World Liberty Financial has expanded into crypto lending with the launch of its first borrowing and lending platform, marking a new phase for the project as its USD1 stablecoin climbs the ranks of dollar backed digital tokens. The new service, called World Liberty Markets, allows users to lend and borrow digital assets using USD1 alongside […]
Shares of crypto infrastructure firm Bakkt surged sharply after the company announced a deal aimed at accelerating its push into stablecoin based payments and programmable settlement services. The company said it has agreed to acquire Distributed Technologies Research, a blockchain payment infrastructure provider, as part of a broader strategy to deepen its role in digital […]
Dubai has moved to tighten its digital asset regulatory framework by banning the use of privacy focused cryptocurrencies on regulated exchanges while introducing stricter classifications for stablecoins within its main financial free zone. The decision applies to platforms operating in the Dubai International Financial Centre and reflects a broader effort by the Dubai Financial Services […]
Venezuela’s state controlled oil company turned to the stablecoin USDT to help navigate around restrictions imposed by the United States as the country’s political and economic crisis deepened, according to multiple reports this week. Petróleos de Venezuela SA began requiring some customers to make oil payments using the popular dollar pegged token as US sanctions […]
Crypto custody firm BitGo is preparing for a public market debut in the United States, aiming for a valuation of up to 1.96 billion dollars as investor interest in regulated digital asset companies shows signs of recovery. The Palo Alto based firm plans to raise as much as 201 million dollars by offering 11.8 million […]
Bitcoin prices slipped back toward the 90,000 level after an early rally attempt failed to gain traction, reflecting continued hesitation across digital asset markets as investors assessed mixed U.S. economic signals. The largest cryptocurrency briefly moved higher during U.S. trading hours, approaching the 92,000 area, before losing momentum and drifting lower into the close. The […]
Tokenization is accelerating its role in global finance as blockchain platforms increasingly convert traditional financial assets into digital form, reshaping how capital is accessed and managed. By representing real world assets on-chain, tokenization allows fractional ownership, faster settlement and broader participation beyond conventional banking systems. This shift is drawing attention from startups, institutions and policymakers […]
BNY has taken a significant step toward blockchain-based finance by launching a platform that allows institutional clients to settle bank deposits using tokenized representations on a private blockchain. The initiative mirrors existing deposit balances on digital rails while maintaining traditional ledger records, aiming to accelerate settlement and improve liquidity management without altering the underlying structure […]
The start of 2026 is reshaping how financial advisors view digital assets, as crypto moves from optional exposure to a core consideration in portfolio strategy. The debate has shifted away from whether digital assets belong in client portfolios and toward the risks of remaining underexposed. Banks, asset managers, and payment networks are increasingly integrating blockchain […]
A US based derivatives platform has received regulatory clearance to move forward with its push into prediction markets, adding momentum to a fast growing segment at the intersection of crypto and macro trading. The approval allows the firm to offer contracts tied to digital asset price movements and key economic indicators, giving market participants a […]
