SEC Drops Charges Against Justin Sun as Rainberry Agrees to $10M Penalty
The SEC has dismissed its case against Justin Sun and several Tron-related entities. BitTorrent developer Rainberry agreed to pay a $10 million civil penalty as part…
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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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A16z Launches Fifth Crypto Fund amid Market Downturn
Andreessen Horowitz is raising a fifth crypto-focused fund targeting $2 billion, amid declining venture activity and broader crypto market pressures.
Morgan Stanley Taps Coinbase and BNY for Custody in Proposed Bitcoin ETF
Morgan Stanley’s proposed Bitcoin Trust would use Coinbase Custody and BNY for digital asset safekeeping, with BNY also serving as administrator and cash custodian.
Kraken Secures Limited Fed Master Account Access
Kraken’s banking unit has received limited master account access from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, allowing direct use of Fedwire without full banking privileges.
Ripple Expands Payments Platform into Full-Stack Stablecoin Infrastructure
Ripple has expanded its payments platform into an end-to-end stablecoin and fiat infrastructure stack, surpassing $100 billion in processed volume across 60 markets.
Visa and Stripe’s Bridge Expand Stablecoin Cards to 100-Plus Countries
Visa and Stripe-owned Bridge plan to expand stablecoin-linked card programs to more than 100 countries while piloting onchain settlement with Lead Bank.
CoinMarketCap Launches AI Agent Tools for Real-Time Crypto Data
CoinMarketCap has introduced four AI-focused products that allow autonomous agents to access real-time crypto market data through Model Context Protocol integration and crypto-based payments.
Viral Energym AI Dystopia Sparks Debate Over User-Owned Crypto Agents
A viral AI dystopia spoof is fueling debate across tech and crypto as automation-driven layoffs rise and projects promote user-owned AI agents as an alternative model.
X Updates Policy to Allow Crypto Promotions with Disclosure Rules
X has revised its paid partnership policy to permit crypto-related promotional content, with restrictions in select jurisdictions and stricter disclosure requirements.
European Banks Seek Exchange Partners for Euro Stablecoin Launch
A consortium of European banks is engaging crypto exchanges and liquidity providers ahead of a planned euro-pegged stablecoin launch in 2026.
USDT and USDC Maintain Lead Among Top Stablecoins
Tether and USD Coin dominate the stablecoin market, representing nearly 80% of the total $315 billion capitalization across nine major tokens.
FCA Selects Revolut and Peers for UK Stablecoin Sandbox
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has selected four firms, including Revolut, to test stablecoin issuance and payments in a regulatory sandbox starting in Q1 2026. The…