a16z Crypto Becomes Frontier, Expands Beyond Crypto Investing
Chris Dixon confirmed a16z Crypto’s rebrand to Frontier and a broader investment scope, while pledging continued crypto backing; Ali Yahya’s exit remains reported.
SoFi Launches SOFIE Tokenized Deposits With 4.40% APY
SoFi’s SOFIE offers a variable 4.40% APY on bank deposits eligible for FDIC insurance, with 1:1 conversion to SoFiUSD and…
Visa in Talks to Buy Fireblocks for $2.5B, Axios Reports
Visa is in late-stage talks to acquire Fireblocks for about $2.5 billion, Axios reports, as the payments giant expands its…
They Raised $727M. Inside Crypto’s 82-Project Shutdown List
DropsTab lists 82 crypto projects and products with $727 million in disclosed funding. Our review traces every name, separating closures, pivots and disputed entries.
Standard Chartered Signs Deal to Buy Zodia Custody
Standard Chartered has signed definitive agreements to acquire Zodia Custody, with regulated custody joining the bank and software moving to Zodia Solutions.
Western Union Taps Noah for Stablecoin Transfers on Solana
Western Union has selected Noah for USDPT remittance payouts on Solana, letting recipients hold digital dollars. Launch markets, timing and fees remain undisclosed.
Switzerland Approves First Spot Bitcoin ETF for Retail Investors
FINMA has approved Switzerland’s first retail fund holding Bitcoin directly, while the provider, fees and trading launch remain undisclosed.
Bitget Moves to Buy GMO’s Thai Crypto Exchange
Bitget is linked to the buyer of GMO’s Z.com EX operator in Thailand, with the acquisition still awaiting regulatory approval and financial terms undisclosed.
Multicoin Keeps Its Crypto Focus as AI Draws Rival Investors
Multicoin Capital is keeping its crypto mandate rather than expanding into standalone AI startups, Bloomberg reports, as the firm manages $2.7 billion in assets.
Visa Partners With Mesh to Enable Direct Crypto Wallet Payments
Visa and Mesh plan wallet-based crypto and stablecoin spending across Visa’s 175 million-plus merchant locations, with participating apps and launch details still to come.