Austin Mwendia

Highlights: Hong Kong has approved a Solana ETF that will start trading next week. The Solana Spot ETF tracks the CME CF Solana Index with licensed custodians ensuring transparent and regulated trading. The Solana ETF launch in Brazil and Canada […]

Highlights: Tether has partnered with Kotani Pay to expand access to digital payments in Africa. The investment in Kotani Pay highlights Tether’s plan to simplify cross-border transactions for users and businesses. Tether has strengthened its global reach through new partnerships […]

Highlights: Bealls has adopted crypto payments through Flexa to allow customers to use digital currencies in its stores. The store has strengthened retail payments for its customers in its 660 stores. The move has expanded payment options by enabling quick […]

Highlights: Fintech and crypto groups urge the CFPB to protect consumers’ right to control and share their financial data. Banks face pressure from advocacy groups to stop blocking fair access and competition in the digital finance sector. The open banking […]

Highlights: Wise hires a digital asset product lead to explore stablecoin use and expand its global payment services. Fintech firms are adopting stablecoins for faster cross-border transactions and improved financial access. Wise is eyeing stablecoin growth as global fintech firms […]

Highlights: British Columbia has banned new crypto mining projects to secure electricity for industries that create more jobs. The province will redirect clean power toward AI manufacturing and hydrogen production. The ban aims to protect its hydroelectric supply and support […]

Highlights: BlackRock debuts iShares Bitcoin ETP on LSE, giving UK investors regulated access to Bitcoin exposure. FCA lifted its four-year ban, allowing retail investors to buy crypto products safely. Other companies have launched Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs to offer lower […]

Highlights: CZ warns crypto users to avoid connecting wallets to links shared on hacked accounts promoting meme coins. Hackers target verified social media accounts to promote fake meme coins and trick users into wallet scams. Binance and BNB Chain have […]

Highlights: Stellar is showing strong reversal signs after breaking out of a falling channel and is targeting a potential move toward $0.72. Chainlink has broken above the $18.50 resistance with rising volume and may target the next level near $22.20 […]

Highlights: Japan’s three largest banks plan to launch stablecoins to modernize payments and boost transaction efficiency. The stablecoins will operate on MUFG’s Progmat platform, supporting multiple blockchain networks. Stablecoin integration in Japan signals rising demand for digital payments. Japan’s three […]

Highlights: Bitfarms has launched $500 million convertible notes offering to support operations and expansion plans. Bitfarms’ stock fell after the announcement but remains up over 80% this month. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes and to […]

Highlights: France has approved Lise as the first tokenized stock exchange to combine trading and settlement on blockchain. Lightning Stock Exchange will help small firms raise funds through fast and secure tokenized public offerings. Institutional investors back France’s plan to […]