Franklin Templeton Launches ‘Franklin Crypto’ With Acquisition of 250 Digital
Franklin Templeton launches Franklin Crypto and acquires 250 Digital, consolidating institutional crypto strategies and exploring onchain M&A using tokenized securities.
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Coinbase and Better Launch Crypto-Backed Mortgage Product Through Fannie Mae Channel
Coinbase and Better launch crypto-backed mortgages, letting homebuyers use bitcoin or USDC as collateral without selling assets.
USR Exploit Exposes Critical Flaws in DeFi Vault Risk Management
A $25M USR exploit reveals how poor vault curation turned a $4.9K position into $6.2M in losses—highlighting systemic risks in DeFi yield strategies and the urgent need for real-time risk management.
Kraken Freezes IPO Plans Due To Market Concerns
Kraken has paused its IPO plans amid weakening crypto markets, signaling a slowdown in public listings as firms shift focus toward infrastructure, compliance, and steady revenue models.
FDIC Says Stablecoins Won’t Receive Deposit Insurance
FDIC Chairman Travis Hill says stablecoin holders will not receive federal deposit insurance under the GENIUS Act, including through pass-through arrangements, as regulators finalize implementation rules.
Kraken Secures Federal Reserve Master Account, Gaining Direct Access to U.S. Payment Rails
Kraken becomes the first crypto-native firm to secure a Federal Reserve master account, gaining direct access to U.S. payment rails and marking a milestone in crypto’s integration with the traditional financial system.
Dragonfly Closes $650 Million Fourth Fund as Crypto VC Faces a Bear Market Shakeout
The raise gives Dragonfly one of the largest new crypto war chests at a time when venture funding across the sector remains under pressure.
INF vs mSOL: Complete Solana Liquid Staking Token Comparison 2026
INF vs mSOL: Compare Solana liquid staking tokens by APY, security audits, depeg history, fees, and liquidity. See 2026 data on yield performance, unstaking costs, validator diversification, and which LST is better for staking SOL.
Deel to Launch Stablecoin Salary Payouts in UK and EU Through MoonPay Partnership
Deel will begin offering stablecoin salary payouts in the UK and EU through a partnership with MoonPay, expanding crypto-based payroll options with a U.S. rollout planned in a later phase.
Kraken Dismisses CFO as IPO Preparations Continue
Kraken has dismissed its CFO as the crypto exchange advances its U.S. IPO plans, signaling leadership changes amid a broader wave of digital asset infrastructure firms entering public markets.
What Is Liquid Restaking on Solana? Yields, Risks, and Top Protocols (2026)
A comprehensive 2026 guide to liquid restaking on Solana, explaining how LSTs, LRTs, and restaking protocols stack yield, where returns come from, and how to maximize APY.
Bybit Prepares To Make Its Banking Move
Crypto exchange Bybit is entering the neobank space with fiat accounts and IBANs, signaling a push to integrate banking and digital assets.
Senate Agriculture Committee Advances CFTC Regulation Bill Amid Partisan Divide
The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a crypto market structure bill in a party-line vote, moving CFTC oversight forward while Senate Banking action remains stalled.
Ripple CEO Predicts Binance Will Return to U.S. Market as Exchange Takes “Wait-and-See” Approach
Binance may reenter the U.S. market as regulations evolve, according to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. The exchange is taking a wait-and-see approach.
Sanctum vs Jito: Solana Liquid Staking Comparison 2026
Sanctum Infinity vs. JitoSOL: A data-driven comparison of Solana’s top liquid staking platforms. Learn how INF outperformed JitoSOL by 28% in Q3 2025, compare yields, liquidity, depeg risk, audits, and discover which LST is better for long-term yield vs. DeFi liquidity.
Donald Trump Jr Unveils World Liberty Forum
World Liberty Financial is launching the World Liberty Forum, an exclusive, invitation-only event at Mar-a-Lago focused on the future of finance and technology. The forum will feature leaders from global finance, sports, and government.