Explore the intersection of cryptocurrency and traditional finance with the latest news, analysis, and insights on digital assets and global markets.
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Ripple has unveiled a new corporate treasury platform designed to bring traditional cash management and digital asset operations together under one roof. Called Ripple Treasury, the product integrates enterprise treasury software from GTreasury with Ripple’s blockchain-based infrastructure, marking the first major product rollout since Ripple acquired the Chicago-based treasury
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Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin, is steadily expanding its footprint far beyond digital assets. According to CEO Paolo Ardoino, the stablecoin giant is on course to become one of the world’s largest holders and traders of gold, positioning itself for a future where reliance on
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Sharps Technology has released its first performance update on its Solana staking strategy, offering investors a clearer picture of how its onchain treasury is performing during a prolonged downturn in SOL prices. The Nasdaq-listed medical device company said its Solana holdings have been generating consistent staking income since inception, even
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A powerful winter storm sweeping across the United States has temporarily slowed the Bitcoin network, after extreme weather conditions prompted large-scale mining operations to reduce electricity consumption to support strained power grids. The storm, known as Fernan, has brought severe cold, snow, and ice to wide areas of the country,
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Nearly 40% of payments sent to cryptocurrency platforms in the UK are being blocked or delayed by banks, according to a new survey from the UK Cryptoasset Business Council. The findings point to mounting tension between traditional financial institutions and the country’s digital asset sector, even as the UK
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South Korea’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, Coinone, is exploring options to sell a significant portion of its ownership, according to a report by the Seoul Economic Daily. The move comes as the company faces ongoing financial pressure and as the local crypto industry undergoes rapid consolidation. The report says Coinone
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UBS Group AG, one of the world’s largest wealth managers, is planning to offer cryptocurrency trading to select private banking clients—a significant move for the Swiss banking giant as digital assets continue to gain mainstream attention. According to people familiar with the matter, UBS is currently in talks
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Grayscale Investments has taken another step to broaden its lineup of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, filing paperwork with U.S. regulators for a fund tied to BNB, the digital asset closely associated with the Binance ecosystem. In a registration statement submitted Friday to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Grayscale