Finance

SoFi adds PENGU token to its banking app, price climbs 8.9%

SoFi's inclusion of PENGU token in its app signals a shift towards mainstream crypto adoption, potentially influencing future banking trends.

3 days ago · By KAYE QUEMA

Fireblocks CSO Stephen Richardson weighs in on token use cases at Money20/20 USA

Tokenization's complexity introduces privacy, subscription, and interoperability challenges, impacting finance's evolution and integration.

3 days ago · By KAYE QUEMA

ImperialPerps folds Armada into its main platform and shuts down Phoenix

The consolidation could enhance market efficiency and attract traders with lower fees, but it also risks user attrition and increased systemic risk.

3 days ago · By JOHN CHEN

Maybe we were wrong about blockchain, Bloomberg suggests, as perps go mainstream

The mainstream adoption of perpetual futures in traditional finance highlights blockchain's potential to reshape global trading dynamics.

3 days ago · By VIVIAN NGUYEN

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Citi downgrades Securitize to neutral as tokenization revenue questions mount

Oct. 20, 2026

Citi downgrades Securitize to neutral as tokenization revenue questions mount

Citi's downgrade of Securitize highlights the uncertainty in monetizing tokenization, impacting investor confidence in digital asset infrastructure.

By JOHN CHEN

Polymarket US hits $8.7 billion as Coinbase and Roundtable push stablecoin media payments

Oct. 20, 2026

Polymarket US hits $8.7 billion as Coinbase and Roundtable push stablecoin media payments

The rise of Polymarket and stablecoin media payments could reshape financial transactions, blending sports betting with blockchain innovation.

By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

Tether sees $1B drop in USDT as Bitcoin recovery faces challenges

Oct. 20, 2026

Tether sees $1B drop in USDT as Bitcoin recovery faces challenges

The decline in USDT's market cap could hinder Bitcoin's recovery, highlighting the critical role of stablecoin liquidity in crypto markets.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Compound’s COMP jumps 27%, outpacing Bitcoin and Ether

Oct. 20, 2026

Compound’s COMP jumps 27%, outpacing Bitcoin and Ether

COMP's surge highlights market volatility and investor sentiment shifts, underscoring the unpredictable nature of crypto asset movements.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Kamino validates Chainlink CCIP for cross-chain collateral, opening the door to higher borrowing limits

Oct. 20, 2026

Kamino validates Chainlink CCIP for cross-chain collateral, opening the door to higher borrowing limits

Kamino's validation of Chainlink CCIP enhances cross-chain collateral efficiency, potentially attracting more institutional capital to DeFi lending.

By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

Nectar Group raises $5 million seed round for HoneyB Bitcoin yield platform

Oct. 20, 2026

Nectar Group raises $5 million seed round for HoneyB Bitcoin yield platform

Nectar Group's funding for HoneyB could reshape institutional Bitcoin use, but success hinges on market conditions and strategy performance.

By JOHN CHEN

Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan build on Ethereum for institutional services

Oct. 20, 2026

Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan build on Ethereum for institutional services

The integration of Ethereum by major banks could accelerate institutional adoption of blockchain, enhancing liquidity and asset tokenization.

By KAYE QUEMA

Utah sues Kalshi and Susquehanna firms to halt alleged illegal sports betting

Oct. 20, 2026

Utah sues Kalshi and Susquehanna firms to halt alleged illegal sports betting

Utah's lawsuit could reshape prediction markets by challenging their classification, potentially deterring liquidity providers and impacting growth.

By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

LayerZero sets November 30 launch for Zero mainnet and lzATLAS exchange engine

Oct. 20, 2026

LayerZero sets November 30 launch for Zero mainnet and lzATLAS exchange engine

LayerZero's launch could revolutionize blockchain transactions and trading efficiency, potentially reshaping financial markets and token dynamics.

By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

S&P Global Ratings launches Vault Risk Assessment to address DeFi risks

Oct. 20, 2026

S&P Global Ratings launches Vault Risk Assessment to address DeFi risks

The introduction of VRA by S&P Global Ratings could enhance transparency and risk management in the rapidly growing DeFi sector.

By KAYE QUEMA