A senior Vanguard executive compared Bitcoin to a speculative collectible while the firm expanded client access to crypto-linked exchange-traded funds.
Itaú Asset Management has advised investors to consider allocating up to 3% of portfolios to Bitcoin, citing diversification and currency hedge benefits.
Stablecoin issuer Tether has submitted a bid to acquire a controlling stake in Juventus FC, signaling a major expansion beyond its core crypto business.
Ripple has partnered with Switzerland’s AMINA Bank, which is now the first European bank to adopt the company’s payments platform for cross-border transactions.
Coinbase plans to launch prediction markets and tokenized equities, moving deeper into regulated financial products as competition grows across crypto platforms.
World App introduced encrypted chat, virtual accounts, and expanded crypto payments as part of a major upgrade aimed at merging verified identity with global transactions.
Coinbase-backed x402 released its V2 upgrade, adding multi-chain routing and wallet-based sessions to support AI-native payments across crypto and traditional rails.
Hex Trust will issue and custody wrapped XRP to extend the token’s DeFi utility across multiple blockchains, launching with more than $100 million in locked value.
UK lawmakers urged revisions to proposed stablecoin rules, warning current limits could stifle innovation and drive capital to dollar-based tokens.
YouTube has activated a new payout option allowing US creators to receive earnings in PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin. The move follows broader institutional adoption of regulated digital dollar tokens.
Klarna is partnering with Privy to test crypto wallet functionality within its financial ecosystem, building on the recent launch of its dollar-backed stablecoin.
Coinbase selected Chainlink’s CCIP as the exclusive bridge infrastructure for its wrapped assets, enabling expanded cross-chain functionality across multiple ecosystems.
A16z Crypto has launched its first Asia office in Seoul, South Korea, appointing Sungmo Park to lead regional expansion and portfolio support.
Revolut and Trust Wallet have launched instant crypto purchases in the EU, allowing users to send assets directly to a self-custodial wallet.
Stripe has acquired the team behind Valora wallet to accelerate its stablecoin offerings, integrating talent while leaving the app’s IP with cLabs.