Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
KoreSummit Hosts Webinar on Tokenization of Private Securities
KoreSummit, partnering with KoreInside, hosts a live webinar on April 30, 2026, featuring executives from tZERO, KoreInside, and ReTokens discussing the future of tokenized securities in private capital markets. The event, titled 'Tokenization of Private Securities — Infrastructure for the Next Generation of Capital Markets,' runs from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST and is free to attend. Industry leaders will explore infrastructure advancements for capital markets.
Squads Raises $18M to Expand Stablecoin Finance Platform
FinTech company Squads secured $18M in strategic funding led by Solana Ventures, with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Haun Ventures, and others, bringing total capital to $42.9M. The funds will accelerate Altitude, its stablecoin-based financial operating system, via team growth, payment expansion, and product development.
This builds business finance on stablecoin infrastructure.
Blockworks Closes Series A Extension at $192M Valuation
New York-based crypto data platform Blockworks completed a Series A extension valuing it at $192M, up from $135M in 2023, led by ParaFi Capital and Reciprocal Ventures. Coinbase Ventures, Advancit Capital, MoonPay Ventures, and over 20 founders from Solana, Kraken, and others participated.
The funding aims to close the institutional trust gap in crypto data.
MegaETH Announces Token Launch on April 30
MegaETH is set to launch its token generation event on April 30, 2026, debuting the Terminal Points platform for high-performance Ethereum scaling. The ecosystem supports decentralized apps with features like application waves, seasonal campaigns, and user rewards for long-term engagement.
This marks a new phase in Ethereum scaling.
Hana Financial, Posco, and Dunamu Partner on Blockchain Remittance Platform
South Korean giants Hana Financial Group, Posco International, and Dunamu signed an MoU on April 29 to develop a blockchain-based real-time settlement system for B2B cross-border payments. The platform, using Dunamu's Giwa Chain, targets Posco's 40,000 annual remittances across 51 countries and will launch later in 2026.
A proof-of-concept confirmed the technology's security for financial data.
Santander to Invest £50M in Ebury via Centerbridge-Led Round
Santander plans to invest 50 million pounds in international payments firm Ebury through a funding round led by Centerbridge. This move supports Ebury's growth in global payments.
The investment was announced on April 30, 2026.
Tether Pushes Strategic Merger Amid Market Developments
Tether is advancing a strategic merger as part of today's key crypto news. This comes alongside other developments in the sector.
The recap highlights ongoing industry shifts.
Fed's Hawkish Stance Stalls Bitcoin Rebound
The U.S. Federal Reserve's hawkish policy is preventing Bitcoin's price recovery, according to today's crypto news recap. This impacts market momentum amid broader economic signals.
Investors are watching for further policy cues.
Visa Expands Stablecoin Settlement Capabilities
Visa is broadening its stablecoin settlement services, featured in today's crypto news overview. This enhances payment efficiency in digital assets.
The expansion supports growing stablecoin adoption.
Squads Secures Funding for Stablecoin-Powered Financial OS
FinTech startup Squads raised $18M led by Solana Ventures to advance its Altitude platform, a stablecoin-powered financial operating system. Total funding now reaches $42.9M with investors including Coinbase Ventures and Haun Ventures.
The bet is on stablecoins transforming business finance.
Blockworks Gains Backing from Crypto Leaders at High Valuation
Blockworks' Series A extension at $192M valuation includes investments from leaders at Solana, Jito, LayerZero, Arbitrum, Kraken, and more. This underscores trust in its crypto data infrastructure.
The round builds on prior $135M valuation.