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Robinhood launches chain & stock tokens in 120 countries
Crypto

Robinhood launches chain & stock tokens in 120 countries

The launch broadens access to tokenised shares and round-the-clock trading as the platform pushes deeper into DeFi outside the US.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Midas launches mGLOBAL as collateral on Aave Horizon
Decentralized Finance

Midas launches mGLOBAL as collateral on Aave Horizon

Qualified institutions can now borrow stablecoins against a tokenised private credit product as Aave Horizon widens its real-world asset market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Maple, Kraken launch onchain loan facility for BTC
Fintech

Maple, Kraken launch onchain loan facility for BTC

Digital asset lenders could gain a more familiar funding model as the USDC facility adds bankruptcy-remote protections and onchain visibility.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
BIS warns stablecoins must preserve trust in money
Crypto

BIS warns stablecoins must preserve trust in money

Broader adoption could unsettle bank funding and monetary sovereignty if privately issued tokens fail to keep money redeemable at par.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Bitget report says Web3 jobs blocked by entry rules
Crypto

Bitget report says Web3 jobs blocked by entry rules

Entry-level hiring, not a lack of talent, is keeping many would-be Web3 workers out, with 54% citing experience demands as the main barrier.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
The Vault adds private stablecoin transfers with Hinkal
Risk & Compliance

The Vault adds private stablecoin transfers with Hinkal

Institutional stablecoin users can now hide transfer amounts from public blockchains while retaining auditor and regulator access through viewing keys.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Zama, Morpho launch confidential USDC yield product
Encryption

Zama, Morpho launch confidential USDC yield product

Institutions can now earn yield on USDC without exposing balances or trades, as a new Ethereum vault targets privacy-conscious treasury teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
TerraPay & PalWallet partner on stablecoin settlement
Crypto

TerraPay & PalWallet partner on stablecoin settlement

Businesses could gain faster cross-border settlement and wider payout reach as TerraPay links its payment network with PalWallet's stablecoin rails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Animoca backs Superior.Trade in USD $1 million deal
Fintech

Animoca backs Superior.Trade in USD $1 million deal

The funding spotlights growing demand for AI trading tools that automate crypto strategies while keeping customer funds ring-fenced.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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Ondo launches tokenised US securities with Broadridge
Fintech

Ondo launches tokenised US securities with Broadridge

Investors will be able to hold blockchain-based entitlements to two US-listed securities while keeping the underlying assets in regulated custody.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Robinhood taps Morpho for onchain yield Earn product
Fintech

Robinhood taps Morpho for onchain yield Earn product

Eligible US users will be able to earn yield on idle USDG balances inside the Robinhood app as the rollout expands across its customer base.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Inveo Kripto & Moca Network sign Türkiye identity deal
Crypto

Inveo Kripto & Moca Network sign Türkiye identity deal

A new blockchain identity link could help Turkish users access regulated digital services while meeting stricter compliance demands.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Ondo launches 24/7 minting for tokenised US stocks
Fintech

Ondo launches 24/7 minting for tokenised US stocks

Investors can now enter and exit six tokenised US equities at any hour, as Ondo widens access beyond Wall Street trading windows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Coinbase expands trading, AI & payments in broad push
Fintech

Coinbase expands trading, AI & payments in broad push

Customers outside the US will soon get tokenised stocks as Coinbase widens access to equities, AI tools and crypto-backed finance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Block Earner wins Finnies award for consumer lending
Crypto

Block Earner wins Finnies award for consumer lending

Recognition could help Block Earner gain credibility with mainstream borrowers as crypto-backed loans move closer to regulated consumer finance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
OKX Australia launches Pay wallet with stablecoin rewards
Crypto

OKX Australia launches Pay wallet with stablecoin rewards

Australian OKX users can now move stablecoins instantly and earn up to 10% on USDG balances, as the group pushes into payments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
SoFi launches bank-issued stablecoin in banking app
Crypto

SoFi launches bank-issued stablecoin in banking app

Millions of customers can now use a bank-backed digital token in a mainstream finance app, marking a rare move into consumer stablecoins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Improbable backs Otomato with USD $2 million DeFi bet
Gaming

Improbable backs Otomato with USD $2 million DeFi bet

The cash will help Otomato expand its DeFi monitoring tools across more blockchains as users seek fewer missed risks and opportunities.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026