Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
ClearBank Europe Becomes First Dutch Bank to Gain MiCAR Crypto-Asset Status
ClearBank Europe completed its MiCAR notification on April 9, 2026, receiving confirmation from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets to operate as a Crypto Asset Service Provider, marking the first Dutch credit institution to achieve this status. The bank, authorized by the European Central Bank and supervised by De Nederlandsche Bank, selected Taurus-PROTECT as its wallet infrastructure provider in January 2026 and has been assembling digital asset infrastructure across multiple markets
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Bitcoin Holds Near $72K Amid PCE Data Release
Bitcoin is trading near $72,000 following the release of PCE data, with market participants maintaining focus on an $80,000 upside target. BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF recorded $269 million in inflows, leading among major cryptocurrency investment products
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Federal Reserve Study Reveals Stablecoins Mostly Idle in Payments
A Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City study released April 10 found that stablecoins remain idle at 21.2% of their holdings, with less than 1% being used for actual payments. This research highlights a significant gap between stablecoin adoption and their actual utilization in transaction volumes
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TD Cowen Adjusts Strategy Price Target Amid Digital Finance Sector Shifts
TD Cowen lowered its price target for Strategy to $350, signaling near-term caution due to valuation concerns and macroeconomic uncertainty including interest rate swings. The firm also initiated bullish coverage on emerging crypto firms including Sharplink, Strive, Nakamoto, and Smarter Web, reflecting confidence in long-term digital assets and fintech innovation
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Wall Street Expands Research Coverage on Crypto-Related Businesses
Major Wall Street firms are steadily increasing research into crypto-related businesses, reflecting growing confidence in the sector despite ongoing volatility. This expansion is supported by clearer regulations and new use cases, with particular attention to tokenization and decentralized finance areas
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CZ Releases Memoir as Crypto Community Discusses Satoshi Identity
Changpeng Zhao (CZ) released a memoir this week, contributing to major cryptocurrency news discussions. The crypto community also continues discussions regarding potential Satoshi Nakamoto identity revelations
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ClearBank Group Expands European Digital Banking Strategy
ClearBank Group, which holds £18 billion in customer deposits and serves clients including Revolut, Coinbase, and Wealthify, is executing its first stage of a plan to deliver digital clearing at scale across Europe. The group's European operations represent a significant expansion of its clearing and embedded banking services
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ClearBank Deepens UK Partnership with Coinbase for Crypto Savings Products
In the UK, ClearBank has deepened its partnership with Coinbase to support a savings account product where eligible customer deposits carry Financial Services Compensation Scheme protection. This initiative reflects institutional-grade crypto banking infrastructure development in regulated markets
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Emerging Crypto Firms Attract Strong Analyst Confidence for Growth
Analysts at TD Cowen highlighted emerging companies like Nakamoto and Strive as standout opportunities in decentralized finance and digital infrastructure. These firms are expected to benefit from scalable business models, fast-growing crypto and fintech markets, and increasing institutional interest in digital assets
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FinTech Sector Features Major Developments from Multiple Players
This week in FinTech Magazine's top stories featured headlines from companies including Bolt, Fiserv, ClearBank, StraitsX, and Revolut, reflecting significant activity and developments across the broader financial technology ecosystem
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