Latest from Helene Braun
SoFi announces 24/7 banking hub that blends traditional cash with crypto
The new service lets companies hold dollars, convert to stablecoins and move money instantly within a regulated bank.

Citadel-backed EDX Markets applies for U.S. trust charter to expand institutional crypto services
The Citadel-backed exchange is seeking approval to offer custody and asset services as institutional demand grows.

Solana DeFi platform Drift confirms 'active attack' as more than $200 million leaves platform
The platform halted deposits while it investigates suspicious activity and urges users to proceed with caution.

Jamie Dimon signals JPMorgan entry into prediction markets as competition surges
JPMorgan is weighing a move into prediction markets as crypto firms, startups and rivals like Goldman Sachs race to dominate the fast-growing sector.

Franklin Templeton launches crypto division with 250 Digital acquisition
The asset manager is creating a new “Franklin Crypto” unit to expand beyond ETFs and target institutional demand for active digital asset strategies.

Bitcoin enters the public bond market as Moody’s gives a first-of-its-kind crypto deal a rating
A New Hampshire state authority is set to issue a first-of-its-kind bitcoin-backed bond with a Ba2 rating, marking an early test of how crypto can function as collateral inside traditional public finance markets.

What's next after bitcoin's historic underperformance stretch against stocks
With a few hours to go, bitcoin has tumbled 22% in the first quarter, following a 25% drop in the last quarter of 2025.

Clarity Act ‘not a gatekeeper’ for crypto innovation, WisdomTree exec says
The asset manager says innovation can proceed under current SEC rules as the Clarity Act faces debate in Congress.

Bitcoin, stocks rise, oil slides, after report of Iran's willingness to end conflict
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country is prepared to end the conflict if it receives security guarantees.

U.S. rule change may open trillions in 401(k) funds to crypto
The Labor Department on Monday proposed a rule following an executive order from President Donald Trump that directed regulators to expand access to digital assets in retirement portfolios.

