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CertiK Tightens KYC and Strengthens Oversight After Huione Backlash, CEO Denies IPO Plans

CertiK has enhanced its client checks and monitoring following criticism related to an audit of a project linked to the illicit Huione marketplace. CEO Ronghui Gu emphasized the need for institutional-level standards in response to evolving risks, despite currently having no plans for a public listing.

Ripple President Frames 2026 as Institutional Adoption at Scale for Ripple and XRP

Ripple President Monica Long has described this year as a defining period for Ripple and XRP due to institutional adoption at scale Key Points Ripple President Monica Long has declared this year a turning point for institutional adoption at scale. She expects the full impact of this adoption p

Ripple CEO Garlinghouse Reassures XRP Community Amid Market Struggles

Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, recently addressed the ongoing turbulence in the cryptocurrency market, emphasizing XRP’s importance to the company’s future. During his appearance on X Spaces, Garlinghouse reassured the community that XRP remains central to Ripple’s operations. Despite the market’s

Pi Coin News: Pi Network Mainnet Nodes Mandatory Upgrade Countdown, System Update Must Be Completed by February 15

February 12 News, Pi Network has set a final deadline for the mainnet node upgrade. The Pi core team confirmed that all mainnet nodes must complete the system update by February 15, 2026, or risk disconnecting from the network. This upgrade is part of the overall protocol evolution, with node software being upgraded from version 19.1 to 19.6, aiming to improve stability and pave the way for subsequent features. The team initially planned to complete the upgrade by February 12, but due to network congestion and technical challenges, the deadline was extended to February 15. Officially, this upgrade is the first step in a multi-phase process, with new versions to be released gradually to improve the mainnet architecture and enhance security.

Up to 12% cashback! Fat Penguin launches a crypto payment card, Pengu Card tier benefits available at a glance

Pengu Penguin collaborates with Visa and KAST to launch the Pengu Card, a crypto payment card supporting 170 countries worldwide, focusing on stablecoin transactions and up to 12% cashback. The card comes in three tiers, offering attractive cash rebates and annualized deposit yields, with a waitlist registration now open. Successful referrals can earn a premium card. This marks Pengu Penguin's entry into the retail financial market, enabling users to pay with crypto assets in their daily transactions.

X Money beta is about to be released! Elon Musk: Aiming to become a currency trading center

Elon Musk announced at the xAI all-hands meeting on Wednesday that X Money plans to launch in the next 1 to 2 months as a "limited beta," currently undergoing closed testing within the company. He described X Money as a "game changer" that will become a hub for all funds and currency trading. X has 1 billion installed users and approximately 600 million monthly active users. X Money aims to integrate social, communication, content, and financial services.