Crypto is just finance with new plumbing: Australia’s ASIC fintech chief
New regulatory frameworks weren’t needed when financial infrastructure shifted from paper to electronic records, so it isn’t needed for blockchain either, argues ASIC’s Rhys Bollen. Go to Source
Stablecoin Fintech KAST Raises $80M Series A to Build Global Digital Dollar Payments Platform
Stablecoin-powered fintech platform KAST has secured $80 million in Series A funding as investors place fresh bets on digital-dollar infrastructure designed to move money across borders faster than traditional banking systems. A Bet on Stablecoins: Fintech Startup KAST Expands Global Crypto Payments Infrastructure The funding round, announced this week, was co-led by QED Investors and … Read more
War Escalation or Hawkish Fed Pivot Could Turn Bitcoin Outlook Bearish
Rising geopolitical tensions and stubborn inflation risks could turn bearish for bitcoin, with Wintermute warning that further Middle East escalation or a hawkish Federal Reserve pivot may pressure markets already on edge. Bitcoin Steady as Oil Spike and Middle East Tensions Rattle Markets Bitcoin held modest gains during a broad market selloff as escalating tensions … Read more
Nvidia’s Huang: AI will boost jobs as it needs trillions in infrastructure
Nvidia founder Jensen Huang says AI will create countless jobs as buildout for the tech has only just started and will require many more workers. Go to Source
Bitcoin is back in ‘FOMO territory’ after crossing $70K: Santiment
US President Donald Trump’s recent comments about Iran helped trigger a Bitcoin rally, leading to an uptick in social media sentiment about Bitcoin. Go to Source
Bitcoin permabull Arthur Hayes says he wouldn’t bet $1 on BTC right now
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said he will start buying Bitcoin when the US Federal Reserve eases monetary policy and starts printing money amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Go to Source
Ripple Deepens XRP Role as Core Engine of Global Payments and Liquidity Infrastructure
Ripple is pushing aggressively into global markets while embedding XRP deeper into its financial infrastructure, as CEO Brad Garlinghouse signals expanding payments, liquidity, and treasury ambitions tied to digital asset adoption. Is Ripple Quietly Building the XRP Engine That Could Reshape Global Payments Forever? Global expansion and digital asset infrastructure development were highlighted by Ripple … Read more
Bitcoin Diverges From Global Prices in South Korea — Third Major Discount Since FTX
With bitcoin trading between $65,962 and $73,669 this week, market data shows South Korea posted its deepest discount to global prices since December 2024. Rare Bitcoin Discount Hits South Korea — Only Three Such Events Since 2022 Bitcoin is trading at a discount in South Korea, as metrics collected at 7 p.m. EST Tuesday show … Read more
Ripple targets April for Australian financial license via acquisition
Ripple APAC managing director Fiona Murray said there was sufficient institutional interest in Australia to warrant the costs of acquiring an Australian Financial Services License. Go to Source