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Exodus Sells 1,076 BTC to Fund Fintech Acquisitions and Global Payments Shift
Exodus Movement sold 1,076 bitcoin in Q1 2026, slashing holdings by 63% to raise $73.2 million for acquiring payments firms Monavate and Baanx. This marks a pivot from crypto trading to payments infrastructure like Exodus Pay, despite a $32.1 million net loss from low volumes and impairments.
LMAX Group Partners with Ripple to Integrate RLUSD Stablecoin for Institutional Trading
UK-based LMAX Group is integrating Ripple USD (RLUSD) into its global trading infrastructure, enabling institutions to use it for cross-collateralisation and margin funding in spot crypto, futures, and CFDs. The partnership targets enhanced stablecoin adoption and cross-asset mobility.
NatWest Group Announces Selected Fintechs for 2026 Fintech Programme
NatWest has revealed the fintech firms chosen for its competitive 2026 Fintech Programme after a rigorous application process. The initiative supports innovative startups in scaling within banking and financial services.
Institutional Era of Crypto Accelerates in 2026 with Legislation and Bank Custody Expansion
The shift to institutional crypto adoption is speeding up, driven by US lawmakers debating major legislation and global banks broadening custody services. This transition from theoretical to practical is evident across 2026 developments.
Fintech Industry Poised for Double-Digit CAGR Through 2030, Spotlights Sezzle and SoFi
The Motley Fool highlights fintech's projected strong growth, with stocks like Sezzle and SoFi standing out amid daily briefs on Frame Security, XTransfer, and SEC activities as of May 12, 2026. The sector maintains robust momentum.
Crypto Compliance Emerges as Essential New Banking Capability
Banks are developing crypto compliance as a core competency to navigate regulatory landscapes and support digital asset integration. This trend underscores the convergence of traditional finance and blockchain.
LemFi Raises €30M in Series B Extension to Fuel Immigrant Fintech Expansion
LemFi secured €30 million in a Series B extension, pushing total Series B funds to ~$83 million, targeting growth in immigrant-focused financial services. The raise supports enhanced remittances and banking for diaspora communities.
Nearly Two-Thirds of Financial Institutions to Boost RegTech Investments
A MEXC report indicates almost 66% of financial firms plan increased RegTech spending to handle compliance in fintech and crypto spaces. This reflects rising regulatory pressures in digital finance.
Exodus Boosts Solana Holdings Amid Bitcoin Sale and Fintech Pivot
Post-BTC sale, Exodus ramped up Solana positions while launching products like XO Cash stablecoin to drive growth in payments. This diversification aims to offset trading revenue declines.
Global Banks Expand Crypto Custody as Institutional Adoption Surges
2026 witnesses accelerated institutional crypto entry with major banks scaling custody solutions alongside US legislative progress, solidifying blockchain's financial mainstreaming.