S&P Global Completes OpenZeppelin Acquisition in DeFi Security Push
S&P Global has completed its OpenZeppelin acquisition, adding smart-contract security expertise after introducing a framework to assess DeFi lending-vault risks.
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BNB Chain Plans New High-Speed L1 With BNB and No New Token
BNB Chain details a new L1 targeting 200ms blocks and using BNB without a new tradable token. BSC stays live, while public testnet and mainnet remain…
Coinbase Offers 15-Minute BTC, ETH and SOL Prediction Markets
Coinbase highlights BTC, ETH and SOL prediction markets with 15-minute to daily windows. U.S. eligibility and Kalshi settlement rules shape access.
Bitcoin Breaks Below $80,000 Before Rebound as Altcoins Slide
Bitcoin and Solana recovered $80,000 and $100 after Saturday’s selloff, while Ether and XRP stayed below key levels in the latest Coinbase price check.
Keystone Confirms Customer Data Breach at Official Online Store
Keystone confirms a customer-data breach at its official store and warns of impersonation scams. It says wallet keys and payment details were not exposed.
HSBC Launches RedCoin Stablecoin for PayMe’s 3.3M Users
HSBC is rolling out its Hong Kong dollar stablecoin through PayMe for transfers and shopping, with tokenized investment access planned later this year.
SoFi Launches SOFIE Tokenized Deposits With 4.40% APY
SoFi’s SOFIE offers a variable 4.40% APY on bank deposits eligible for FDIC insurance, with 1:1 conversion to SoFiUSD and a rollout through November.
Visa in Talks to Buy Fireblocks for $2.5B, Axios Reports
Visa is in late-stage talks to acquire Fireblocks for about $2.5 billion, Axios reports, as the payments giant expands its stablecoin infrastructure.
They Raised $727M. Inside Crypto’s 82-Project Shutdown List
DropsTab lists 82 crypto projects and products with $727 million in disclosed funding. Our review traces every name, separating closures, pivots and disputed entries.
Solana Launches Alpenglow, Targeting 150ms Transaction Finality
Solana’s Alpenglow consensus upgrade is live on mainnet-beta, replacing TowerBFT. Anza says it cuts finality to roughly 150ms after a 900ms handoff.
Standard Chartered Signs Deal to Buy Zodia Custody
Standard Chartered has signed definitive agreements to acquire Zodia Custody, with regulated custody joining the bank and software moving to Zodia Solutions.
US Finalizes First Stablecoin Rules Under GENIUS Act
The OCC’s final GENIUS Act rule takes effect January 18, 2027, easing its approach to rewards arrangements while retaining reserve and redemption safeguards.