Coinbase says it is not becoming a bank after a conditional OCC nod. Here is what the approval means, what Coinbase clarified, and why the move still signals broader ambitions.
Franklin Templeton and Ondo Finance Accelerate Tokenized ETF Access Onchain
Franklin Templeton and Ondo Finance are expanding tokenized access to ETFs onchain, marking a major step in bridging traditional finance with DeFi infrastructure.
Visa Becomes Canton Network Super Validator in Major Blockchain Governance Move
Visa has joined Canton Network as a Super Validator, marking a significant milestone in how traditional financial institutions are engaging directly with blockchain governance infrastructure.
Sui Foundation and Industry Giants Launch Hashi Bitcoin Finance Primitive
The Sui Foundation has partnered with major industry players to launch Hashi, a Bitcoin finance primitive designed to bring native BTC liquidity and DeFi capabilities to the Sui blockchain.
3 Palestinian Women Killed in West Bank After Iranian Missile Attack
Three Palestinian women were killed in the West Bank following an Iranian missile attack that has further escalated tensions across the Middle East, according to the Financial Times.
MEXC Adds 17 Tokenized Stock Pairs Via Ondo Finance
MEXC expands tokenized stock offering with 17 new Ondo Finance pairs, giving 40 million users access to U.S. equities on-chain.
PayPal USD Powers TCS Blockchain Trade Finance for Trucking
TCS Blockchain integrates PayPal USD to settle freight invoices on-chain, targeting up to 90% cost reduction for carriers in the $3T trucking sector.
Maple Finance CEO Predicts Bitcoin Surge to $175K
Maple Finance foresees Bitcoin hitting $175,000 by 2026 due to Bitcoin-backed lending growth.
Curve Finance Users Spike, CRV Token Price Drops
Curve Finance sees user increase while CRV price declines, amid policy updates and market challenges.
Singapore’s Thunes Joins Top Fintech Firms in Payments
Thunes, a Singapore-based firm, ranks among top fintech firms for payments, highlighting its role in Asia’s evolving digital payments landscape.
Singapore Gulf Bank Launches Stablecoin Network Initiative
Singapore Gulf Bank integrates stablecoin settlement on SGB Net for institutional clients across major blockchains.
Falcon Finance Launches $50 Million Fund for Yield Ecosystem
Falcon Finance introduces a $50 million fund to support tokenized asset yield infrastructure.
Binance Australia Revives AUD Banking Services After Hiatus
Binance Australia resumes AUD fiat services via bank transfers after a two-year pause, enhancing user accessibility.
Revolut Applies for Full Banking License in Peru
Revolut seeks a banking license in Peru, expanding its presence in Latin America.
Regulators Implement 2026 Stablecoin Policies Amid Global Payment Changes
Key 2026 stablecoin regulations reshape global payment systems, fostering stricter compliance.
Binance Claims Restoration of Australian Bank Transfers
Binance purportedly resumes real-time bank transfers for Australia, despite lack of verification from primary sources.
Fintech Leaders Eye AI-Driven Super Apps Vision
Crypto leaders explore AI integration for fintech super apps, focusing on open ecosystems.
Bank of Bahrain and Binance Sign Crypto Integration MOU
Bank of Bahrain partners with Binance for Crypto-as-a-Service integration via new MOU, enhancing financial inclusion.
Senate Banking Committee Delays Crypto Bill Markup
Senate Banking Committee postpones crypto legislation markup, stirring diverse industry reactions and analysis.
Visa Integrates BVNK for Stablecoin Payout Expansion
Visa partners with BVNK to enhance stablecoin payouts, leveraging innovative payment infrastructure.
JPMorgan Warns Against Stablecoin Yield Banking Risks
JPMorgan CFO Jeremy Barnum cautions on stablecoin yields creating a parallel banking system without safeguards.
BlockDAG’s $442M Presale Enters Late Phase While Mutuum Finance & Ozak AI Remain Stuck in Early Development
Explore how market signals are pointing toward a potential $0.38 to $0.43 entry range for BlockDAG as its presale crypto phase moves closer to January 26, with more than $442M raised and only 3.5B coins still available.
Telcoin Initiates Banking with eUSD Stablecoin Launch
Telcoin begins banking operations by launching eUSD stablecoin, utilizing Ethereum and Polygon networks.
