Bitpanda Targets Frankfurt IPO with Up to $5B Valuation: Report
Bitpanda, the Vienna-based crypto trading powerhouse, is gearing up for a potential Frankfurt IPO in the first half of 2026, aiming for a valuation between €4-5 billion ($4.7-5.8 billion). This move signals surging confidence in crypto news as European platforms position for public markets amid favorable regulatory winds and maturing blockchain technology infrastructure. Frankfurt over London or New York…
LSEG Brings Commercial Bank Money Onto Blockchain Rails with DiSH
The London Stock Exchange Group has launched DiSH (Digital Settlement House), a groundbreaking service that brings commercial bank money onto blockchain rails for instant settlement. This crypto news breakthrough bridges TradFi and decentralized infrastructure, enabling 24/7 payment-versus-payment (PvP) and delivery-versus-payment (DvP) across digital assets, securities, and FX using tokenized bank deposits rather than volatile cryptocurrencies. Real bank money, blockchain speed At DiSH’s core sits DiSH Cash,…
Zcash Foundation Says SEC Closed 2023 Probe into Privacy Coin
The Zcash Foundation announced that the US Securities and Exchange Commission has ended its 2023 investigation into the privacy-focused cryptocurrency without recommending enforcement action. This development marks another win for crypto news surrounding regulatory clarity, particularly for blockchain technology, emphasizing user privacy in an increasingly surveilled financial landscape. SEC wraps up Zcash investigation Launched in August 2023 via subpoena,…
Crypto’s 2026 Comeback Hinges on Three Outcomes, Wintermute Says
Crypto news outlets are parsing a sobering 2025 market performance, where Bitcoin’s muted rally failed to ignite the traditional altcoin frenzy that defined past cycles. Market maker Wintermute argues this signals a structural shift in blockchain markets, making 2026’s recovery dependent on specific catalysts rather than reflexive momentum trading. Traditional cycle patterns break down Wintermute’s digital asset OTC…
Global tech leaders from AI, software engineering, and digital innovation will take the stage from 8-10 July 2026 in Berlin
Berlin/San José December 15, 2025: WeAreDevelopers, the global platform for developers, tech leaders, and AI innovators, today unveiled the first confirmed speakers for the WeAreDevelopers World Congress flagship events in Europe and North America. Across both events, WeAreDevelopers is bringing together an exceptional lineup of more than 25.000 attendees shaping the future of software, AI,…
The 2nd Fintech Week 2026 Heads to Dubai, Uniting Global Financial Innovation Leaders
The 2nd Fintech Week 2026 Heads to Dubai — Uniting Global Financial Innovation Leaders The People Events is thrilled to announce the 2nd FinTech Week: Payments, Security & Beyond, scheduled to take place on 16–17 February 2026 in Dubai. Following a highly successful edition in Singapore (26–28 February 2025) and the upcoming 3rd edition in…
CZ’s YZi Labs Invests in Trading Terminal as DeFi Execution Takes Priority
Crypto news spotlights a major move from Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s investment firm, YZi Labs, which just dropped an eight-figure sum into onchain trading terminal Genius Trading. CZ joining as an advisor underscores how execution-focused tools are surging in importance as blockchain trading fragments across chains, making seamless DeFi workflows the next battleground for crypto pur traders. Cross-chain execution becomes…
Crypto Enters Round 2 of Institutional Adoption, Led by Morgan Stanley: Binance
Crypto news is buzzing with signs that digital asset markets have shifted into a new phase of institutional dominance, moving beyond retail speculation toward sophisticated capital allocation strategies. Binance Research highlights this “structural pivot” in its latest macro weekly report, pointing to Wall Street giants like Morgan Stanley as leaders in what they call the “second…
Japan’s Web3 Momentum Accelerates: Institutional Adoption, Policy Tailwinds, and Rising Calls for “Crypto ETF-ization”, TEAMZ Web3/AI Summit 2026 Confirms High-Profile Political Speakers as Title Sponsor Slots Sell Out
Tokyo, Japan — As Japan enters 2026, the country’s Web3 industry is entering a renewed acceleration phase. Traditional financial institutions, including banks, securities firms, and trust companies, are increasing their commitments across areas such as RWA (real-world assets), security tokens, and 24/7 tokenized trading platforms, signaling that institutional involvement is shifting from early experimentation to…
IBOM BLOCKCHAIN XPERIENCE (IBX 2026): WEST AFRICA GEARS UP FOR ITS LARGEST BLOCKCHAIN GATHERING
The Ibom Blockchain Xperience (IBX), West Africa’s largest blockchain campaign and gathering, is set for March 10–14, 2026. The 5-day Fun, Tech, and Connections-filled convergence will unite global industry leaders, policy influencers, investors, founders, developers, and digital communities across Continents. IBX aims to accelerate blockchain adoption and transform West Africa into a global blockchain hub….
