German based startup Midas has raised 50 million dollars in an early stage funding round, signaling growing momentum in the tokenisation sector as financial markets continue to evolve toward blockchain based infrastructure. The company, founded in 2024, focuses on converting traditional investment products into digital tokens that can be traded more efficiently across decentralized networks. […]
Robinhood has approved a new 1.5 billion dollar share repurchase program as it looks to stabilize investor sentiment following a prolonged decline in its stock price. The trading platform, which surged during the previous crypto driven rally, has seen its shares lose more than half their value since bitcoin peaked late last year. The buyback […]
Cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com announced it is reducing approximately 12 percent of its workforce as part of a strategic shift to integrate artificial intelligence across its operations. CEO Kris Marszalek explained that the layoffs target roles that no longer align with the company’s AI-driven future, aiming to position the firm for continued efficiency and long-term success. […]
Crypto companies are increasingly shifting focus away from base layer blockchain development and toward consumer facing financial services, as stablecoins and self custody models drive the rise of crypto native neobanks. After years of prioritizing faster networks and more efficient protocols, builders are now targeting everyday use cases such as payments, cards, and lending. The […]
Polygon Labs is accelerating its push into stablecoin-based payments after announcing acquisitions valued at more than $250 million, signaling a strategic shift toward regulated digital payment infrastructure. The blockchain firm is expanding beyond its core network technology by bringing key payments and infrastructure capabilities in house, positioning itself to serve businesses seeking faster and more […]
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 […]
EBANX ignited a new payments signal across Latin America after expanding its network token system into Colombia, Peru and the Dominican Republic following a strong rollout in Brazil and Chile. The company reported steep reductions in fraud driven declines during early tests, with some markets registering an improvement of more than eighty percent when merchants […]
Centrifuge, a leading player in real-world asset tokenization, has introduced a new infrastructure platform called Centrifuge Whitelabel, designed to simplify and accelerate the process of turning traditional assets into blockchain-based financial products. The new service provides modular tools for institutions, fintech startups, and decentralized finance projects to issue and manage tokenized versions of assets such […]
Chainlink and Apex Group have launched a pilot program in Bermuda to test an on-chain compliance framework for stablecoins, in collaboration with the country’s financial regulator. The initiative marks one of the first real-world applications of blockchain-based regulatory oversight for digital assets, reflecting a growing trend toward merging decentralized technology with formal financial supervision. The […]
The Federal Reserve has provided updates on its ongoing Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot program, commonly referred to as the “digital dollar.” The initiative, aimed at exploring the feasibility of a digital fiat currency, has gained traction amid growing interest in digital assets, stablecoins, and cross-border payment efficiency. The Fed’s recent disclosures indicate progress […]
