Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
French Banking Giant BPCE Launches In-App Cryptocurrency Trading
French banking group BPCE introduced in-app cryptocurrency trading services, enabling customers to buy and sell digital assets directly through their banking app starting December 9, 2025, marking further integration of crypto with traditional finance.
Twenty One Capital Begins Trading on NYSE with Major Bitcoin Holdings
Twenty One Capital, backed by Tether, Bitfinex, and SoftBank, started trading on the NYSE under ticker XXI. The company holds over 43,500 Bitcoin, making it the world's third-largest public Bitcoin holder, aiming to build Bitcoin-native financial services and educational media to promote global adoption.
US Stablecoin Regulation Reshapes International Finance
The US's GENIUS Act establishes a market-oriented and issuer-friendly regulatory framework for stablecoins, boosting global adoption. Cross-border stablecoin transfers surpassed Bitcoin and Ethereum for the first time in 2025, signaling their growing real-economy use and creating geopolitical shifts in digital dollar demand.
Robinhood Targets Indonesia with Acquisitions to Boost Crypto Market Presence
Robinhood moves into Indonesia by acquiring two local fintech firms, securing a regulatory foothold to offer equities and crypto services in one of the fastest-growing crypto markets. This expansion is part of Robinhood's global growth strategy, focusing on emerging markets like Indonesia and India.
Debate Intensifies Over US Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Proposal
Senator Cynthia Lummis’s BITCOIN Act proposes the US acquire up to 1 million BTC over five years for a national digital reserve. The strategy aims to diversify reserves without new debt but faces skepticism over liquidity and price impact. It signals growing integration of Bitcoin into national financial policy.
JPMorgan's Data Tariffs Spark Industry Debate, Fintech Sandbox Advocates Collaboration
JPMorgan’s proposed data tariffs challenge fintech innovation by restricting access, but groups like Fintech Sandbox promote collaborative data sharing to foster industry growth and innovation amid regulatory tensions.
Stablecoins Outperform Major Cryptos in Cross-Border Transfers in 2025
Stablecoins have become more than trading tools, with record-high cross-border flows exceeding those of Bitcoin and Ethereum, especially in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, highlighting their critical role in global digital payments and reshaping financial infrastructures.
Gold Outperforms Amid Economic Uncertainty, Highlighting Flight to Safety
In 2025, gold surged 50%, outperforming major assets due to US monetary easing, geopolitical tensions, and declining confidence in the US dollar, thereby impacting fintech investor sentiment and sparking renewed interest in digital asset alternatives like Bitcoin.
Coinbase Reenters India’s Crypto Market with Gradual Fiat On-Ramp Plans
Coinbase has resumed crypto-crypto trading access in India through an early-access program and plans to introduce full fiat on-ramps in 2026, reflecting cautious re-engagement with one of the world's largest crypto adoption markets.
Fintech News Platforms Emphasize Blockchain and AI Integration
Platforms like FINTECH.TV continue to highlight trends in blockchain, digital assets, and artificial intelligence, reflecting ongoing technological convergence shaping fintech innovation globally.