Hunter Horsley, CEO of Bitwise, anticipates that big tech companies will compete directly with big banks, as all companies converge to offer a comprehensive suite of financial services as part of their particular platforms. Crypto tech, through stablecoins and tokenization, will become a key enabler for this future. Bitwise Anticipates Cryptocurrency Will Upset the Financial […]
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Fasset Receives Malaysian Approval to Operate Stablecoin-Powered Islamic Digital Bank
Fasset said on October 7, 2025, that it has secured Malaysian approval to provide banking services from Labuan’s regulatory sandbox for Islamic fintech, allowing the firm to offer full-service digital banking to its existing global user base of 500,000. The provisional license positions Fasset as the world’s first stablecoin-powered Islamic digital bank, enabling on-chain, asset-backed, […]
Read MoreOndo’s Latest Power Move: Acquiring US Broker Oasis Pro
Ondo Finance just put itself at the center of U.S. tokenized finance, closing its acquisition of Oasis Pro—a move that hands it an arsenal of SEC-regulated licenses and Wall Street credibility in one swoop. Ondo’s Bold Bet: Acquisition of Oasis Pro Fast-Tracks Tokenized Finance in the U.S. Ondo Finance has officially completed its acquisition of […]
Read MoreCrunch Lab Builds out AI Intelligence Layer With Fresh $5M Capital
Crunch Lab, the core contributor to the decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) collective CrunchDAO, has raised $5 million in a strategic funding round, the company shared with Bitcoin.com News. The investment brings its total funding to over $10 million. Crunch Lab Hits $10M Total Funding for Production-Ready AI Models The round was co-led by Galaxy Ventures […]
Read MoreLatam Insights Encore: Brazil Embraces Crypto Even When Its Government Doesn’t
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. In this edition: we examine the astounding growth of crypto in Brazil and how adoption is outpacing the government. Latam Insights Encore: Brazil’s Crypto Adoption Is Leaving Its Government Behind Brazil, one of the […]
Read MoreSwiss Regulator Investigates FIFA’s Blockchain Ticket Tokens for Possible Gambling Violations
Switzerland’s gambling regulator Gespa is investigating the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)’s blockchain-based “right-to-buy” tokens. The Gambling Law Inquiry Switzerland’s gambling regulator, Gespa, is reportedly investigating whether FIFA’s blockchain-based “right-to-buy” tokens comply with national gambling laws. Manuel Richard, Gespa’s director, said an initial internal assessment has not provided sufficient grounds to close the inquiry. […]
Read MoreTrump Tariff Stimulus Could Spark a Bitcoin Liquidity‑Led Bull Run
The recent announcement of the Trump Administration regarding hypothetical stimulus checks to American taxpayers from tariff dividends has analysts speculating about its effects on the price of cryptocurrencies, which might be pushed up by the injection of fresh liquidity. Analysts Believe Hypothetical Trump Stimulus Might Spark Crypto Bull Run The recent announcement of President Donald […]
Read MoreBitcoin and Ether ETFs Post Record Week With $4.5 Billion Combined Inflows
Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) kicked off October with unstoppable momentum. Bitcoin ETFs amassed $3.24 billion in inflows, while ether ETFs added $1.3 billion, marking one of the strongest weeks since launch and signaling deep institutional appetite. Five Straight Days of Green: Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Roar Into October It was a blockbuster week for crypto […]
Read MoreDeribit Executive Says ‘Sophisticated Institutional Positioning’ Driving Bitcoin’s Upside
Bitcoin’s options pit stayed rowdy Monday evening as the price cooled to $124,843 at 8 p.m. EST after a quick rip to the $126,272 lifetime high. Options Appetite Climbs With Price as ETFs and Macro Tailwinds Bite On the options board, calls still carry the baton. Coinglass.com stats show calls represent 59.77% of open interest […]
Read MoreUS Treasury May Mint a Trump One-Dollar Coin
Rumors of a one-dollar coin bearing the image of U.S. President Donald Trump surfaced last week and the U.S Treasury confirmed them. Should Trump Be on a Dollar Coin? The US Treasury Is Considering It Donald Trump became the first president to launch a memecoin last year, and now the U.S. Treasury has confirmed that […]
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