Tether hires KPMG for its first full USDT audit and brings in PwC as it prepares for U.S. expansion and potential fundraising.
Coinbase partners with Better to offer crypto-backed mortgages, allowing homebuyers to use Bitcoin or USDC as collateral for down payments.
Coinbase is resisting proposed limits on stablecoin yields in a U.S. Senate crypto bill, highlighting ongoing tensions between crypto firms and banks.
A proposed US rule could allow crypto and private equity investments in 401(k) plans, reshaping retirement markets.
The ECB aims to finalize key digital euro standards by summer, preparing banks and merchants for future rollout.
Bitpanda unveils Vision Chain, a blockchain network for European banks and fintechs to issue and settle tokenized assets under MiCA and MiFID II, using euro-denominated stablecoins.
South Korea’s crypto exchanges saw $60 billion move overseas in H2 2025, driven by arbitrage activity and market volatility, while local exchange profits declined.
Wintermute debuts over-the-counter WTI crude oil CFDs, allowing traders to speculate 24/7 with bespoke execution and margin options.
Enlivex secures $21 million to expand its Rain token holdings as part of a prediction markets strategy.
Circle teams up with Sasai to boost USDC adoption across African remittance and payment networks.
Robinhood unveils a $1.5 billion buyback program as its stock struggles in 2026.
Ripple partners with MAS and Unloq to pilot RLUSD and XRPL for cross-border trade settlement.
Lido reports a 23% revenue decline amid staking outflows, lower yields, and rising competition.
Circle shares plunge after a draft of the Clarity Act raises concerns over limits on stablecoin yield.
Tether plans its first full audit of USDT reserves with a Big Four accounting firm to boost transparency.