Finance

Mike Cagney’s Navra raises $19M Series A led by Ribbit Capital

Navra's funding and strategic partnerships could accelerate blockchain adoption, potentially reshaping retail and institutional finance landscapes.

3 weeks ago · By JOHN CHEN

BTCPay Server 2.4.5 tightens security and speeds up invoices

Enhanced security and faster invoices in BTCPay Server 2.4.5 bolster user trust, but manual Tor reactivation may challenge some operators.

3 weeks ago · By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

US Treasury acknowledges lawful use of Bitcoin and crypto mixers

The US Treasury's stance on crypto mixers may influence future privacy regulations, balancing financial privacy with anti-money laundering efforts.

3 weeks ago · By JOHN CHEN

Tether’s tokenized gold piles into DeFi as Aave takes the lion’s share

Tokenized gold's integration into DeFi could reshape financial markets by enhancing liquidity and diversifying collateral options.

3 weeks ago · By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

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Stellar’s tokenized US T-bills add $96.2 million in a single week

Oct. 6, 2026

Stellar’s tokenized US T-bills add $96.2 million in a single week

Stellar's growing tokenized T-bill market highlights the increasing role of blockchain in traditional finance, impacting future asset management.

By KAYE QUEMA

US government moves 264 Bitcoin worth $23M to Coinbase in Bitfinex restitution

Oct. 6, 2026

US government moves 264 Bitcoin worth $23M to Coinbase in Bitfinex restitution

The in-kind restitution ruling may influence future crypto seizure policies, prioritizing asset return over liquidation, impacting victims' recovery.

By JOHN CHEN

Starknet v0.14.4 goes live on mainnet with bigger proofs and gas tweaks

Oct. 6, 2026

Starknet v0.14.4 goes live on mainnet with bigger proofs and gas tweaks

Starknet's upgrade enhances scalability and efficiency, potentially boosting developer adoption and impacting STRK token dynamics in the ecosystem.

By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

Conduit sues Tether over $2.76 million in frozen USDT

Oct. 6, 2026

Conduit sues Tether over $2.76 million in frozen USDT

The lawsuit highlights potential counterparty risks in stablecoin transactions, raising concerns about asset control and legal recourse.

By JOHN CHEN

Zcash and Monero lead gains as Bitcoin remains flat

Oct. 6, 2026

Zcash and Monero lead gains as Bitcoin remains flat

The rise of privacy coins like Zcash and Monero highlights growing investor interest in decentralized finance, despite regulatory challenges.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Strike launches 3.6% interest on cash, paid out in Bitcoin

Oct. 6, 2026

Strike launches 3.6% interest on cash, paid out in Bitcoin

Strike's Bitcoin interest feature could drive broader crypto adoption by incentivizing users to convert cash savings into Bitcoin assets.

By KAYE QUEMA

Crypto card payments hit a record $12.5 billion as Jupiter Spend chases stablecoin shoppers

Oct. 6, 2026

Crypto card payments hit a record $12.5 billion as Jupiter Spend chases stablecoin shoppers

The surge in crypto card payments highlights stablecoins' growing role in mainstream finance, potentially reshaping consumer spending habits.

By KAYE QUEMA

Centrifuge flags transparency gap as only 29.2% of tokenized assets show verifiable onchain data

Oct. 6, 2026

Centrifuge flags transparency gap as only 29.2% of tokenized assets show verifiable onchain data

The transparency gap in tokenized assets could hinder institutional adoption and risk management, impacting the broader DeFi ecosystem.

By KAYE QUEMA

Winklevoss seeks Nasdaq listing for Zcash ETF under WINK ticker

Oct. 6, 2026

Winklevoss seeks Nasdaq listing for Zcash ETF under WINK ticker

The Winklevoss Zcash ETF filing could intensify competition in the crypto ETF market, potentially influencing fees and regulatory scrutiny.

By KAYE QUEMA

Venice brings its VVV token to Solana through Sunrise

Oct. 6, 2026

Venice brings its VVV token to Solana through Sunrise

Venice's VVV token on Solana enhances liquidity and accessibility, potentially boosting decentralized finance adoption and privacy-focused AI use.

By KAYE QUEMA