DOJ Antitrust Probe Targets a16z Over Competing AI Board Roles
A long-running DOJ antitrust inquiry is examining whether Andreessen Horowitz violated Section 8 of the Clayton Act through partner board seats at competing data and AI…
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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
Circle’s Euro Stablecoin EURC Tops €400 Million in Circulation
Circle’s euro-backed stablecoin EURC grew past €400 million in circulation following a 100%+ year-over-year increase supported by MiCA licensing and multi-chain expansion.
Treasury Seeks Public Comment on GENIUS Act Proposed Rulemaking
The US Department of the Treasury issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to implement the GENIUS Act, opening a 60-day public comment window on stablecoin issuance…
BitMine Adds 9,926 ETH as BMNR Stock Gains 3.7%
BitMine Immersion Technologies acquired 9,926 ETH last week, bringing its treasury balance to over 5.81 million tokens as BMNR stock closed up 3.68% at $18.73.
Binance Plans UK Market Relaunch Through FCA License Application
Following years of regulatory restrictions in the UK, Binance is reportedly planning to apply for a license under the FCA’s incoming digital asset framework ahead of…
Tether Plans AI Applications for Developing Markets as User Base Surpasses 650M
Tether crossed 650 million wallet users and posted $1.5 billion in Q2 profits while expanding into local on-device AI tools designed for low-connectivity emerging markets.
Bitpanda Fined €70,000 in Austria’s First Published MiCA Penalty
Austrian regulator FMA hit Bitpanda with a €70,000 fine for violating EU MiCA rules on white paper filing timelines and marketing disclosures, resolving the case through…
CZ Asks Trust Wallet to Simplify Hidden Coin Controls After Spam Floods Wallet
Following the retirement of his public crypto address due to meme coin spam, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao acknowledged the practical value of Trust Wallet's token-hiding feature and…
Ripple Mints 10 Million RLUSD on XRP Ledger as Total Supply Reaches 1.71 Billion
Ripple authorized a fresh 10 million RLUSD mint on the XRP Ledger on August 17, bringing total circulating supply to 1.71 billion as the firm expands…
JPMorgan Accepts Bitcoin and Ethereum as Loan Collateral in Historic Banking Shift
JPMorgan Chase launched a program allowing institutional clients to pledge Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral for US dollar loans through its Kinexys platform, marking a historic…
Coinbase and Ripple Executives Set to Attend White House Crypto Session Ahead of Key Senate Vote
White House officials will host representatives from top digital asset firms, including Coinbase, Ripple, and Kalshi, on August 19 for strategic discussions ahead of a crucial…
Tether Completes Landmark Financial Audit with Clean Opinion from KPMG US
Tether has officially completed a full independent audit of its 2025 financial statements, receiving a clean, unqualified audit opinion from Big Four firm KPMG US.