Trump-Era Rule Advancing Could Open 401(k)s to Crypto and Private Equity
A proposed US rule could allow crypto and private equity investments in 401(k) plans, reshaping retirement markets.
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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
ECB Targets Summer Deadline for Digital Euro Standards
The ECB aims to finalize key digital euro standards by summer, preparing banks and merchants for future rollout.
Bitpanda Launches Vision Chain to Connect EU Banks with Tokenized Assets
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 Records $60 Billion Crypto Outflows in H2 2025
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.
Solana Launches Developer Platform with Mastercard and Western Union
Solana unveils a new developer platform for institutions, onboarding Mastercard, Western Union and Worldpay.
NYSE Partners with Securitize to Advance Tokenized Securities Market
NYSE teams up with Securitize to build infrastructure for tokenized securities and blockchain-based settlement.
Binance Launches AI Pro Trading Assistant Beta with Automation Features
Binance introduces AI Pro, an AI-powered trading assistant designed to automate trading workflows and market monitoring.
US Senators Push Bill to Ban Sports Prediction Markets Nationwide
US lawmakers propose banning sports-related prediction markets, escalating tensions between federal and state regulators.
Stablecoins Seen Gaining from AI Payments Despite Slow Early Adoption
Stablecoins may benefit from AI-driven payments over time, even as early usage remains limited, Bernstein says.
Senators Reach Compromise on Stablecoin Yield to Advance Crypto Bill
US senators strike a tentative deal on stablecoin yield, potentially clearing a major hurdle for advancing crypto market structure legislation.
Coinbase Launches 24/7 Stock Perpetual Futures for Non-US Traders
Coinbase expands its “everything exchange” vision with 24/7 stock perpetual futures for non-US traders, offering leveraged exposure to major equities.
Morgan Stanley Sets MSBT Ticker and Seeds $1M for Bitcoin ETF
Morgan Stanley has revealed the MSBT ticker and a $1 million seed investment for its proposed spot Bitcoin ETF, signaling deeper Wall Street entry into crypto.