Dubai-based DWF Labs has announced a strategic expansion into the United States with the opening of a new office in New York City, alongside a $25 million purchase of World Liberty Financial (WLFI) governance tokens. The investment in WLFI, a decentralized finance protocol backed by President Trump, highlights DWF Labs’ commitment to participating in governance. […]
Tether has invested in fintech firm Fizen to accelerate the real-world adoption of stablecoins and promote global financial inclusion through user-friendly self-custody payment solutions. Fizen Secures Strategic Investment from Tether to Expand Stablecoin Utility Tether, the world’s leading stablecoin issuer, has announced a strategic investment in Fizen Limited, a fintech startup focused on self-custody wallets […]
A senior official from Russia’s Finance Ministry has suggested that the country should develop its own stablecoins pegged to various currencies following the recent blocking of USDT stablecoin wallets linked to Russia. Dollar-pegged stablecoins have gained popularity for facilitating fund transfers between cryptocurrencies and cash, especially as Western sanctions have complicated international payments for Russian […]
Auradine, a U.S.-based firm in energy-efficient blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, has raised $153 million in a Series C funding round to accelerate its growth and innovation. Auradine Hits $300M Total Funding With Latest $153M Investment The oversubscribed round was led by Stepstone Group and included participation from Maverick Silicon, Premji Invest, Samsung Catalyst […]
Bitwise supercharges its European expansion by listing four top-tier crypto ETPs on the London Stock Exchange, unlocking elite access for UK investors. Bitwise Unleashes Institutional Crypto Arsenal on LSE in Major UK Power Play Asset management firm Bitwise announced on April 16 that it had listed four of its Germany-issued crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) on […]
Trump’s sweeping tariffs ignite global fears of dollar decline as China and BRICS eye rapid de-dollarization shift. Trump’s Trade War Accelerates De-dollarization, Says Chinese Finance Expert Tariff policies introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump this month have drawn sharp criticism from Chinese academic Zheng Runyu, who suggested that the measures could have serious consequences for […]
The SEC is charging full speed into crypto regulation with a high-stakes roundtable on custody, spotlighting major players and big legal brains. Custody Takes Center Stage at SEC’s 3rd Crypto Roundtable The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on April 16 the agenda and panelists for its upcoming crypto custody roundtable, part of its […]
A federal court pause in the Ripple-SEC case accelerates momentum toward a $50 million settlement, positioning XRP for a landmark regulatory win and market resurgence. Ripple v SEC: XRP Trial Paused Pending $50M Deal Decision A federal appellate court has temporarily paused the ongoing legal battle between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and […]
Wholesale bitcoin selling is cooling but not vanishing, Cryptoquant researchers write, as data flags a market tilted toward broad caution. Cryptoquant: Accumulation Rate Hits Two‑Month Lull Cryptoquant’s report observes that daily bitcoin ( BTC) outflows from large holders have retreated to 300,000 BTC, down from 800,000 BTC in late February, yet its analysts note the […]
Panama City Mayor has said the Panama District municipality will become the first in the nation to accept cryptocurrency payments for services, following unanimous approval by the City Council. Unanimous Approval The Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi announced on April 15 that the Panama District municipality will become the first in the nation to accept […]