Crypto projects shut down in 2026 amid revenue drops, funding shortages and security issues
According to Cointelegraph, crypto projects across DeFi, blockchain infrastructure and gaming sectors have closed operations in 2026. The closures resulted…
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Major U.S. tech firms Alphabet and Microsoft file formal objections to OKX‑ICE tokenized stock platform proposal
According to Cointelegraph, Alphabet and Microsoft have submitted formal objections to the OKX‑ICE proposed tokenized stock platform. About 25 percent…
US banks expand stablecoin transfer usage amid continued market stability
According to Cointelegraph, Coinbase reports that transfers using stablecoins have increased significantly in recent activity. The company notes that overall…
Injective and BDACS aim to launch Korean won stablecoin for tokenized assets
According to Cointelegraph, Injective and BDACS plan to introduce a Korean won–backed stablecoin called KRW1 specifically for use in settlement…
Strive Completes $630 M SATS Initial Public Offering Without Specifying Bitcoin Allocation
According to Cointelegraph, Strive has closed a $630 million SATS initial public offering. The company did not disclose how much of…
Mastercard opens early access to AI agent payments after pilot programs
According to The Block, Mastercard opened early access to its Agent Pay for Machines feature following pilot programs conducted with…
UK banks Lloyds and Barclays named in crypto transfer complaints by advocacy group
According to Cointelegraph, the advocacy group Stand With Crypto has reported that several UK banks—including Lloyds and Barclays—are among financial…
FINMA Approves Switzerland’s First Bitcoin ETF for Retail Investors
According to Cointelegraph, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has approved the first Bitcoin exchange‑traded fund aimed at retail…
Tx launches USTX stablecoin to bring RWA liquidity onto its chain
According to Cointelegraph, the company Tx has launched a new stablecoin called USTX on its blockchain platform. The stablecoin is…
Bitget Announces Planned Acquisition of Thai Crypto Exchange Following Recent Hack
According to Cointelegraph, Bitget plans to acquire a locally licensed cryptocurrency exchange in Thailand weeks after suffering a $388 million security…