Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
Schwab Launches Spot Crypto Trading with Phased Retail Rollout
Brokerage giant Charles Schwab is adding bitcoin and ethereum spot trading amid accelerating demand for digital assets. The rollout is phased for retail investors. This marks a significant entry by a traditional brokerage into direct crypto trading.
Stripe and Paradigm Introduce Zones for Blockchain Privacy on Tempo
Fintech leader Stripe and Paradigm announced Zones, a new privacy feature for their Tempo blockchain, balancing confidentiality, compliance, and interoperability. It enables secure, private blockchain use for enterprise operations without sacrificing speed. This advances blockchain adoption in corporate finance.
Cregis Highlights at Paris Blockchain Week 2026, Boosting European Expansion
Cregis showcased at Paris Blockchain Week (April 15-16), themed 'The Bridge Between TradFi and Digital Assets,' emphasizing MiCA regulations, stablecoins, and on-chain payments. The event underscored digital assets' integration with traditional finance and Europe's growth potential. Infrastructure for payments and custody is key to this convergence.
Bitcoin Hovers at $74K Amid $441M Liquidations and Sector Rotations
Bitcoin traded around $74,000 with Ethereum above $2,300, while AI, Meme, and BRC-20 tokens led gains amid cautious sentiment. Market saw over $441 million in liquidations, shorts slightly outpacing longs. Capital rotated to higher-volatility themes.
Circle Faces Lawsuit Over Hack with Funds Laundered via Ether
Circle is sued following a hack where stolen funds were converted to Ether and laundered through privacy tools. This case may test legal responsibilities of crypto infrastructure providers. Most funds have been traced through privacy infrastructure.
Tether Supports $150M Drift Recovery Plan and Solana USDT Expansion
Tether is leading a $150 million recovery plan for Drift, stabilizing its relaunch while planning expanded USDâ‚® usage on Solana. This support aims to bolster the protocol's operations. The move enhances stablecoin integration on Solana.
EFGH and DAP HHP Form JV for Vietnam's National Blockchain Infrastructure
Embed Financial Group Holdings (EFGH) and Digital Asset Protection HHP High-Tech Center signed agreements for VNL1, a Layer 2 Ethereum-settling blockchain for product traceability. With $8 million committed, it targets 1,000+ TPS at low cost to combat counterfeiting per Vietnam's decree. The JV incorporates within 90 days.
Solana Foundation Unveils Flexible Four-Tier Privacy Framework
Solana Foundation introduced a four-tier privacy framework to enhance blockchain confidentiality. This flexible model supports varied privacy needs in decentralized applications. It complements ongoing privacy advancements in the ecosystem.
Public Miners Offload BTC as Former Treasury Chief Warns of Bond Risks
Public crypto miners are selling Bitcoin holdings amid market pressures. Former Treasury chief issued warnings on bond market risks impacting broader finance. These developments contribute to cautious crypto sentiment.
Pharos Network Secures $44M for Institutional Layer 1 Infrastructure
Pharos Network raised $44 million in Series A, backed by Sumitomo and Chainlink, targeting real-world assets via deep-parallel execution. Its AtlanticOcean testnet supports high-frequency flows and compliance. Mainnet launch nears, positioning it for onchain finance.
Vietnam Partners Advance Five More Digital Projects Including Fintech
EFGH and DAP HHP's framework covers five additional national projects in fintech, tourism, commodities, AI, and a financial district, with 180-day deadlines from April 17. Each has binding governance for execution. This expands Vietnam's digital infrastructure push.