Coinbase Hands x402 to Linux Foundation as Tech and Finance Giants Back AI Payment Future. Internet payments have long lacked a native, open standard. Coinbase’s x402 protocol now aims to fill that gap with broader industry backing. A shift to neutral governance marks a key step toward wider adoption. Major tech and finance players are […]
BlackRock’s Q2 2026 equity outlook flags AI broadening, U.S. market rotation, and global value pockets investors should watch now. BlackRock has released its Q2 2026 Equity Market Outlook. The report signals a significant shift in how markets are treating major investment themes. Reversals and rotations are defining early 2026 trading. AI, once a straightforward winner, […]
Selig said the CFTC ended its Climate Risk Unit and other climate-related initiatives in his first 100 days. The agency is considering more frequent Commitment of Traders reports after requests from agricultural businesses. The CFTC and SEC launched Project Crypto as Congress considers crypto market structure legislation. CFTC Chair Michael S. Selig used his 100-day […]
Paradigm is building a prediction market trading terminal for pro traders, with partner Arjun Balaji leading the effort since late 2025. Paradigm is making a bold move into prediction markets. The crypto-focused venture capital firm is developing a dedicated trading terminal for professional traders and market makers. Partner Arjun Balaji is heading the project, which […]
Franklin Templeton plans Franklin Crypto launch after acquiring 250 Digital, expanding crypto investment strategies for institutional investors and global markets. Franklin Templeton is expanding its presence in the crypto market. According to The Wall Street Journal, the company intends to create a new business known as Franklin Crypto. In addition, this action comes after it […]
Hong Kong delays stablecoin licenses as regulators review 36 applications, tighten KYC rules, and ensure financial stability before first approvals. Hong Kong has delayed the release of its first stablecoin licenses. It was to be rolled out by the end of March 2026. Nonetheless, regulators are still going through applications with care. Thus, the process […]
Chainlink whales are pulling thousands of LINK from Binance. Is a major accumulation phase brewing amid the broader altcoin downturn? Large players are making notable moves on Chainlink. On-chain analyst Darkfost flagged a sharp rise in LINK outflows from Binance. Two single-day peaks showed over 8,000 LINK leaving the exchange in top-10 transactions alone. The […]
Tether hired Vincent Domien and Mathew O’Neill from HSBC in late 2025 and dismissed both within a few months. The company has accumulated around 140 tons of physical gold valued near 24 billion and stored in Switzerland. Tether planned to actively trade its gold reserves using arbitrage between physical and futures markets. Tether has dismissed […]
Talos integrates Ondo Global Markets, giving institutional clients outside the US easy access to tokenized real-world assets via Gate.io. Talos has added support for Ondo Finance tokenized assets on its platform. The move gives institutional clients outside the United States access to on-chain global markets. Clients can route orders through Talos’s existing integration with Gate.io. […]
CZ says crypto can survive quantum computing threats. Here’s what Google’s quantum breakthrough means for Bitcoin and blockchain security. Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao, popularly known as CZ, is pushing back against growing fears. Quantum computing, he says, is not the death sentence for crypto that many believe it to be. He addressed the concern directly […]
