Revolut Scraps US Bank Buyout, Bets on Trump-Era ‘De Novo’ Charter
Revolut abandons acquisition talks to pursue a direct US banking license, betting on a friendlier regulatory environment to reopen the...
Binance Executes Greek Strategy for EU Passport Rights
Binance files for MiCA authorization via a new Greek subsidiary, aiming to passport services across the EU before the July...
Farcaster Parent to Return $180M to VCs Following Neynar Acquisition
Merkle Manufactory abandons the unicorn path, returning $180M to investors as infrastructure firm Neynar takes the reins of the Farcaster...
SEC, CFTC Announce Joint Summit; “Jurisdictional Silos” to End
Chairs Atkins and Selig set Jan. 27 for a historic joint summit, signaling a formal end to the agency turf...
Ledger Reportedly Taps Goldman, Barclays for $4B IPO as Custody Wars Heat Up
Hardware wallet maker Ledger is reportedly working with Goldman Sachs on a US listing targeting a $4B valuation, more than...
BitGo Ends Crypto IPO Drought with $2B NYSE Debut; CZ’s YZi Labs Backs Listing
The custody firm's stock (BTGO) surged 24% at the open before settling, confirming institutional demand for regulated crypto infrastructure backed...
ABA Targets Stablecoin Yields in 2026 Policy Push; BofA CEO Warns of $6T Deposit Flight
The American Bankers Association names banning stablecoin yield a top 2026 priority as Bank of America warns $6 trillion in...
South Korean Prosecutors Lose $48M in Seized Bitcoin to Simple Phishing Attack
Gwangju prosecutors lost access to ~70 billion won in seized Bitcoin after an official accessed a phishing site during a...
Capital One Acquires Brex for $5.15B; Fintech Unicorn Exits at 58% Discount
Capital One snaps up Brex in a $5.15 billion cash-and-stock deal, acquiring active stablecoin payment rails while the fintech exits...
Nasdaq Scraps Position Limits on Spot Bitcoin & Ether ETF Options
The SEC waived the 30-day waiting period, allowing Nasdaq to immediately remove the 25,000 contract cap on major crypto ETF...