Klarna Partners with Privy to Explore Integrated Crypto Wallet Features
Klarna is partnering with Privy to test crypto wallet functionality within its financial ecosystem, building on the recent launch of its dollar-backed stablecoin.
DeFi & FinTech
The DeFi & FinTech section explores the expanding world of decentralized finance and next-generation financial technology. From lending protocols, staking platforms, and liquidity ecosystems to digital banking, payments innovation, and emerging fintech models, this category covers the tools reshaping how value moves across the digital economy. Readers get clear insights into major developments, integrations, and trends transforming both DeFi and traditional financial technology.
Coinbase Picks Chainlink CCIP as Exclusive Bridge for Wrapped Assets
Coinbase selected Chainlink’s CCIP as the exclusive bridge infrastructure for its wrapped assets, enabling expanded cross-chain functionality across multiple ecosystems.
A16z Crypto Opens Seoul Office to Expand in Asia
A16z Crypto has launched its first Asia office in Seoul, South Korea, appointing Sungmo Park to lead regional expansion and portfolio support.
Revolut Partners with Trust Wallet for Instant EU Crypto Purchases
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Julia Sakovich
• 1 min read
Revolut and Trust Wallet have launched instant crypto purchases in the EU, allowing users to send assets directly to a self-custodial wallet.
Stripe Acquires Valora Team to Expand Crypto Services
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Julia Sakovich
• 2 mins read
Stripe has acquired the team behind Valora wallet to accelerate its stablecoin offerings, integrating talent while leaving the app’s IP with cLabs.
Sei Integrates Crypto Wallet on Xiaomi Smartphones Globally
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Julia Sakovich
• 1 min read
Sei launches a pre-installed crypto wallet on Xiaomi phones outside the US and China, with stablecoin payments planned for retail and online ecosystems.
Japan Moves to Shift Crypto Oversight from Payments Law to Securities Framework
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Julia Sakovich
• 2 mins read
Japan plans to transition crypto regulation from the Payment Services Act to the securities-focused Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.
Kalshi Wins Temporary Pause on Connecticut Enforcement
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Julia Sakovich
• 2 mins read
A federal judge granted Kalshi temporary relief from Connecticut regulators, halting enforcement actions as the company challenges state claims that its markets constitute illegal gambling.
Strive Launches $500 Million ATM Offering for Bitcoin
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Julia Sakovich
• 1 min read
Strive announced a $500 million at-the-market offering of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock to fund additional Bitcoin acquisitions and general corporate purposes.
IMF Flags Stablecoins as Emerging Market Risk
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Julia Sakovich
• 1 min read
The IMF warns that USD-pegged stablecoins could undermine local currencies in emerging markets, though experts say their market size is not yet significant.
Tempo Launches Public Testnet for Payments-Focused Blockchain
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Julia Sakovich
• 1 min read
Tempo, the Stripe- and Paradigm-incubated payments blockchain, launched its public testnet as it advances its stablecoin-first infrastructure for on-chain settlement.
ASIC Broadens Stablecoin Relief for Intermediaries
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Julia Sakovich
• 1 min read
Australia’s ASIC expands licensing and custody exemptions for stablecoin and wrapped token intermediaries, aiming to foster digital asset innovation and operational efficiency.
Exodus Launches Exodus Pay to Mainstream Stablecoin Spending
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Julia Sakovich
• 1 min read
Exodus introduces Exodus Pay, a self-custodial payments platform enabling users to hold, spend, and send digital dollars via stablecoins, integrated into its existing wallet.
MoonPay Partners with Tangem to Expand DeFi Access
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Julia Sakovich
• 1 min read
MoonPay and Tangem integrate to enable seamless crypto on- and off-ramping, allowing Tangem Wallet users to buy, sell, and manage digital assets directly.
BMW and JPMorgan Complete First Fully Programmable Onchain FX Payment
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Julia Sakovich
• 2 mins read
BMW Group has completed its first fully automated EUR-to-USD FX transaction using JPMorgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments.