Coinbase Moves Deeper into Prediction Markets with Clearing Company Acquisition
Coinbase has agreed to acquire on-chain prediction markets startup The Clearing Company as it expands beyond crypto trading into event-based financial products.
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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
US Lawmakers Press IRS to Revisit Crypto Staking Tax Treatment
A bipartisan group of US House lawmakers is urging the IRS to reassess how crypto staking rewards are taxed, citing concerns over double taxation and market…
Hong Kong Insurance Regulator Weighs Capital Charges on Crypto Exposure
Hong Kong’s insurance regulator is considering new capital rules that would impose a full risk charge on crypto assets while aligning stablecoin treatment with underlying fiat…
Citi Stays Bullish on Crypto Stocks Despite Year-End Volatility
Citigroup reaffirmed its positive view on crypto-related equities despite sharp sector declines, citing long-term institutional adoption and resilient business models.
Tezos Art Ecosystem Sees Institutional Momentum in 2025
The Tezos art ecosystem recorded strong institutional adoption and artist growth in 2025, driven by museum partnerships, global events, and NFT sales.
Binance Weighs US Return as CZ Considers Stake Cut and Strategic Partnerships
Binance is exploring a potential return to the US market, considering changes to Binance.US ownership and compliance structure amid a shifting regulatory climate.
VivoPower Targets $300M Ripple Share Deal, Expanding XRP Exposure
VivoPower is partnering with Lean Ventures to source $300 million in Ripple Labs equity, offering indirect exposure to nearly $1 billion worth of XRP for South…
Coinbase Report Flags Generational Shift as Young Investors Turn to Crypto
A new Coinbase-Ipsos survey shows younger US investors allocating significantly more of their portfolios to crypto and other non-traditional assets, signaling growing dissatisfaction with legacy finance.
Grayscale Maps Institutional Crypto Investment Themes for 2026
Grayscale says growing regulatory clarity and macroeconomic pressures are positioning digital assets for deeper institutional adoption in 2026, reshaping how capital enters crypto markets.
Coinbase and Robinhood Join US Tech Force Initiative
Coinbase and Robinhood are among nearly 30 private sector partners contributing talent to the US Tech Force, a two-year program deploying engineers to federal agencies.
Visa Launches Global Stablecoins Advisory Practice
Visa has introduced a global Stablecoins Advisory Practice to help banks, fintechs, and merchants integrate stablecoins amid rising institutional adoption and regulatory clarity.
South Korea Misses Stablecoin Bill Deadline as Policy Debate Drags On
South Korea’s financial regulator missed a key deadline to submit a stablecoin bill, extending uncertainty as lawmakers debate issuer eligibility and the central bank’s role.