Key Takeaways SoFi Bank launched SoFiUSD on May 27, 2026, making it the first U.S. national bank-issued stablecoin available on a banking app. Nearly 15 million SoFi members can now buy, hold, and convert SoFiUSD on Ethereum and Solana, with Bullish exchange access coming soon. SoFi plans to add FDIC-insured tokenized deposits and 24/7 cross-border…
Kraken has launched Bitcoin Vault, an on-chain yield product on Kraken Earn that lets users keep spot exposure to bitcoin while earning BTC‑denominated returns sourced from DeFi strategies. Summary Bitcoin Vault allows users to earn on-chain yield in BTC without managing DeFi strategies themselves. The product targets long-term bitcoin holders via the existing Kraken Earn…
Tether has engaged a Big Four accounting firm to conduct a massive independent financial audit. The company says the audit will cover reserves backing its USDT stablecoin, which holds a market capitalization of more than $184 billion and serves over 550 million users worldwide. Tether describes the review as one of the largest inaugural audits in…
As we get out of the house, the gear-obsessed WIRED Reviews team is writing about our favorite bags and EDCs. Today, reviewer Louryn Strampe raves about her Osprey Farpoint 40 backpack. You can also read other Bag Check stories where WIRED writers share their carryall of choice. While planning our 20-day trip to Asia in…
Bitcoin ETF News: On May 26, 2026, BlackRock IBIT, the world’s largest spot Bitcoin ETF, recorded $1.3 Billion in single-day outflows, extending its selling streak to seven consecutive days and marking the fund’s worst outflow event since its January 2024 launch. Bitcoin dipped under pressure during the same window, with BTC price impact visible across…
The crypto giant Coinbase just added a little-known crypto asset to its listing roadmap. The exchange says it’s preparing to add Perle (PRL) to its platform for spot trading. Perle (PRL) is the native token of the Perle ecosystem, issued and governed by the non-profit Perle Foundation. Perle Labs is a Solana-based web3 AI platform…
WeRoad, the Milan-based group travel startup, has raised a $58 million Series C round led by Airbnb as it prepares for its first major expansion outside Europe. The funding brings the company’s total capital raised to roughly $100 million and will finance WeRoad’s push into the U.S., beginning with Austin. The new investment reflects a…
Key Takeaways 21Shares’ THYP and Bitwise’s BHYP drew a combined $72.38M, marking the strongest altcoin ETF debut of 2026 by far. Kairos Research data shows HYPE ETFs absorbed 1.04% of the token’s $15.28B market cap in 10 days, outpacing bitcoin and ether ETF debut metrics. A new wallet withdrew $30.93M in HYPE from Coinbase Prime…
Tokyo-listed Bitcoin Japan Corporation has invested in SpaceX through a U.S.-based private secondary market transaction tied to digital infrastructure and AI expansion. Summary Bitcoin Japan Corporation has invested in SpaceX through a private secondary market transaction handled by its U.S. subsidiary. The company said the investment fits its long-term focus on AI infrastructure, satellite communications,…
Tether has announced plans to launch GEL?, a stablecoin pegged to the Georgian Lari, in partnership with the Government of Georgia. The announcement marks one of the first efforts to place a national currency directly onto digital asset infrastructure under a purpose-built stablecoin regulatory framework. Tether’s USD? carries a market capitalization approaching $190 billion, with…
