Crypto.com Launches IRAs: Defining a New Standard for Digital Native Retireme…

In recent developments, this content is provided by a sponsor. Crypto.com, a leader in the global digital asset ecosystem, has launched Crypto.com IRAs — a pioneering retirement investment account platform.…

Circle taps African fintech Sasai to expand USDC adoption in cross-border pay…

In recent developments, the move aims to integrate the second-biggest dollar-pegged stablecoin into regional payment networks to improve cross-border transactions and remittances. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

CFTC chief launches innovation task force focused on crypto framework

In recent developments, chair Michael Selig said that the task force was an example of “future-proofing“ regulation at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…

AI and stablecoins are winning despite 2026 crypto market slump

In recent developments, data shows AI tokens and stablecoins held up better than other crypto sectors in 2026, with growth tied to usage, liquidity and infrastructure demand. Looking closer, market…

Bitcoin holders shift from panic to cash-buffer discipline as volatility deepens

In recent developments, bitcoin volatility rose as stablecoin flows surged to $440 billion over the weekend, highlighting investors’ pivot to cash as BTC spot and futures activity decreased. Looking closer,…

Tether says ‘Big Four‘ firm to handle first audit of USDT reserves

In recent developments, the stablecoin issuer did not name the accounting firm from the ‘Big Four‘ roster of Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, and KPMG. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

BitGo, Susquehanna roll out institutional OTC access to prediction markets

In recent developments, the offering allows institutional investors to trade event-based contracts using crypto collateral, as regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets intensifies in the United States. Looking closer, market participants…

Lombard taps Bitwise to offer Bitcoin yield and lending to institutional custody

In recent developments, lombard CEO Jacob Phillips announced at the Digital Asset Summit that the platform enables institutions to earn yield and borrow against Bitcoin without moving assets out of…

Omnes, Apex to tokenize Bitcoin mining exposure via structured note on Base

In recent developments, omnes and Apex plan to issue a tokenized Bitcoin mining debt note on Base, giving eligible non-US investors exposure to hashrate-linked returns. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Wall Street will eventually submit to the rules of DeFi

In recent developments, wall Street won’t tame DeFi. Regulation creates compliant tiers atop permissionless liquidity, forcing TradFi to adopt DeFi’s superior speed and composability. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…