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Crypto infrastructure firm Bakkt jumps 17% on deeper stablecoin payments push with new deal
Bakkt, a prominent player in the crypto infrastructure sector, has announced a significant move to enhance its payment capabilities. The firm has agreed to acquire Distributed…
1/12/2026 2 min read
RESEARCH #RESEARCH #FINANCE #BAKKT
BitGo aims to raise $201 million in IPO targeting $1.85 billion valuation
BitGo, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency custody and financial services sector, has announced its intention to raise $201 million through an Initial Public Offering (IPO).…
1/12/2026 3 min read
BUSINESS #BUSINESS #FINANCE #BITGO
VelaFi raises $20 million in Series B to expand stablecoin payments infrastructure
VelaFi, a company based in Latin America, has successfully secured $20 million in a Series B funding round. This financing aims to bolster the company's infrastructure for…
1/12/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #FINANCE #FUNDRAISING
Ethereum’s future hinges on zero-knowledge proofs, EF director says
In a recent interview with CoinDesk, Hsiao-Wei Wang, co-executive director of the Ethereum Foundation, emphasized the significance of zero-knowledge proofs in Ethereum's midterm…
1/11/2026 2 min read
ETH #ETH #FINANCE #ETHEREUM NEWS
Brazilian exchange Mercado Bitcoin outlines 6 crypto trends shaping markets in 2026
Brazilian exchange Mercado Bitcoin has identified six key trends that are anticipated to shape the cryptocurrency market by 2026. These trends highlight significant growth…
1/10/2026 2 min read
BTC #ALTCOIN #BTC #EXCHANGE
World's largest custodial bank BNY to offer tokenized deposits for institutional investors
BNY Mellon, the world's largest custodial bank, is set to introduce tokenized deposits aimed at institutional investors. This initiative is designed to enhance the efficiency of…
1/9/2026 2 min read
BLOCKCHAIN #BLOCKCHAIN #BUSINESS #FIAT
Crypto exchange OKX cuts institutional staff amid global restructuring
OKX, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has recently undergone significant changes within its institutional business. This restructuring has led to a notable reduction in its…
1/9/2026 3 min read
BUSINESS #BUSINESS #EXCHANGE #FINANCE
Tether said to have invested up to $50 million in crypto lender Ledn at $500 million valuation
Tether, the issuer of the widely used stablecoin, has reportedly made a significant investment in the crypto lending platform Ledn. This investment, which is said to be up to $50…
1/9/2026 2 min read
USDT #USDT #FINANCE #LEDN
JPMorgan expands blockchain goals, plans to build ‘interoperable digital money’
JPMorgan, a leading global financial services firm, is expanding its blockchain initiatives by planning to develop an "interoperable digital money." This strategic move comes at…
1/8/2026 2 min read
BLOCKCHAIN #BLOCKCHAIN #FIAT #FINANCE
Optimism proposes OP token buybacks using 50% of superchain revenue
Optimism has put forth a proposal to utilize 50% of the revenue generated from its superchain for OP token buybacks. This proposal is significant as it is scheduled to enter a…
1/8/2026 2 min read
BUSINESS #BUSINESS #OP #FINANCE
Tokenized Brazilian credit card debt offers 13% yield through BlackOpal's GemStone platform
A new initiative has emerged that tokenizes Brazilian credit card debt, providing a yield of 13% through BlackOpal's GemStone platform. This innovative approach utilizes the…
1/8/2026 3 min read
MARKET #MARKET #FINANCE #BRAZIL
Fireblocks expands into crypto financial reporting with $130 million TRES acquisition
Fireblocks has made a significant move in the cryptocurrency space by acquiring TRES for $130 million. This acquisition enables Fireblocks to enhance its offerings in crypto…
1/7/2026 2 min read
BLOCKCHAIN #BLOCKCHAIN #FINANCE #FIREBLOCKS