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Figure Technology unveils blockchain platform for direct stock lending: Report

The Nasdaq-listed company is rolling out an onchain equity system that allows real shares to be issued and lent directly on blockchain infrastructure.

Dash price soars 125% amid privacy coin boom: Is the rally overheating?

DASH price surged as capital rotated into privacy coins, with traders shifting away from Zcash after its governance turmoil.

Why US community banks say the GENIUS Act has a stablecoin loophole

Banks argue that stablecoin rewards offered through exchanges exploit a GENIUS Act loophole, blurring the line between payment tokens and savings accounts.

Bitcoin price tags $97K despite high PPI inflation on no US tariff ruling

Bitcoin price action headed to new eight-week highs, diverging from US stock markets after higher-than-expected November PPI data.

Bitnomial opens US-regulated futures market for Aptos

The launch expands Aptos’ reach in CFTC-regulated derivatives markets and adds to Bitnomial’s altcoin futures offerings as investor interest in altcoins grows.

Mantra restructures after OM token collapse and tough year

RWA blockchain Mantra is restructuring and cutting staff after an OM token collapse and prolonged market pressure strained its business model in 2025.

Crossmint gets MiCA nod to provide stablecoin infrastructure across EU

Crossmint has secured MiCA authorization from Spain’s CNMV to operate as a crypto asset service provider, allowing it to passport stablecoin infrastructure services across the EU.

Bitcoin ETFs on rollercoaster as traditional funds pull in $46B in 2026

Bitcoin ETF flows have swung sharply in early 2026 as investors pour billions into traditional ETFs, leaving crypto funds lagging behind.

Germany’s DZ Bank secures MiCA license for ‘meinKrypto’ platform

Retail crypto access will initially cover Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin and Cardano through participating cooperative banks.

Tokenized gold accounts for 25% of RWA net growth in 2025 after 177% market-cap rise

Onchain gold products added billions in new value last year, outpacing physical bullion and most gold ETFs as trading activity increasingly shifted to blockchain rails.

Spain’s Bankinter joins $35M Bit2Me round amid growing bank crypto alliances

Bankinter joins Tether and BBVA in the $35 million investment round after the Spanish crypto exchange received its MiCA license in 2025.

Perp DEXs will ‘eat’ expensive TradFi in 2026: Delphi Digital

Perp DEXs handle only a fraction of the trading activity seen in TradFi investments, but their infrastructure is catching up to the slow and fragmented centralized trading venues.

Backpack exchange launches beta testing of prediction market platform

Backpack exchange launched an invite-only beta for its Unified Prediction Portfolio, letting users hedge and trade across markets in a single crypto account.

Visa taps BVNK to power stablecoin payouts on Visa Direct

Visa has chosen BVNK to power Visa Direct pilots using stablecoins, enabling pre-funded cross-border payouts to wallets in select markets.

Bitcoin cools near $96.5K as markets shrug off US tariff uncertainty

Bitcoin held near yearly highs as traders weighed geopolitical risks and a potential US Supreme Court tariff ruling that markets appear to have already priced in.

Animoca buys Somo as NFT market rebounds early in 2026

Animoca’s acquisition of Somo comes as NFT market data shows a short-term increase in prices and trading activity early in 2026.

Galaxy says Senate crypto bill risks expanding Treasury surveillance authority

Galaxy says the draft crypto market structure bill would give the US Treasury new powers to freeze transactions and deploy Patriot Act–style measures.

France flags 90 unlicensed crypto companies ahead of MiCA cutoff: Report

Of the 90 crypto businesses registered in France without a MiCA license, 40% are not seeking the license, while 30% remain unresponsive as regulators warn of July shutdowns.

UK rolls back digital ID for work checks as privacy fears drive backlash

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer scrapped plans to make digital ID mandatory for workers after a backlash over “Orwellian” surveillance fears.

Ripple targets MiCA passporting in EU with Luxembourg e-money nod

The preliminary Luxembourg approval boosts Ripple’s EU expansion aims following its recent UK authorization, supporting its push toward full MiCA compliance.

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