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Ripple has expanded its existing payment partnership with Bitso, a leading digital financial services company in Latin America, to support the issuance of a Mexican Peso (MXN)-pegged stablecoin on the $XRP Ledger (XRPL). The stablecoin will be integrated into Ripple’s decentralized exchange (DEX)-based payment infrastructure, currently under development, to streamline cross-border payments between the United States and Mexico. Stablecoin Strategy for Corridor Liquidity The MXN stablecoin will work alongside Ripple’s corporate U.S. dollar stablecoin, RLUSD, to provide efficient liquidity and settlement for remittances and business payments in one of the world’s busiest cross-border corridors. According to data from the World…

While the rest of the crypto industry debates which chain wins, Blockstreams has spent over a decade betting that Bitcoin is the only foundation worth building on. Founded in 2014, it is one of the oldest companies in the space. Peter Bain, chief marketing office at Blockstreams, sat down with TheStreet Roundtable to make the case that Bitcoin is no longer just an asset, but the infrastructure layer for the future of finance. Bain argues that Blockstreams has already built the full financial stack institutions need, with real-world adoption and a security track record that other chains simply cannot match.…

Opinions below are his own. At a pivotal moment for the future of money, last week an evidence session with the Bank of England offered something we do not often get: a clear, candid readout from the heart of the UK’s monetary authority on how it views digital assets, systemic stablecoins, and the digital pound. After 18 months deeply engaged in the digital assets regulatory debate, as co-chair of the APPG on Digital Markets and Digital Money, I came away with two overriding impressions: the Bank is listening, and the Bank is cautious. Both are understandable. Neither, on their own,…

According to reports, over 80% of the crypto firms operating in the EU have not acquired the full Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license despite the looming deadline. For context, only around 210 of the 1,200-plus VASP entities with pre-MiCA national registrations have converted to full CASP authorization. MiCA’s Deadline Remains July 1, 2026 The European Securities Markets Authority (ESMA) released a statement on April 17, 2026, noting that the transitional period for crypto firms across the EU expires on July 1, 2026. That leaves only three weeks remaining as of the time of writing for companies to complete their…

Hong Kong-based online brokerage Futu, often referred to as the ‘Robinhood of China,’ has received approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to offer loan services specifically for cryptocurrency trading. The move makes Futu the first broker in the city to provide such a service, marking a significant step in the integration of traditional finance and digital assets. How the New Service Works Under the new approval, eligible investors can finance their cryptocurrency trades by using traditional financial assets—such as stocks and other securities—as collateral. This effectively extends the existing framework for securities margin trading to cover…

Bitcoin’s drop below $79,000 was driven by a sharp swing in global risk sentiment after the U.S.–China summit ended without progress and fresh Middle East tensions rattled markets. Key Takeaways: On May 15, bitcoin briefly dipped to $78,611 after the deadlocked U.S.-China summit rattled investors. The flash crash triggered a market-wide liquidation, wiping out $382 million in long positions. Observers expect bitcoin to remain volatile as the tech war over AI chips continues. US-China Tech Cold War Intensifies Bitcoin plunged below the $79,000 mark for the second time in two days as investor sentiment shifted from optimism to caution after…

Anthropic’s tokenized pre‑IPO shares now imply a $1.2T valuation—above OpenAI—showing how on‑chain markets are front‑running late‑stage AI pricing before any IPO. In February 2026, Anthropic closed a Series G round at a $380 billion post-money valuation, led by GIC and Coatue, already putting it in the ultra-elite tier of private tech firms. Since then, secondary trading has gone parabolic. On Forge Global, CEO Kelly Rodriques says Anthropic shares are now changing hands at prices that imply a valuation “around the $1 trillion threshold,” with OpenAI trading closer to $880 billion on the same platform. That inversion—Anthropic above OpenAI—did not exist…

Bitrue: $RLUSD Could Challenge $USDC as Yield Rules Shift Stablecoin Power Dynamics Ripple’s $RLUSD stablecoin could be quietly setting itself up for a stronger long-term position in the fast-changing stablecoin market, according to crypto exchange Bitrue. The exchange suggests that upcoming regulatory shifts, especially the proposed CLARITY Act, could redraw the competitive map in a way that works in Ripple’s favor, potentially putting it ahead of established players like Circle’s $USDC. At the heart of the debate is a possible crackdown on stablecoin yield offerings. If the CLARITY Act limits or bans yield incentives, stablecoins that depend on rewards to…

The debate over the CLARITY Act intensified this week after Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong responded to recent remarks from JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon. Dimon has sharply criticized both the legislation and the crypto industry. Speaking in an interview with Politico, Armstrong pushed back against Dimon’s comments and argued. That the proposed legislation would benefit traditional banks and crypto companies. Coinbase CEO Fires Back at Dimon Over CLARITY ActCoinbase (@coinbase) CEO Brian Armstrong (@brian_armstrong) pushed back on JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon’s criticism of the CLARITY Act, per Politico.Armstrong said the bill would be good for banks and crypto firms alike, adding……

Fortune has released its highly anticipated ‘Crypto 100’ list for 2026, offering a comprehensive snapshot of the most influential players across the digital asset ecosystem. The annual ranking, which categorizes companies and protocols into ten distinct segments, highlights the growing convergence of traditional finance, fintech, and decentralized technologies. Key Rankings Across Categories The 2026 list places Coinbase at the top of centralized exchanges, edging out Binance, which secured second place. This shift reflects Coinbase’s continued regulatory compliance efforts and expansion into institutional services, while Binance faces ongoing scrutiny in multiple jurisdictions. In the Traditional Finance (TradFi) category, Franklin Templeton claimed…