Coinbase begins backend testing of new USDF stablecoin
Coinbase is testing a new stablecoin called USDF on its exchange backend, the company said on Tuesday through its Coinbase...
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An Exclusive Interview with Fernando Aranda of Zoomex
The cryptocurrency exchange is often seen as a crowded, speed race where only the most adaptable survive. Since its inception...
Majority of Leading US Banks Exploring or Offering Bitcoin Services
More than half of the top US banks have either started offering or announced plans to offer Bitcoin-related services such...
CZ Won’t Return to Binance, Bullish on Bitcoin Supercycle
Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao has ruled out returning to the crypto exchange, despite a pardon from US President Donald Trump...
Ripple invests $150M in LMAX to expand RLUSD use across FX and crypto markets
Ripple and LMAX Group have formed a multi-year partnership to accelerate the convergence of traditional and digital finance, with Ripple...
UBS May Be Eyeing Bitcoin and Ether Trading for Ultra‑Rich Clients
The world’s biggest global wealth manager, UBS, is reportedly exploring a move to open crypto trading to its wealthiest clients. Bloomberg...
‘Bitcoin Trade Is Over,’ Bloomberg Strategist Says In 2026 Macro Outlook
Bloomberg commodity strategist Mike McGlone explains his bearish turn on Bitcoin outlook and broader market expectations for 2026.Bloomberg Intelligence strategist...
Major US Storm May Prompt Crypto Miners to Adjust Operations
A winter storm threatening to pelt most of the southern US with ice and heavy snow this weekend could see...
BlackRock partners with Delaware Life to bring Bitcoin into fixed index annuities
Delaware Life Insurance Company, which provides annuity-based retirement solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors, is partnering with BlackRock...
SagaEVM Chainlet Halted Following $7M Exploit
Layer-1 blockchain protocol Saga has paused its SagaEVM chainlet after it suffered a $7 million exploit that saw unauthorized funds...
Bhutan to Strengthen Blockchain Role as New Sei Validator
The Kingdom of Bhutan is set to deploy and run a Sei Network validator in Q1, the latest addition to...
How Capital Repriced Crypto for 2026 — From Winter to Infrastructure
2025 wasn’t a “bull-market reset”—it was a quality-driven recapitalization. Funding surged to $30B+ YTD by Q4(with ~$13B in Q3) after...
Anchorage Digital looks to raise up to $400M ahead of potential 2027 IPO
Key Takeaways Anchorage Digital is eyeing a $200M–$400M capital raise. The firm is America's first federally chartered crypto bank. Share...
Binance Australia Restores Direct Bank and PayID Transfers for User
Update Jan.19, 6:50 am: This article has been updated to include a statement from Matt Poblocki.Crypto exchange Binance has reintroduced...
DeFi Captures 5x Fee of Blockchains, Value Drifts to Front-End Apps
Revenue in the crypto industry is increasingly flowing to user-facing applications rather than the underlying blockchain networks, according to recent...
Bull, base or bear? Three possible paths for crypto in 2026
In a recent interview, Aaron Arnold of Altcoin Daily broke down his crypto market outlook for 2026, drawing parallels with...
Interactive Brokers adds USDC funding, with Ripple and PayPal stablecoin support next week
Key Takeaways Interactive Brokers now allows eligible US clients to fund accounts with USDC for near-instant deposits, available 24/7 including...
South Korea Proposes Crypto Exchange Ownership Caps, Threatening Major Deals
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has reportedly proposed limiting major shareholders of cryptocurrency exchanges to 15-20% ownership stakes, a...
$200M Tokenized Water Infrastructure Planned For Southeast Asia
Blockchain infrastructure firm Global Settlement Network has announced a pilot to tokenize water treatment sites in Jakarta, aiming to eventually...
Crypto Market Structure Bill Rulemaking May Take Years to Complete
Rulemaking involves individual regulators and agencies fleshing out the details of a law passed by legislators. It can include publishing...
CoinGecko eyes potential sale valued at $500M
Key Takeaways CoinGecko is contemplating a potential sale approaching a valuation of $500 million. A sale would echo Binance’s $400M...
Why Europe’s SMEs Are Turning to Online Capital Markets
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a foundational element of the European Union’s economy. As formally recognized by the European...
