Former Alameda CEO to be released from US custody after 440 days

In recent developments, scheduled for release from a halfway house on Wednesday, former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison will have served 440 days in federal custody. Looking closer, market participants…

Central banks vs Bitcoin: Who deserves the public’s trust?

In recent developments, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the French central bank governor and Coinbase CEO clashed over whether trust in money comes from institutions or decentralized Bitcoin.…

Crypto’s next battle is privacy, but regulators face chicken-egg dilemma

In recent developments, crypto’s move into banks and state-backed systems is accelerating a clash between financial privacy and public ledger design, said Aleo’s Yaya Fanusie. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Argentine exchange Ripio bets on peso stablecoins amid cautious 2026 outlook

In recent developments, one of Argentina’s longest‑running exchanges, Ripio, is betting on local currency stablecoins and tokenized bonds to drive a decade‑long boom in tokenized money across Latin America. Looking…

Bank of Italy chief says banks, not stablecoins, anchor digital money

In recent developments, the Bank of Italy’s Fabio Panetta said stablecoins can only play a complementary role in the monetary system, arguing that their stability depends on fiat currency pegs.…

Bitcoin eyes $90K as Donald Trump sees crypto bill signing ‘very soon’

In recent developments, bitcoin joined stocks in a relief bounce as US President Donald Trump hinted at new legislation “very soon” and a doubling of the Dow Jones. Looking closer,…

Younger Americans back crypto as Boomers favor traditional banks: Survey

In recent developments, with Boomers controlling more than half of US household wealth, the coming generational transfer may funnel a portion of this capital into crypto markets, a new OKX…

Can Bitcoin regain $90K? Bulls at risk as long-term holders ramp up selling

In recent developments, bitcoin risks a further decline to $84,000, following rising whale exchange deposits and accelerated long-term holder selling. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as liquidity…

Bitpanda expands into stocks and ETFs with universal exchange push

In recent developments, more crypto platforms are edging toward universal exchange ambitions, with research firms predicting a crypto “super app” race. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…

Trade finance is the biggest opportunity in blockchain

In recent developments, trade finance’s financing gap and paper-based inefficiencies create blockchain’s largest opportunity. Tokenized receivables can unlock global liquidity for SMEs. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…