Tether aided the DOJ in recovering $61 million in USD₮ from a fraud scheme, underscoring its commitment to transparency and law enforcement collaboration. The company has frozen $4.2 billion in illicit assets, reinforcing its role in combating financial crimes.

Casper's Vote #008 has passed, introducing a 33% issuance and governance updates to boost market integration and liquidity. The network aims to expand its DeFi layer and enhance economic sustainability through strategic initiatives and exchange integrations.

Tether Investments partners with Whop.com to integrate stablecoin infrastructure, enhancing global dollar settlements. The collaboration will use Tether's Wallet Development Kit for seamless on-chain transactions, supporting Whop's international expansion and AI tool introduction for entrepreneurs.

Token Tails, honored by the Blockchain for Good Alliance, uses blockchain to provide continuous funding for animal shelters. Supported by BGA and Mantle, the project has saved over 800 cats, showcasing its innovative funding model. It will co-host an event during Paris Blockchain Week 2026.

Mantle and Aave's collaboration with Bybit has achieved over $575 million in market size within two weeks, marking a significant milestone for institutional DeFi. The integration combines Mantle's distribution, Aave's liquidity, and Bybit's exchange infrastructure, with incentive programs to sustain liquidity and promote stablecoin adoption.

NEAR.com introduces a multi-chain super-app to streamline cryptocurrency and DeFi transactions across 35+ blockchains. It features Confidential Accounts for privacy and plans future enhancements like AI portfolio management. The platform aims to simplify user experience by eliminating the need for multiple wallets and bridges.

Alchemy Pay introduces the Alchemy Chain, a blockchain designed for stablecoin payments, with a new ACH token supply framework. The framework includes a 6% supply increase by 2026 and a buyback mechanism to align token value with network performance, supporting secure and sustainable growth.

Casper Network initiates onchain vote #008, inviting validators to decide on proposals for economic and sustainability improvements. Validators must convert CVVT008 tokens to MOTES to vote, with options to support, oppose, or abstain. The vote concludes on February 25, 2026, at block height 6764660.

The $REEF token bridge closure marks the end of the migration period for tokens from Ethereum and BNB Smart Chain to Reef Chain. Legacy tokens remain unmigrated, but holders can sell them on decentralized exchanges or buy native $REEF. Reef is updating documentation and focusing on future developments, including the Deep Current upgrade.