Ethereum co‑founder Vitalik Buterin said on Feb 22, 2026 that combining AI tools with human oversight, improved verification, and stronger redundancy could make crypto systems more resilient after a recent $400M hack.
A WEF‑affiliated digital identity application is reportedly being built on the Hedera network to provide verifiable legal identities for underserved populations. The move could accelerate real-world use of HBAR while spotlighting privacy and governance issues.
Deutsche Bank has signaled readiness to integrate infrastructure linked to Ripple Labs, according to an update shared by a developer on X. The move marks another institutional nod toward Ripple's payment technology.
Morgan Stanley is recruiting blockchain engineers to lead multi-chain initiatives across Ethereum, Polygon, Canton and Hyperledger with a focus on regulatory compliance, security and interoperability. The hiring push highlights growing institutional effort to bridge public and permissioned ledgers.
FedEx has joined the Hedera Council and will operate a network node, joining Google, IBM and Dell in shaping governance. The move signals growing enterprise interest in using HBAR-based infrastructure for supply-chain tracking and settlement.
Aster announced a March mainnet launch for Aster Chain, expanding its DEX to support both blockchain-native tokens and tokenized real-world assets. The move aims to broaden liquidity and increase ASTER's utility.
David Schwartz, Ripple's newly named CTO Emeritus and XRP Ledger co-creator, called Bitcoin 'a technological dead end' on Feb. 12, 2026.
The UK Treasury has selected HSBC's blockchain platform to run a pilot for digital gilts. The program will test tokenized government debt issuance, settlement and custody on an institutional ledger.
Ripple is expanding its UAE partnership with Zand Bank to roll out dollar- and dirham-pegged stablecoins, boost cross-currency liquidity, and enable regulated on-chain asset issuance as institutions move tokens onto blockchain rails.
Cardano rolled out an upgraded real-time knowledge hub on Feb. 5, 2026 to centralize on-chain metrics, developer resources and market insights. The move is aimed at boosting ecosystem visibility and could help ADA's case for reclaiming a Top 10 spot if adoption follows.