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Revolut to go after Amex, JPMorgan with matching card perks, says CEO Nik Storonsky

Revolut's US expansion could intensify competition in digital banking, potentially reshaping market dynamics and accelerating AI adoption.

18 hours ago · By VIVIAN NGUYEN

NextBlock invests $3 million in Soda Labs blockchain privacy startup

Soda Labs' funding boost could accelerate privacy tech adoption in blockchain, potentially reshaping financial transactions and data security.

2 days ago · By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Securitize launches tokenized US stocks on Solana

Tokenized stocks on Solana could revolutionize equity trading by enhancing liquidity, accessibility, and compliance within digital markets.

2 days ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

SBI Holdings, Mesh and Money Forward plan joint venture for crypto transfers and payments

The joint venture could significantly enhance Japan's digital payment landscape, fostering innovation and integration of crypto assets.

3 days ago · By VIVIAN NGUYEN

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Ether.fi taps MoonPay to consolidate payments infrastructure across its crypto neobank

Oct. 6, 2026

Ether.fi taps MoonPay to consolidate payments infrastructure across its crypto neobank

Ether.fi partnered with MoonPay to power fiat ramps, virtual accounts, crypto conversions and deposits across its self-custodial neobank.

By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

Ripple expands prime brokerage relationship with Brevan Howard

Oct. 6, 2026

Ripple expands prime brokerage relationship with Brevan Howard

Ripple's expanded partnership with Brevan Howard underscores the increasing integration of digital and traditional markets, enhancing institutional investment strategies.

By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

Hedge fund QRT joins Ripple, Circle, and SC Ventures in OKX’s $25B extension round

Oct. 6, 2026

Hedge fund QRT joins Ripple, Circle, and SC Ventures in OKX’s $25B extension round

The funding round highlights growing collaboration between traditional finance and crypto, potentially reshaping market infrastructure globally.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Anchorage Digital expands USD accounts and SWIFT access through Standard Chartered

Oct. 5, 2026

Anchorage Digital expands USD accounts and SWIFT access through Standard Chartered

Anchorage Digital expanded USD accounts and SWIFT payments for international institutions through a partnership with Standard Chartered.

By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

Ripple-backed Evernorth set for Nasdaq debut as largest XRP treasury

Oct. 1, 2026

Ripple-backed Evernorth set for Nasdaq debut as largest XRP treasury

Evernorth's Nasdaq debut could enhance XRP's market legitimacy and attract institutional investors, potentially boosting its ecosystem growth.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

UK’s largest retail bank Lloyds, Visa complete live stablecoin settlement pilot

Oct. 1, 2026

UK’s largest retail bank Lloyds, Visa complete live stablecoin settlement pilot

The pilot's success suggests stablecoins could revolutionize cross-border settlements, enhancing speed, liquidity, and financial interoperability.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Layer 1 Pharos launches AI-powered tools as it targets Agent-Native Chain

Sep. 30, 2026

Layer 1 Pharos launches AI-powered tools as it targets Agent-Native Chain

Pharos Network's AI-powered tools could revolutionize blockchain interactions, enhancing automation and efficiency in decentralized finance.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Bank-backed AllUnity launches MiCA-compliant US dollar stablecoin USDAU

Sep. 30, 2026

Bank-backed AllUnity launches MiCA-compliant US dollar stablecoin USDAU

USDAU's launch under MiCA could enhance cross-border transactions, integrating stablecoins with traditional banking, boosting institutional adoption.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

HSBC prepares RedCoin stablecoin launch with payments in focus

Sep. 30, 2026

HSBC prepares RedCoin stablecoin launch with payments in focus

HSBC's RedCoin launch could accelerate stablecoin adoption, influencing global banking practices and enhancing digital transaction security.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

El Salvador rolls out stablecoin app five years after Bitcoin legal tender move

Sep. 29, 2026

El Salvador rolls out stablecoin app five years after Bitcoin legal tender move

El Salvador's stablecoin app could enhance financial inclusion and cross-border transactions, potentially boosting economic connectivity and growth.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN