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SoFi adds private market funds for retail investors
Retail investors gain access to private equity, venture capital and credit as minimums start at just USD $500 on SoFi's app.
Fold taps Lead Bank to bolster bitcoin account push
The tie-up should give users more account features, faster transfers and higher limits as Fold builds a fuller banking-style app around bitcoin.
tastytrade launches prediction markets with Apex support
Active traders can now bet on Fed calls, inflation and crypto around the clock, as tastytrade becomes the first broker live on Apex's FCM infrastructure.
E*TRADE rolls out crypto trading for retail clients
Eligible clients can now trade Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana on the brokerage, as Morgan Stanley deepens E*TRADE's push into digital assets.
Visa launches stablecoin platform for financial firms
Select banks and fintechs can now test stablecoin transfers in a Visa-managed environment built for treasury and settlement work.
Linux Foundation launches x402 Foundation with 40 members
Support from 40 firms signals growing industry backing for a vendor-neutral standard as AI agents prepare to pay for services online.
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BitGo launches quantum-risk tools for Bitcoin wallets
Institutional Bitcoin custodians are being given ways to spot exposed public keys now, before future quantum advances turn them into a security risk.
Kraken rebuilds mobile app around users' financial goals
The redesign is aimed at making crypto trading less daunting for users seeking help to buy a house, save for retirement or build a cushion.
Circle wins OCC approval for digital asset trust bank
The approval puts Circle's custody business under federal oversight and could later support reserve management for its USDC stablecoin.
YEO Messaging taps ReconIQ to enter US banking market
Banks could use continuous identity checks to curb rising takeover fraud, as the tie-up opens YEO Messaging to US financial institutions.
FV Bank launches stablecoin invoicing for businesses
Businesses can now settle invoices in USDC or PYUSD, with funds converted into US dollars on receipt through FV Bank's dashboard.
SoFi launches bank-issued stablecoin in banking app
Millions of customers can now use a bank-backed digital token in a mainstream finance app, marking a rare move into consumer stablecoins.
Mastercard wins New York BitLicence for digital assets
The approval gives Mastercard a regulated route into stablecoins and tokenised deposits as banks and fintechs test faster settlement systems.
Daon launches AI workforce fraud tool for employers
Employers are facing deeper fake-job and account-takeover risks as Daon ties verification to hiring, access and recovery checks.
OnePay to launch Tempo validator for stablecoin payments
Stablecoin payouts and instant account funding could become faster for OnePay users as the fintech joins Tempo’s validator set.
MegPrime launches rewards app with homebuyer incentives
Buyers waiting for new homes could receive up to USD $15,000 in token rewards, as MegPrime ties payments to rent and mortgage bills.
Treasury opens cyber threat sharing for crypto firms
Eligible US digital asset firms will now get Treasury cyber threat warnings at no cost, after losses from hacks topped hundreds of millions of dollars.
Paysafe launches crypto deposits for US iGaming brands
US iGaming operators can now let players deposit crypto and stablecoins, converting funds to dollars after verification through Paysafe’s new service.
SoFi launches corporate banking with crypto settlement
Companies needing round-the-clock cash management can now settle fiat and crypto through SoFi’s regulated bank, alongside its new stablecoin rails.
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.
QuSecure banking trial cited in US post-quantum plan
A US post-quantum security blueprint highlights QuSecure's Banco Sabadell project as the sole live banking precedent for crypto migration.
PayPal USD, TCS use blockchain to speed freight pay
PayPal USD teams with TCS Blockchain to settle freight invoices on-chain, promising faster payments and lower costs for North American carriers.
TrafficGuard expands New York base amid US ad fraud surge
TrafficGuard ramps up New York presence as US advertisers brace for rising ad fraud, with losses forecast to hit USD $172 billion by 2028.
Beast Industries buys Step in fintech for Gen Z push
Beast Industries acquires fintech app Step, betting on financial literacy tools to turn his vast creator audience into customers.
Walmart shopping to launch directly inside Google Gemini
Walmart to embed shopping in Google's Gemini app, letting users browse and buy Walmart and Sam's Club items directly via AI chats.
SEC backs DTC tokenisation of mainstream securities
SEC greenlights DTCC unit to tokenise US blue-chip stocks, ETFs and Treasuries, paving way for mainstream blockchain-based securities.