Latest from Francisco Rodrigues
Coinbase Acquires Iron Fish Team to Boost Privacy on Base
The Iron Fish blockchain will continue to operate independently, and its CEO will continue serving on the Iron Fish Foundation's board.
Lombard Finance to Launch its Liquid-Staking Bitcoin Token LBTC on Sui
The move marks LBTC’s first integration with a non-EVM blockchain, bringing bitcoin as a collateral in DeFi to a broader ecosystem.
Brazilian Fintech Méliuz to Allocate 10% of Cash Reserves to Bitcoin
The company has already purchased $4.1 million worth of BTC as part of its long-term treasury strategy.
Deribit Launches Block RFQ System to Improve Liquidity for Large Over-the-Counter Trades
The new system, tailored for high-volume traders, enables direct negotiation of block trades with improved efficiency and liquidity.
Crypto Custodian Hex Trust Secures Major Payment Institution License in Singapore
The license allows Hex Trust to provide cross-border money transfers and digital payment token services.
Tether, Circle Vie for Upper Hand in Stablecoin Industry Regulatory Push
A WSJ article delved into the contrasting styles between Tether's Giancarlo Devasini and Circle's Jeremey Allaire.
Crypto Fraudsters Can be Fined, Jailed and Now Also 'Caned' by Authorities
The government is exploring this option to deter financial crimes and protect citizens from falling victim to crypto fraud.
Bitcoin’s Risk-Adjusted Returns Took a Hit in February
The world's largest crypto is lower so far in 2025 after a number of violent price swings.
Ripple-Funded Non-Profit Aimed at Crypto Education Goes Live
The National Cryptocurrency Association is headed by Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty.
Circle's USDC to be First USD Stablecoin in Japan
SBI VC Trade will be the first to list Circle’s stablecoin under the country’s new payments framework.
