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Taurus adds full Hedera support for banks & issuers
Fintech

Taurus adds full Hedera support for banks & issuers

Banks can now manage Hedera custody, issuance and smart contracts on one platform, reducing vendor sprawl and integration delays for tokenised products.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Robinhood launches chain & stock tokens in 120 countries
Crypto

Robinhood launches chain & stock tokens in 120 countries

The launch broadens access to tokenised shares and round-the-clock trading as the platform pushes deeper into DeFi outside the US.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
The Vault adds private stablecoin transfers with Hinkal
Risk & Compliance

The Vault adds private stablecoin transfers with Hinkal

Institutional stablecoin users can now hide transfer amounts from public blockchains while retaining auditor and regulator access through viewing keys.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2026
Zama, Morpho launch confidential USDC yield product
Encryption

Zama, Morpho launch confidential USDC yield product

Institutions can now earn yield on USDC without exposing balances or trades, as a new Ethereum vault targets privacy-conscious treasury teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026
What DeFi Actually Built and Why Traditional Finance Is Quietly Adopting It
Crypto

What DeFi Actually Built and Why Traditional Finance Is Quietly Adopting It

Billions in losses have not stopped banks and asset managers using DeFi rails for faster settlement, tokenised funds and stablecoin payments.

By Ryan Duthe • 9 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
MoonPay launches Trade & expands Hyperliquid access
Blockchain

MoonPay launches Trade & expands Hyperliquid access

The new platform aims to reduce friction for institutions moving money across more than 200 blockchains and into Hyperliquid's stablecoins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
DTCC taps Chainlink for 24/7 collateral management
Blockchain

DTCC taps Chainlink for 24/7 collateral management

Round-the-clock collateral transfers could become faster and less capital-intensive as DTCC prepares a blockchain-based platform with Chainlink for global markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Rebuilding trust: preparing for the post-quantum internet
Encryption

Rebuilding trust: preparing for the post-quantum internet

Digital confidence could be shaken if quantum computing breaks signatures and updates, exposing organisations to fraud, tampering and mistrust.

By Richard Ford • 5 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Polymarket taps Chainalysis for on-chain market oversight
Data Analytics

Polymarket taps Chainalysis for on-chain market oversight

Scrutiny of prediction markets is rising as the platform adds blockchain tools to spot insider trading and manipulation across public ledgers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026
Ledger appoints Ian Rogers to lead AI security push
Crypto

Ledger appoints Ian Rogers to lead AI security push

Human approval will stay central as Ledger rolls out hardware controls for AI agents handling wallets, identities and sensitive transactions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Attackers exploit trust in Blackpoint Cyber report
Privileged Access Management

Attackers exploit trust in Blackpoint Cyber report

Credential theft and trusted tools are helping intruders bypass traditional defences, with manufacturing firms among the hardest hit.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Siu says AI agents & blockchain will reshape internet
DevOps

Siu says AI agents & blockchain will reshape internet

Online advertising faces pressure as autonomous AI agents could soon handle searches, payments and negotiations on users’ behalf.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

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Bank of England says tokenisation could speed payments
Crypto

Bank of England says tokenisation could speed payments

Cross-border transfers and everyday checkout payments could become quicker and cheaper if digital records of assets are widely adopted.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Tradable to tokenise USD $1 billion of credit on Stellar
Fintech

Tradable to tokenise USD $1 billion of credit on Stellar

The move could widen access to regulated private credit products as Tradable brings its onchain issuance platform to Stellar for institutional users.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
TACEO launches confidential payments for x402 on Base Sepolia
Fintech

TACEO launches confidential payments for x402 on Base Sepolia

Businesses using x402 could keep payment amounts and balances private, as TACEO's new Merces-based system targets confidential transactions on Base.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Macropod lists Australian-dollar stablecoin AUDM on OKX
Crypto

Macropod lists Australian-dollar stablecoin AUDM on OKX

Access to a regulated Australian-dollar token widens as OKX Australia adds AUDM, targeting faster payments and settlement for users.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Coinbase launches UK crypto-backed USDC loans for users
Crypto

Coinbase launches UK crypto-backed USDC loans for users

UK Coinbase users can now unlock cash from Bitcoin and Ether holdings in seconds, but rapid price swings could trigger liquidation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Invesco takes over Superstate tokenised Treasury fund
Crypto

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.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026