Vanguard Executive Calls Bitcoin ‘Digital Labubu’ Even as Firm Expands ETF Access
A senior Vanguard executive compared Bitcoin to a speculative collectible while the firm expanded client access to crypto-linked exchange-traded funds.
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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
Ripple Secures First European Bank Partner for Payments Platform with AMINA Bank
Ripple has partnered with Switzerland’s AMINA Bank, which is now the first European bank to adopt the company’s payments platform for cross-border transactions.
Coinbase Set to Introduce Prediction Markets and Tokenized Equities
Coinbase plans to launch prediction markets and tokenized equities, moving deeper into regulated financial products as competition grows across crypto platforms.
Stripe Acquires Valora Team to Expand Crypto Services
Stripe has acquired the team behind Valora wallet to accelerate its stablecoin offerings, integrating talent while leaving the app’s IP with cLabs.
Japan Moves to Shift Crypto Oversight from Payments Law to Securities Framework
Japan plans to transition crypto regulation from the Payment Services Act to the securities-focused Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.
BMW and JPMorgan Complete First Fully Programmable Onchain FX Payment
BMW Group has completed its first fully automated EUR-to-USD FX transaction using JPMorgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments.
HashKey Seeks Up to $215 Million in Hong Kong IPO as Digital Asset Regulation Advances
HashKey launched its Hong Kong initial public offering, aiming to raise up to $215 million as the company expands its infrastructure, product capabilities and regional market…
Circle Gains ADGM License as UAE Expands Regulated Digital Asset Framework
Circle secured a Financial Services Permission license from Abu Dhabi Global Market, strengthening its position in the Middle East as the UAE accelerates the development of…
Argentina Eyes Crypto Integration for Banking Sector
Argentina's central bank is reportedly drafting rules to permit traditional banks to offer cryptocurrency trading and custody.
Binance Secures Landmark Global License under ADGM Framework
Binance has become the first crypto exchange to obtain a global license under Abu Dhabi Global Market’s regulatory framework, marking a significant shift in digital-asset oversight.
BitGo Expands Custody Offering to Include IOTA
BitGo integrates IOTA into its custody services, enabling compliant, insured institutional access and liquidity solutions for the growing digital asset ecosystem.
Kraken and Deutsche Börse Forge Partnership to Connect Traditional and Digital Markets
Kraken and Deutsche Börse partner to deliver institutional access across crypto, tokenized markets, and derivatives, integrating trading, custody, and FX liquidity across geographies.