Financial Technology (FinTech)

CME Group Expands Crypto Derivatives with Solana and XRP Futures Options

CME Group's new CFTC-regulated options on Solana and XRP futures enhance institutional access to crypto derivatives and risk management.

Citi's Strategic Move into Crypto Custody and Stablecoins

Citi plans to launch crypto custody services in 2026, enhancing its digital asset strategy amid growing institutional interest.

Major Liquidation Event in Cryptocurrency Market: A $19 Billion Loss

Over $19 billion in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated in a day, marking a record loss impacting millions of traders.

Major Banks Collaborate to Develop Reserve-Backed Digital Currency

Nine major banks are forming a consortium to create reserve-backed digital money on blockchains, aiming for a stable asset in payments.

Abu Dhabi Airports Partners to Enhance Crypto Payment Solutions for Travelers

Abu Dhabi Airports collaborates with Al Hail Holding and Xare to enhance travel payments through stablecoin-based digital wallet solutions.

Morgan Stanley Expands Crypto Access for All Clients

Morgan Stanley is now allowing all clients to invest in crypto funds, implementing measures for safer exposure to digital assets.

Kalshi's Significant Growth in the Prediction Market

Kalshi raised $300 million at a $5 billion valuation, enhancing its position in the prediction market with unique trading features.

Coinbase and Mastercard Eye $2 Billion Acquisition of Stablecoin Startup BVNK

Coinbase and Mastercard are discussing a $2 billion acquisition of BVNK, enhancing their capabilities in stablecoin and cross-border payments.

Understanding BounceBit's BB-tokens and Their Impact on Yield Investment

BounceBit launches BB-tokens, a rebasing token standard for automatic yield accrual, enhancing user investment experience.

Maestro Launches Symphony, the First Audited Bitcoin Indexer

Maestro has launched Symphony, the first audited and open-sourced Bitcoin indexer, enabling secure and scalable blockchain applications.

KyberSwap Launches On-Chain Price Service to Identify Arbitrage Opportunities

KyberSwap has launched an on-chain price service to help users spot arbitrage opportunities across decentralized exchanges.

PayPay's Strategic Investment in Binance Japan and Its Implications

PayPay has acquired a 40% stake in Binance Japan, merging payment infrastructure with blockchain expertise to enhance digital asset access.

Citi Ventures Invests in BVNK, Boosting Stablecoin Infrastructure Valuation

Citi Ventures invests in BVNK, elevating its valuation and highlighting the growing significance of stablecoin infrastructure.

Phantom Expands Crypto Discovery with New Web-Based Explore Feature

Phantom has launched its web-based Explore feature, enhancing crypto token discovery directly via browsers.

Square Bitcoin: An Integrated Payments Platform for Merchants

Square Bitcoin offers merchants zero-fee payments and automatic conversions of sales to Bitcoin, enhancing financial flexibility.