Survey: 13% of Gen Z Used Crypto to Pay for Valentine’s Dates

Published at 2026-02-12 10:15:11

An OKX-commissioned Pollfish survey released ahead of Valentine’s Day shows 13% of Gen Z respondents have already used crypto to pay for dates. The survey also found many who haven’t used crypto for dating expenses blamed the absence of simple, consumer-friendly payment methods rather than distrust or lack of interest.

The findings matter because they highlight a shift toward real-world spending with digital assets and flag payments UX as the main blocker to broader adoption. For exchanges, wallets, and merchants this is a reminder that seamless checkout flows, stablecoin rails and clear merchant support could turn curious users into repeat crypto payers. The trend may push more payment integrations in lifestyle verticals if providers act on the friction points identified by Gen Z.

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Japan’s cabinet has reclassified cryptocurrencies as financial instruments and will introduce bans on insider trading plus annual disclosure requirements for token issuers. The measures aim to strengthen investor protection and bring crypto closer to regulated markets.

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Published at 2026-04-10 06:30:12

OKX, HashKey Back Vietnam Exchange to Meet $380M Licensing Requirement

OKX and HashKey are backing a new Vietnamese crypto exchange to help it meet the government's $380 million capital requirement for a pilot licensing program. The move aims to bring trading onshore and accelerate regulatory approval for domestic platforms.

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Published at 2026-04-10 02:45:08

U.S. Treasury Opens Hacker Alert Program to Crypto Firms

The U.S. Department of the Treasury will allow cryptocurrency companies to enroll in a program that delivers timely cybersecurity threat and hacker warning alerts, enabling faster information-sharing with federal authorities.

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Published at 2026-04-09 17:15:44

Bank of England Proposes 40% Central Bank Reserve Rule for Systemic Stablecoins

A senior Bank of England official told Parliament that proposed rules would require “systemic” stablecoins to hold at least 40% of reserves in central bank deposits, announced as DLT projects proliferate. The move is aimed at strengthening safety and integrating stablecoins into the UK financial plumbing.

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Published at 2026-04-09 15:15:33

Six Swiss Banks Launch CHF Stablecoin Sandbox

Six Swiss banks and Swiss Stablecoin AG unveiled a sandbox on April 8 to pilot a Swiss franc–pegged stablecoin. The pilot will test payments, custody, liquidity and compliance within a controlled, regulated environment.