Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
Telcoin Launches eUSD Stablecoin on Ethereum and Polygon
Telcoin begins digital asset banking with the launch of eUSD, the first regulated, bank-issued U.S. dollar stablecoin under its Nebraska charter. $10 million eUSD minted, with customer onboarding planned for early 2026 via Telcoin Wallet V5. This merges blockchain, telecom, and banking for global finance.
Tokenized Stocks Reach $1.2 Billion Milestone
Tokenized stocks have hit $1.2B in value, signaling blockchain adoption expanding beyond Bitcoin into traditional equities. This growth reflects increasing institutional interest in tokenized real-world assets. It highlights blockchain's role in bridging TradFi and crypto.
Cathie Wood's 2026 Crypto and Fintech Playbook Predicts Bitcoin Cycle Shift
Cathie Wood forecasts Bitcoin's traditional 4-year cycle ending due to institutional adoption, reducing volatility and enabling parabolic growth over gold. ARK ETFs increase stakes in BitMine, Robinhood for fintech innovations like blockchain lending. She emphasizes regulatory clarity and AI-driven productivity.
FOMC Minutes and Jobless Claims to Drive BTC and ETH Volatility
Federal Reserve releases FOMC minutes on Dec 30, with traders eyeing rate cut clues; Jobless Claims on Dec 31 test labor market. Holiday liquidity thinning heightens risk for crypto price swings around BTC $89.5K-$90K support. Dovish signals could push BTC toward $93K.
Tiger Research: Fintech to Surpass Exchanges as Crypto Entry Point
Fintech apps will become primary crypto trading gateways in 2026 amid regulatory clarity, bypassing exchanges for new users. Privacy tech emerges as key infrastructure for institutions; ETH staking ETFs to boost BTCFi. Traditional finance leads RWA with self-built chains.
ARKF ETF Up 32% with Top Holdings in Fintech Leaders
ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) rises over 32% YTD, holding Shopify (9.86%), Coinbase (5.83%), Robinhood (5.21%). Actively managed for blockchain and fintech growth. Positions for 2026 digital finance trends.
Robinhood Accelerates AI and Global Expansion
Robinhood launches AI tools like Cortex for analysis, Legend for futures/options, and social features; expands tokenized stocks in EU. New banking products including mortgages position it as global fintech ecosystem. Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
SoFi Poised for Growth via Galileo Platform Adoption
SoFi accelerates as banks license its Galileo digital platform for interoperability, avoiding costly builds. Targets major role in global digital finance revolution amid AI and mobile growth. Benefits from lower rates into 2026.
Affirm Holdings Leverages AI for Underwriting and Expansion
Affirm grows GMV with Affirm Cards, gaming verticals, and AI-driven fraud/credit risk assessment on cloud-native platform. Automates customer service; develops merchant AI tools. Strong merchant network fuels momentum.
XRP, SOL, Dogecoin Outperform BTC and ETH Amid Metals Rally
XRP, Solana ($123), Dogecoin beat Bitcoin/Ether; Solana eyes $195-$200 by 2026 with DeFi growth. Gold up 67%, silver 150% in 2025 draw safe-haven flows. High-throughput chains attract developers.
Institutional Capital Focuses on BTC and ETH in 2026
Institutions prioritize Bitcoin/Ethereum; unprofitable projects face elimination, boosting token buybacks and Web3 M&A. Robotic tech drives gig economy via blockchain. Prediction markets aid media revenue.