Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
Ethereum Fusaka Upgrade Goes Live
Ethereum's Fusaka upgrade activates today, introducing PeerDAS and higher gas limits to cut validator data load by 85% and boost Layer-2 scalability and speed .
Layer-2 Fees Expected to Drop
With Fusaka, Layer-2 transaction fees are projected to fall 40–60%, benefiting networks like Arbitrum, Optimism, and Base .
SoFi Launches Crypto Trading for Retail
SoFi relaunched its crypto trading service, becoming the first nationally chartered bank to offer direct retail crypto trading under new regulatory standards .
JPMorgan Deploys Digital Deposit Token
JPMorgan launched its JPMD digital deposit token on Coinbase’s Base network, marking its first native payments product on a public blockchain for institutional transfers .
Vanguard Adds Crypto ETFs to Platform
Vanguard now offers crypto ETF trading—including BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL—to its 50 million brokerage customers, joining BlackRock and Fidelity .
SEC Innovation Exemption for Crypto Firms
The SEC’s innovation exemption for crypto companies begins in January 2026, aiming to foster fintech and digital asset innovation under new regulatory flexibility .
Fed Prepares New Stablecoin Rules
Fed Board Member Bowman announced upcoming regulations for banks and stablecoin issuers to ensure fair competition and safe innovation in digital assets .
FDIC Issues Guidance on Tokenized Deposits
The FDIC will issue new regulatory guidance on tokenized deposits and a formal application process for stablecoin issuers by year-end, differentiating them from private stablecoins .
BlackRock Moves BTC to Coinbase Prime
BlackRock transferred over 1,600 BTC to Coinbase Prime, signaling institutional liquidity preparation ahead of ETF trading .
Swiss AMINA Bank Integrates USDG Stablecoin
FINMA-licensed AMINA Bank integrated Paxos’ USDG stablecoin into custody, trading, and rewards, joining the Global Dollar Network for broader adoption .
Goldman Sachs Acquires Innovator Capital
Goldman Sachs acquired ETF issuer Innovator Capital for $2 billion, strengthening its position in digital asset products and Bitcoin spot ETFs .
NongHyup Bank Pilots Blockchain Cross-Border Payments
South Korea’s NH NongHyup Bank completed a blockchain-based cross-border payment pilot with Partior, validating real-time settlement and interoperability .