Finance
Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, has acquired Securitize’s wealth management unit, Securitize For Advisors, in a move that underscores growing institutional interest in digital asset advisory services. The companies announced the deal on Monday, though financial terms were not disclosed. Anchorage Digital
Blockchain
Circle, the company behind USDC, the world’s second-largest stablecoin, has acquired key team members and proprietary technology from Interop Labs, the original developer of the Axelar Network. The move signals Circle’s growing focus on blockchain interoperability as stablecoin adoption accelerates globally. Circle Signs Agreement to Acquire Interop Labs
AI
Walmart’s decision to transfer its stock listing to Nasdaq on December 9 was more than a technical shift. It was a clear signal from the world’s largest retailer that it wants to be seen not just as a discount giant, but as a technology-driven company using artificial intelligence
Finance
Ripple is preparing to expand its RLUSD stablecoin beyond its current blockchains, signaling a broader push into the growing multichain ecosystem. The company announced on Monday that it is working with cross-chain interoperability provider Wormhole to support RLUSD on several Layer 2 networks, including Base and Optimism. The move is
Blockchain
JPMorgan Chase is expanding its presence in blockchain-based finance with the launch of a tokenized money-market fund built on the Ethereum network, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The fund, called the My OnChain Net Yield Fund, or MONY, is being introduced by JPMorgan Asset Management, which
Finance
Visa is deepening its role in the fast-growing stablecoin economy with the launch of a new advisory service designed to help financial institutions and businesses develop practical, informed strategies around stablecoins. The payments giant announced the creation of its “stablecoins advisory practice” on Monday. The initiative sits within Visa Consulting
The hidden layer behind your crypto trades If you’ve ever swapped tokens on a decentralized exchange and ended up with fewer coins than expected, you’re not alone. Beyond gas fees and price slippage, there’s another force quietly shaping outcomes. It’s called Maximal Extractable Value, or MEV,
AI
Corporate leaders are pressing ahead with artificial intelligence investments, even as many struggle to show clear, company-wide returns. Reporting from The Wall Street Journal and Reuters suggests most CEOs expect AI spending to keep rising through 2026, despite uneven results and growing pressure to prove value. The disconnect reflects where
Regulation
The UK government is preparing a major shift in how it oversees the cryptocurrency sector, with plans to regulate crypto assets under the same framework as traditional financial products by 2027. The move is designed to bring greater clarity, accountability, and consumer protection to a fast-growing industry that has often
Finance
Aevo, the derivatives exchange that emerged from Ribbon Finance’s 2023 rebrand, is dealing with the aftermath of a $2.7 million exploit that hit its legacy DeFi Options Vaults earlier this month. The incident highlights how older smart contracts can remain exposed long after a protocol’s core focus
If you look at a raw cryptocurrency chart for the first time, it often looks like chaos. Green and red bars flash across the screen, moving up and down with no apparent rhyme or reason. But where a novice sees noise, an experienced trader sees patterns. The primary tool used
In the vast, open ocean of cryptocurrency trading, there are giants that move in the deep: the whales. These are the individuals or organizations holding enormous amounts of a specific cryptocurrency, typically Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH). Their sheer size allows them to exert immense influence, often dictating short-term price