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Hong Kong and Shanghai Sign a Blockchain MoU to Digitize Cross-Border Cargo Trade
The two financial hubs signed a memorandum of understanding to build blockchain-based cargo trade infrastructure, targeting faster customs clearance and reduced paperwork.
Twelve European Banks Form the Qivalis Consortium to Launch a Regulated Euro Stablecoin
A consortium including BNP Paribas, ING, and UniCredit plans a MiCA-regulated euro-pegged stablecoin backed by sovereign bonds, targeting H2 2026.
Morgan Stanley Files for a National Crypto Trust Bank Charter — And Plans Bitcoin Trading on E*Trade
Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley applies to the OCC for a dedicated crypto custody subsidiary and prepares spot Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana trading on E*Trade.
Bitcoin ETFs Attract $1.1 Billion in Three Days as Institutional Buyers Return
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs post their strongest week in six after $1.1B in net inflows, with BlackRock's IBIT alone pulling in $652 million.
Tokenized Real-World Assets on Ethereum Surpass $17 Billion — Up 315 Percent in a Year
Ethereum's RWA market hits $17B as BlackRock, JPMorgan, and institutional giants move traditional funds onchain, driven by post-GENIUS Act clarity.
Meta Plans a Stablecoin Comeback Through Stripe — Bringing Crypto Payments to 3 Billion Users
Meta is integrating stablecoin payments across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp via Stripe, targeting cross-border transfers in the second half of 2026.
The Ethereum Foundation Just Staked 70,000 ETH — Here’s Why That Changes Its Funding Model
After years of selling ETH to fund operations, the Ethereum Foundation pivots to staking 70,000 ETH for sustainable yield and stronger network security.
Solana’s Firedancer Validator Hits 20 Percent Stake — And Benchmarks Show Over a Million Transactions Per Second
Jump Crypto’s Firedancer client reaches 20% network stake on Solana mainnet, with benchmarks showing up to 1M TPS and Alpenglow targeting 150ms finality.
Circle Crushes Q4 Estimates as USDC Circulation Hits $75 Billion and Shares Surge 19 Percent
Circle’s Q4 revenue jumped 77% to $770M as USDC circulation reached $75B. Onchain transaction volume tripled year over year to $11.9 trillion.
ProShares Launches First GENIUS Act-Compliant Stablecoin ETF — And It Debuted at $17 Billion
ProShares launches IQMM, the first GENIUS Act-compliant stablecoin reserve ETF, generating record-breaking $17 billion in first-day trading volume as institutional crypto demand surges.
Robinhood's Layer 2 Blockchain Logs 4 Million Transactions in Its First Week
The trading giant's Ethereum L2 testnet is already buzzing with 600,000 smart contracts deployed and 100ms block times.
Aave Becomes the First DeFi Protocol to Cross $1 Billion in Real-World Asset Deposits
Tokenized Treasuries, bonds, and private credit are pouring into DeFi as Aave's Horizon market doubles deposits in a single month.