Finance
Barclays has taken a fresh step into the digital assets space by acquiring a stake in Ubyx, a U.S.-based startup focused on stablecoin settlement infrastructure. The move signals the British bank’s growing interest in exploring how tokenized money can operate within established regulatory frameworks, according to a
Markets
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds shifted back into negative territory on Tuesday, posting $243 million in net outflows after a strong start to the new year. The move followed more than $1.16 billion in combined inflows during the first two trading days of 2026, suggesting a pause rather
Markets
Ripple has reaffirmed that it has no plans to go public, signaling confidence in its financial health and long-term growth strategy. Speaking in a recent interview with Bloomberg, Ripple President Monica Long said the blockchain payments company intends to remain private as it continues to invest heavily in product development
In the high-stakes arena of cryptocurrency trading, predicting price direction is only half the battle. The other half is risk management. This is where options come in. Unlike a standard trade where you simply buy an asset and hope it goes up, an option gives you the right (but not
Finance
Tether has unveiled a new way for users to price and transfer its gold-backed token, Tether Gold (XAUT), with the launch of a unit of account called Scudo. The move is designed to make onchain gold transactions easier to understand and more practical, especially as gold prices continue to rise.
Understanding Raydium and Its Role in DeFi Raydium is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol built on the Solana blockchain. Launched in 2021, it operates as both an automated market maker (AMM) and a decentralized exchange (DEX), letting users trade tokens, provide liquidity, and earn rewards without relying on a centralized
Innovation
Bitcoin mining firm Canaan is experimenting with an unusual pairing of high-tech computing and agriculture. The hardware manufacturer has launched a proof-of-concept project that uses waste heat from Bitcoin mining equipment to help heat a commercial tomato greenhouse in Manitoba, Canada. Announced Tuesday, the initiative aims to show that energy-intensive
AI
Managing contracts is no longer just about drafting and signing documents. Today’s agreements touch nearly every part of a business, from data privacy and security to revenue recognition, vendor risk, and renewal tracking. As contract volumes grow and timelines shrink, legal and business teams are under pressure to move
Finance
Brian Quintenz, the former U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission commissioner whose bid to lead the agency ended last year, has joined the board of directors at SUI Group Holdings. The Minnesota-based company announced Tuesday that Quintenz’s appointment took effect on Jan. 5. The move marks a quick transition
Markets
Morgan Stanley has taken another notable step into digital assets, filing registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch spot Bitcoin and Solana exchange-traded funds. The move signals growing confidence among traditional financial institutions in regulated crypto investment products. According to SEC disclosures published Tuesday, the
Markets
Ethereum’s staking dynamics have taken a notable turn, with fresh capital flowing back into the network and selling pressure easing sharply. After months of elevated validator exits, on-chain data now shows a clear shift toward long-term participation, driven largely by renewed institutional interest. According to data, Ethereum’s validator
AI
In 2025, artificial intelligence ambitions ran headfirst into a constraint many technology leaders underestimated: the physical limits of the global semiconductor supply chain. For enterprises worldwide, the AI chip shortage became the defining challenge of large-scale AI deployment, reshaping budgets, timelines, and long-term strategy. What began as targeted US export