Finance
Binance has finalized the full conversion of its Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) into bitcoin, completing a $1 billion shift that the exchange first announced last month. In a statement released Thursday, Binance confirmed it purchased a final tranche of 4,545 BTC, bringing the fund’s total holdings
Finance
The UK government has taken a significant step toward modernizing its debt markets by selecting HSBC’s Orion platform to power its upcoming Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) pilot. The initiative positions the United Kingdom to become the first G7 nation to issue tokenized sovereign bonds using blockchain technology. Announced Thursday,
Finance
Ark Invest, the investment firm led by Cathie Wood, has continued to deepen its exposure to cryptocurrency-related companies, purchasing shares of Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange Bullish for the tenth consecutive trading day. According to the firm’s latest disclosures, Ark acquired 364,044 Bullish shares on Wednesday across three of
A Crypto Gateway Built for Private Wealth As interest in digital assets continues to grow among institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, Binance has introduced a platform tailored specifically for this audience: Binance Wealth. Designed exclusively for licensed wealth managers and their clients, Binance Wealth offers a structured way to access
Innovation
Coinbase is introducing a new tool designed to bridge artificial intelligence and blockchain finance, unveiling what it calls “Agentic Wallets” — wallet infrastructure built specifically for autonomous AI agents. The product, announced Wednesday by the Coinbase Developer Platform team, aims to give AI-powered systems the ability to hold and move funds
Opinion
Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, expects to significantly increase its holdings of U.S. Treasury bills this year, potentially making it one of the top 10 buyers globally. The projection comes from Bo Hines, CEO of Tether’s U.S. subsidiary, who outlined the company’s ambitions during
AI
Barclays reported a strong set of annual results for 2025, posting a 12% rise in pre-tax profit to £9.1 billion, up from £8.1 billion the previous year. Alongside the improved earnings, the bank raised its long-term performance ambitions, signalling confidence in its strategy as it leans more heavily
Regulation
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has stepped up enforcement action against cryptocurrency exchange HTX, alleging the platform continued to market cryptoasset services to UK consumers in violation of financial promotion rules. In a statement released Tuesday, the regulator confirmed it has launched legal proceedings against HTX, formerly known
Finance
Nasdaq-listed Hyperliquid Strategies Inc. (ticker: PURR) reported a net loss of $317.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2025, largely driven by unrealized losses tied to its HYPE token holdings. The company, which operates as a digital asset treasury focused on the Hyperliquid ecosystem, disclosed total assets
Blockchain
BlackRock is taking a significant step deeper into decentralized finance, announcing a new collaboration with Uniswap Labs and Securitize that will allow eligible investors to trade its tokenized U.S. Treasury fund directly onchain. The move centers on BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund, known as BUIDL. Through UniswapX,
Finance
Stripe has introduced a preview of a new payment feature designed specifically for AI agents, marking a notable step toward machine-to-machine commerce. The company is integrating the open x402 protocol to allow developers to charge AI agents directly in USDC on Coinbase’s Base network. The move reflects a broader
AI
Insurance companies are under growing pressure. Rising claims costs, repeated climate-related losses, and years of underwriting strain have forced the industry to rethink how it operates. At the same time, digital transformation efforts have often stalled before delivering real impact. A new wave of technology, known as agentic AI, is