Crypto VC deals fell to around 50 in May 2026, a five-year low. Mega-rounds like Kalshi’s Series F keep the dollar volume elevated.
The first ETFs based on the cryptocurrency Solana (SOL) could be approved as early as May, according to issuer 21Shares.
Can Bitcoin be a hedge against inflation and financial crises? As finance weakens, crypto’s role as a lifeline is put to the test.
US banks can now offer crypto services without FDIC approval, accelerating blockchain adoption and innovation in the financial sector.
Ripple’s XRP advances as the SEC drops its case, clearing the path for major 2025 upgrades in compliance and tokenization.
Fidelity introduces a new blockchain-based share class for its money market fund, the Fidelity Treasury Digital Fund (FYHXX).
US banks develop blockchain system for tokenization and stablecoins – a milestone for the digitalization of payment transactions.
Visa, Mastercard, Stripe and Coinbase are planning a stablecoin consortium – a direct attack on Circle’s USDC.
VanEck lists VBNB, the first US spot BNB ETF on Nasdaq. Sponsor fee 0.39%, custody at Anchorage Digital, no staking at launch.
Digital finance transparency relies on Proof of Reserves, Merkle trees, MPC custody and 24/7 monitoring to verify solvency and safeguard user assets.
