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Tether Buys Softbank Shares Of Twenty One Capital
8+ hour, 40+ min ago (139+ words) May 20, 2026 @ 11: 06 am By JD Alois Stablecoin issuer Tether says it has purchased Soft Bank's holdings of Twenty One Capital (NYSE: XXI). Tether already owns shares in the firm and says this indicates a deeper commitment to the company. In a public…...
Coinbase Reports Working With UK Law Enforcement To Apprehend Kidnappers
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (250+ words) Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) shares that it worked with UK law enforcement to apprehend and convict kidnappers who used its platform to transact a ransom payment. Reportedly, Coinbase detected suspicious activity in July 2025 and alerted police to the illicit activity. In…...
Switzerland's Sygnum Bank Completes Live AI Agent Powered Digital Asset Transactions
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (372+ words) May 19, 2026 @ 6: 22 am By Omar Faridi Users issue simple plain-text commands, which the AI agent interprets to orchestrate complex, multi-step operations directly on blockchain mainnets. Crucially, the client must approve and sign every transaction through their personal self-custodial wallet on their…...
Bitcoin Depot Initiates Chapter 11 Bankruptcy For Orderly Shutdown And Asset Sale
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (405+ words) May 18, 2026 @ 10: 56 pm By Omar Faridi These challenges include stricter compliance requirements, such as reduced transaction caps, alongside outright prohibitions or limitations on BTM deployments in certain areas. The firm has also encountered heightened litigation and enforcement actions from regulators. CEO…...
Strategy Buys More Bitcoin
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (183+ words) May 18, 2026 @ 4: 56 pm By JD Alois Bitcoin recently traded above $80, 000 but has since retreated slightly. Currently, Bitcoin is around $77, 000 after topping $82, 000 in the past month. Strategy filed an 8-K today indicating that a previously announced share offering had been utilized to…...
Bitcoin De Fi: Verified X Says BTC Transactions May Become More Programmable And Private
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (298+ words) May 18, 2026 @ 4: 17 pm By Omar Faridi Verified X, a key project in this space, has introduced a Bitcoin sidechain that supports advanced, programmable transactions with built-in privacy features. This infrastructure enables users to conduct complex operations and confidential transfers using native…...
US Fintech Firms Chime And So Fi Continue To Increase Competition Among Digital Banks: Analysis
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (381+ words) May 18, 2026 @ 3: 07 pm By Omar Faridi So Fi stands out by providing more attractive yields on deposits. Its savings accounts can deliver up to 4% APY under certain conditions, compared to Chime's maximum of around 3%, while its checking option also earns interest…...
Digital Assets Firms Ledger, Kraken Continue To Adapt Business Strategies Amid AI Adoption And Geopolitical Challenges: Analysis
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (433+ words) May 18, 2026 @ 3: 19 pm By Omar Faridi This move is part of broader cost-cutting efforts ahead of a potential initial public offering, which may now slip into 2027 due to subdued digital asset prices. Similarly, hardware wallet provider Ledger has temporarily shelved its…...
Anchorage Digital, Grupo Salinas Partner To Enable Cross-Border Settlement With Stablecoins
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (372+ words) May 18, 2026 @ 9: 22 am By Omar Faridi This service provides overseas financial entities with reliable access to US dollar settlements through stablecoin networks. By utilizing Anchorage Digital Bank N. A. , participating institutions can conduct transfers that are not only quicker but also more transparent…...
Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT Collection Floor Price Doubles From 5 ETH To 10 ETH: Analysis
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (309+ words) May 17, 2026 @ 10: 42 am By Omar Faridi Recent trading data supports this outlook. The floor price for the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) collection has approximately doubled over the past month, rising from near 5 ETH to around 10 ETH. This increase coincides with…...