XRP Ledger Lending Amendments Face 80% Validator Hurdle as Institutional Credit Layer Takes Shape
Ripple has formally proposed two XRPL amendments, XLS-65 and XLS-66, that would embed fixed-term institutional credit infrastructure directly into the XRP Ledger. With it rolling, the validator voting is also now active following the Rippled v3.1.0…
Standard Chartered Becomes First Global Bank to Offer Direct USDC Access to Institutions
Standard Chartered is the first Global Systemically Important Bank authorized to let institutions mint and redeem Circle's USDC.
Chainlink Lands Major Banking Deal Across Europe and South Korea: Why Isn’t LINK Crypto Price Moving?
Chainlink just secured one of the most structurally significant banking partnerships in its history, but LINK barely flinched. The token is trading slightly higher on the day, holding a tight, quiet range. The Project Pangea brings together more than 50…
Ripple MiCA Approval Boosts RLUSD, Leaves XRP at $1.10 Support
Ripple has secured preliminary Crypto Asset Service Provider approval from the Luxembourg CSSF under the EU’s MiCA regulation, and XRP dropped 3% on the news. The token is trading at $1.10, down 5% over 24 hours, with the crypto market providing no…
CFTC Resolves Celsius Case Against Alex Mashinsky With Permanent Trading Ban
The CFTC resolved its civil action against Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky, with a consent order imposing a permanent trading and registration ban.
Coinbase launching tokenized US stocks, backed 1:1, with holders able to receive dividends
Both rivals like Robinhood and Kraken and traditional financial institutions have shown an interest in offering tokenized shares.
Kraken Launches CFTC-Regulated U.S. Perps For Eligible Traders
Kraken says it has launched CFTC-regulated U.S. perpetual futures for eligible traders, bringing a major offshore-style product into a domestic framework.
Japan Three Biggest Banks Unite to Launch Yen Crypto Stablecoin by March 2027
MUFG Bank, Mizuho Bank, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation have established a formal joint council to develop and co-issue a yen-backed crypto stablecoin by the end of Japan fiscal year 2026, March 2027. The stablecoin will be issued under a trust…
Kraken Plans CFTC-Regulated Perpetual Futures For US Crypto Traders
Kraken says it plans to launch CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for eligible U.S. traders, covering major crypto assets including BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP.
Traditional Finance is Rushing Into Crypto as Institutions Buy Bitcoin’s Dip: Axios
Bitcoin Magazine Traditional Finance is Rushing Into Crypto as Institutions Buy Bitcoin’s Dip: Axios Traditional financial institutions are shedding their skepticism toward crypto, and the shift is accelerating in 2026. Banks, brokerages, and exchanges…