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...

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Figure Debuts Tokenized Stock on Its OPEN Network

February 19, 2026
Figure is reportedly introducing a tokenized class of stock that trades on blockchain rails. 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 receive marketing […]

Banks Target Q4 Launch for Tokenized Deposit Network

February 18, 2026
A tokenized deposit network built by five banks and a blockchain-based platform led by former Comptroller of the Currency Gene Ludwig is expected to be available to the banks’ customers in...

Figure Tests Future of Trading With Blockchain Stock Launch

February 13, 2026
Figure Technology Solutions launched a proposed secondary public offering of up to 4.23 million shares of its Series A Blockchain Common Stock, or Blockchain Stock, the company said in a Friday (Feb....

Crypto Advocates Urge UK’s FCA to Narrow Regulatory Scope

February 13, 2026
The DeFi Education Fund (DEF), a Washington, D.C.-based advocacy group, is urging the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to limit its upcoming cryptocurrency regulations to entities that have unilateral...