SoFi has launched SoFiUSD, a fully reserved U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by its nationally chartered bank, pushing a regulated lender directly into the fast-evolving world of onchain settlement. SoFi Brings Stablecoins Inside the Banking Perimeter SoFiUSD is designed to support 24/7, near-instant settlement for banks, fintechs, and enterprise partners using a public, permissionless blockchain, according […]
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Coinbase Enters New Era as Stocks and Prediction Markets Power Its Bid for the World’s #1 Financial Services App
Coinbase enters a new era as it rolls out stock trading and prediction markets alongside futures, tokenization infrastructure, Base App expansion, AI-powered advisory tools, and broader payments and stablecoin upgrades inside a single global financial platform. Coinbase Expands Into Stocks, Prediction Markets, and an ‘Everything Exchange’ Vision A major expansion is reshaping how mainstream investors […]
Read MoreFed Rolls Back 2023 Crypto Rules, Shifting How Banks Assess Digital Asset Exposure
Federal Reserve scraps crypto-specific bank rules, replacing them with a principles-based framework that eases regulatory friction, expands flexibility for state member banks, and reopens pathways for crypto custody, payments, and tokenization. Federal Reserve Ditches 2023 Crypto Rulebook, Reworking Bank Risk Assessment The Federal Reserve announced on Dec. 17 that the Board of Governors rescinded its […]
Read MoreBitget Launches Gold, Forex and Commodities Markets for Crypto Users
This content is provided by a sponsor. Victoria, Seychelles, December 18, 2025 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced the launch of the private beta for Bitget TradFi, a new cross-market feature that gives crypto users direct access to global forex, metals, commodities, indices, and stock CFDs using USDT as margin. Selected […]
Read MoreBulls Hesitate, Bears Hover: Bitcoin’s $87K Tug-of-War Continues
Bitcoin’s been in a mood lately—dipping, bouncing, and teasing chartists with every candle. Hovering just below $88,000 on Thursday morning around 8:30 a.m. EST, the king of crypto seems caught in a flirtation between bears reluctant to let go and bulls trying to gather their courage. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Relative strength index ( RSI) on […]
Read MoreNordic Crypto Exchange Safello Partners With Fuels Capital for Bitcoin‑Collateral Custody
Safello will custody bitcoin used as collateral for loans issued by Fuels Capital, launching a revenue‑sharing pilot in Stockholm. Safello, a cryptocurrency exchange focused on the Nordic countries, announced in Stockholm that it has entered a partnership with Fuels Capital to act as custodian for bitcoin‑backed loans. The agreement establishes a six‑month pilot during which […]
Read MoreKraken Expands Alpaca Partnership to Boost Global Tokenized Equities Adoption
Kraken and Alpaca deepen their alliance, making Alpaca the preferred venue for tokenized equities via xStocks and the Instant Tokenization Network. Kraken announced an expanded strategic partnership with Alpaca, designating Alpaca as the preferred source and custodian for the equities that back Kraken’s xStocks tokenized equities. The agreement extends Alpaca’s role to include its Instant […]
Read MoreBitgo Adds Lightning Network Support to Custody Platform
Bitgo integrates the Lightning Network into its qualified custody service, offering institutions faster and cheaper payments. Bitgo, a digital‑asset infrastructure company, announced the integration of the Lightning Network directly from its qualified custody platform in New York, United States. The service, built through a partnership with Voltage, a leading Lightning infrastructure provider, enables institutional clients to access […]
Read MoreAmber Premium FZE Gains In‑Principle VARA Approval in Dubai
Amber Premium’s Dubai subsidiary receives in‑principle approval from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, marking a key step toward full licensing. Amber Premium FZE, the Dubai arm of Amber International Holding Limited (Nasdaq: AMBR), announced on December 18 2025 that it has been granted an in‑principle approval (IPA) from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). The approval, issued […]
Read MoreNexo Becomes Official Crypto Partner of Australian Open
Nexo has secured a multi-year partnership with Tennis Australia, becoming the Official Crypto Partner of the Australian Open and the broader Summer of Tennis. The deal marks a first for a digital asset platform at a Grand Slam event and signals crypto’s growing presence in elite global sports. Tennis Australia Enters Historic Partnership With Nexo […]
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