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Trading Technologies to add OG.com connectivity in 2026
Fintech

Trading Technologies to add OG.com connectivity in 2026

The tie-up will give TT users access to regulated prediction markets and margin-based crypto futures, broadening institutional trading options from late 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Payward joins Anthropic's AI cyber defence project
Fintech

Payward joins Anthropic's AI cyber defence project

The move gives the crypto exchange's security team AI help to hunt flaws in critical code as threats to financial infrastructure grow.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Kraken launches fixed-rate rewards for US investors
Fintech

Kraken launches fixed-rate rewards for US investors

Accredited investors can now lock cash and stablecoins for up to 18 months, with yields fixed at as much as 7% annually.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

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Bitget launches US stock coupon notes for tokenised shares
NVIDIA

Bitget launches US stock coupon notes for tokenised shares

Users can earn a USDT coupon while waiting for tokenised US stocks to reach a chosen entry price, but could end up with rTokens instead.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Kraken adds Coinbase crypto deposit option via Mesh
Fintech

Kraken adds Coinbase crypto deposit option via Mesh

New deposit tools aim to cut transfer errors and speed up on-chain funding, as users can now move Coinbase holdings into Kraken without wallet addresses.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Alpaca partners Gate for US stocks & tokenised shares
Fintech

Alpaca partners Gate for US stocks & tokenised shares

Gate users can now trade US equities, ETFs and tokenised shares as the crypto exchange moves deeper into mainstream investing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Bitget launches USD $300 million crypto trading fund
Risk & Compliance

Bitget launches USD $300 million crypto trading fund

The exchange is seeking to help quantitative firms and market makers scale strategies as tighter arbitrage returns make capital harder to deploy effectively.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Bybit sues North Korea over USD $1.5 billion theft
Blockchain

Bybit sues North Korea over USD $1.5 billion theft

A US court has frozen alleged proceeds from the hack as the exchange seeks to recover only a fraction of the missing crypto.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Sysdig launches Secure AI for cloud security teams
Data Protection

Sysdig launches Secure AI for cloud security teams

Cloud security teams are under pressure to act faster as vulnerabilities are being exploited within hours of disclosure, Sysdig said.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • This month
xBratAI & Bitget explore multi-asset trading tie-up
Crypto

xBratAI & Bitget explore multi-asset trading tie-up

The tie-up could let retail traders manage crypto, futures, forex and tokenised stocks in one workflow instead of juggling separate platforms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Payward buys Magic Labs wallet business for onchain push
Software-as-a-Service

Payward buys Magic Labs wallet business for onchain push

Businesses will gain embedded self-custody tools as Payward folds Magic Labs' wallet infrastructure into its B2B platform for onchain services.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
BitMEX to close cryptocurrency exchange in September 2026
Crypto

BitMEX to close cryptocurrency exchange in September 2026

Users are being told to close positions and withdraw funds before trading ends, after BitMEX set its exchange shutdown for September 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Payward named to CNBC's top fintech companies list
Crypto

Payward named to CNBC's top fintech companies list

The ranking underscores Payward's push beyond crypto trading as it broadens Kraken into a wider financial infrastructure group.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Bitget launches Cash Plus for USDT & USDC balances
Fintech

Bitget launches Cash Plus for USDT & USDC balances

Traders can now earn on idle USDT and USDC balances without losing access to funds for deals, as exchanges battle for stablecoin liquidity.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

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Bitget signs pact with Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City
Fintech

Bitget signs pact with Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City

Bhutan's new digital asset zone has drawn Bitget in, with the exchange seeking approval to set up a local base and licence application.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
HashKey launches single app across regulated crypto markets
Crypto

HashKey launches single app across regulated crypto markets

Traders can now access Hong Kong, Singapore, Middle East and global services through one app, with features gated by local regulatory checks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Marshmallow adds AI to marketing compliance checks
Risk & Compliance

Marshmallow adds AI to marketing compliance checks

The insurer will use AI to speed reviews of adverts and website copy while keeping human sign-off under FCA Consumer Duty rules.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month