Finance

Blanche Lincoln, who warned about sports event contracts, now lobbies for Kalshi

Lincoln's shift from warning to lobbying highlights the evolving regulatory landscape and potential federal-state conflicts in prediction markets.

2 weeks ago · By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

SoFi launches stablecoin card settlement on Mastercard, projecting over $25 billion a year

SoFi's stablecoin initiative could revolutionize banking by enhancing transaction efficiency, though adoption and consumer awareness remain challenges.

2 weeks ago · By KAYE QUEMA

Ripple now earns prime brokerage fees after $1.25 billion Hidden Road deal

Ripple's expansion into prime brokerage could significantly bridge traditional finance and crypto, enhancing liquidity and market integration.

2 weeks ago · By JOHN CHEN

Bitcoin monthly inflows near $5B, but existing holders did most of the lifting

Existing holders driving Bitcoin's value increase suggests potential market vulnerability, as reliance on internal trading may limit sustainable growth.

2 weeks ago · By VIVIAN NGUYEN

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IMF says tokenized repos average $300 billion to $350 billion a day

Oct. 8, 2026

IMF says tokenized repos average $300 billion to $350 billion a day

Tokenized repos show potential for financial efficiency but face regulatory and systemic risk challenges, needing clearer legal frameworks.

By KAYE QUEMA

SALT Lending says Bitcoin loans are paying for tuition and payroll, not just trades

Oct. 8, 2026

SALT Lending says Bitcoin loans are paying for tuition and payroll, not just trades

Bitcoin-backed loans are diversifying financial strategies, potentially reshaping traditional lending and investment landscapes.

By JOHN CHEN

BlackRock ETF clients pull $116.05 million from Ethereum fund

Oct. 8, 2026

BlackRock ETF clients pull $116.05 million from Ethereum fund

Investor reallocation from Ethereum to Bitcoin ETFs suggests shifting confidence and potential volatility amid changing macroeconomic conditions.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Solana stablecoin holders top 14 million, setting a new record

Oct. 8, 2026

Solana stablecoin holders top 14 million, setting a new record

Solana's record stablecoin holders could boost SOL demand, enhance retail and institutional adoption, and intensify competition with Ethereum and Tron.

By KAYE QUEMA

Winklevoss twins pitch a low-fee spot Zcash ETF at Token2049

Oct. 8, 2026

Winklevoss twins pitch a low-fee spot Zcash ETF at Token2049

The Winklevoss twins' low-fee Zcash ETF proposal could intensify competition, potentially driving down costs in the cryptocurrency ETF market.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Hyperliquid Labs begins $330M HYPE OTC distribution, transfers half to five buyers

Oct. 7, 2026

Hyperliquid Labs begins $330M HYPE OTC distribution, transfers half to five buyers

The large OTC distribution mitigates market volatility, but undisclosed buyer terms may create uncertainty for HYPE token holders.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Europol says quantum computing won’t break Bitcoin, but some wallets are exposed

Oct. 7, 2026

Europol says quantum computing won’t break Bitcoin, but some wallets are exposed

Quantum computing's threat to Bitcoin highlights the need for proactive wallet security, shifting responsibility to individual users for protection.

By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

BitGo and HashKey Cloud expand partnership to staking, custody and RWA tokenization

Oct. 7, 2026

BitGo and HashKey Cloud expand partnership to staking, custody and RWA tokenization

The expanded partnership could accelerate institutional adoption of blockchain technologies in Asia-Pacific, enhancing market integration and compliance.

By JOHN CHEN

Jake Chervinsky says Hyperliquid is infrastructure, not an exchange

Oct. 7, 2026

Jake Chervinsky says Hyperliquid is infrastructure, not an exchange

Hyperliquid's infrastructure model could drive widespread adoption of blockchain tech in exchanges, reshaping regulatory and competitive landscapes.

By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

Standard Chartered steps up digital asset custody offering in Singapore

Oct. 7, 2026

Standard Chartered steps up digital asset custody offering in Singapore

Standard Chartered's expansion into digital asset custody in Singapore could enhance global trust and integration of crypto with traditional finance.

By KAYE QUEMA