Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
Coinbase Named Strategic Buy for 2026 FinTech Transition
Coinbase is positioned as a key player in the fintech shift to blockchain, with USDC and Base blockchain driving 22% stablecoin revenue amid $9T global payments in 2025. Regulatory clarity from U.S. spot ETFs and acts boosts institutional adoption, projecting 75% upside.
Expansion into DeFi and tokenized assets enhances its infrastructure role.
Clear Street Picks Coinbase as Top Fintech for 2026
Analyst Owen Lau selects Coinbase among top three fintechs for 2026, citing blockchain infrastructure and subscription revenue growth. Key areas include stablecoins, tokenization, payments, and AI tools in prediction markets.
This reflects strong market potential in the sector.
SoFi Stock Buy Recommendation After Stablecoin Launch
SoFiUSD, backed 1:1 by Fed cash, positions SoFi as a leader in stablecoins, potentially disrupting payments with white-label solutions. CEO Anthony Noto views blockchain as a finance-changing super cycle.
Shares gained 95% in 2025, with more upside expected in crypto infrastructure.
$27B Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expiry on Deribit
Over $27B in BTC and ETH options expired today, with BTC near $88K and ETH at $2,950, potentially causing volatility. BTC faces $90K resistance for a push to $100K; XRP watches $1.80 support.
SOL shows neutral signals around $123 post-expiry.
Crypto.com Builds Internal Trading Desk for Prediction Markets
Crypto.com is hiring quants to profit from its own prediction markets, challenging the 'no house' model and raising CFTC conflict concerns. A three-second head start for market makers amplifies issues, similar to rivals Kalshi and Polymarket.
Platform claims it improves liquidity without accessing user data.
BlackRock Transfers $114M in BTC and ETH to Coinbase
BlackRock moved 1044 BTC and 7557 ETH, worth $114M, to Coinbase, signaling ongoing institutional activity. This latest on-chain transfer highlights continued engagement in crypto custody.
It underscores Coinbase's role in major asset movements.
Global Crypto Adoption Exceeds 300M Users in 2025
Binance CEO reports crypto adoption surpassing 300M consumers worldwide, with 130M new users onboarded in 2025. This marks staggering growth in the sector.
It reflects broadening mainstream acceptance.
Bank Cards Dominate Crypto Purchases Despite Innovations
Traditional bank cards remain the primary method for crypto buys in 2025, outpacing mobile wallets and frictionless options. This persistence highlights ongoing reliance on conventional payment rails.
It contrasts with fintech payment hype.
Regulatory Advances Boost Coinbase's Institutional Revenue
U.S. approvals of spot ETFs and GENIUS/CLARITY Acts legitimize digital assets, with 76% of investors planning 2026 expansion. Coinbase shifts to stable institutional models via Base and payments.
Stablecoin circulation eyed to triple to $1T.
Phemex Highlights Allied Fintech and Stablecoin Trends
Related developments include Sei app on Xiaomi for stablecoins, Lead Bank-Loop partnership, China's stablecoin crackdown, and FIN's $17M for payments. These signal global stablecoin and cross-border momentum.
AllianceDAO eyes fintech value optimization.