Chinese Tea Money, Arthur Hayes’ Forecasts, and More – Week In Review

Crypto and financial markets are converging in new ways as institutions, regulators, and macro forces reshape the landscape. NYSE parent ICE has invested in crypto exchange OKX at a $25 billion valuation, signaling deeper Wall Street integration with digital assets. Arthur Hayes argues the next bitcoin buying opportunity could follow Fed rate cuts tied to … Read more

OKX Introduces Social Trading Platform After $25 Billion Valuation

Crypto exchange OKX is rolling out a built-in social network called Orbit inside its trading app, aiming to merge market discussion, community engagement, and real-time trading data. OKX Blends Social Media and Crypto Trading With Orbit Crypto exchange OKX is expanding its platform with a new built-in social network designed to bring market conversations directly … Read more

Argentine Neobank Uala Raises $195 Million to Bankroll Latin American Expansion

The round, led by Allianz X, Allianz’s Group strategic investment arm, seeks to help Uala expand its operations across Latin America. The company reached a $3.2 billion valuation, becoming one of the largest digital conglomerates in the region. Uala Reaches $3.2 Billion Valuation In Latest Funding Round Uala, an Argentina-based neobank, has closed a successful … Read more

Utexo Secures $7.5 Million To Bring Native USDT Transactions To Bitcoin

A new funding round is putting fresh attention on efforts to expand what can be built on the Bitcoin network. Payments infrastructure startup Utexo has raised $7.5 million with backing from Tether, Big Brain Holdings, and Portal Ventures. The company says the funding will help it push forward a project aimed at bringing native USDT … Read more

Eight Crypto Projects That Shut Down in 2026 as Market Reality Forces a Harsh Industry Reset

The first few months of 2026 have already delivered a tough lesson for the crypto industry: not every project survives the long run. While new protocols and platforms continue to launch across the blockchain ecosystem, several once-promising ventures have quietly closed their doors. Liquidity has tightened, trading activity has slowed in certain sectors, and some … Read more

Binance Responds To Senator Blumenthal Over Sanctions Compliance Claims

Binance has issued a formal response to a letter sent by Richard Blumenthal, pushing back against claims that the exchange failed to properly enforce sanctions restrictions. The senator’s inquiry, dated February 24, raised concerns about reports suggesting the platform may have allowed activity connected to sanctioned jurisdictions. Binance says those claims are inaccurate and based … Read more

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