B2C2 Selects Solana as Primary Network for Institutional Stablecoin Settlement
SBI Holdings-backed B2C2 names Solana as its main network for institutional stablecoin transactions, signaling a shift toward high-speed blockchain infrastructure.
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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.
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Keyrock Targets $100M Raise at $1.1B Valuation Backed by SC Ventures and Ripple
Keyrock secures fresh backing from SC Ventures and Ripple in an ongoing Series C round targeting up to $100 million at a $1.1 billion valuation.
Binance Tests Prediction Markets Feature in Wallet via Predict.Fun
Binance is beta-testing a prediction markets feature in its wallet app through a partnership with Predict.Fun.
Democrats Urge CFTC Action on Prediction Market Insider Trading Risks
US lawmakers push regulators to address insider trading risks in prediction markets amid growing scrutiny of platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.
US Labor Department Proposes Opening 401(k)s to Crypto Investments
The US Labor Department proposes allowing crypto and other alternative assets in 401(k) plans, following a Trump executive order.
Google Says Fewer Qubits Needed to Break Crypto Encryption
New Google research suggests quantum computers may break crypto encryption with far fewer qubits than previously expected.
Coinbase Survey Reveals Widespread Confusion over Crypto Taxes
A Coinbase survey shows many crypto users still misunderstand tax rules despite a strong willingness to comply.
Intercontinental Exchange Invests $600M More in Polymarket
Intercontinental Exchange adds $600 million to Polymarket, bringing its total investment close to $2 billion.
Solana Positions Itself as Backbone for AI-Driven Agentic Internet
Solana Foundation says AI agents are driving onchain activity, with the network emerging as key infrastructure for machine-to-machine payments.
Tether Taps KPMG for USDT Audit, Engages PwC Ahead of US Expansion
Tether hires KPMG for its first full USDT audit and brings in PwC as it prepares for U.S. expansion and potential fundraising.
Coinbase and Fannie Mae Introduce Crypto-Backed Mortgages
Coinbase partners with Better to offer crypto-backed mortgages, allowing homebuyers to use Bitcoin or USDC as collateral for down payments.
Coinbase Pushes Back Against Stablecoin Yield Compromise in Senate Bill
Coinbase is resisting proposed limits on stablecoin yields in a U.S. Senate crypto bill, highlighting ongoing tensions between crypto firms and banks.