NYDIG Says Crypto’s Investable Universe Is Narrowing
NYDIG research indicates capital in crypto is concentrating around financial use cases, with fewer applications attracting durable investor interest. The shift may clarify long-term winners while…
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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
Binance Reports 97% Decline in Sanctions Exposure Since 2024
Binance says its exposure to sanctioned entities has fallen sharply since 2024 as the exchange intensifies compliance investments and regulatory alignment efforts.
South Korean Regulators Face Scrutiny After Bithumb’s Massive Bitcoin Credit Error
Lawmakers in South Korea are pressuring regulators after Bithumb mistakenly credited users with 620,000 BTC, raising concerns over oversight, operational controls, and the country’s digital asset…
Soil Launches RLUSD Yield Protocol on XRP Ledger
Soil has introduced a compliant real-world asset-backed yield protocol for RLUSD on the XRP Ledger, offering institutional-style returns and expanding stablecoin utility.
Bundesbank Pushes Euro-Pegged Stablecoins to Counter Dollarization
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel advocates euro-denominated stablecoins and wholesale CBDCs to support the euro’s global role and mitigate risks from USD-pegged counterparts.
Peter Thiel and Founders Fund Exit Ethereum Treasury Firm ETHZilla
Peter Thiel and Founders Fund have fully divested their stake in ETHZilla, as the Ethereum treasury firm pivots toward tokenization and reduces its ether holdings amid…
BlackRock Seeds Ethereum Staking ETF with Initial ETH Allocation
BlackRock has begun seeding its proposed Ethereum staking ETF, signaling deeper institutional integration of yield-bearing crypto products as demand shifts beyond spot exposure.
TON Foundation Partners with Banxa to Scale Stablecoin Payments Across Asia-Pacific
TON Foundation has partnered with Banxa to expand stablecoin payment processing for Asia-Pacific merchants, targeting cross-border settlements and SME adoption.
Polish President Vetoes MiCA Bill Again, Forcing Crypto Firms to Seek EU Licensing Abroad
Poland’s president has vetoed a second MiCA implementation bill, increasing regulatory uncertainty and pushing local crypto firms to pursue licensing in other EU jurisdictions.
Dragonfly Closes $650M Fund as Institutional Capital Targets Web3 Infrastructure
Dragonfly has raised $650 million for its latest crypto venture fund, signaling sustained institutional confidence in Web3 infrastructure and long-term blockchain innovation.
Crypto.com Secures ISO/IEC 42001 Certification as AI Becomes Core Business Pillar
Crypto.com has obtained ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for AI systems management, positioning artificial intelligence as a core business line alongside its crypto services.
Dutch Lawmakers Back 36% Tax on Unrealized Crypto and Investment Gains
The Netherlands is set to implement a mark-to-market tax regime for digital assets and securities, shifting away from a system of assumed returns previously struck down…