The Block taps ex‑Azuki COO Steve Chung as CEO and takes another $10M from Foresight Ventures, doubling down on an institutional data, research, and AI‑driven media pivot. Summary Foresight Ventures’ majority stake sets stage for The Block’s institutional era Majority owner Foresight Ventures is adding $10 million on top of its prior $60 million, signaling

Banking Circle has rolled out institutional stablecoin settlement services after securing regulatory approval in Luxembourg. Summary Banking Circle has launched regulated stablecoin settlement services after securing CASP approval in Luxembourg. The bank now supports USDC, USDG, and its own EURI for institutional fiat and crypto conversions. According to a Monday announcement from the Luxembourg-based bank,

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. LILPEPE nears presale completion after raising over $28 million as investor interest continues to grow. Summary Little Pepe passes $28M in presale funding as Stage 13 nears close and token price moves toward $0.0023.

XRP Healthcare has launched XRPHAI trading on MEXC, marking the token’s first public market listing, according to a Monday press release.  Summary XRPHAI is now trading on MEXC after no private sale, airdrop, or prior exchange listing. Users can earn XRPHAI through verified health actions inside XRP Healthcare’s AI-powered mobile app. XRPHAI has a fixed

XRP price has been consolidating over the past week, holding the $1.40 support despite market volatility. But now a potential bearish MACD crossover threatens a breakdown below the major support level. Summary XRP price trades in a tight $1.40–$1.46 range after a 17% rally, with buyers failing to reclaim the $1.45 resistance level. On-chain and

Cross-border B2B stablecoin payments have been projected to reach $5 trillion by 2035, according to a new report from Juniper Research. Summary Cross-border B2B stablecoin transactions are projected to reach $5 trillion by 2035, rising from $13.4 billion in 2026, according to Juniper Research. Juniper Research estimates that B2B flows will account for 85% of

A new academic working paper says a small group of Polymarket users drives much of the platform’s price discovery.  Summary A new study says 3.14% of Polymarket accounts drive much of the platform’s accuracy. Skilled traders and market makers captured over 30% of gains despite forming a small minority. Researchers said suspected insider accounts moved

Peter Schiff has warned that Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, could face pressure from its latest funding approach.  Summary Peter Schiff warned that Strategy’s preferred shares could increase pressure on its Bitcoin treasury plan. Schiff said the 11.5% yield may force Strategy to raise capital or sell Bitcoin. Strategy supporters argue Bitcoin gains can cover

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has been named the 2026 Business Leader of the Year by the Harvard Business School Association of Northern California.  Summary Brad Garlinghouse received Harvard’s 2026 Business Leader of the Year award in San Francisco this week. Harvard praised Garlinghouse for scaling Ripple while keeping focus on the company’s long-term business vision.

More than one in three US crypto traders have cut everyday spending due to current market conditions, according to a new CEX.IO survey.  Summary CEX.IO found 36% of US crypto traders reduced daily spending due to current market conditions. About 37% delayed or cancelled purchases, including homes, cars, and renovation plans amid crypto losses. Despite