Kraken Targets IPO After Securing $800M at $20B Valuation
Kraken exchange has confidentially filed a draft registration statement in preparation for a U.S. initial public offering (IPO), right upon $800 million dual-tranche funding round.
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Bitget Wallet Expanded Services for Trading Real-World Financial Assets on Blockchain
Bitget Wallet app now supports more options for trading tokenized stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and it has introduced new stock-linked perpetual futures.
Wirex and Stellar Launch On‑Chain Visa Payments Using Two Stablecoins
Wirex and the Stellar Development Foundation have announced a major upgrade: more than 7 million Wirex users can now settle their Visa card payments using USDC and EURC stablecoins.
Deutsche Börse Integrates SG-FORGE CoinVertible Stablecoins
One of the largest trading exchange organizations worldwide, Deutsche Börse Group, is embracing the potential of blockchain-based infrastructure through the SG-FORGE stablecoin partnership.
Grab to Explore Web3 Wallets and Stablecoin Payments with StraitsX
In a move signalling the accelerating role of stablecoins in global finance, Asian superapp developer Grab has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with StraitsX to explore the development of Web3-enabled wallets and a stablecoin-based settlement layer across Asia. This landmark collaboration underscores how institutions are moving from experimental blockchain pilots to scaled infrastructure around […]
$600 Billion Wipeout: Bitcoin’s Sudden Collapse Sparks Fear, But Analysts Call This a “Generational Buying Opportunity”
In a dramatic gains reversal, Bitcoin has erased roughly $600 billion in market value (and investor profit) since early October. Although this plunge has rattled retail and institutional investors alike, many leading crypto analysts argue that the wipeout could represent a rare market entry point for long-term buyers.
Bitcoin Supply Soon to Get Scarcer: What It Means for Miners and Investors
More than 90% of all Bitcoin has already been mined, with the current supply reaching approximately 94.8% of the maximum 21 million coins: here’s how that influences miners and crypto investors.
UBS & Ant International Tape Historic Blockchain Deal in a Rare Move by Global Bank
In a striking move for the banking sector, UBS has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ant International (a key unit of Ant Group) to explore blockchain-based, tokenised deposit solutions for real-time, multi-currency global payments.
Crypto in Payments Gains Traction: Stablecoins and Bitcoin Power New Cross-Border Flows
The payments world is increasingly embracing crypto currencies, especially stablecoins and bitcoin, as key rails for real-world transactions. A new wave of partnerships and product rollouts is bringing digital-asset payouts and transfers into the mainstream, with major players like Mastercard, Cash App, and dLocal leveraging stablecoins to offer faster, more flexible, and more inclusive payment […]
Visa Direct Stablecoin Payouts Pilot Speeds Up Access to Funds for Creators & Gig Workers
Businesses using Visa Direct can still fund payouts in fiat currency, while recipients, including creators, freelancers, and gig economy workers, can choose to receive funds in stablecoin assets, allowing faster access to earnings.
Standard Chartered Supports DCS Stablecoin Card, Highlighting Institutional Push into Tokenised Payments
The emerging stablecoin and crypto bank card model, illustrated by collaboration between Standard Chartered and DCS, signals an evolution in card‑funding sources, where digital‑asset‑backed accounts can coexist with fiat deposits, potentially reshaping the revenue and cost structure of payment ecosystems.
SUNRATE and FXC Intelligence Highlight How AI and Stablecoins Are Reshaping B2B Payments
At the Singapore FinTech Festival 2025, SUNRATE, a global payment and treasury management platform, released a new white paper co-developed with FXC Intelligence, titled “AI and Stablecoins’ Transformation of the Global B2B Payments Experience.” The report explores how artificial intelligence (AI), stablecoins, and blockchain are accelerating the evolution of global business payments and treasury operations.
Coinbase Rolls Out UK Savings Product and Shelves Major Stablecoin Acquisition: Strategic Shift Signals Evolving Focus
Coinbase new hybrid operations model in the UK could pressure other exchanges and crypto wallet providers to offer similar regulated savings capabilities, while the collapse of the BVNK deal could raise questions about valuation, timing, and regulatory risk for stablecoin infrastructure acquisitions.
Block Enables 4 Million+ Merchants to Accept Bitcoin Payments
For the first time, millions of Block merchants worldwide can turn Bitcoin from a niche digital asset for chosen traders into a mainstream payment option, signaling a potential shift in how consumers and businesses transact.
Cyber and Smart Contract Risks Top Concerns for Institutional Investors in Blockchain Lending
Institutional investors and wealth managers are becoming increasingly concerned about the cyber and smart contract risks linked to blockchain-based lending, with the majority now considering insurance protection a key requirement, new research from Brava Finance shows.
Singapore Steps Into the Future of Investing as DBS and Franklin Templeton Debut Tokenised Retail Fund
The new Franklin Onchain U.S. Dollar Short‑Term Money Market Fund allows investors in Singapore to participate with a minimum investment of just $20, enabled by fractional ownership on a blockchain-based platform.
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