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How blockchain and digital assets can make a positive impact
coingeek111d ago

How blockchain and digital assets can make a positive impact

CoinGeek’s Becky Liggero attends Crypto for Good to see how blockchain is used beyond trading and hype, and whether it can truly make a positive impact.The post How blockchain and digital assets can make a positive impact appeared first on CoinGeek.

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BTCC Exchange Launches TradFi, Enabling Seamless Access to Global Traditional Markets with USDT
manilatimes111d ago

BTCC Exchange Launches TradFi, Enabling Seamless Access to Global Traditional Markets with USDT

LODZ, Poland, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BTCC, the world's longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, announces the launch of BTCC TradFi, a new cross-market feature that gives users direct access to forex, commodities, indices, and stocks, all margined and settled in USDT.BTCC TradFi allows USDT-based trading across traditional markets, including forex, gold, oil, global indices, and US stocks. Global forex trading volumes reached record highs in 2025, while precious metals posted their strongest rally in years, reflecting increasing demand for TradFi-linked instruments among users seeking to hedge or diversify during volatile conditions. BTCC TradFi is designed to meet this demand, allowing users to trade traditional assets using cryptocurrency on a single platform.The launch of BTCC TradFi represents a strategic expansion of the exchange's multi-asset ecosystem, building on the success of its tokenized precious metal products. Tokenized gold, in particular, generated $5.72 billion in trading volume throughout 2025, with Q4 surging 809% over Q1, as reported in January 2026.BTCC TradFi offers several key features:One-Stop Trading with USDT: Trade traditional assets, including forex, commodities such as gold and silver, indices, and stocks on a single platform using USDT margin, eliminating the need to switch between different markets and systems.Seamless Cross-Market Access: Move freely between crypto and traditional markets to capture opportunities on a single platform.USDT Settlement: All transactions are settled in USDT, removing currency conversion complexity for a smoother trading experience.Competitive Spreads & High Leverage: Industry-competitive spreads with flexible leverage up to 500x on select instruments. In the first phase, BTCC TradFi offers over 25 instruments across five major asset classes:Precious Metals: XAUUSD (Gold), XAGUSD (Silver), XPTUSD (Platinum), XPDUSD (Palladium), XALUSD (Aluminum)Energy Commodities: UKOIL (Brent Crude Oil), USOIL (WTI Crude Oil)Global Indices: DJ30 (Dow Jones), TECH100 (NASDAQ 100), SP500 (S&P 500), GER30 (DAX), UK100 (FTSE)Forex Pairs: GBPUSD, EURUSD, AUDUSD, NZDUSDStocks: META, TSLA, MSFT, GOOG, AAPL, AMD, AMZN, NVIDIA, ORCL, NFLX, INTEL Accessible via both web and mobile app, BTCC TradFi follows the exchange's strategic priority to expand into the real-world asset (RWA) sector. BTCC previously achieved a record in tokenized precious metals, with $301 million in daily trading volume as silver surged amid global uncertainty.BTCC is one of the industry's earliest exchanges and serves over 11 million users worldwide. The platform continues to build infrastructure connecting traditional financial markets with cryptocurrency trading, with plans to expand asset classes and introduce more popular TradFi instruments in the coming months.About BTCCFounded in 2011, BTCC is a leading global cryptocurrency exchange serving over 11 million users across 100+ countries. Partnered with 2023 Defensive Player of the Year and 2x NBA All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. as global brand ambassador, BTCC delivers secure, accessible crypto trading services with an unmatched user experience.Official website: https://www.btcc.com/en-USX: https://x.com/BTCCexchangeContact: press@btcc.com

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LTA Grants Orange Money VAS License “C,”
liberianobserver111d ago

LTA Grants Orange Money VAS License “C,”

The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has granted a VAS License "C" to Orange Money, a move with significant economic and social impact, promoting financial inclusion and local entrepreneurship.

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BNP Paribas Exane Cuts Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG) Price Target to $6,000.00
americanbankingnews111d ago

BNP Paribas Exane Cuts Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG) Price Target to $6,000.00

Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG – Free Report) had its price objective cut by BNP Paribas Exane from $6,100.00 to $6,000.00 in a report issued on Friday morning,MarketScreener reports. They currently have an outperform rating on the business services provider’s stock. Other research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. Jefferies Financial Group cut their [...]

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Centerspace (NYSE:CSR) Stock Rating Lowered by Wall Street Zen
themarketsdaily111d ago

Centerspace (NYSE:CSR) Stock Rating Lowered by Wall Street Zen

Centerspace (NYSE:CSR – Get Free Report) was downgraded by equities research analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Saturday. Several other research firms have also weighed in on CSR. UBS Group lifted their target price on shares of [...]

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Employers (NYSE:EIG) Raised to Hold at Wall Street Zen
themarketsdaily111d ago

Employers (NYSE:EIG) Raised to Hold at Wall Street Zen

Employers (NYSE:EIG – Get Free Report) was upgraded by stock analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a note issued to investors on Saturday. A number of other equities research analysts have also weighed in on EIG. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Employers [...]

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CTS (NYSE:CTS) Raised to “Strong-Buy” at Wall Street Zen
watchlistnews111d ago

CTS (NYSE:CTS) Raised to “Strong-Buy” at Wall Street Zen

CTS (NYSE:CTS – Get Free Report) was upgraded by research analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report issued on Saturday. Separately, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of CTS in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. One analyst has rated the stock [...]

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Wall Street Zen Downgrades Chimera Investment (NYSE:CIM) to Sell
thelincolnianonline111d ago

Wall Street Zen Downgrades Chimera Investment (NYSE:CIM) to Sell

Chimera Investment (NYSE:CIM – Get Free Report) was downgraded by equities researchers at Wall Street Zen from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report issued on Saturday. Several other research analysts also recently commented on CIM. Royal Bank Of Canada downgraded Chimera Investment from an “outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating [...]

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