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What Is a Centralized Crypto Exchange: A Beginner’s Guide to CEX Platforms

By Michael Turner Apr 1, 2026

A centralized crypto exchange is a private platform that facilitates the buying and selling of digital assets by acting as an intermediary between users. Understanding how these platforms operate is essential for navigating the broader cryptocurrency market and managing digital wealth.

DeFi & FinTech, Markets & Trading, News, Startups & Investors

Intercontinental Exchange Invests $600M More in Polymarket

By David Walker Mar 27, 2026

Intercontinental Exchange adds $600 million to Polymarket, bringing its total investment close to $2 billion.

DeFi & FinTech, Markets & Trading, News

Robinhood Announces $1.5B Share Buyback amid Stock Decline

By Emily Carter Mar 25, 2026

Robinhood unveils a $1.5 billion buyback program as its stock struggles in 2026.

DeFi & FinTech, Markets & Trading, News

NYSE Partners with Securitize to Advance Tokenized Securities Market

By Matthew Clarke Mar 24, 2026

NYSE teams up with Securitize to build infrastructure for tokenized securities and blockchain-based settlement.

Bitcoin, Markets & Trading, News

Dalio’s World Order Warning Reinforces Case for Bitcoin as Neutral Money

By Andrew Collins Feb 16, 2026

Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio warns that the breakdown of the post-WWII rules-based order will drive demand for apolitical financial assets and neutral money.

Altcoins, Bitcoin, DeFi & FinTech, Markets & Trading, News

Crypto ETPs Record Fourth Consecutive Week of Global Outflows

By Michael Turner Feb 16, 2026

Global digital asset investment products saw $173 million in weekly outflows, marking a month of continuous withdrawals as US selling pressure offsets international gains.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, News

Harvard Endowment Trims Bitcoin Position, Initiates Ether Stake

By Daniel Brooks Feb 16, 2026

The Harvard Management Company reduced its Bitcoin ETF holdings by 21% while initiating a new $86.8 million position in BlackRock’s Ethereum Trust.

DeFi & FinTech, News, Regulation & Policy

Dutch Lawmakers Back 36% Tax on Unrealized Crypto and Investment Gains

By Matthew Clarke Feb 16, 2026

The Netherlands is set to implement a mark-to-market tax regime for digital assets and securities, shifting away from a system of assumed returns previously struck down by the Supreme Court.

DeFi & FinTech, Markets & Trading, News

HashKey Seeks Up to $215 Million in Hong Kong IPO as Digital Asset Regulation Advances

By Michael Turner Dec 9, 2025

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 reach.

DeFi & FinTech, Markets & Trading, News, Regulation & Policy

Circle Gains ADGM License as UAE Expands Regulated Digital Asset Framework

By Michael Turner Dec 9, 2025

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 a regulated digital asset ecosystem.

Altcoins, Bitcoin, DeFi & FinTech, Ethereum, News

Kraken to Acquire Backed Finance to Expand Tokenized Asset Offering

By Laura Mitchell Dec 2, 2025

Kraken has reached an agreement to acquire Backed Finance, a firm that tokens traditional assets like stocks and ETFs.

Altcoins, Bitcoin, DeFi & FinTech, Ethereum, Markets & Trading

Poland’s President Blocks Crypto Asset Bill amid Regulatory and Market Tensions

By Laura Mitchell Dec 2, 2025

Poland’s president vetoed legislation intended to align the country with EU crypto-asset rules, setting up a regulatory gap.