Blog

Latest News, Updates & Insights

Argentine exchange Ripio bets on peso stablecoins amid cautious 2026 outlook

Argentine exchange Ripio bets on peso stablecoins amid cautious 2026 outlook

One of Argentina's longest‑running exchanges, Ripio, is betting on local currency stablecoins and tokenized bonds to drive a decade‑long boom in tokenized money across Latin America.

Bank of Italy chief says banks, not stablecoins, anchor digital money

Bank of Italy chief says banks, not stablecoins, anchor digital money

The Bank of Italy's Fabio Panetta said stablecoins can only play a complementary role in the monetary system, arguing that their stability depends on fiat currency pegs.

Vitalik Buterin proposes simpler ‘distributed validator’ staking for Ethereum

Vitalik Buterin proposes simpler ‘distributed validator’ staking for Ethereum

The aim is to make staking more resilient while dramatically reducing technical complexity for large ETH holders.

Bitpanda to launch stock and ETF trading as crypto exchanges pivot to full-stack financial apps

Bitpanda to launch stock and ETF trading as crypto exchanges pivot to full-stack financial apps

Bitpanda will add stock and ETF trading on Jan. 29, expanding its regulated app beyond crypto into multi-asset investing.

Morning Minute: Saylor Buys $2.13B in Bitcoin, 9-Month High

Morning Minute: Saylor Buys $2.13B in Bitcoin, 9-Month High

Strategy's approach is pushing the firm closer to a Bitcoin-backed financial platform rather than a single corporate treasury strategy.

Central banks vs Bitcoin: Who deserves the public’s trust?

Central banks vs Bitcoin: Who deserves the public’s trust?

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, the French central bank governor and Coinbase CEO clashed over whether trust in money comes from institutions or decentralized Bitcoin.

Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs see heavy outflows as ‘institutional caution’ grows

Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs see heavy outflows as ‘institutional caution’ grows

Crypto markets dip as global macro pressures mount, with US-EU trade tensions and Japanese bond sell-offs fueling institutional caution.

Blockchain technology can accelerate global GDP growth, Citizens says

Blockchain technology can accelerate global GDP growth, Citizens says

The bank said the technology is shifting from experimentation to real-world deployment, with implications for capital markets, governments and global GDP.

Bitcoin sharks scoop up BTC like it's 2013 despite 'perfect bull trap'

Bitcoin sharks scoop up BTC like it's 2013 despite 'perfect bull trap'

Several chartists warn that Bitcoin could decline toward $30,000 in February as the price action mirrors previous four-year cycles.

Chainlink is one of crypto’s most undervalued infrastructure bets: Bitwise

Chainlink is one of crypto’s most undervalued infrastructure bets: Bitwise

Chainlink is a dominant software platform quietly powering stablecoins, tokenization, DeFi and institutional adoption across crypto, said Matt Hougan.

Roman Storm’s case is ‘not an isolated dispute,’ Solana Policy Institute says as it pushes for software developer protections

Roman Storm’s case is ‘not an isolated dispute,’ Solana Policy Institute says as it pushes for software developer protections

The Solana Policy Institute pressed for stronger legal protections for software developers following the guilty verdict against Roman Storm.

Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy to Launch $100M Crypto Hedge Fund as Bitcoin Tumbles

Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy to Launch $100M Crypto Hedge Fund as Bitcoin Tumbles

Galaxy's new vehicle will balance crypto exposure with equities as trade tensions and defensive positioning dominate markets.