Markets
A $1 million RLUSD vault filled in under 72 hours on the XRP Ledger, signaling early demand for regulated onchain yield. The launch expands Ripple’s dollar-pegged stablecoin beyond payments into structured real-world asset income. Soil, developed by ORQO Group, introduced what it describes as the first compliant real-world asset-backed
AI
Financial institutions are shifting from AI pilots to fully operational decision engines in 2026. The change signals that generative artificial intelligence is moving from workflow assistance into regulated, revenue-linked production systems. Early deployments focused on drafting content and improving isolated processes. Now chief information officers are redesigning architecture so AI
AI
ByteDance is recruiting for nearly 100 US roles in its artificial intelligence unit. The push signals the TikTok owner is still building frontier-model capacity on US soil, even after years of national security pressure. The hiring also widens the talent fight with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. The openings sit within
Cryptocurrency
The crypto Fear and Greed Index fell to 10 on Tuesday from 12 a day earlier as Middle East tensions intensified. The drop signals deep risk aversion across digital asset markets at a time when macro catalysts remain unresolved. Sentiment weakened as Iran conducted military drills that temporarily shut the
Markets
The United Arab Emirates is sitting on roughly $344 million in unrealized bitcoin mining profit, excluding energy costs, according to Arkham data. That figure positions the Gulf state among the most financially exposed sovereign bitcoin accumulators at current market levels. THE UAE MINED $450M BITCOIN The UAE has so far
Finance
Four million transactions cleared on Robinhood’s Layer 2 testnet within its first week, according to CEO Vlad Tenev. The figure signals early developer traction as the brokerage pushes deeper into tokenized real-world assets despite softer crypto revenues. Four million transactions in the first week of Robinhood Chain testnet. Developers
In the high-stakes world of finance, derivatives are the precision tools of the trade. They allow you to bet on the direction of an asset or protect your portfolio without ever actually owning the underlying item, whether that is a bar of gold or a Bitcoin. But while the core
Stepping into the world of cryptocurrency for the first time often feels like landing in a country where you don't speak the language. One minute you're hearing about the latest tech breakthrough, and the next, you're buried under a mountain of terms like market
What Is Fanable? Fanable is a blockchain-powered marketplace designed for physical collectibles. Instead of trading cards, memorabilia, or rare items through traditional shipping and escrow, Fanable stores them in secure vaults and tracks ownership onchain. This model falls under the category of Real-World Assets (RWA). In simple terms, RWA projects
Finance
Magna reached a peak $60 billion in total value locked (TVL) in 2025 before being acquired by Kraken. The deal extends Kraken’s push deeper into token lifecycle infrastructure ahead of a planned public listing. Kraken disclosed the acquisition Wednesday, marking its sixth purchase in 12 months. Terms were not
Security
OpenAI and Paradigm introduced EVMbench, a benchmark designed to test AI agents against real smart contract vulnerabilities. The initiative reflects rising concern that artificial intelligence will accelerate both crypto exploits and defensive auditing. In a joint effort announced Wednesday, the firms said EVMbench evaluates an agent’s ability to detect,
DeFi
Coinbase expanded its onchain lending product to accept XRP, Dogecoin, Cardano, and Litecoin as collateral. The move broadens access to USDC liquidity without requiring investors to sell spot holdings. Eligible U.S. customers, excluding New York residents, can now borrow up to $100,000 in USDC against the four tokens.