From 5 to 13 February 2026, a series of major Web3, blockchain, AI, and fintech gatherings will take place across London, Oxford, Dubai, New York, Hong Kong, Florida, Nairobi, and the Cayman Islands. These conferences and hackathons will connect developers, investors, policymakers, and institutional leaders around themes like digital assets, decentralized AI, DeFi, and crypto investing. Participants can attend events such as Digital Assets Forum, ETHOxford, Consensus Hong Kong 2026, Generative AI Expo, and Africa Tech Summit to engage in networking, workshops, and discussions on the future of finance and technology.

On Jan 29, 2026, an analysis highlighted how AI-driven coding is sharply reducing the time, effort, and cost required to launch NFT collections such as zOrgz and nftGEN. Developer Ross (z0r0z) used Anthropic's Claude Code to create a 10,000-piece fully onchain SVG PFP series in about two hours, while Shiv Tyagi built nftGEN in two days as a no-code style generator for similar projects. As development friction falls, more creators without deep technical skills can experiment with NFTs, potentially fueling a new wave of onchain projects and tools.

On January 28, the US Securities and Exchange Commission issued staff guidance outlining how federal securities laws apply to tokenized securities. The statement divides these products into issuer-sponsored and third-party-sponsored categories, including custodial and synthetic structures, and emphasizes that tokenization does not change their legal treatment. It aims to guide firms and investors on using crypto assets to represent securities while remaining compliant with existing registration and disclosure rules.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said he is not taking a side on whether stablecoin issuers should pass yield to users, following a Brogan Law Substack report published Thursday that linked Tether to bank-backed limits. He added that Tether does not share yield, as the dispute over rewards has slowed work on a broad crypto market structure bill.

Talos closed a $45 million Series B extension, adding investors including Robinhood Markets and lifting total Series B funding to $150 million. The company said the round values it at approximately $1.5 billion post-money and will support product expansion, with part of the investment settled using stablecoins.

On January 29, 2026, the UK House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee opened an inquiry into stablecoin oversight. The review will examine global issuance since 2014, compare the UK with the US and EU, and analyze how GBP-denominated stablecoins could affect monetary policy and traditional institutions. Outcomes could inform future regulatory frameworks and the UK’s competitiveness in the digital economy.

In 2021, brokers restricted buying in meme stocks such as GameStop; in June 2025, Robinhood launched tokenized access for European users with 24/5 trading. According to CEO Vlad Tenev, the firm now aims for 24/7 onchain trading, near-real-time settlement, and optional self-custody, positioning tokenization as a way to reduce clearing risks while U.S. rules evolve.

Binance used Data Privacy Week in Kenya to run a safety campaign for boda boda riders, combining road safety gear distribution with training on digital asset protection. The exchange’s Africa team linked helmets and reflective equipment to concepts like encryption and multi-factor authentication, while executives reiterated plans to expand tokenized stock offerings alongside other real-world asset initiatives.