Tags: #FINANCE
Iran’s central bank bought $507 million USDT to underpin rial, report finds
Recent reports indicate that Iran's central bank has acquired over $500 million in USDT, a popular stablecoin. This significant purchase appears to be a strategic move aimed at…
1/21/2026 2 min read
FIAT #FIAT #USDT #MACROECONOMICS
BlackRock names crypto and tokenization as ‘themes driving markets’ in 2026
BlackRock, a prominent asset manager with $10 trillion in assets under management, has identified cryptocurrency and tokenization as significant themes shaping the market…
1/21/2026 2 min read
BTC #BLOCKCHAIN #BTC #MARKET
Ondo Finance Brings 200+ Tokenized U.S. Stocks and ETFs to Solana
Ondo Finance has announced the introduction of over 200 tokenized U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to the Solana blockchain. This development is part of a broader…
1/21/2026 2 min read
SOL #MARKET #SOL #ONDO
Bitcoin utility blockchain VerifiedX debuts ‘Venmo-for crypto’ payment app Butterfly
The Bitcoin utility blockchain, VerifiedX, has launched its new payment application called Butterfly, which aims to provide a user-friendly experience similar to Venmo but for…
1/21/2026 2 min read
BTC #BLOCKCHAIN #BTC #FINANCE
Solana Mobile begins SKR token airdrop to Seeker phone users
Solana Mobile has initiated an airdrop of the SKR token to users of the Seeker phone. This development is significant as the SKR token is set to play a crucial role in the…
1/21/2026 3 min read
SOL #SOL #GT #AIRDROP
NFTs are not dead: Wealthy crypto collectors are still driving the market, says Animoca Brands' Yat Siu
The world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is not as lifeless as some may believe. According to Yat Siu, co-founder of Animoca Brands and a dedicated NFT collector, a robust…
1/19/2026 2 min read
MARKET #MARKET #FINANCE #COINDESK WEALTH
Crypto exchange rolls back its blockchain after glitch prices bitcoin at $0
Paradex, a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on Starknet, recently experienced a significant disruption due to a database migration error. This incident led to an unusual event…
1/19/2026 3 min read
BTC #BLOCKCHAIN #BTC #EXCHANGE
Chinese crime ring arrested in South Korea laundered over $100 million worth of crypto
Recent developments in South Korea have brought to light the activities of a Chinese crime ring involved in laundering significant amounts of cryptocurrency. South Korean customs…
1/19/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #EXCHANGE #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