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February 19, 2026

Figure Launches FGRD as the First SEC-Registered Onchain Public Stock 1

FGRD: First SEC-Registered Onchain Stock Launch

FGRD Stock Trades and Settles Entirely Onchain, Bypassing DTCC New York-based Figure Technology Solutions on Feb. 19 launched FGRD, its

US stocks slipped late as oil rose, Fed signals, and PCE data loom. 1

Oil Prices Impact U.S. Stocks Amid Fed Signals

Stocks Ease in Late Trading as Oil Hits Six-Month High As of 3:30 p.m. EST on Feb. 19, just before

DerivaDEX launches regulated DAO-governed decentralized exchange in Bermuda. 1

DerivaDEX Launches Regulated Decentralized Exchange

DerivaDEX officially opened its decentralized derivatives platform in Hamilton, Bermuda, on February 17, 2026, following approval from the Bermuda Monetary

Payward Acquires Magna to Expand Kraken Token Lifecycle Infrastructure Services 1

Kraken Token Lifecycle Expansion: Payward Acquires Magna

Payward announced the acquisition of Magna on February 18, 2026, marking its sixth major deal within the past year. Magna

OpenAI and Paradigm Launch EVMbench to Measure AI Smart Contract Security 1

EVMbench: Advanced AI Smart Contract Security Testing

OpenAI and Paradigm officially launched EVMbench to address security risks in smart contracts that secure over $100 billion in crypto

Hyperliquid Policy Center Launches to Advance Decentralized Finance Infrastructure in Washington 1

Decentralized Finance Policy Center Launches in D.C.

The Hyperliquid Policy Center (HPC), a new research and advocacy group, officially launches in Washington, D.C., on February 18, 2026.