MoneyGram launched its Stellar-based USDC balance in El Salvador as SDF extended a five-year partnership and widened Latin America access. Stellar has extended its partnership with SDF as MoneyGram expanded its stablecoin balance service into El Salvador. The move follows the product’s launch in Colombia and adds another Latin American market to Stellar’s payment network. […]
Upshift integrates Securitize reporting, addressing transparency gaps limiting institutional DeFi capital flows. Growing interest in onchain yield strategies continues to draw institutional attention, yet reporting standards have struggled to keep pace. Many crypto vaults operate with limited third-party validation, leaving gaps in transparency and accountability. As a result, large allocators often hesitate to commit capital […]
Base launches Azul, its first major network upgrade, bringing multiproof security, faster withdrawals, and 5,000 TPS bursts to mainnet. Layer 2 network Base is rolling out its first independent upgrade, called Azul. The team announced the upgrade is live on testnet. Mainnet activation targets May 13, 2026. Azul brings stronger security, better performance, and a […]
75.78% of HYPE is staked, 22.28M is in liquid staking, and HyperLend holds about 48% of the liquid staking market. HYPE’s circulating supply appears less available than the headline figure suggests. A large share is now locked in staking, wrapped in liquid staking tokens, or posted as collateral. That setup has narrowed the amount of […]
UK Treasury plans a single payments rulebook covering stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and digital finance to boost innovation and consumer safety. The UK Treasury has announced a major plan to simplify payment regulation. It will develop a single rulebook on traditional payments, stablecoins, and tokenized deposits. This was announced at Fintech Week in London. Consequently, the […]
BitGo and Yuma open Bittensor subnet access as TAO price holds key $235 support and traders watch $264 breakout. Institutional access to Bittensor subnet tokens has taken a major step forward. BitGo announced a new partnership with Yuma Group to support staking and trading for subnet tokens on one platform. The move gives clients a […]
Bank of Korea backs CBDC model as Shin flags stablecoin fragmentation and limits to unified money systems. South Korea’s central bank is signaling a clear pivot in its approach to digital finance. New leadership at the Bank of Korea is aligning monetary policy with rapid global shifts in technology and geopolitics. At the same time, […]
TRM Labs links Cryptomus to Heleket, a shadow platform allegedly built to continue crypto laundering after Canada’s record $177M penalty. A major blockchain intelligence firm says a Russia-linked crypto payment processor pulled off a quiet relaunch. TRM Labs published a detailed report linking Cryptomus to a newer platform called Heleket. According to TRM, the two […]
OpenAssets partners with Chainlink to power tokenized assets, offering secure infrastructure as institutions prepare for trillions moving onchain soon. OpenAssets Inc. has announced a strategic partnership with Chainlink to support tokenized assets. This partnership is centered on institutional finance and contemporary digital systems. In addition, it also points to an increasing trend towards blockchain-based financial […]
Coinbase and Bybit are discussing tokenized U.S. stocks, custody, and global distribution of public and pre-IPO shares. Coinbase is holding talks with Bybit on plans for Onchain U.S. stocks and related custody services. The discussions focus on tokenization, storage, and global access to assets, including public stocks and pre-IPO shares. People familiar with the matter […]