Utah, USA is preparing to ban prediction market platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket. On Wednesday, Utah's HB243 bill (Gambling Amendment) was passed by the Utah House on February 10 and by the Senate on February 27, and has been sent to the governor for signing. The bill defines "special bets" as gambling. Special bets refer to wagers on individual events within a game, such as the performance of a specific athlete or whether a team reaches certain statistics, rather than bets on the final outcome of the game.

The purpose of the legislation is to prevent companies from offering sports-related predictions or prop bets in Utah, including through platforms that claim to be prediction markets rather than sports betting companies.

Hong Kong, February 12, 2026 — COINMY (CMY), a global compliant digital asset exchange, made a powerful debut at Consensus Hong Kong 2026 by hosting a series of high-impact industry side events, marking a pivotal step in its global expansion.

Built to bridge traditional payment systems and the crypto economy, COINMY combines institutional-grade infrastructure with regulatory readiness across jurisdictions. Its competitive edge is defined by three core pillars:

• Multi-jurisdictional compliance framework – enabling regulatory clarity and user protection in key markets worldwide;

• Self-developed millisecond-level matching engine – delivering CEX-grade liquidity and ultra-low latency execution;

• Unified multi-asset suite – providing a seamless, transparent, and intuitive trading interface for both retail and institutional users.

Throughout Consensus week, COINMY engaged with global partners, institutional investors, and industry leaders to advance discussions on compliant payment rails, cross-border settlement infrastructure, and the next generation of exchange technology.

With its official presence now established in Hong Kong, COINMY has kicked off an accelerated global rollout in 2026 — bringing secure, regulation-ready, and high-performance crypto trading to users across international markets.

The future of finance is compliant, connected, and instant. COINMY is building it.

According to official announcements, the "Rebuilding the Foundation of the Cryptocurrency Global Economy · Morgan Protocol Ecosystem Launch — Global Leaders Strategic Dialogue Summit" grandly opened on Jeju Island, South Korea today. Global industry leaders, ecosystem builders, and community representatives gathered to witness this milestone moment in the crypto sector.

At the summit, MOVA CEO Mr. Wael Muhaisen delivered a speech focused on AI economic payment infrastructure; Mr. Prince, Morgan’s Mandarin-speaking evangelist, interpreted the core value and application prospects of the X4O2 protocol; Morgan Protocol CEO Mr. Mike shared AI economic payment solutions via video and emphasized the importance of the Korean market; Morgan Protocol CSO Mr. Adelino detailed the global strategy and Asian market layout.

In the subsequent interview session, Mr. Jerry and Mr. Mike engaged in an in-depth dialogue on ecosystem strategic synergy. Mr. Wael Muhaisen summarized their complementary advantages, further presenting a complete blueprint from technology to commercial implementation.The atmosphere was high, and the excitement continues.

according to Cointelegraph, the American Veterans Association announced a partnership with Giggle Academy, founded by Binance founder Zhao Changpeng, to establish a $2 million scholarship program to support the education of children from American military families. The program will provide educational funding support for eligible military families.

The BitradeX iOS App is now officially available on the Apple App Store in Japan, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Brazil, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Canada, the United States, Nigeria, Russia, Mongolia, Brunei, and other countries and regions. Users in these regions can simply search for “BitradeX” to download the app and enjoy convenient and secure digital asset trading services.

As a core feature of the platform, BitradeX’s fully automated intelligent quant tool, AiBot, supports asset custody, 24/7 automated trading, and compound earnings growth, providing users with efficient and robust intelligent asset management solutions.

The company stated that it will continue to advance its global expansion, accelerating its coverage to more countries and regions, and bringing an even better digital financial service experience to users worldwide.

World Cup champion Olivier Giroud has officially become the brand ambassador of BitradeX, joining hands with the platform’s core product, AiBot, to usher in a new era of intelligent asset management.

Known for his composure, precision, and control of the game, Giroud now brings his championship mindset to the forefront of financial technology. BitradeX AiBot supports multi-strategy automated trading, offering an estimated annualized yield of 91.25%–182.5%, and provides users with more efficient and robust digital asset growth solutions.

Gain market insights from a champion’s perspective and achieve asset breakthroughs through intelligent decision-making. Experience BitradeX AiBot today and step into your new era of professional investing.

According to official sources, Mr. Guilherme D.A.P. Marques, CEO of AIFEEX, took the stage at the AIFEEX AI Summit in Seoul to deliver a keynote address, congratulating the launch of the Korea Operations Center. This milestone marks a significant step forward in AIFEEX’s global strategic expansion.

During his speech, he extended a special invitation to all outstanding VIP6 and above members worldwide to visit the company’s New York headquarters for in-person discussions with the executive leadership team — a moment that was met with enthusiastic applause from the audience.

Following the CEO’s address, a representative from the Business Academy passionately shared the global outreach achievements of AIFEEX, highlighting its growing influence and the powerful momentum driven by its community.

The energy in the room continued to rise, creating an electrifying atmosphere. The event concluded amidst unprecedented excitement, with attendees brimming with anticipation for the future.

BitradeX: The U.S. Senate’s advancement of this landmark stablecoin legislation is expected to bring long-term benefits to the crypto asset market. By establishing a clear regulatory framework and compliance process, it opens the door for both traditional financial institutions and emerging market participants. This move could trigger increased institutional capital inflow, deepen market liquidity, and potentially spark a multi-year bull run.

according to official sources, Animoca Brands, Coinbase, Fabric Ventures, and Founders Factory announced a joint launch of a UK Web3 accelerator program with a scale of "millions of pounds", aimed at supporting startups in the blockchain and artificial intelligence fields. It is reported that the accelerator will last for 16 weeks and plans to provide funding, technical resources, and market connections for participating projects with the support of the UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, to promote innovation and development in the Web3 field in the UK.

UK-registered compliant fintech company BitradeX announced the completion of a £12 million Series A funding round led by global top-tier investment firm Bain Capital.As an AI large model-driven innovative cryptocurrency exchange, BitradeX has attracted investor interest with its groundbreaking intelligent quantitative trading technology and rigorous risk control systems. The company stated that the funds will be used to deepen AI large model R&D, expand global markets, and enhance the trading ecosystem.BitradeX remarked, "Bain Capital's investment is a dual endorsement of our AI large model-based trading technology and compliance-first operational framework." Bain Capital Partner Sarah Johnson praised BitradeX for "leveraging large model technology to build an innovative yet compliant trading platform, setting a new benchmark for the future of cryptocurrency exchanges."As a UK-registered compliant financial institution, BitradeX holds a U.S. MSB license and has established a $10 million risk reserve pool, delivering a smarter, safer, and more reliable cryptocurrency trading experience.