Crypto
Goldman is 'spending a lot of time' on crypto, prediction markets efforts, CEO Solomon says
The firm is exploring how these technologies can fit into its business and has met with prediction market platforms.
Tom Lee's Bitmine Immersion invests $200 million in YouTube star MrBeast’s company
The investment gives Bitmine a stake in a brand with strong Gen Z and millennial appeal, reaching over 450 million subscribers across its YouTube channels.
Crypto credit is starting to look like cash savings accounts: Asia Morning Briefing
Flowdesk says record demand met even deeper liquidity, suppressing volatility across staking, stablecoin lending, making crypto credit markets look more like traditional cash plumbing.
Hedge Fund Karatage appoints IMC veteran Shane O’Callaghan as senior partner
O'Callaghan joins from market maker IMC where he was employed as global head of institutional partnerships and digital asset sales.
Sberbank issues Russia's first crypto-backed loan to bitcoin miner Intelion Data
Sberbank used its in-house crypto custody tool to back a loan for mining firm Intelion Data, signaling broader interest in crypto lending.
Russia’s central bank unveils new crypto rules to be adopted in 2026
Bank of Russia outlined a new framework intended to let retail and qualified investors buy crypto under defined tests and caps by 2027.
Number of crypto users in the UK drops even as amount held increases
About 21% of people surveyed by the Financial Conduct Authority said they hold between $1,345 and $6,718, and the most popular cryptos are bitcoin and ether.
YO Labs Raises $10M to Scale Cross-Chain Crypto Yield Optimization Protocol
The protocol automates yield generation by rebalancing capital across DeFi protocols, factoring in risk, and offers access to various assets.
Mexico’s Central Bank Keeps a ‘Healthy Distance’ From Crypto
Banxico’s year-end report reaffirms its anti-crypto stance, highlighting legal risks, low adoption, and the need for international regulation.
Bank of America Greenlights Wealth Advisers to Recommend Up to 4% Bitcoin Allocation
The news comes just hours after longtime crypto holdout, asset management giant Vanguard, said it would allow its clientele access to digital asset ETFs.
