Ethereum Prepares Mainnet Launch of AI Agent Economy Standard
Ethereum is set to activate ERC-8004 on mainnet, introducing a standardized framework that allows AI agents to operate as economic actors across decentralized networks.
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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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Miden and KODA Partner on Institutional Crypto Infrastructure in South Korea
Miden has signed an agreement with Korea Digital Asset to develop privacy-preserving, compliant infrastructure as South Korea expands access for institutional crypto adoption.
Animoca Brands Japan and RootstockLabs Target Bitcoin DeFi Adoption among Japanese Institutions
Animoca Brands Japan has partnered with RootstockLabs to introduce Bitcoin-native DeFi tools to Japanese corporations, focusing on regulated treasury management use cases.
Tether Launches USA₮ as Federally Regulated Dollar Stablecoin for US Market
Tether has formally launched USA₮, a federally regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital Bank under the United States’ new GENIUS Act framework.
UK Banks Block or Delay 40% of Crypto Exchange Transfers, Survey Finds
Nearly 40% of UK bank transfers to crypto exchanges are blocked or delayed, according to a new industry survey that raises concerns over debanking and the…
Binance Weighs Revival of Tokenized Stock Trading
Binance is considering bringing back tokenized stock trading as interest in blockchain-based equities grows across both crypto-native platforms and traditional financial institutions.
YZi Labs Backs BitGo IPO with Strategic Investment
Changpeng Zhao-backed YZi Labs invests in BitGo as the crypto custodian debuts on the NYSE, supporting regulated infrastructure for institutional digital assets.
Mercuryo Partners with Visa for Near Real-Time Crypto-to-Fiat Off-Ramping
Mercuryo teams up with Visa to enable near real-time crypto-to-fiat conversion, reducing settlement times and costs for cross-border payments.
UBS Explores Crypto Trading for Private Banking Clients
UBS is reportedly considering allowing its wealthiest clients to trade Bitcoin and Ether, signaling a potential expansion of crypto offerings in private banking.
Global Crypto Regulation Set to Take Effect in 2026, PwC Says
PwC predicts 2026 will mark a turning point for crypto regulation, as jurisdictions worldwide move from draft frameworks to enforceable laws, reshaping stablecoins, compliance, and institutional…
Superstate Raises $82.5M to Build Blockchain-Based IPO Issuance Platform
Superstate raised $82.5 million in a Series B round to expand its onchain platform for issuing and trading SEC-registered equities, signaling growing institutional confidence in blockchain-based…
Crypto Markets Brace for Volatility as BlackRock Shifts $600M in Bitcoin and Ether
Large transfers of Bitcoin and Ether from BlackRock to Coinbase Prime, combined with ETF outflows and pending US inflation data, are heightening expectations of near-term crypto…