Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record Five Consecutive Days of Net Inflows
Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows for five straight days, with $238 million on April 21, aiding market recovery as Bitcoin briefly hit $76K. Ethereum ETFs also posted $67.8 million inflows for eight days. This boosted overall crypto sentiment.
Tether Acquires 8.2% Stake in Bitcoin Mining Platform Antalpha
Tether bought 1.95 million shares in Antalpha post its May 2025 IPO, becoming a major shareholder via SEC filing. Chairman Giancarlo Devasini controls the position. This expands Tether's financial infrastructure in mining finance.
Aave Faces Shortfall Risk from Kelp DAO Exploit
Aave's treasury holds $181 million to potentially cover losses from Kelp DAO's crosschain bridge exploit, highlighting DeFi interoperability risks. Community monitors remediation amid liquidity stress across protocols. Interconnected weaknesses amplify liquidation pressures.
Vietnam's NDAChain Achieves First Cross-Border On-Chain Transaction
NDAChain enabled Vietnam-Indonesia proof-of-concept for compliant cross-border digital transactions at FinTech & RegTech event. It positions the platform as a trust layer for on-chain finance. Tony Tran emphasized it's a working compliance solution.
UK Announces Package to Boost FinTech Payments Innovation
New measures during Fintech Week include modernizing regulation, appointing Wholesale Digital Markets Champion for tokenised assets, and £1M for CFIT. City Minister Lucy Rigby promotes UK as fintech leader. Aims to balance innovation with consumer protections.
PACE Act Grants Fintechs and Crypto Firms Federal Reserve Access
Bipartisan PACE Act allows fintechs and crypto companies to use Fed payment rails under OCC oversight. This enhances access to traditional banking infrastructure. It supports growth in digital payments.
Mission Lane Applies for National Bank Charter
Mission Lane filed for a national bank charter with OCC and FDIC to expand credit card operations. Joins applicants like Upstart, Revolut, Zero Hash. This aids scaling fintech services.
Blockchain.com Launches Global Self-Custodied Perpetual Futures
Blockchain.com introduced self-custodied perpetual futures trading globally. Enhances user control and access to derivatives. Part of broader crypto platform expansions.
Revolut Plans IPO in Two Years with US Listing Preference
Revolut targets an IPO within two years, favoring a US listing. This follows growth in fintech services. Positions it for public market entry.
Draco Evolution and Lighthouse Canton Form AI-FinTech Partnership
Taiwan's Draco Evolution partners with Singapore's Lighthouse Canton on AI-driven asset management. Creates new era in cross-border fintech collaboration. Merges AI with international finance.
Global Fintech Revenue Reaches USD 650 Billion Amid AI Shift
Fintech sector revenue hit $650 billion, driven by AI and digital assets. Reflects rapid industry growth. Includes embedded investing and audit AI launches.