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Velocity secures USD $10M to build stablecoin platform
Fintech

Velocity secures USD $10M to build stablecoin platform

Velocity raises USD $10 million in pre-seed funding to build a stablecoin platform, aiming to simplify cross-border payments for enterprises.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Are stablecoins the new superstars of crypto?
Crypto

Are stablecoins the new superstars of crypto?

Stablecoins, digital currencies pegged to stable assets like the US dollar, are emerging as dependable players reshaping the crypto and global finance landscape.

By Paul Quickenden • 6 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Stripe unveils AI payments model & stablecoin accounts amid growth
Crypto

Stripe unveils AI payments model & stablecoin accounts amid growth

Stripe unveils AI-powered payments model and stablecoin accounts, enhancing fraud detection and global money management in 101 countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Fuse partners with Check Point for real-time blockchain firewall
Firewalls

Fuse partners with Check Point for real-time blockchain firewall

Fuse has teamed up with Check Point Software to create a real-time blockchain firewall, aiming to safeguard its network against rising cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Is the crypto bull run over?
Crypto

Is the crypto bull run over?

After a bullish surge, Bitcoin faces a sharp downturn as investors reel from new tariffs and recession fears, prompting speculation on the bull run's end.

By Paul Quickenden • 7 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
Cryptocurrency market declines 4.4% amid trade tensions
Crypto

Cryptocurrency market declines 4.4% amid trade tensions

The cryptocurrency market faced a 4.4% decline in March 2025, driven by U.S. trade tariffs and geopolitical tensions, leading to over USD $1 trillion in lost value.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Ripple acquires Hidden Road for USD $1.25 billion deal
Crypto

Ripple acquires Hidden Road for USD $1.25 billion deal

Ripple has announced the acquisition of Hidden Road for USD $1.25 billion, making it the first crypto firm to manage a global multi-asset prime broker.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Calastone unveils blockchain fund distribution solution
Crypto

Calastone unveils blockchain fund distribution solution

Calastone launches Tokenised Distribution, enabling asset managers to seamlessly tokenise funds for blockchain access, aiming for significant industry cost savings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
XUSD stablecoin expands to Binance, boosting global reach
Network Infrastructure

XUSD stablecoin expands to Binance, boosting global reach

StraitsX's XUSD stablecoin will debut on Binance, bolstering its presence in digital finance as it surges towards mainstream adoption and infrastructure innovations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Swyftx acquires Easy Crypto, expands ANZ crypto presence
Crypto

Swyftx acquires Easy Crypto, expands ANZ crypto presence

Australian exchange Swyftx has acquired New Zealand's leading crypto platform, Easy Crypto, enhancing its presence in the trans-Tasman digital asset market.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Binance secures USD $2 billion institutional backing by MGX
Crypto

Binance secures USD $2 billion institutional backing by MGX

Binance has secured its first institutional investment, a groundbreaking USD $2 billion from Abu Dhabi's MGX, marking a pivotal moment in cryptocurrency.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
LayerZero partners with Rayls to enhance blockchain finance
Crypto

LayerZero partners with Rayls to enhance blockchain finance

Rayls has partnered with LayerZero to enhance cross-chain connectivity for financial institutions, aiming to integrate traditional finance with decentralised finance.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Ripple unveils XRP Ledger plan to enhance institutional DeFi
Blockchain

Ripple unveils XRP Ledger plan to enhance institutional DeFi

Ripple has unveiled a roadmap for institutional decentralised finance on the XRP Ledger, aiming to enhance programmability and asset tokenisation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Remote launches service to manage international contractors
Licensing

Remote launches service to manage international contractors

Remote unveils its Remote Contractor of Record service, aiding firms in managing payments for international contractors while mitigating compliance risks.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025

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Block Earner wins Federal Court appeal against ASIC in key crypto ruling
Fintech

Block Earner wins Federal Court appeal against ASIC in key crypto ruling

The Federal Court rules in favour of Block Earner, overturning ASIC's claims and ordering the regulator to pay the fintech firm's legal costs.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Crypto market shakes as US tariffs & hacks hit confidence
Crypto

Crypto market shakes as US tariffs & hacks hit confidence

March saw a dramatic 20% drop in global crypto market cap, driven by trade tensions and a major exchange hack, with stablecoins hitting USD $224 billion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Crypto ETF growth & memecoin boom in early 2025
Crypto

Crypto ETF growth & memecoin boom in early 2025

The rise of Bitcoin ETFs marks a pivotal moment in the crypto market, with January's total capitalisation soaring to USD $3.76 trillion, says Binance Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025