Figure Technology unveils blockchain platform for direct stock lending
The Nasdaq-listed company is rolling out an onchain equity system that allows real shares to be issued and lent directly on blockchain infrastructure.
Vitalik’s take on decentralized stablecoins: What it means for DeFi
Vitalik Buterin argues DeFi still lacks resilient decentralized stablecoins, highlighting benchmark risk, oracle design flaws and staking-driven incentives.
Bitcoin hits 2026 high above $97K, data shows sufficient fuel for higher prices
Bitcoin rallied to $97,500, and multiple data points suggest bulls are planning to push the price above $100,000. Is the bull market back?
Why US community banks say the GENIUS Act has a stablecoin loophole
Banks argue that stablecoin rewards offered through exchanges exploit a GENIUS Act loophole, blurring the line between payment tokens and savings accounts.
Dash price soars 125% amid privacy coin boom: Is the rally overheating?
DASH price surged as capital rotated into privacy coins, with traders shifting away from Zcash after its governance turmoil.
Bitnomial opens first US-regulated futures market for Aptos
The launch expands Aptos’ reach in CFTC-regulated derivatives markets and adds to Bitnomial’s altcoin futures offerings as investor interest in altcoins grows.
Bitcoin price tags $97K despite high PPI inflation on no US tariff ruling
Bitcoin price action headed to new eight-week highs, diverging from US stock markets after higher-than-expected November PPI data.
Germany’s DZ Bank secures MiCA license for ‘meinKrypto’ platform
Retail crypto access will initially cover Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin and Cardano through participating cooperative banks.
Bitcoin ETFs on rollercoaster as traditional funds pull in $46B in 2026
Bitcoin ETF flows have swung sharply in early 2026 as investors pour billions into traditional ETFs, leaving crypto funds lagging behind.
Crossmint gets MiCA nod to provide stablecoin infrastructure across EU
Crossmint has secured MiCA authorization from Spain’s CNMV to operate as a crypto asset service provider, allowing it to passport stablecoin infrastructure services across the EU.