Tags: #FINANCE
State Street, a $36 billion bank, is aiming to change legacy finance using blockchain tech
State Street, a financial institution with significant assets under management, is focusing on the application of blockchain technology to reshape traditional finance. CEO Ronald…
1/16/2026 2 min read
BTC #BLOCKCHAIN #BTC #FIAT
Hacker steals $282 million crypto in hardware wallet social-engineering attack
A significant security breach has occurred in the cryptocurrency sector, resulting in the theft of over $282 million in Bitcoin (BTC) and Litecoin (LTC). This theft was executed…
1/16/2026 2 min read
BTC #BTC #LTC #XMR
HR services provider Gusto taps Zerohash to speed up global payouts with stablecoins
Payroll and HR platform Gusto has initiated a pilot program to implement stablecoin payouts, utilizing the technology from Zerohash. This strategic move is designed to enhance…
1/16/2026 2 min read
OTHER #OTHER #FINANCE #ZERO HASH
Crypto card spending hits $18 billion annualized as stablecoin use shifts to everyday payments
Recent research from Artemis indicates that spending via crypto credit and debit cards has reached an annualized figure of $18 billion. This development highlights a significant…
1/16/2026 3 min read
RESEARCH #RESEARCH #FINANCE #VISA
Southern Utah man sentenced to 3 years in prison for crypto-linked wire fraud scheme
Brian Garry Sewell, a resident of Southern Utah, has been sentenced to three years in prison for his involvement in a wire fraud scheme linked to cryptocurrency. Federal…
1/16/2026 2 min read
BUSINESS #BUSINESS #FINANCE #CRYPTO FRAUD
BitMine expects $400 million income on ether holdings, bet on MrBeast could '10x'
BitMine, a notable player in the cryptocurrency sector, has made a significant claim regarding its financial outlook. The company's chair, Tom Lee, has informed investors that…
1/16/2026 2 min read
BUSINESS #BUSINESS #ZRX #FINANCE
Kaito to sunset 'Yaps' as X cracks down on InfoFi apps, token falls 17%
Kaito, a crypto analytics firm, has announced the discontinuation of its reward-driven social product known as "Yaps." This decision comes in response to recent changes made by…
1/15/2026 2 min read
OTHER #FINANCE #SOCIAL MEDIA #X
Citrea unveils U.S. Treasury-backed stablecoin for its Bitcoin ecosystem
Citrea has announced the launch of a new stablecoin that is backed by U.S. Treasury assets. This development marks a significant step in the cryptocurrency space, particularly…
1/15/2026 2 min read
BTC #BTC #FINANCE #STABLECOINS
Bank of America CEO says stablecoins could drain trillions in bank deposits
Brian Moynihan, the CEO of Bank of America, recently raised concerns regarding the potential impact of stablecoins on traditional banking systems. He highlighted that…
1/15/2026 2 min read
FIAT #FIAT #FINANCE #BANK OF AMERICA
Societe Generale works with Swift to settle tokenize bonds using cash and stablecoins
Societe Generale has taken a significant step in the realm of digital finance by collaborating with Swift to facilitate the settlement of tokenized bonds. This initiative focuses…
1/15/2026 2 min read
FIAT #FIAT #FINANCE #SOCGEN
Post-quantum crypto startup Project Eleven raises $20 million in funding round
Project Eleven, a startup focused on post-quantum cryptography, has successfully raised $20 million in its Series A funding round. This funding round was led by Castle Island…
1/15/2026 2 min read
EXCHANGE #EXCHANGE #FINANCE #QUANTUM COMPUTING
Figure joins stock tokenization race with new trading platform backed by BitGo, Jump
A blockchain lender has launched a new trading platform named OPEN, which facilitates the tokenization of equities registered directly on the blockchain. This innovative platform…
1/14/2026 2 min read
TRADING #BLOCKCHAIN #BUSINESS #TRADING