Binance has launched U.S. equities trading for eligible users, with access to more than 7,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs. The exchange also plans to introduce bStocks, tokenized securities representing selected U.S. stocks and ETFs, subject to regulatory approval.…
Google will let advertisers apply for several crypto-related ad certifications directly inside Google Ads starting in May 2026. The change affects crypto exchanges, software wallets, hardware wallets, crypto coin trusts and complex speculative financial products. Google is changing…
Flare and D’CENT Wallet are giving XRP holders a direct hardware-wallet route into FXRP yield vaults on Flare. The integration uses Flare Smart Accounts, allowing users to sign on XRPL without managing a new wallet, chain or FLR…
Lambda256 and CertiK have signed a strategic MOU to expand blockchain security and compliance services in Korea and APAC. The partnership will combine CertiK’s risk intelligence tools with Lambda256’s enterprise blockchain infrastructure. Lambda256, the blockchain technology subsidiary of…
CertiK has launched Skill Scanner, a security product built to assess third-party AI Skills before they are used by AI agents. The tool targets risks such as hidden malicious behavior, unauthorized data access and autonomous execution in Web3…
For years, decentralized finance has focused primarily on human users. Platforms competed on interface design, token incentives, and accessibility for retail traders navigating increasingly complex ecosystems. Artificial intelligence may force the industry to rethink that model entirely. As…
KuCoin is launching Mastercard-powered crypto payments in Australia, allowing users to spend USDC and other assets anywhere Mastercard is accepted. The service is built with Immersve and combines real-time conversion, tap-to-pay support and a stronger compliance angle following…
REAL and RWA Inc. have formed a strategic partnership focused on expanding infrastructure for tokenized real-world assets. The collaboration will explore issuance, investor access, distribution, servicing and AI-supported growth tools across REAL’s purpose-built Layer 1. REAL and RWA…
Wanchain has added support for RLUSD, allowing the stablecoin to move from XRPL and Ethereum to Cardano. The integration also enables RLUSD transfers between XRPL, Ethereum and Wanchain, expanding the stablecoin’s cross-chain utility. Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin has gained…
Pornhub has reportedly replaced USDT with USDC for creator payouts, with USDT no longer listed as a payout option. A circulated email said the change was made to improve payment reliability and described USDC as a fully backed,…
Admiral Samuel Paparo said the U.S. government is currently running a Bitcoin node to support operational network-security testing. He told lawmakers the military is not mining Bitcoin, but is studying the protocol’s cryptography, blockchain design and proof-of-work model…
Uzbekistan will establish a special crypto mining zone called Besqala Mining Valley across Karakalpakstan. The project includes a 10-year tax holiday and is designed to attract investment, create jobs and expand renewable-powered mining. Uzbekistan is carving out a…
Paul Chan said Hong Kong’s first two stablecoin licenses are only an early step in the city’s broader digital asset strategy. He also pointed to cross-border payments, tokenized bonds and a new Web3-AI committee as the next areas…
Google said it plans to spend between $175 billion and $185 billion this year on capital expenditures tied to AI infrastructure. CEO Sundar Pichai said the investment is aimed at supporting what he described as the coming “agentic…
Infinite has launched dedicated bank accounts that combine fiat payment rails and stablecoin transactions through one API integration. The rollout is powered by Erebor Bank and comes as institutional interest in stablecoin infrastructure continues to expand. Infinite is…
IO Global says its new Cardano treasury request is just under 50% of last year’s total, with voting open until May 24. Leios remains the centerpiece of the roadmap, though IO’s public tracker suggests the scaling effort is…