JPMorgan and Coinbase Link Up to Bring Crypto Access to 80M Chase Customers by 2026

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JPMorgan and Coinbase are joining forces to bring direct crypto wallet access, USDC rewards, and card-based purchases to 80 million Chase customers by 2026.

eToro’s Tokenized Leap Into the Future – Will We See an eToro Blockchain Soon?

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eToro has launched tokenized versions of the top 100 U.S. stocks on Ethereum and revealed it may build its own blockchain. Here's what that means for the future of trading.

Kraken IPO 2026: $500M Raise at $15B Valuation Signals Public Market Return

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Kraken is seeking to raise $500 million at a $15 billion valuation. Is it preparing for a potential IPO in 2026? The move reflects renewed confidence under clearer U.S. crypto rules.

Dragonfly Dodges DOJ Heat — But the Message to Crypto VC Is Clear

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The U.S. DOJ has clarified that Dragonfly is not a target in its Tornado Cash probe. But the brief media storm exposed growing risks for crypto venture capital firms navigating retroactive enforcement and regulatory ambiguity.

Crypto Meets Conventional: RAKBANK and Bitpanda Unlock Direct Trading for UAE Customers

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RAKBANK has launched embedded crypto trading for retail customers, powered by Bitpanda. The move marks a first for traditional banks in the UAE.

PayPal’s Crypto Gambit Takes Shape: ‘Pay with Crypto’ Launch Caps Strategic Rollout of Global Payments Network

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PayPal has launched its “Pay with Crypto” feature in the U.S., allowing merchants to accept over 100 cryptocurrencies with instant settlement in USD or PYUSD. The move caps a multi-year crypto strategy focused on real-world payments, stablecoin adoption, and global checkout infrastructure.

Galaxy Confirms $9B Bitcoin Sale Was Estate Liquidation, Not Panic Dump

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Galaxy Digital confirmed it handled an 80,000 BTC sale on behalf of a long-dormant wallet as part of a wealth planning strategy. The $9B transaction triggered brief market panic before the truth emerged: it wasn’t a crash; it was a controlled liquidation.

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Bitcoin Nosedives to $115K After Whale Sell-Off Sparks Panic

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An ancient Bitcoin wallet unloaded 17,000 BTC via Galaxy Digital, triggering a sharp 3% price drop and sending Bitcoin down to \$115,000. The unexpected sell-off sparked panic across the market and renewed fears about the influence of early whale wallets.

Who’s Losing as Stablecoins Surpass $250B? It’s Not Just Visa and Mastercard

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Stablecoins have surpassed $250B in market cap and now process trillions in monthly transfers. But the real disruption isn’t at checkout; it’s in the settlement layer. This article explores who’s actually losing ground as stablecoins quietly displace traditional financial infrastructure beneath the surface.