Latest from Francisco Rodrigues
Circle agrees to buy cross-border payments firm Tazapay for $400 million
The deal could grant Circle vital, regulated "last-mile" infrastructure, bridging the gap between stablecoins and traditional local banking systems.
Bitcoin ETFs are still $1 billion shy of breaking even in 2026
Your day-ahead look for Sept. 8, 2026
Stablecoins could save South Korean merchants up to $3.8 billion a year, budget office says
South Korea’s budget office warned that stablecoin adoption could reduce banks' roles as credit intermediaries and potentially destabilize token pegs during mass redemptions.
Bit2Me sets up specialized unit to help law enforcement track down crypto assets
The unit formalizes past operations, building on 1.5 million euros in seized crypto the exchange processed in 2025 for agencies including Interpol and Europol.
Polish prosecutors charge fifth suspect in a massive crypto probe
BitBay became Zondacrypto in 2021. The exchange stopped trading in April after customers faced frozen withdrawals and estimated losses of at least $94 million.
Bitcoin blinks less than gold when Treasury yields move
Your day-ahead look for Sept. 7, 2026
UK regulator weighs easing financial prediction market ban: Times
The FCA reportedly held talks with trading platforms as Britons turn to Polymarket and Kalshi, though its public position still supports the ban.
Coldcard hacker moves $7.7 million in BTC, 45% of bitcoin stolen in third attack wave
The attacker has now drained the 11 largest vaults tied to the third wave of Coldcard thefts, Galaxy Research said.
U.S. inflation, Coinbase’s Deribit switch: Crypto Week Ahead
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Sept. 7.
Ukrainian police took down a crypto scam that stole up to $1 million a month
Investigators have identified 62 victims and say more than 46 Ukrainians took part in the alleged operation.
