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Nasdaq Connects EU Markets to Tokenized Settlement Platform

By Michael Turner Mar 10, 2026

Nasdaq is linking its European trading venues to Börse Stuttgart’s tokenized settlement platform Seturion to support blockchain-based settlement of securities.

DeFi & FinTech, News, Technology & Security

Tron Joins Agentic AI Foundation to Support AI Infrastructure

By David Walker Mar 10, 2026

Tron has joined the Linux Foundation’s Agentic AI Foundation to support open standards for AI agents and blockchain infrastructure alongside major financial and tech organizations.

Altcoins, News

SOL Strategies Shares Surge 20% on Validator Network Expansion

By Daniel Brooks Mar 5, 2026

SOL Strategies’ shares jumped over 20% after the firm reported growth in its Solana validator network and staking operations, driven by liquid staking adoption.

DeFi & FinTech, News, Technology & Security

Bitwise Says TradFi Shift to 24-7 Crypto Rails Accelerating

By Matthew Clarke Mar 4, 2026

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said recent geopolitical trading activity on crypto platforms suggests traditional finance may adopt 24-7 blockchain rails faster than expected.

DeFi & FinTech, News

Ripple Expands Payments Platform into Full-Stack Stablecoin Infrastructure

By David Walker Mar 4, 2026

Ripple has expanded its payments platform into an end-to-end stablecoin and fiat infrastructure stack, surpassing $100 billion in processed volume across 60 markets.

Markets & Trading, News, Technology & Security

OKX Launches AI Toolkit to Enable Autonomous Onchain Agents

By Matthew Clarke Mar 3, 2026

OKX has introduced an AI layer for its OnchainOS, allowing developers to deploy autonomous agents across wallets, DEX infrastructure and multiple blockchains.

DeFi & FinTech, News

MoonPay Launches PYUSDx Framework for App-Specific Stablecoins

By David Walker Feb 27, 2026

MoonPay has introduced PYUSDx, a framework enabling developers to issue app-specific stablecoins backed by PayPal USD as competition in programmable dollar infrastructure intensifies.

Bitcoin, News, Regulation & Policy

UAE Amasses $700M Bitcoin Stockpile Through State Mining

By Andrew Collins Feb 19, 2026

Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence reports the UAE holds roughly $700 million in Bitcoin through state-linked mining, marking a sovereign production-based crypto reserve.

DeFi & FinTech, News, Technology & Security

Robinhood L2 Testnet Reaches 4M Transactions

By Matthew Clarke Feb 19, 2026

Robinhood’s Ethereum layer-2 testnet processed 4 million transactions within its first week as the firm advances plans for a mainnet launch later this year.

DeFi & FinTech, News

TON Foundation Partners with Banxa to Scale Stablecoin Payments Across Asia-Pacific

By Matthew Clarke Feb 17, 2026

TON Foundation has partnered with Banxa to expand stablecoin payment processing for Asia-Pacific merchants, targeting cross-border settlements and SME adoption.