Latest from Francisco Rodrigues
Blockchain.com launches SnapMarkets as prediction markets move into faster crypto bets
The launch occurs as prediction markets surge, facing regulatory conflicts between the pro-market CFTC and challenging state gambling authorities.
Kelp claims that LayerZero approved the setup it blamed for $292 million bridge hack
The $292M exploit, linked to North Korean hackers, led Kelp to migrate its rsETH off LayerZero's "OFT" standard to Chainlink's "CCIP."
Western Union’s Solana-based stablecoin could reshape its payment model, analyst says
Western Union launched USDPT, a dollar-backed stablecoin on Solana, issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, for 24/7 settlement with agents and partners.
Figure targets Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in mortgage push, citing massive cost cuts for borrowers
The firm offers rapid service, targeting the sub-$300,000 loan segment, with HELOC applications approved in 5 minutes and funding in 3 days.
Coinbase taps Centrifuge as preferred tokenization backbone, takes equity stake
The partnership includes a strategic investment by Coinbase and is focused on expanding tokenized ETFs, credit, and structured products.
One bank after another scraps Fed rate-cut forecasts. Bitcoin doesn't care.
Your day-ahead look for May 5, 2026
Crypto platform Bullish to buy Equiniti for $4.2 billion, building tokenized securities infrastructure
The deal brings a regulated transfer agent into the Bullish stack, expanding the firm's end-to-end tokenization capabilities.
Shopify and National Bank of Canada are among backers of a new digital currency built to settle trades 24/7
Tetra Trust's new stablecoin, CADD, is aimed at institutional use for 24/7 cross-border settlement, real-time corporate treasury, and direct fintech transfers, replacing legacy batch systems.
Binance is launching a withdrawal lock to help deter crypto wrench attacks
The lock is meant to protect users from being forced into withdrawing their funds, though it's an internal policy and not a cryptographic lock.
Kraken parent Payward closes $550 million Bitnomial deal, securing full CFTC derivatives stack
The deal gives Payward a full CFTC-regulated derivatives stack in the U.S.
