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Brazilian exchange Mercado Bitcoin outlines 6 crypto trends shaping markets in 2026

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

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

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 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 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 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

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 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

Former Brazil central bank official unveils real-pegged stablecoin with yield sharing

Former Brazil central bank official unveils real-pegged stablecoin with yield sharing

A former official from Brazil's central bank has introduced a new stablecoin that is designed to be pegged to the Brazilian real. This innovative financial instrument aims to…

1/7/2026 3 min read

FIAT #FIAT #REGULATION #DIGITAL ASSET TREASURY

Babylon Labs raises $15 million from a16z crypto to develop Bitcoin collateral infrastructure

Babylon Labs raises $15 million from a16z crypto to develop Bitcoin collateral infrastructure

Babylon Labs has successfully secured $15 million in funding from a16z crypto. This investment aims to enhance the development of the Babylon Trustless BTCVaults, which are…

1/7/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #FINANCE #BABYLON

Morgan Stanley files for ether trust after bitcoin and solana ETF push

Morgan Stanley files for ether trust after bitcoin and solana ETF push

Morgan Stanley, a prominent financial institution, is expanding its involvement in the cryptocurrency space by filing for a potential ether trust. This move comes on the heels of…

1/7/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #SOL #FINANCE

Lloyds Bank completes UK’s first gilt purchase using tokenized deposits

Lloyds Bank completes UK’s first gilt purchase using tokenized deposits

Lloyds Bank has successfully conducted the United Kingdom's inaugural gilt purchase utilizing tokenized deposits. This milestone was achieved with the assistance of Archax and…

1/7/2026 3 min read

FIAT #FIAT #FINANCE #ARCHAX