UAE free zone launches blockchain-based business IDs for registered firms

In recent developments, innovation City launches a blockchain-based business ID system, giving more than 1,000 firms verifiable onchain credentials for identity and access. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…

Bitcoin taps $81K as long-term holders add 330K BTC: How high can price go?

In recent developments, accumulation by long-term Bitcoin holders, buying by institutional investors and a strengthening technical structure could fuel BTC’s price rise to $95,000 or higher. Looking closer, market participants…

Dutch users still access prediction markets despite Polymarket ban

In recent developments, polymarket was banned in the Netherlands in February, but Kalshi, Hyperliquid and Interactive Brokers are still offering prediction markets to Dutch users. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Bullish to buy transfer agent Equiniti for $4.2B in tokenization push

In recent developments, bullish has agreed to acquire transfer agent Equiniti as more Wall Street participants accelerate their tokenization initiatives to offer 24/7 trading. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Europe should weigh tokenized SEPA payments, Bank of Italy official says

In recent developments, the Bank of Italy’s deputy governor floated the evaluation of tokenized SEPA payments, as the ECB experiments with tokenized digital payment frameworks to avoid stablecoin competition. Looking…

From Rebels to Banks: Why the Crypto Industry Is Finally Embracing Legacy Fin…

In recent developments, spencer Bogart, general partner at Blockchain Capital, noted that while years ago fintech companies aimed to be bank-like but not banks, this trend has now reversed, with…

Bitcoin Breaks $81,000 Behind ETF Inflows, Iran De-escalation and a Short Squ…

In recent developments, bitcoin climbed above $81,000 on Tuesday for the first time since January, powered by $2.44 billion in April ETF inflows, geopolitical relief following the U.S.-Iran de-escalation, and…

Polygon rolls out private stablecoin payments targeting institutions

In recent developments, the new wallet feature hides senders, receivers and amounts onchain while maintaining compliance through know your transaction screening and auditable files. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Haun Ventures raises $1B, adding AI to crypto focus

In recent developments, haun Ventures founder Katie Haun said AI will “increasingly begin to conduct economic activity on our behalf,” and services will need to adapt for that world. Looking…

Stablecoin proposal still ‘falls short’ of protecting bank deposits: US b…

In recent developments, uS Senator Thom Tillis said the current text of the CLARITY Act offers a compromise for the crypto industry and banks and provides a bipartisan path for…