Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
Tether Launches Self-Custodial Consumer Wallet
Tether introduced a direct-to-consumer self-custodial wallet, allowing users to pay transaction fees in the asset being sent without gas tokens and using @tether.me handles instead of hex addresses. This positions Tether to compete with exchanges and wallets distributing USDT.
Pharos Raises $44M Series A for Real-World Asset Tokenization
Pharos secured $44 million in Series A funding led by Sumitomo and Chainlink to advance real-world asset tokenization. The funding supports platform expansion in blockchain-based asset management.
Aave DAO Approves $25M Grant to Aave Labs
Aave DAO passed a binding vote approving a $25 million grant to Aave Labs. This funding aims to enhance development in decentralized finance protocols.
Pakistan Lifts Seven-Year Crypto Ban
Pakistan ended its seven-year cryptocurrency ban, now allowing banks to serve licensed virtual asset service providers. This regulatory shift opens doors for crypto integration in the financial system.
HSBC and Anchorpoint Gain Hong Kong Stablecoin Issuer Licenses
HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial received the first stablecoin issuer licenses in Hong Kong. This milestone boosts institutional adoption of stablecoins in the region.
UAE's FAB Bank Advances Trade and Treasury Tokenization
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) appointed Imad AbdalWahab as MD & Head of eCommerce and Public Sector Propositions in Global Treasury Trade and Tokenization (GTx). FAB is collaborating with ADI Foundation to issue an AED stablecoin.
Goldman Sachs Plans First Bitcoin ETF Product
Goldman Sachs announced plans to launch its first Bitcoin ETF, signaling strong institutional support amid Bitcoin's rally past $77,100. This follows market recovery and breaking key resistance levels.
Cregis Shines at Paris Blockchain Week 2026
Cregis highlighted its presence at Paris Blockchain Week 2026 (April 15-16), accelerating European expansion in blockchain solutions. The event underscored growing European interest in blockchain technologies.
ClearBank Secures MiCA Approval for Stablecoins
ClearBank obtained MiCA approval, targeting Circle's euro and dollar stablecoins for institutional clients. This positions ClearBank as a key player in compliant stablecoin services in Europe.
Coinbase Adds DeFi Trading to UK Offering
Coinbase expanded its UK services with DeFi trading, aiming to become a comprehensive exchange. This move enhances access to decentralized finance for UK users.
Rakuten to Allow XRP Payments for 44M Customers
Rakuten will enable XRP as a payment method for its 44 million customers. This integration promotes broader adoption of XRP in everyday e-commerce transactions.