Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
SEC mandates broker-dealers manage crypto private keys under new guidance
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued guidance requiring broker-dealers to take responsibility for crypto private key custody or face enforcement action, reshaping how Wall Street handles digital assets and increasing onus on firms for operational controls and compliance.
Coinbase launches Custom Stablecoins — ‘stablecoin-as-a-service’ for businesses
Coinbase announced a product suite called Custom Stablecoins allowing businesses to issue 1:1–backed, custodial stablecoins interoperable with USDC and other Coinbase-supported USD-stablecoins, handling issuance, redemption, security, and compliance on behalf of partners.
MegaETH (performance-first EVM) integrated into Dune Analytics for real-time visibility
Dune Analytics added MegaETH to its platform, enabling researchers and developers to track millisecond-level EVM performance, transactions, gas and throughput, and compare real-time execution characteristics against other EVM chains.
Crypto gaming sector collapse in 2025 sparks industry reckoning on tokenomics
Analysis of the 2025 crypto gaming collapse points to speculative tokenomics, fragile liquidity, leveraged positions and settlement failures; experts urge projects to prioritize token utility, governance and regulatory alignment to avoid systemic risks.
Paxful reaches agreements with DOJ and FinCEN over historic conduct
Paxful announced settlements and resolutions with the U.S. Department of Justice and FinCEN addressing historic conduct, signaling continued regulatory enforcement focus on crypto platforms and AML/CFT compliance.
Brave New Coin reports major Ethereum whale sell-off pressures market
Market coverage notes a large Ethereum whale sell-off — reported as roughly $360M — contributing to market shakeouts and pushing ETH toward oversold conditions, highlighting concentrated holder risk in crypto markets.
GoodCryptoX launches no-code Hyperliquid trading bots and mobile hyperliquid DEX support
GoodCryptoX introduced no-code Hyperliquid bots and mobile support for Hyperliquid DEX trading, enabling retail traders to automate strategies across decentralized venues and bringing pro trading features to mobile devices.
Tether reportedly expands into consumer tech and AI-driven crypto wallets
Industry analysis indicates Tether pursuing strategic moves into consumer technology and AI-enabled wallet products, reflecting stablecoin issuers’ attempts to broaden use cases beyond wholesale liquidity.
Brazil’s crypto market volumes surge 43% in 2025, retail investment rises
A regional market report finds Brazil’s crypto activity grew 43% in 2025 with average investments exceeding $1,000, underscoring continued retail adoption and Latin America’s expanding role in crypto markets.
Macro research highlights persistent crypto carry and price distortions due to market segmentation
Academic research documents large basis (carry) between crypto futures and spot prices, attributing distortions to market segmentation, retail demand and regulatory frictions; introduction of micro Bitcoin futures and spot-ETF changes materially affected carry dynamics.
Doma Protocol launches Names Marketplace on Base to bring DNS-compliant domains onchain
Doma Protocol launched a Names Marketplace on Base to tokenize DNS-compliant internet domains and bring millions of domains onchain, aiming to expand web3 identity and ownership use cases.
Kalshi integrates TRON network to expand onchain liquidity for prediction markets
Prediction market Kalshi integrated the TRON network to increase onchain liquidity access, reflecting exchanges and market platforms expanding multi-chain rails for faster settlement and broader user reach.}]}