Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
NYSE Files Rule Change for Tokenized Securities Trading
The NYSE's proposed rule change, effective immediately, allows trading securities in tokenized form on the same order book as traditional shares, with post-trade settlement preference. Limited to Russell 1000 and major ETF pilots during DTC's three-year tokenization program. DTC plans H2 2026 launch on Canton Network blockchain .
DTC Partners with Digital Asset for Tokenized Assets Pilot
DTC will mint tokenized U.S. Treasuries and eligible assets on the permissioned Canton Network blockchain, launching in second half of 2026 per SEC no-action letter. This supports NYSE's tokenized trading rule during the three-year pilot. Announcement details DTCC's blockchain integration .
Bitcoin Holds Above $80K with Institutional Adoption Rising
At Consensus 2026, Galaxy's Alex Thorn notes Bitcoin as programmable collateral, hovering above $80K amid institutional demand for tokenized assets and custody. Momentum builds toward potential $1M, with post-quantum crypto solutions in focus. Broader risks from quantum computing discussed .
Y Combinator to Hold First Crypto Startup Interviews in New York
Y Combinator announces inaugural interviews for crypto startups in New York, targeting fintech and cryptocurrency sectors. Event scheduled around May 6, 2026, expanding beyond traditional hubs. Focus on innovative blockchain ventures .
PayPal Restructures into Three Divisions Including Crypto
PayPal revamps leadership and operations into checkout solutions, consumer services/Venmo, and payment services/crypto divisions to sharpen accountability and save $1.5B over 2-3 years. Crypto vertical unifies Braintree, SMB processing, and PYUSD under interim leader Jeff Pomeroy. New chief AI officer Anshu Bhardwaj joins .
Ben Agnew Steps Down as CEO of The Payments Association
After over five years, Ben Agnew announces departure as CEO of The Payments Association. Leadership transition follows key achievements in the payments sector. Details on successor pending .
Top Crypto Presales Highlighted with $PEPEBOSS Amid Bitcoin ETF Surge
May 2026 crypto presales led by $PEPEBOSS, combining memes with infrastructure like staking and cross-chain plans. Bitcoin ETFs saw record $2B+ inflows in April 2026, boosting market confidence. Lists top 7 presales as market energy renews .
Orion Digital to Release Q1 2026 Financial Results Today
Orion Digital (NASDAQ/TSX: ORIO) will announce Q1 2026 results before market open May 7, followed by conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET hosted by CEO David Feller. Webcast available, amid crypto market recovery .
SEC Approves Nasdaq OROs Tied to Nasdaq-100 Indices
SEC grants accelerated approval for Nasdaq MRX to list cash-settled Outcome-Related Options (OROs) on Nasdaq-100 and Micro indices. Cboe plans Q2 launch of similar binary contracts. Deemed consistent with Exchange Act requirements .
Institutions Drive Crypto Demand, CLARITY Act Gains Momentum
Galaxy Research highlights institutional players already in crypto, fueling tokenized assets and custody needs. Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act advances for regulatory stability; prediction markets face CFTC scrutiny on insider trading. Bitcoin positioned as digital gold .
Ripple, Swift, DTCC, Euroclear at Paris Blockchain Week
Representatives from Ripple, Swift, DTCC, and Euroclear featured at Paris Blockchain Week, sparking interest among XRP holders. Discussions on blockchain integration in global finance. Noted as significant crypto news 