Ripple Legal Chief Identifies 3 Bullish Forces Pushing Crypto Into Mainstream Finance

Crypto is shedding speculation and embedding itself into everyday finance, with quiet adoption, tokenization, and institutional integration pushing digital assets toward a normalized role by 2026, according to Ripple’s legal chief. Crypto’s Quiet March Toward the Financial Mainstream Crypto is pushing past skepticism and cementing its place in mainstream finance and daily life. Ripple chief … Read more

Argentina Enters 2026 With Cryptocurrency Adoption Levels Reaching 20%

The number is taken from a mid-2025 report by Chainalysis, remarking on the reach and potential of cryptocurrencies in Argentina. While the initial use case of crypto was related to stablecoins and preserving purchasing value, analysts claim this is also evolving. Argentina Enters 2026 With High Crypto Adoption Levels and an Evolving Ecosystem The Argentine … Read more

Nexo Becomes Official Crypto Partner of Australian Open

Nexo has secured a multi-year partnership with Tennis Australia, becoming the Official Crypto Partner of the Australian Open and the broader Summer of Tennis. The deal marks a first for a digital asset platform at a Grand Slam event and signals crypto’s growing presence in elite global sports. Tennis Australia Enters Historic Partnership With Nexo … Read more

Stablecoins Power Australia’s Financial Infrastructure, Zodia Study Finds

A new Zodia Custody study highlights that stablecoins are functioning as the “quiet plumbing” behind key financial operations in Australia, with adoption driven by practical utility rather than speculation. Key Use Cases and Impact According to a new Zodia Custody study, stablecoins are functioning as the “quiet plumbing” behind payments, treasury operations, trading infrastructure, and … Read more

Coinbase Drives a New Institutional Milestone With PNC Bitcoin Access

Coinbase’s expanded partnership with PNC Bank opens direct bitcoin access inside PNC’s private-banking platform, signaling a pivotal step toward mainstream digital-asset integration as wealth clients seek regulated, seamless exposure. ‘Today Marks a Major Milestone for Institutional Crypto Adoption’ Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on Dec. 9 that it expanded its partnership with PNC Bank … Read more

Crypto’s Trust Deficit: CTO Details Plan to Restore Confidence Trust After ‘Scared Capital’ Retreat

The digital asset space faces a crisis of confidence, driven by extreme volatility and systemic failures like the Oct. 10 flash crash. To rebuild trust, Byrrgis CTO Robert Freeman has proposed a strategy centered on radical transparency, real-time threat detection, and zero-trust security architecture. Crypto’s Confidence Crisis Profound disillusionment now defines the digital asset landscape. … Read more

The Institutional Divide: Is Blockchain Ready for TradFi? Experts Weigh In on TPS vs. Reliability

The A16z crypto “State of Crypto Report 2025” highlights significant growth in digital asset adoption, spurred by advancements in blockchain infrastructure. However, experts are divided on whether current blockchain infrastructure meets enterprise needs. Metrics of Mainstream Adoption The A16z crypto “State of Crypto Report 2025” indicates that an improved blockchain infrastructure has been pivotal in … Read more

Bealls Partners With Flexa to Accept Bitcoin, Ether, and More at 660 US Retail Stores

Bealls Inc., the 110-year-old U.S. retailer with more than 660 locations nationwide, has integrated Flexa’s digital payments technology to allow customers to pay in-store using bitcoin, ether, and dozens of other digital currencies. Bealls Adds Flexa Integration, Bringing Bitcoin Payments to U.S. Shoppers According to the announcement, the integration makes Bealls one of the first … Read more

TRM Labs Study Flags Rising Criminal Use of Stablecoins Despite 99% Licit Activity

A recent TRM Labs study highlights the dual nature of stablecoins, showing both their massive growth and increasing role in criminal activity, alongside shifts in global crypto adoption. The Dual Role of Speed and Cost Stablecoin transaction volumes reached a record high of over $4 trillion between January and July of this year, according to … Read more