Russian Central Bank Recognizes Bitcoin Mining’s Impact on Ruble
The Russian Central Bank acknowledges Bitcoin mining’s role in ruble stability, marking a significant shift in their stance.
Erebor Bank Gains FDIC Approval for Deposit Insurance
Erebor Bank, backed by Peter Thiel, receives FDIC approval for federal deposit insurance, requiring a $276 million capital injection.
Finance Pros Confront Holiday Stock Query
Finance experts face holiday stock investment queries without crypto market impact.
Inversion CEO Critiques Fintech Prediction Markets
Inversion’s CEO discusses volatility and fintech prediction market challenges in crypto.
Maple Finance Faces Legal Dispute with Core Foundation
Maple Finance’s legal conflict with Core Foundation focuses on Bitcoin yield products and DeFi-TradFi synergies.
U.S. Regulator Defends Crypto Trust Charters Amid Bank Opposition
The OCC continues processing crypto trust applications despite traditional banks’ opposition.
Lise and Memo Bank Introduce Tokenized Deposit Settlements
Lise and Memo Bank collaborate on tokenized deposit settlements, integrating new financial technology.
Deutsche Bank Eyes Relocation to Revolut HQ
Deutsche Bank considers moving to Revolut’s Canary Wharf office, pending confirmation.
Bank of Japan’s Rate Hike Influences Bitcoin Market
Bank of Japan’s rate increase impacts yen carry trade, affecting Bitcoin and other risk assets.
Former Signature Bank Executives Launch Blockchain Bank N3XT
N3XT, a blockchain-powered bank, is introduced by former Signature Bank executives, focusing on digital-asset firms.
Kraken Enhances Colombian Access with Local Payment Rails
Kraken integrates local Colombian peso payments, enhancing access to over 500 digital assets for Colombian users.
Huaxia Bank Tokenizes $600M in Yuan Bonds
Huaxia Bank issues $600M yuan bonds using blockchain and digital RMB.
BlackRock and Coinbase Push Crypto Into Mainstream Finance
BlackRock and Coinbase lead institutional crypto adoption with Bitcoin ETFs and stablecoin partnerships.
MrBeast Ventures into Financial Services with Fintech Launch
Jimmy Donaldson enters fintech with MrBeast Financial, expanding into crypto and banking services.
Bank of America Advocates 1%-4% Crypto Allocation
Bank of America suggests wealth clients allocate 1%-4% in Bitcoin through regulated ETFs.
Cross River Bank Launches Integrated Stablecoin Payment Platform
Cross River Bank integrates stablecoin payments into its core banking, enhancing compliance and interoperability with fiat systems.
Bank of Japan’s Policy Shift Impacts Bitcoin, Ethereum Liquidity
Yen carry trade unwinding impacts Bitcoin and Ethereum liquidity, causing significant market shifts.
Ondo Finance Gains EU Approval for Tokenized ETFs
Ondo Finance secures EEA passporting for tokenized US stocks, expanding access in Europe.
Ondo Finance Authorized to Offer Tokenized Stocks in EEA
Ondo Finance secures approval from Liechtenstein’s FMA to tokenize US stocks and ETFs in the European Economic Area.
Taurus Integrates Kaiko for Enhanced Bank Crypto Infrastructure
Taurus integrates Kaiko’s data feeds to boost institutional crypto operations, enhancing compliance.
Singapore FinTech Festival Honors Top Female Innovators
Spotlighting 10 influential women in Singapore’s fintech scene at the FinTech Festival 2025.
Frax Finance Launches New Grants and Integrations Initiative
Frax Finance unveils strategic initiatives, including new grants and technical integrations, to expand its stablecoin ecosystem.
Puffer Finance Completes Major Token Unlock and Institutional Restaking
Puffer Finance unlocks 19.17M tokens boosting institutional restaking, led by ETHZilla investment.
Visa Direct Launches Stablecoin Payouts for Gig Workers
Visa uses USD-backed stablecoin USDC to enhance payment speed for gig workers globally.
Czech National Bank Launches $1M Crypto Test Portfolio
The Czech National Bank initiates a $1M crypto portfolio to explore blockchain and fintech integration.
Czech Central Bank Invests in Bitcoin Reserves
Czech National Bank launches $1 million Bitcoin test portfolio, a first in central banking.