Berenberg rates Circle as 'Outperform,' with a price target of $190

On February 26, official sources confirm OpenAI has launched a new integration with design collaboration platform Figma. The integration connects Codex—OpenAI’s AI programming tool—directly to Figma, enabling product developers to generate Figma designs from Codex and convert Figma file designs back into code.

On February 26, Consensys—the Ethereum software firm behind MetaMask—announced the full U.S. launch of the MetaMask Card. After debuting at ETHDenver 2025 and a successful pilot run, the card is now accessible to all U.S. users, with an initial focus on New York State residents. A metal version of the card is also available, carrying a $199 annual fee. MetaMask Card links users’ self-hosted digital assets to regulated payment infrastructure, letting them spend funds in real-world, compliant ways while retaining full control of their assets. Powered by Baanx and the Mastercard global network, and issued by Cross River Bank, the card works at any online or in-person merchant that accepts Mastercard worldwide. Key features include: - Self-Custody: Users keep full asset control until payment—no pre-funding required - On-Chain Rewards: Regular users get up to 1% cashback in mUSD; metal card holders earn up to 3% - Balance Yield: Integrates with DeFi platforms like Aave, letting users

Feb 26 – World Gold Council: Widespread market speculation could boost safe-haven demand, especially for gold. Elevated asset valuations and persistent macro risks warrant caution. (IG)

Feb. 26: Axiom responded to an accusation leveled at on-chain sleuth ZachXBT, which claimed some employees abused their permissions to track user wallets for insider trading. The company issued the following statement: “We were surprised and disappointed to learn a team member misused an internal customer support tool to query user wallets. We’ve since revoked access to these tools and will continue investigating, holding those responsible for this breach accountable. This behavior does not reflect our team—we’ve always been committed to user-first values. We’ll share further updates on our Twitter, so stay tuned.”

On February 26, ZachXBT posted an accusation alleging that Axiom employees engaged in insider trading.

On February 26, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) issued a notice on renminbi (RMB) cross-border interbank financing for banking financial institutions. The notice supports domestic banks in meeting market demand by conducting RMB cross-border interbank financing in compliance with laws and risk control principles. Domestic Chinese banks, foreign-owned banks, and Sino-foreign joint venture banks engaged in such business must be uniformly managed by their headquarters. Following the principle of substance over form, all RMB cross-border interbank financing transactions must be included in the management scope, with sound risk management and internal control mechanisms to be established. Source: Golden Finance