Intercontinental Exchange Invests $600M More in Polymarket
Intercontinental Exchange adds $600 million to Polymarket, bringing its total investment close to $2 billion.
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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
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.
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.
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.