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BitGo and Susquehanna Crypto Open Prediction Markets to Institutional Investors for the First Time
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BitGo and Susquehanna Crypto Open Prediction Markets to Institutional Investors for the First Time

Hedge funds and family offices have watched prediction markets grow into a serious price-discovery tool but had no institutional way in. That changes today with BitGo Prime and Susquehanna Crypto collaboration.

OKX Launches 24/7 Stock Trading via Equity Perpetual Swaps With Crypto as Collateral
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OKX Launches 24/7 Stock Trading via Equity Perpetual Swaps With Crypto as Collateral

Traders in Asia, Latin America, and beyond can now take positions on Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, and 17 other major equities around the clock without ever leaving the OKX crypto ecosystem via the new perpetual swaps feature.

Digital Uzbekistan International PLUS-Forum 2026
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Digital Uzbekistan International PLUS-Forum 2026

The Digital Uzbekistan International PLUS-Forum 2026 will take place on May 19–20 in Tashkent, bringing together leading voices from across Central Asia and beyond to explore the future of digital transformation. As the region’s largest platform dedicated to innovation, the forum focuses on advancing digital public services, fintech, payment infrastructure, and the broader digital economy. […]

Katana Acquires IDEX and Launches Perpetual Futures Platform as Onchain Derivatives Trading Grows
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Katana Acquires IDEX and Launches Perpetual Futures Platform as Onchain Derivatives Trading Grows

DeFi blockchain Katana has acquired IDEX, one of the earliest decentralised exchanges, and launched a perpetual futures trading platform called Katana Perps. The moves represent the company’s first major strategic steps under newly appointed Chief Executive Matthew Fisher and reflect a broader push to consolidate more of the onchain trading stack within a single environment.

Nevermined Adds Multi-Currency Payments and AI Usage Analytics for the Growing Agentic Economy
Fintech & Ecommerce

Nevermined Adds Multi-Currency Payments and AI Usage Analytics for the Growing Agentic Economy

Nevermined has introduced a major upgrade to its AI payments infrastructure, adding multi-currency payments, API key analytics, and advanced payment controls as demand grows for infrastructure supporting the agentic economy and next-generation digital finance.

Apex Group and Polygon Support Debut of Compliance Blockchain Based on $32 Billion Tokenization Standard
Blockchain & Crypto

Apex Group and Polygon Support Debut of Compliance Blockchain Based on $32 Billion Tokenization Standard

A new T-REX blockchain network designed to standardize compliance across tokenized securities markets has been launched with backing from Apex Group and Polygon Labs.

Stripe-Backed Tempo Unveils AI Payments Protocol, Aiming to Transform Automated & Intelligent Digital Transactions
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Stripe-Backed Tempo Unveils AI Payments Protocol, Aiming to Transform Automated & Intelligent Digital Transactions

As AI continues to reshape financial infrastructure, Stripe-backed Tempo is introducing a new payments protocol designed to enable intelligent, programmable transactions at scale.

As Global Displacement Surges, Crypto Is Emerging as a Financial Lifeline for Refugees
Blockchain & Crypto

As Global Displacement Surges, Crypto Is Emerging as a Financial Lifeline for Refugees

More than 123 million people worldwide have been forced to flee their homes, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. As wars and migration reshape global finance, some experts believe crypto and digital assets could become an unexpected financial lifeline for refugees.

BitGo to Power Infrastructure for SoFi’s New Dollar Stablecoin SoFiUSD
Blockchain & Crypto

BitGo to Power Infrastructure for SoFi’s New Dollar Stablecoin SoFiUSD

BitGo has been selected to provide stablecoin infrastructure and distribution support for SoFiUSD, a new U.S. dollar-pegged digital currency issued by SoFi Bank.

Digital Rupee vs Digital Euro: Which CBDC Is More Business-Friendly?
Articles

Digital Rupee vs Digital Euro: Which CBDC Is More Business-Friendly?

As central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) move from theory to real-world testing, governments and financial institutions are increasingly evaluating how these digital sovereign currencies will reshape payments, commerce, and financial infrastructure. Two of the most closely watched initiatives today are India’s Digital Rupee (e₹) and the Digital Euro, projects led by the Reserve Bank of […]

India’s Digital Rupee (E₹) and E-Commerce Giants: Facts and Myths Around Retail CBDC Launch
Articles

India’s Digital Rupee (E₹) and E-Commerce Giants: Facts and Myths Around Retail CBDC Launch

Many industry analysts expected that India’s digital rupee would launch on Amazon and Flipkart by now. However, the central bank’s blockchain currency project is still far from that. Here is the factual record of what the RBI’s CBDC pilot has achieved, who has joined it, and why no full retail launch has happened yet.

Islamic Development Bank Institute Secures Second US Patent for Innovative “Proof-of-Use” Blockchain Consensus Mechanism
Blockchain & Crypto

Islamic Development Bank Institute Secures Second US Patent for Innovative “Proof-of-Use” Blockchain Consensus Mechanism

The patented proof of use (PoU) mechanism introduces a reciprocity-based approach: participants validate others’ transactions in exchange for having their own transactions validated, aligning blockchain network influence with actual participation rather than computational power or capital

New Token Hype on Horizon: Espresso (ESP) Sees Big Interest After Major Exchange Listings
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New Token Hype on Horizon: Espresso (ESP) Sees Big Interest After Major Exchange Listings

Espresso (ESP) is a new cryptocurrency token that has been attracting attention across the crypto market over the past few weeks. This crypto tool is tied to efforts to support faster and more connected blockchain systems, which has made it interesting to both traders and observers of the broader digital asset ecosystem. However, real gains […]

Crypto Compliance Boost in Action: TRM Labs New Partnership Promises Audit-Ready Monitoring as MiCA Pressure Mounts
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Crypto Compliance Boost in Action: TRM Labs New Partnership Promises Audit-Ready Monitoring as MiCA Pressure Mounts

TRM Labs partners with Finray Technologies to deliver audit-ready crypto transaction monitoring, helping B2B fintechs and banks meet MiCA compliance requirements with unified fiat and digital asset oversight

Tokenized RWAs Jump 13.5% as Crypto Market Crashes But Liquidity Challenges Persist for Real-World Assets On-Chain
Blockchain & Crypto

Tokenized RWAs Jump 13.5% as Crypto Market Crashes But Liquidity Challenges Persist for Real-World Assets On-Chain

Despite a severe downturn in the cryptocurrency market wiping out over $1 trillion in value, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) have surged roughly 13.5% in on-chain value over the past month, highlighting growing institutional activity in tokenized government bonds, private credit, and other real-world instruments.

Binance and Franklin Templeton Unveil New Institutional Collateral Model Linking Traditional Funds to Crypto Markets
Blockchain & Crypto

Binance and Franklin Templeton Unveil New Institutional Collateral Model Linking Traditional Funds to Crypto Markets

Binance and Franklin Templeton have launched an institutional off-exchange collateral program that enables eligible clients to use tokenized money market fund shares as collateral when trading digital assets.