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VelaFi raises $20 million in Series B to expand stablecoin payments infrastructure
The LatAm-based company said the funding will support expansion across the U.S. and Asia.
Coinbase pushes back against banks to keep rewarding users for holding stablecoins
Disagreements over stablecoin rewards have frayed bipartisan support for the bill, with traders estimating a 68-70% chance of passage this year.
Bitcoin treasury firms linked to Adam Back sign preliminary agreement to combine
The proposed deal would take Sweden-based H100 into Switzerland and deepen its institutional bitcoin treasury strategy.
Elon Musks's X teases crypto-aware ‘smart cashtags’ just day after community backlash
Nikita Bier, X’s head of product, outlined plans for asset-aware Smart Cashtags a day after criticism from parts of the crypto community over a now-deleted post.
Walmart and Google bet on AI agents to reshape how people shop online
The retail giant said a new Gemini integration reflects a broader shift from search-based shopping to AI systems that can act on a customer’s behalf.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warns decentralized stablecoins still have deep flaws
The Ethereum co-founder argues that price benchmarks, oracle security and staking incentives remain unresolved challenges for decentralized stablecoins.
Brazilian exchange Mercado Bitcoin outlines 6 crypto trends shaping markets in 2026
The stablecoin sector is expected to grow to $500 billion, while altcoin ETFs are projected to reach $10 billion, driven by regulatory clarity and adoption.
Asset manager VanEck explains how one bitcoin could be worth $2.9 million by 2050
The asset manager’s base case assumes bitcoin gains traction as a settlement tool and reserve asset over the next 25 years.
Ripple wins UK regulatory approval from Financial Conduct Authority
Ripple has gained FCA registration through its U.K. subsidiary, marking a key regulatory milestone as Britain moves to bring crypto into its financial framework.
South Korea to flip bitcoin ETF stance as part of broader crypto push
A new Digital Asset Act will regulate stablecoins, requiring 100% reserve backing and user redemption rights.
