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Kalshi said to hold early talks with banks for potential IPO as annualized revenue triples to $2B

Kalshi's potential IPO could reshape the prediction market landscape, attracting institutional investors and increasing market legitimacy.

2 days ago · By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Lite Strategy leads $1M investment in LitVM to bring smart contracts to Litecoin

Lite Strategy led a $1 million investment in LitVM as the Litecoin treasury firm backs smart contracts, DeFi and tokenized assets on LTC.

3 days ago · By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

Tether’s Wallet Development Kit reaches 100K self-custodial wallets as developer site goes live

Tether's WDK milestone signals a strategic move to dominate digital wallet infrastructure, potentially centralizing influence in the crypto space.

3 days ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Japan’s SBI Remit, Fasset partner to build stablecoin remittance network

The partnership could revolutionize global finance by enhancing cross-border transactions, fostering financial inclusion, and driving digital innovation.

3 days ago · By VIVIAN NGUYEN

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EarnOS raises $18.5 million and launches app paying users for verified actions

Jun. 17, 2026

EarnOS raises $18.5 million and launches app paying users for verified actions

EarnOS's innovative approach could reshape digital advertising by enhancing transparency, reducing fraud, and prioritizing user privacy.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Trace Finance raises $32M Series A, valuation grows 10x from seed

Jun. 17, 2026

Trace Finance raises $32M Series A, valuation grows 10x from seed

Trace Finance's valuation surge highlights the growing investor focus on stablecoin infrastructure, signaling its critical role in future finance.

By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

Thiel-backed Plasma debuts stablecoin neobank with Visa card and XPL rewards

Jun. 17, 2026

Thiel-backed Plasma debuts stablecoin neobank with Visa card and XPL rewards

Plasma One's integration of stablecoin banking and payments could accelerate mainstream crypto adoption by simplifying user experience.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Ripple invests in Flutterwave as payments firm hits $3.2B valuation

Jun. 16, 2026

Ripple invests in Flutterwave as payments firm hits $3.2B valuation

Ripple's investment in Flutterwave could significantly enhance Africa's digital payments landscape, fostering economic growth and innovation.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Humanity Protocol sunsets H token after hack, launches airdrop to restore holders

Jun. 16, 2026

Humanity Protocol sunsets H token after hack, launches airdrop to restore holders

The incident underscores the critical need for robust security measures in blockchain projects to maintain trust and ensure ecosystem stability.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Iren acquires Spanish AI data center developer Nostrum Group

Jun. 16, 2026

Iren acquires Spanish AI data center developer Nostrum Group

IREN's strategic shift to AI infrastructure in Europe could stabilize earnings and attract investors seeking growth beyond crypto mining.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

BlackRock cuts 200 roles across investment and private credit as rightsizing cycle continues

Jun. 15, 2026

BlackRock cuts 200 roles across investment and private credit as rightsizing cycle continues

BlackRock's strategic workforce adjustments highlight a shift towards leaner operations and a focus on high-fee private market ventures.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

US government transfers $349K in crypto assets today

Jun. 15, 2026

US government transfers $349K in crypto assets today

The US government's crypto transfers highlight the potential for market influence and underscore the importance of monitoring aggregate trends.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Standard Chartered weighs building gold vault in Hong Kong

Jun. 15, 2026

Standard Chartered weighs building gold vault in Hong Kong

Standard Chartered's potential gold vault in Hong Kong could enhance the city's status as a global gold trading hub, boosting regional economic influence.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Paradigm backs $9 million raise for LatAm payments startup El Dorado

Jun. 15, 2026

Paradigm backs $9 million raise for LatAm payments startup El Dorado

Paradigm's investment in El Dorado could accelerate stablecoin adoption in inflation-hit Latin America, reshaping regional financial landscapes.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Business

Kalshi said to hold early talks with banks for potential IPO as annualized revenue triples to $2B

Lite Strategy leads $1M investment in LitVM to bring smart contracts to Litecoin

Tether’s Wallet Development Kit reaches 100K self-custodial wallets as developer site goes live

Japan’s SBI Remit, Fasset partner to build stablecoin remittance network

Latest

EarnOS raises $18.5 million and launches app paying users for verified actions

EarnOS raises $18.5 million and launches app paying users for verified actions

Trace Finance raises $32M Series A, valuation grows 10x from seed

Trace Finance raises $32M Series A, valuation grows 10x from seed

Thiel-backed Plasma debuts stablecoin neobank with Visa card and XPL rewards

Thiel-backed Plasma debuts stablecoin neobank with Visa card and XPL rewards

Ripple invests in Flutterwave as payments firm hits $3.2B valuation

Ripple invests in Flutterwave as payments firm hits $3.2B valuation

Humanity Protocol sunsets H token after hack, launches airdrop to restore holders

Humanity Protocol sunsets H token after hack, launches airdrop to restore holders

Iren acquires Spanish AI data center developer Nostrum Group

Iren acquires Spanish AI data center developer Nostrum Group

BlackRock cuts 200 roles across investment and private credit as rightsizing cycle continues

BlackRock cuts 200 roles across investment and private credit as rightsizing cycle continues

US government transfers $349K in crypto assets today

US government transfers $349K in crypto assets today

Standard Chartered weighs building gold vault in Hong Kong

Standard Chartered weighs building gold vault in Hong Kong

Paradigm backs $9 million raise for LatAm payments startup El Dorado

Paradigm backs $9 million raise for LatAm payments startup El Dorado

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