SoFi broke its record performance in a single quarter in terms of revenue, which it attributed to the increasing adoption of its crypto trading and blockchain services. The fintech company is increasingly incorporating digital assets as a key driver of growth rather than a sideline. This move is also in
January 31, 2026 2 mins read
Binance is intensifying its push into South Korea by strengthening its position around local exchange Gopax and the GoFi ecosystem. The move signals a calculated effort to gain a stronger footing in one of Asia’s most tightly regulated yet highly active crypto markets. This is happening at a time when
January 30, 2026 3 mins read
Circle is doubling down on USDC as a building block of crypto finance infrastructure for businesses. Rather than promoting USDC solely as a trading stablecoin, Circle is now positioning it as digital dollar infrastructure for global payments, settlements, and treasuries. This approach is consistent with the trend observed in the
January 30, 2026 3 mins read
BlackRock’s BUIDL fund helped drive a sharp rise in tokenized asset value on Avalanche during the fourth quarter. Institutional players increasingly turn to blockchain infrastructure to manage real-world assets, and this shift pushes tokenization into mainstream finance. This trend mirrors broader developments covered in institutional crypto adoption rises and the
January 30, 2026 3 mins read
South Korea has adopted broad new licensing regulations for the crypto industry, marking a clear turning point in the regulation of digital assets. The government believes that the crypto industry should be regulated as a whole, rather than being supervised in a piecemeal fashion. This development is part of the
January 29, 2026 3 mins read
Russia is set to introduce a comprehensive framework for crypto in July, which is one of the most organized efforts by Russia to regulate cryptocurrencies. The government is working to ensure that all crypto-related activities are regulated within a legal framework and do not operate in a gray zone. This
January 29, 2026 3 mins read
Sony has now made a follow-on investment in Startale Labs, solidifying its vision for Web3 as the Soneium mainnet is on the cusp of launch. This is indicative of the fact that entertainment giants are now considering Web3 as a fundamental infrastructure component and not a side project. The institutional
January 29, 2026 3 mins read
Nomura’s digital asset arm, Laser Digital, has applied for a U.S. national trust bank charter as it pushes deeper into regulated crypto custody. The move signals strong institutional appetite for compliant digital asset infrastructure in the United States. Momentum around institutional adoption keeps building, with trends similar to those covered
January 28, 2026 3 mins read
Crypto launderers now move away from centralized exchanges and lean on decentralized tools to move funds, as revealed by new research from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. This is a result of improved compliance measures on the big trading exchanges, which can identify and freeze malicious transactions more quickly. Current events
January 28, 2026 3 mins read
Rodeo has announced it will shut down operations, becoming the second NFT-focused platform to close within the same week. This decision shows the ongoing challenges in the digital collectibles sector, where declining trading volumes and reduced user activity are pressuring business models. The broader market is already showing signs of
January 28, 2026 3 mins read
