US-listed spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have recorded one month of consecutive net inflows since their November 13 debut, setting them apart from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs that experienced billions in outflows over the same period. The milestone marks a turning point for XRP, which was excluded from traditional investment vehicles for years due to
Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings and Web3 infrastructure company Startale Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a fully regulated Japanese yen-denominated stablecoin, targeting tokenized asset markets and global settlement, the companies said in a press release shared with Cointelegraph. Under the MoU, the project will be issued and redeemed by Shinsei
Fears that quantum computers could undermine Bitcoin’s security are unlikely to affect crypto markets in 2026, investment firm Grayscale said in a new report that dismissed the technology’s near-term risk. In its 2026 Digital Asset Outlook, the asset manager called quantum computing a “red herring” for the year ahead, saying the technology posed a long-term
4AI, a decentralized marketplace on Binance Smart chain (BSC), has partnered with HPX, an efficient and reliable crypto wallet. This strategic union is aimed at strengthening the real-world crypto adoption by connecting AI-powered systems with the global Web3 financial infrastructures. This also highlights a major step in merging decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) with practical financial
Payments company PayPal (PYPL) applied for a Utah industrial bank license, it said Monday, with the goal of creating a lending arm called PayPal Bank. The company, which also operates the PYUSD stablecoin through a partnership with Paxos, said in a press release it intends to “provide business lending solutions” to small businesses and interest-bearing
While Kevin Hassett’s name has emerged as a leading candidate for the Fed chairmanship, it has been alleged that his nomination has faced objections from high-ranking officials close to President Donald Trump. According to sources familiar with the matter, Hassett’s candidacy, once considered almost certain by the markets, has come under scrutiny in recent weeks.
The FED’s week hasn’t brought any surprises to the market. The Federal Reserve had expectedly moved the interest rate down for one quarter a point, with 3 members voting against the decision, out of 10. Jerome Powell, the existing FED’s governor, had confirmed another rate cut in 2026, after which, the FED would probably take
Neo, a prominent smart-contract platform, has announced a landmark initiative to advance blockchain interoperability. In this respect, Neo is introducing the Message Bridge via Mainnet. As per Neo’s official press release, the development enables it to deliver streamlined cross-chain interaction between Neo N3 and Neo X (EVM). Additionally, the applications on either of the networks
Tether is one of the most important financial corporations to ever exist. Its primary product, USDT, has reached a market capitalization of over $180 billion, it has investments in over 120 other firms, and its family of subsidiaries and investments reach into nearly every corner of the crypto industry. It’s done all this while appearing
Tokenized stocks likely represent a bigger revenue opportunity for Coinbase than prediction markets, analysts at Compass Point wrote in a Monday report while lowering the price target for COIN. Although the investment bank foresees the crypto exchange unveiling several products at an event on Wednesday, the analysts highlighted tokenized stocks and prediction markets as two