A consortium of more than 140 global businesses, including Visa, Mastercard and Coinbase, has unveiled a new stablecoin initiative aimed at accelerating the mainstream adoption of digital dollars. The project, called Open Standard, will introduce a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin known as Open USD (OUSD) later this year, positioning itself as an open, business-focused alternative in…
Robinhood has unveiled one of its most ambitious product expansions yet, launching its own blockchain network, introducing tokenized stocks to more than 120 countries, expanding decentralized finance (DeFi) offerings, and bringing AI-powered trading to cryptocurrencies. Announced during the company’s Robinhood Presents: The World is Flat keynote in London, the new products highlight Robinhood’s strategy to…
MetaMask is expanding beyond its role as the world’s leading self-custody crypto wallet with the launch of Money Account, a new product that combines stablecoin savings, DeFi yield, trading, and everyday spending within a single balance. Developed by Consensys, the feature aims to transform MetaMask into a broader financial platform where users can earn yield…
President Donald Trump generated more than $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency-related ventures during his first year back in the White House, according to newly released U.S. financial disclosures, making digital assets by far the largest contributor to his business empire in 2025. The 927-page filing submitted to the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) reveals that…
Binance has officially announced the listing of Re (RE), bringing one of the newest real-world asset (RWA) projects to the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The listing marks an important milestone for Re Protocol, a blockchain infrastructure project focused on connecting on-chain capital with the global reinsurance market. The announcement has generated significant attention among crypto…
BitMine has continued its aggressive Ethereum accumulation strategy despite a weakening crypto market, purchasing another $43 million worth of ETH while Bitcoin treasury giant Strategy temporarily paused its regular Bitcoin buying program. The latest purchase highlights the contrasting approaches emerging among publicly traded crypto treasury companies. While some firms are becoming more cautious amid prolonged…
The cryptocurrency industry has increasingly shifted its focus from speculative assets toward projects that connect blockchain technology with real-world industries. One of the newest entrants in this space is RE, the governance token of Re Protocol – a blockchain-powered marketplace designed to modernize the global reinsurance industry. Unlike traditional decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols that primarily…
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is making his most visible return to the American stage yet — and this time, he arrives bearing a mission rather than just an apology. CZ sat down with CoinDesk for a pair of interviews earlier this month, sharing his views on the exchange he founded, crypto’s trajectory in the U.S., and…
SharpLink, Inc. has broken an eight-month silence on Ethereum accumulation, snapping up 39,196 ETH worth approximately $62.4 million over three consecutive days from June 25–27, 2026 — all while the token traded near its lowest levels of the year. The Buys, Broken Down According to Arkham on-chain records, SharpLink bought 5,000 ETH on Thursday, added…
Licensed exchanges launch aggressive bonus campaigns as Europe’s crypto rulebook reshapes the market Europe’s most consequential crypto regulatory deadline has arrived — and it has triggered a full-scale user acquisition war among licensed exchanges. As of July 1, crypto firms must hold a MiCA license from at least one EU member state to provide services…
