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SoFi launches bank-issued stablecoin in banking app
Millions of customers can now use a bank-backed digital token in a mainstream finance app, marking a rare move into consumer stablecoins.
Mastercard wins New York BitLicence for digital assets
The approval gives Mastercard a regulated route into stablecoins and tokenised deposits as banks and fintechs test faster settlement systems.
Daon launches AI workforce fraud tool for employers
Employers are facing deeper fake-job and account-takeover risks as Daon ties verification to hiring, access and recovery checks.
OnePay to launch Tempo validator for stablecoin payments
Stablecoin payouts and instant account funding could become faster for OnePay users as the fintech joins Tempo’s validator set.
MegPrime launches rewards app with homebuyer incentives
Buyers waiting for new homes could receive up to USD $15,000 in token rewards, as MegPrime ties payments to rent and mortgage bills.
Treasury opens cyber threat sharing for crypto firms
Eligible US digital asset firms will now get Treasury cyber threat warnings at no cost, after losses from hacks topped hundreds of millions of dollars.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Crypto
Expert Columns
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Top Fraud Trends and Considerations for 2026
How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam
Recent Crypto News
Paysafe launches crypto deposits for US iGaming brands
US iGaming operators can now let players deposit crypto and stablecoins, converting funds to dollars after verification through Paysafe’s new service.
SoFi launches corporate banking with crypto settlement
Companies needing round-the-clock cash management can now settle fiat and crypto through SoFi’s regulated bank, alongside its new stablecoin rails.
Invesco takes over Superstate tokenised Treasury fund
The move lifts one of the largest tokenised Treasury funds closer to USD $1 billion, as Invesco takes portfolio control in 2026.
QuSecure banking trial cited in US post-quantum plan
A US post-quantum security blueprint highlights QuSecure's Banco Sabadell project as the sole live banking precedent for crypto migration.
PayPal USD, TCS use blockchain to speed freight pay
PayPal USD teams with TCS Blockchain to settle freight invoices on-chain, promising faster payments and lower costs for North American carriers.
TrafficGuard expands New York base amid US ad fraud surge
TrafficGuard ramps up New York presence as US advertisers brace for rising ad fraud, with losses forecast to hit USD $172 billion by 2028.
Beast Industries buys Step in fintech for Gen Z push
Beast Industries acquires fintech app Step, betting on financial literacy tools to turn his vast creator audience into customers.
Walmart shopping to launch directly inside Google Gemini
Walmart to embed shopping in Google's Gemini app, letting users browse and buy Walmart and Sam's Club items directly via AI chats.
SEC backs DTC tokenisation of mainstream securities
SEC greenlights DTCC unit to tokenise US blue-chip stocks, ETFs and Treasuries, paving way for mainstream blockchain-based securities.
A new era of payments: Why interoperability and consumer choice will shape the future of finance
The future of finance hinges on interoperable payment systems that offer consumers seamless choice and reflect their everyday digital lives.
CoinPayments returns to US with crypto platform after $50bn processed
CoinPayments has returned to the US, offering a platform that processed over USD $50bn globally to ease crypto payments for merchants and consumers.
US money laundering cases surge 168% as scams cost USD $6.5 billion
US money laundering cases rose 168% in H1 2025, with scams costing Americans USD $6.5 billion amid rising AI-driven fraud and stablecoin use.
IREN posts record revenue of USD $501 million & rapid AI growth
IREN reports record FY25 revenue of USD $501 million and net income of USD $86.9 million, driven by rapid growth in AI Cloud and Bitcoin mining sectors.
Coinme expands cash-to-crypto service to 50,000 US locations
Coinme expands cash-to-crypto service to over 50,000 US retail locations, offering low fees and easy access for cash-preferred and unbanked consumers.
US charges Russian in Qakbot cybercrime, seizes USD $24m
The US has charged Russian Rustam Gallyamov for running the Qakbot malware network, seizing USD $24m in cryptocurrency from cybercrime activities.
Nakamoto & KindlyMD merge with USD $710 million Bitcoin plan
Nakamoto Holdings merges with KindlyMD, raising USD $710 million to launch a Bitcoin treasury, aiming to integrate Bitcoin into global capital markets.
DYOR partners Ava Labs amid drastic Avalanche fee cuts
DYOR has partnered with Ava Labs to enhance the Avalanche blockchain experience, capitalising on a dramatic 96% cut in gas fees.
Mastercard launches machine payments for AI agents
Automated buying by AI systems could soon run at machine speed, with Mastercard backed by more than 30 partners to enable it.
North Korea-linked hackers target developers via GitHub
Nearly 100 organisations were hit in a six-week phishing spree that used GitHub repositories and Visual Studio Code tools to infect developers.
Mastercard adds stablecoin settlement across network
Card issuers and acquirers will gain round-the-clock settlement choices as the network adds regulated stablecoins alongside fiat payments.