Moody's said Tuesday it launched a network-agnostic Token Integration Engine (TIE) aimed at delivering its credit analysis directly into onchain workflows. In the initial rollout, the ratings firm is operating a node on the Canton Network and said participation will be issuer-led so asset issuers can embed ratings into blockchain-native processes. Separately, Moody's also released its finalized stablecoin rating methodology on Tuesday, centered on reserve-asset credit quality and risks such as liquidity, operations and technology.

Hong Kong-based stablecoin payments firm RedotPay is in discussions to secure up to $150 million in new funding as it advances plans for a U.S. IPO, according to Bloomberg. The report said the listing could value the company at more than $4 billion and could happen as soon as this year. RedotPay previously said its annualized total payment volume exceeded $10 billion in December 2025, with full-year TPV up 300% year-over-year.

An Australian Senate committee has recommended passing the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025, which would require crypto platforms to hold an Australian Financial Services Licence. The proposal would regulate intermediaries such as digital asset platforms and tokenized custody providers, and includes definitions, custody and execution rules, and retail disclosure requirements. The bill was introduced in November 2025 and cleared its third reading in the House of Representatives on Feb. 4 before moving to the Senate on Feb. 5.

Decentralized exchange Bunni will permanently cease operations following an $8.4 million exploit last month. The platform said it lacks sufficient funds to cover six- to seven-figure audit and monitoring costs required for a secure relaunch. The stolen assets have been laundered through Tornado Cash, according to Bunni.