Tag: Launches

BTCC Exchange Launches BTCC Earn with Flexible 20% APY and Exclusive New User Offer

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February 11th, 2026 – Lodz, Poland BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, announces the launch of BTCC Earn, an earning program designed to help users earn returns on their crypto holdings. BTCC Earn features a Flexible Savings product offering annual percentage yields (APY) of up to 20%, alongside an exclusive new user promotion that offers 300% APY on USDT for a limited time. New User Exclusive: 300% APY Welcome Offer To celebrate the launch, BTCC is offering new users an exclusive opportunity to earn 300% APY on USDT through a…

South Korea launches probe Into Bithumb after $43B “fat-finger” Bitcoin blunder

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South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has escalated scrutiny of major cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb following an unprecedented operational mistake in which the firm accidentally credited customers with tens of billions of dollars’ worth of Bitcoin. Summary South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has launched a full-scale investigation into Bithumb following a massive $43 billion Bitcoin “fat-finger” error. The incident stemmed from an internal operational mistake that temporarily credited users with Bitcoin far exceeding the exchange’s actual holdings. Regulators are examining Bithumb’s internal controls and IT systems, with potential penalties possible…

Aster Launches Testnet for Layer-1 Blockchain, Teases Full Release in Q1

The Aster decentralized crypto exchange (DEX) and perpetual futures platform announced on Thursday that its layer-1 blockchain testnet is now live for all users, with a potential rollout of the Aster layer-1 mainnet in Q1 2026. Several new features are slated for a Q1 launch, including fiat currency on-ramps, the release of the Aster code for builders and the upcoming L1 mainnet, according to the Aster roadmap. Aster will focus on infrastructure, token utility and building its ecosystem and community in 2026, according to the roadmap.  Source: Aster Aster rebranded…

Payy Crypto Wallet Provider Launches Privacy Focused Ethereum L2

Key Notes Payy has launched an ETH L2 network that will be a custom chain in MetaMask. Payy CEO confirms that there have been complaints about the slow speed involved in large TradFi institutions transferring capital onchain. zKSync has released its 2026 roadmap, a proof of new focus on infrastructure. Crypto wallet provider Payy has expanded its operation by launching an Ethereum Layer-2 network with support for private ERC-20 transfers. The crypto-inclined firm announced the milestone on X on Feb. 4. The startup said it is already engaging launch partners,…

Crypto.com Launches OG Prediction Market Platform

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Crypto.com has spun out its prediction markets business, first launched in 2024, into a standalone platform called OG, competing with the likes of Polymarket and Kalshi.  OG is powered by Crypto.com Derivatives North America (CDNA), a Commodity Futures Trading Commission-registered exchange and clearinghouse and affiliate of Crypto.com.  OG said on Tuesday that it is only available in the United States for now. Entering a ‘deca-billion dollar’ industry Kris Marszalek, co-founder and CEO of Crypto.com, highlighted the firm’s growth in the prediction market space as the reason for launching a dedicated…

Crypto.com Launches ‘OG’ Sports Predictions Market Offering Leveraged, Margin Trading

Key Notes OG operates as a fully-regulated trading platform combining prediction markets with social media experience, led by Crypto.com’s former chief legal officer Nick Lundgren as CEO. The platform will be the first prediction markets platform to offer margin trading through CDNA’s margin prediction contracts product. Crypto.com’s prediction market business achieved 40x weekly growth over six months, with the company holding full-stack CFTC approval positioning it alongside market leaders Kalshi and Polymarket. Crypto.com has launched “OG,” a standalone prediction market platform aimed at sports enthusiasts. According to a Feb. 3…

Aster Launches Stage 6 Buyback

Key Notes Stage 6 begins on February 4, with up to 80% of daily fees used for ASTER buybacks. The CEO addressed recent rumors and token holder concerns. Stage 6 will be the final trading airdrop, with the monthly 1% token unlock paused until staking goes live. Aster ASTER $0.59 24h volatility: 6.6% Market cap: $1.46 B Vol. 24h: $186.69 M has announced the launch of its Stage 6 buyback program aimed at reducing ASTER supply and supporting on-chain demand. The update comes as the project’s leadership publicly addressed market…

ING Germany Launches Crypto ETPs And ETNs For Retail Clients

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ING Germany, the retail banking unit of Dutch multinational ING Group, is expanding crypto investment access through new partnerships with US asset managers Bitwise and VanEck. The German bank is rolling out crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) from Bitwise and crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) from VanEck, the companies announced separately on Monday. The new offerings join ING-listed investment vehicles from 21Shares, WisdomTree and BlackRock’s iShares. The launches come amid a challenging crypto market, with Bitcoin (BTC) trading 10% down year-to-date, reflecting adoption by traditional finance despite market turbulence. New offerings cover…

Tether Launches MiningOS, An Open-Source Bitcoin Mining Platform

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Stablecoin issuer Tether has released its open-source Bitcoin mining software, describing it as a means to simplify and scale Bitcoin mining while promoting further decentralization in the sector. In a post on X on Monday, Tether announced the rollout of MiningOS (MOS), stating that the software stack is a modular, scalable operating system built for use by anyone from hobbyists up to large-scale institutions.  “The mining industry has long been limited by closed systems and proprietary tools. MiningOS changes that — introducing transparency, openness, and collaboration into the core of…

Citrea Bitcoin Rollup Launches Mainnet, ctUSD Stablecoin

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Founders Fund and Galaxy Ventures-backed Bitcoin zero-knowledge rollup (ZK-rollup) Citrea launched its mainnet on Tuesday with BTC collateral lending, BTC-structured products and a new US dollar stablecoin, ctUSD.  The launch is aimed at turning what Citrea calls “economically idle” Bitcoin (BTC) into base collateral for decentralized finance (DeFi) and payments, while anchoring more of that activity to Bitcoin’s base layer. The team expects active DeFi liquidity to reach $50 million in the first few weeks, with BTC lending, BTC-structured products, and decentralized trading already live from day one. The mainnet…