Finance
Cryptocurrency payments may still feel niche to many consumers, but new data suggests they are moving steadily toward the mainstream, led largely by big businesses. A recent PayPal-backed survey found that nearly 85% of respondents expect crypto payments to become a common part of everyday transactions within the next five
Markets
Benchmark has reiterated its Buy rating on Galaxy Digital, arguing that the market is undervaluing the company’s growing role in AI infrastructure, particularly following new expansion approvals at its Helios data center campus in Texas. In a research note published Tuesday, Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer maintained a $57 price
Finance
Crypto payments network Mesh has reached unicorn status after raising $75 million in a Series C funding round, underscoring growing investor confidence in infrastructure designed to bring digital assets into everyday payments. The round, led by Dragonfly Capital, included participation from Paradigm, Moderne Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, SBI Investment, and Liberty
Finance
Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin, has officially launched USAT, a new dollar-backed digital token designed specifically for the U.S. market. The move marks Tether’s first formal entry into American stablecoin issuance, as regulatory clarity and growing interest from traditional finance continue to reshape the
Markets
Bitcoin remained under the closely watched $90,000 mark on Tuesday, as cautious sentiment continued to shape crypto markets ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision. The world’s largest cryptocurrency has spent the past week drifting lower, reflecting a pause in momentum after its
AI
Cyber threats no longer arrive in predictable waves. They shift tactics, disguise intent, and move at speeds that challenge even well-resourced security teams. As digital systems grow more complex, many organizations are rethinking how protection works at scale. Defensive AI, powered by machine learning and guided by human oversight, is
Markets
Gold’s historic rally and lingering uncertainty over U.S. crypto regulation are emerging as two powerful, and contrasting, forces shaping the future of digital asset markets. That’s the view of Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, who says both trends offer important clues about where crypto could
Politics
Japan’s financial regulator has opened a public consultation on new rules that would define which bonds can be used as reserve assets for regulated stablecoins, marking another step in the country’s effort to build a clear and trusted framework for digital payments. In a statement released Monday, the
Finance
Prediction markets platform Kalshi is stepping up its engagement with U.S. policymakers by opening a new office in Washington, D.C., a move aimed at strengthening its federal and state-level advocacy as regulatory scrutiny around prediction markets continues to grow. The company announced the expansion alongside two key hires.
Politics
Russia has effectively barred cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBIT from operating within its borders after designating the platform as an “undesirable organization,” citing its financial and technical support for Ukraine-linked initiatives. The decision was announced by Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office, which said WhiteBIT had backed fundraising efforts connected to Ukraine’
DeFi
Bitwise Asset Management has taken a clear step into decentralized finance with the launch of its first onchain vault strategy, built on the Morpho lending protocol. The new product targets yields of up to 6% on the USDC stablecoin, marking Bitwise’s debut as an active curator of DeFi strategies
What Is United Stables (U)? Stablecoins are the quiet workhorses of crypto. They let traders park value, move funds quickly, and avoid constant swings in price. But the market has a clear split. Centralized stablecoins offer deep liquidity, yet require users to trust custodians. Decentralized options reduce that trust risk,