A large volume of US commercial real estate (CRE) debt is rolling into a very different market from the one that produced it. The Mortgage Bankers Association says $875 billion of commercial and multifamily mortgages are scheduled to mature in 2026, equal to 17% of the roughly $5 trillion of outstanding balances it tracks. While
The stablecoin economy is once again scaling new heights, pushing past the $313 billion mark this weekend. Metrics from defillama.com show that Sky’s USDS posted the biggest percentage jump among the top ten fiat-pegged coins, climbing 8.5% over the last seven days. Stablecoin Sector Climbs Beyond $313 Billion Amid Steady Inflows The fiat-pegged token economy—largely
The Trump administration’s new national cyber strategy places the security of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies within the United States’ broader push to maintain leadership in emerging technology. In a section focused on maintaining “superiority in critical and emerging technologies,” the document states that the government will support the security of “cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies.” The
Introduction: A Blockchain ETF with an AI Twist In the fast-moving world of crypto and tech investing, few funds stand out like the BKCH ETF. This Global X Blockchain ETF has delivered a stunning 57.9% return over the past 12 months. Yet, it dropped 19.6% in the last month. Why the wild swings? Bitcoin’s price
BlackRock’s Rick Rieder, UBS’s Ulrike Hoffmann-Burchardi, and hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb see a 2026 economy that may keep growing even as the market’s center of gravity shifts. The broad message from their separate appearances at a conference in Miami last week was not that the AI boom is ending. Instead, they said, the easy
Block CEO Jack Dorsey says his company will support stablecoins, despite having long argued that Bitcoin should serve as the internet’s native money protocol. In an interview with WIRED, Dorsey acknowledged the change while making clear it reflects customer demand rather than a shift in personal belief. “I don’t like that we’re going to support
Jeff Schmid has said that some businesses have paused hiring. Crypto prices could feel the heat. Oil and gas prices are other possible factors. Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeff Schmid has made a statement on the hiring pause due to AI. Unemployment rate surged a little in February, and inflation data is yet to
The round, led by Allianz X, Allianz’s Group strategic investment arm, seeks to help Uala expand its operations across Latin America. The company reached a $3.2 billion valuation, becoming one of the largest digital conglomerates in the region. Uala Reaches $3.2 Billion Valuation In Latest Funding Round Uala, an Argentina-based neobank, has closed a successful
The Middle East and North Africa are quietly becoming the world’s most consequential laboratory for tokenizing gold, real estate, and equities. Moreover, its regulators are deliberately building the runway for it. In 2026, MENA is co-authoring tokenization frameworks alongside the industry itself, with gold reserves, luxury real estate, and stock market access all moving on-chain.