Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
Crypto investors shift to cautious, risk-managed strategies after 2025 bust
Following the recent crypto market downturn, investors are adopting more cautious, diversified and hedged approaches; bitcoin remains dominant but sits ~30% below its October high, and mining firms are pivoting toward AI data centers amid profitability concerns.
Bybit CEO outlines industry security coordination after February breach
Bybit's CEO Ben Zhou said the February 2025 security incident spurred an industry initiative to improve information sharing and faster response to cross‑chain attacks, stressing real‑time tracing challenges and the need for cooperative defenses across exchanges and OTC players.
RedotPay raises $107M Series B to scale stablecoin payments
Payments fintech RedotPay closed a $107 million Series B to expand its stablecoin‑based payment network, serving over six million users across 100+ markets as it pushes broader crypto payment adoption.
Zignaly and ABHI launch first real‑world yield product via ZigChain
Zignaly and ABHI unveiled a real‑world yield product powered by ZigChain, aiming to bridge crypto investment products with traditional yield sources for institutional and retail investors in the Middle East.
DeFi TVL surpasses $80B, SEC highlights blockchain transparency
Regulators and industry commentators point to DeFi’s growth—total value locked exceeded $80 billion in 2025—using blockchain transparency as a comparative strength versus traditional finance, according to reporting and platform data.
Crypto market narrative: institutional backing strengthens bitcoin’s position
Despite price drawdowns, institutional adoption has grown—examples include major endowments and sovereign funds increasing exposure via regulated investment vehicles, reinforcing bitcoin’s leadership in the crypto asset class.
Financial operations firms acquire AI startups to automate accounting workflows
BlackLine acquired WiseLayer to accelerate AI‑driven financial operations, reflecting a broader fintech trend of integrating generative AI into accounting and reconciliation platforms to improve efficiency.
Payments and crypto converge at regional fintech events in the Gulf
At Abu Dhabi Finance Week and related forums, industry leaders discussed using crypto for real‑time settlement and lower friction cross‑border payments while positioning the UAE/GCC as a capital‑network hub for tokenized finance.
Market participants reprice mining and crypto‑adjacent tech companies
Mining stocks that had benefited from cheap power and bitcoin exposure are being repriced as firms pivot to AI data center builds and face higher leverage and cash needs, prompting investor reevaluation of their long‑term theses.
Industry emphasizes faster cross‑chain tracing and post‑incident governance
Executives and exchanges are prioritizing faster tracing, collaboration and governance mechanisms after high‑profile hacks, noting attackers’ ability to move funds across chains and mixers faster than traditional tracing methods.