Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $1B Weekly Inflows as Institutional Demand Surges
Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted almost $1 billion in inflows last week, signaling renewed institutional confidence as geopolitical developments influence market sentiment.
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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.
Latest DeFi & FinTech News
Polymarket Eyes $15B Valuation in New $400M Funding Round
Polymarket is in talks to raise $400 million at a $15 billion valuation, reflecting growing investor appetite for prediction markets despite regulatory uncertainty.
Coinbase Tests AI Agents for Slack and Email as Automation Push Accelerates
Coinbase is rolling out AI agents to assist employees via Slack and email, signaling a deeper shift toward automation and AI-driven workflows in crypto.
Charles Schwab and Citadel Securities Explore Entry into Prediction Markets
Financial giants Charles Schwab and Citadel Securities are considering prediction markets, signaling growing institutional interest in event-based trading beyond traditional assets.
French Minister Urges Banks to Scale Euro Stablecoins and Tokenized Deposits
France is pushing European banks to expand euro-pegged stablecoins and tokenized deposits, aiming to strengthen regional digital finance and reduce dependence on dollar-based systems.
Kraken Parent Payward to Acquire Bitnomial in $550M Deal to Expand US Derivatives Footprint
Payward, the parent of Kraken, is acquiring Bitnomial in a deal worth up to $550 million, securing key regulatory licenses to expand its crypto derivatives business…
UK FCA Seeks Feedback on Crypto Rules Ahead of 2027 Regulatory Rollout
The UK Financial Conduct Authority is gathering industry feedback on crypto rules covering stablecoins, custody, trading, and staking as it prepares for a full regulatory regime…
eToro Acquires Zengo for $70M to Expand Crypto Self-Custody and Blockchain Strategy
eToro is acquiring Israeli self-custodial crypto wallet provider Zengo for approximately $70 million. The key goal behind this step is to enhance its blockchain capabilities and…
Ripple and Kyobo Partner on Tokenized Bonds
Ripple has partnered with Kyobo Life Insurance to pilot blockchain-based settlement of tokenized government bonds in South Korea, aiming to modernize bond markets with near real-time…
X Introduces Cashtags as It Expands Into Finance and Crypto Services
X has launched cashtags with real-time charts and trading features, marking its first step toward becoming a financial and crypto platform.
Kraken Confirms Confidential IPO Filing amid Market Recovery
Kraken has confirmed it confidentially filed for a US IPO, signaling renewed momentum in crypto markets despite a lower valuation.
Tether Launches Self-Custodial Wallet to Expand Global Financial Access
Tether has introduced tether.wallet, a self-custodial app designed to simplify digital asset use and expand access to global financial infrastructure.