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.
DeFi & FinTech - Page 3
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
Dogecoin Labs Launches to Expand DOGE Payments and DeFi
Dogecoin Labs brings MyDoge, DogeOS and Such App together to expand DOGE payments and DeFi, with merchant tools in beta and DogeOS on a public testnet.
Grayscale’s Crypto Yield Rankings Put HYPE and CAKE on Top
HYPE leads Grayscale’s Tokenholder Yield ranking at 8.0%, while CAKE tops Adjusted Earnings Yield at 14.4%. The two metrics measure different token economics.
US Finalizes First Stablecoin Rules Under GENIUS Act
The OCC’s final GENIUS Act rule takes effect January 18, 2027, easing its approach to rewards arrangements while retaining reserve and redemption safeguards.
PancakeSwap Opens Vote on 88% LP Fee Share and 69% CAKE Emissions Cut
PancakeSwap’s live ballot proposes an 88% LP fee share and phased CAKE emissions cuts, with the final reduction tied to a 20% supply-reduction target.
DefiLlama and Trueo Launch DeFi Revenue and Exploit Markets
DefiLlama and Trueo have launched prediction markets on protocol revenue, exploit risk and network metrics, with trading and resolution handled by Trueo.
NEAR Business Offers Private Crypto Treasuries Across 35+ Chains
NEAR Business combines confidential balances, multisig approvals and cross-chain payments across 35+ chains, with access limited to a private beta.
Ethereum Staking Hits Record 43.8M ETH in Q3, Bitwise Says
Bitwise reports 43.8 million ETH staked at the end of Q3, or 35.9% of supply, as positive net inflows continued for a sixth quarter and gross…
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.
Sam Altman’s World Launches World ID Suite for Banks
World, co-founded by Sam Altman, has launched identity tools for banks and financial firms, combining its app, Zoom verification and AI-agent credentials.
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.
Echo Protocol Announces Shutdown After Nearly Two Years
Echo Protocol is winding down after nearly two years, with a November 14 loan-repayment instruction and a final November 19 withdrawal and unstaking cutoff.