Chainlink has launched a major expansion of its Data Streams product, bringing 24/5 U.S. equities and exchange-traded fund (ETF) market data onchain and opening access to the roughly $80 trillion U.S. stock market for decentralized finance applications. … [Read more...] about Chainlink brings U.S. stock market data onchain
Ethereum charts a path beyond the blockchain trilemma, Buterin says
Ethereum co‑founder Vitalik Buterin says recent protocol enhancements have effectively addressed the decades‑old “blockchain trilemma” — the idea that networks must sacrifice decentralization, security or scalability to optimize the others — by combining innovations now operating on or nearing deployment on the mainnet. … [Read more...] about Ethereum charts a path beyond the blockchain trilemma, Buterin says
MetaMask adds native bitcoin support in major multichain expansion
MetaMask has rolled out native Bitcoin support, allowing users to buy, send, receive, and manage BTC directly within the popular crypto wallet. With the update, Bitcoin can now be held and traded alongside assets on Ethereum, Solana, Monad, and Sei, marking a significant expansion beyond MetaMask’s Ethereum roots. … [Read more...] about MetaMask adds native bitcoin support in major multichain expansion
CoinGlass: 2025 becomes a defining year as institutional capital, CME dominance and on-chain innovation reshape crypto markets
The cryptocurrency industry underwent a profound structural transformation in 2025, cementing its transition from a market driven largely by retail speculation into one increasingly shaped by institutional capital, compliant infrastructure, and mature on-chain technology. According to the CoinGlass 2025 Crypto Derivatives Market Annual Report, the year represents a clear … [Read more...] about CoinGlass: 2025 becomes a defining year as institutional capital, CME dominance and on-chain innovation reshape crypto markets
Visa brings USDC settlement to U.S. banks in push to modernize card-network plumbing
Visa has expanded its stablecoin settlement pilot into the United States, allowing select U.S. issuer and acquirer partners to settle VisaNet obligations using Circle’s USDC rather than only fiat currency — a step the card network framed as a milestone in upgrading the “settlement layer underpinning global commerce.” … [Read more...] about Visa brings USDC settlement to U.S. banks in push to modernize card-network plumbing
Tether’s all‑cash bid for Juventus rebuffed as crypto firm pushes into sports ownership
Tether, the issuer of the widely used USDT stablecoin, made a high‑profile play to take control of Italian football club Juventus, only to have its offer firmly rejected by the team’s long‑standing owners, according to regulatory filings and market reports. … [Read more...] about Tether’s all‑cash bid for Juventus rebuffed as crypto firm pushes into sports ownership
Texas becomes first U.S. state to purchase bitcoin for strategic reserve
Texas has officially become the first U.S. state to acquire Bitcoin for a government strategic reserve, purchasing $5 million worth of the digital asset on November 20 at roughly $87,000 per BTC. The move was confirmed by Lee Bratcher, president of the Texas Blockchain Council, who said the initial allocation was executed through BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) while … [Read more...] about Texas becomes first U.S. state to purchase bitcoin for strategic reserve
AI becomes the control layer for payments and risk management at Singapore FinTech Festival 2025
Artificial intelligence was broadly discussed at Singapore FinTech Festival 2025, where banks, payment companies, and infrastructure providers showcased a new generation of AI-driven systems reshaping financial operations. Across panels and exhibitor booths, AI was positioned as the emerging “control layer” for risk management, compliance, and large-scale transaction flows. … [Read more...] about AI becomes the control layer for payments and risk management at Singapore FinTech Festival 2025