Charles Schwab Widens Regulated Crypto Exposure With Solana Futures Inside Br…

In recent developments, charles Schwab quietly widened regulated crypto exposure by adding solana-linked futures to its trading platform, signaling deeper integration of digital asset derivatives into mainstream brokerage accounts without…

XRP and SOL Enter the Big Leagues With CME Group’s Latest Futures Launch

In recent developments, cME Group broadened its regulated cryptocurrency lineup, adding new spot-quoted futures that deepen access to digital assets and reflect growing demand for flexible, compliant trading tied closely…

Tether leads $8M funding for Lightning startup focused on stablecoins

In recent developments, speed, which leverages the Bitcoin Lightning Network to facilitate USDT transfers, has secured $8 million from Tether and Ego Death Capital. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

US government ‘tech force’ gets backup from Coinbase, Robinhood

In recent developments, the US government wants 1,000 tech workers to boost its capabilities and has turned to the private sector to plug its skill shortages. Looking closer, market participants…

Aave founder outlines 2026 ‘master plan’ after end to SEC probe

In recent developments, aave’s 2026 plan focuses on scaling via v4’s Hub and Spoke architecture, $1 billion in real-world assets, and growing its new mobile app.  Looking closer, market participants…

Monero Pulls Ahead as Zcash Cools and Privacy Coins Feel the Pressure

In recent developments, the privacy-focused crypto asset zcash (ZEC) has retreated sharply from its peak just above $741 on Nov. 15, sliding to a low of $411 as of Tuesday,…

Bank of Canada lays out criteria for ‘good money’ stablecoins

In recent developments, canada’s central bank will approve only fiat-backed, high-quality stablecoins to ensure they are “good money” as part of the country’s plan to modernize its financial system. Looking…

XRP Pushes Deeper Into Institutional Finance as Vivopower Builds $900M Ripple…

In recent developments, xRP is gaining institutional traction as Vivopower advances a Ripple-linked equity structure converting share ownership into indirect token exposure, signaling rising demand for compliant, large-scale access without…

Paypal Seeks Approval to Launch Paypal Bank as Lending, Deposits, and Capital…

In recent developments, paypal is moving to become a deeper player in U.S. financial services by seeking to establish its own bank, a step designed to expand small-business lending, reduce…

Crypto ETPs to enter ‘cheesecake factory’ era in 2026: Bitwise

In recent developments, the number of crypto exchange-traded products is going to “accelerate forward at ridiculous speed” in 2026, according to Bitwise researcher Ryan Rasmussen. Looking closer, market participants highlight…