Bybit Pay enters South Africa through MoneyBadger integration
In recent developments, the integration enables crypto payments at more than 650,000 merchants, with transactions settled for businesses in South African rand. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…
Crypto lobby backs formal removal of ‘reputation risk’ from bank examinat…
In recent developments, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. finalized a similar rule removing reputation risk earlier this month. Looking closer, market…
Liquid raises $18M as platforms move toward 24/7 cross-asset trading
In recent developments, the platform targets retail traders with always on access across more than 500 crypto and traditional markets, including equity-linked derivatives, from a single interface. Looking closer, market…
Trump changes tune on prediction markets days after saying he disliked them
In recent developments, uS President Donald Trump says the US can’t be “left out in the cold” on prediction markets just days after he said he was “not happy” with…
Bitcoin miner Core Scientific shifts to AI with 1.5GW data center push
In recent developments, core Scientific is converting its Pecos, Texas site into a high-density AI colocation hub, repurposing 300MW of mining capacity. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…
Bitcoin ETFs snap nine-day inflow run as BTC slips below $77K
In recent developments, uS spot Bitcoin ETFs post $263 million in outflows, ending a nine-day inflow streak as Bitcoin failed to reclaim $80,000 in its latest run. Looking closer, market…
Changelly and Tonkeeper enable cross-chain deposits to TON across 13 networks
In recent developments, changelly and Tonkeeper have teamed up to make cross-chain deposits into TON a seamless, in-wallet experience. The development has drawn attention from traders and analysts who are…
OKX lets institutions use BlackRock’s BUIDL fund as trading collateral
In recent developments, oKX integrates BlackRock’s tokenized Treasury fund into Standard Chartered custody, allowing institutions to use it as regulated trading collateral. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…
RedStone launches settlement layer to address RWA liquidity gap in DeFi lending
In recent developments, a new system targets the mismatch between fast DeFi liquidations and slow asset redemptions, a key barrier to the use of tokenized assets in lending markets. Looking…
Bitcoin Coinbase Premium turns negative as BTC price drops, weekly losses top…
In recent developments, bitcoin price followed weakening US spot market demand as the Coinbase Premium Index turned negative for the first time in three weeks. Looking closer, market participants highlight…
