Fin lands $17M for stablecoin payments app built by ex-Citadel team: Report

In recent developments, fin, founded by two former Citadel engineers, raised capital to launch a stablecoin app for cross-border payments as banks and fintechs expand into digital assets. Looking closer,…

Fusaka goes live as Ethereum edges closer to ‘instant feel’ UX

In recent developments, how Ethereum’s new PeerDAS feature slashes fees, boosts data capacity and paves the way for lightning-fast user experiences on the network. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Here’s what happened in crypto today

In recent developments, need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto…

BlackRock’s Fink calls Bitcoin an ‘asset of fear’, softens crypto stance

In recent developments, larry Fink spoke alongside Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, describing how BlackRock’s stance on crypto had evolved over the previous eight years. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Binance’s new ‘Junior’ app draws mixed reactions over kids entering crypto

In recent developments, binance’s new Junior app aims to bring supervised crypto use to minors, prompting both praise for early education and criticism of child targeting. Looking closer, market participants…

Japan’s new crypto tax could wake ‘sleeping giant’ of retail investors

In recent developments, the crypto industry in Japan is poised for a surge in growth among retail investors, observers say, as the government plans to introduce a moderate 20% tax.…

Major banks running stablecoin, crypto-trading pilots with Coinbase, Armstron…

In recent developments, at the DealBook Summit, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink acknowledged Bitcoin’s utility, as Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong said the exchange is running pilots with major US banks. Looking closer,…

XRP faces ‘now or never’ moment as traders eye rally to $2.50

In recent developments, xRP shows renewed strength as traders crunch the charts to see if a rally into the $2.30 to $2.50 zone is possible. Does the bulk of the…

Bitcoin’s strongest trading day since May cues possible rally to $107K

In recent developments, bitcoin posted its strongest daily gain since May as buy-side flows, a sharp adjustment in investor sentiment and a return of the Coinbase premium hint at a…

Strategy’s Michael Saylor on potential MSCI exclusion: ‘We’re engaging’

In recent developments, strategy is urging MSCI to retain MSTR in its indexes, despite raising its Bitcoin holdings to 650,000 BTC as it has lowered its 2025 targets. Looking closer,…