Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
Bitcoin Surges to $93,155 in Fifth Consecutive Gain Session
Bitcoin hit $93,155 on January 5, 2026, leading a broad crypto rally with Ethereum at $3,162, XRP at $2.14, and Dogecoin rising amid improved sentiment and institutional interest. Total market cap exceeds $3.01 trillion, fueled by Q4 deleveraging reset and stablecoin growth. Traders eye $95,000 resistance for broader uptrend.
TRON DAO Integrates with Revolut for TRX Staking and Stablecoins
TRON completed blockchain integration with Revolut, enabling TRX staking, stablecoin remittances, and fiat-to-stablecoin conversions at 1:1 across 30 EEA markets. This supports Revolut's Crypto 2.0 initiative for over 65 million users under MiCA framework. Staking uses TRON’s Delegated Proof-of-Stake for simplified governance participation.
Nuvei Secures EU CASP and Payment Institution Licences
Canadian processor Nuvei obtained Crypto-Asset Service Provider licence under MiCA, plus payment institution approval, enabling regulated crypto storage, transfers, exchanges, and EMT services across EU states. This expands Nuvei's compliant crypto offerings amid European infrastructure growth.
PwC Goes All-In on Crypto Services Post-US Regulatory Shift
PwC is expanding audit, compliance, and advisory for stablecoins, tokenization, and blockchain startups following US rules like GENIUS Act, with stablecoin market at $317B and daily volumes over $80B. CEO Paul Griggs cited regulatory clarity boosting institutional confidence.
Tokenization could reach $5-10T by 2030.
Big Four Accounting Firms Ramp Up Crypto Offerings in 2026
PwC, Deloitte, EY, and KPMG are intensifying crypto services including audits, treasury integration, compliance, and blockchain strategy amid regulatory clarity in US and globally. This signals digital assets as core financial infrastructure, with institutions holding 12% of Bitcoin supply.
Deloitte notes CFOs planning crypto treasury by 2027.
Coinbase Warns Congress on Stablecoin Rewards in RFIA Markup
Coinbase urged caution on stablecoin provisions as Senate Banking's RFIA markup, set for January 15, stalls without bipartisan consensus on digital asset rules. Meanwhile, South Korea's stablecoin legislation faced 2025 setbacks.
Dragonfly Predicts Sharp Stablecoin Supply Growth into 2026
Dragonfly's 2026 outlook forecasts rapid stablecoin expansion as banks, fintechs, and payment providers adopt blockchain rails. This aligns with broader infrastructure evolution boosting crypto fundamentals.
Klarna Partners Coinbase for Stablecoin Funding
Klarna, planning its own KlarnaUSD stablecoin, partnered Coinbase to add stablecoin funding alongside traditional sources like deposits and loans. This enhances buy-now-pay-later options via blockchain efficiency.
PayPal Integrates PYUSD into USD.AI for AI Infrastructure
PayPal announced PYUSD integration into USD.AI, a synthetic dollar protocol financing AI physical infrastructure like high-yield bonds. CEO Alex Chriss emphasized blockchain's role in rebuilding payments ecosystems.
BC Card Trials Stablecoin Prepaid Cards in South Korea
South Korea's BC Card tested converting overseas stablecoins to QR-code digital prepaid cards with partners, aiming for domestic stablecoin payment infrastructure. CEO Choi Won-seok plans alignments with legal frameworks and fintech partnerships.
India FSR Highlights FinTech Risks and Innovations
India's Financial Stability Report notes AI credit scoring, blockchain settlements, and mobile payments enhancing efficiency but raising cybersecurity and bias risks. It urges FinTech alignment with prudential norms for stability.