Bitcoin Abra plans public debut as crypto IPO pipeline begins to reopen Abra's platform lets users store digital assets, trade tokens and borrow against holdings Joseph Morton4 days ago
Crypto/Blockchain Mastercard unveils program connecting blockchain with global payments network Mastercard executives say the company wants to connect blockchain systems with payment networks businesses already use Joseph MortonMarch 12, 2026
Bitcoin Bitcoin supply passes 20 million milestone with fewer than one million coins left Each halving occurs every 210,000 blocks, which takes about four years Joseph MortonMarch 10, 2026
Crypto/Blockchain Circle tests stablecoin treasury transfers with USD$68M in internal payments Stablecoin transactions run continuously without banking cut-off windows Joseph MortonMarch 9, 2026
Crypto/Blockchain Ripple builds full-stack payments system as stablecoin adoption accelerates Fintech firms can operate international payout networks without managing several financial service partners Joseph MortonMarch 5, 2026
Crypto/Blockchain Lawmakers tie CBDC ban to sweeping housing affordability legislation The bill spans more than 300 pages and focuses primarily on housing reforms Joseph MortonMarch 3, 2026
Crypto/Blockchain Fired Binance compliance staff raise Iran sanctions concerns The episode unfolded as Binance tried to rebuild trust after a major legal settlement Joseph MortonFebruary 27, 2026
Crypto/Blockchain Ripple opens crypto futures trading to big investors The Hyperliquid integration reflects growing interoperability between centralized institutional platforms and decentralized trading venues Joseph MortonFebruary 6, 2026
Crypto/Blockchain Ethereum Foundation elevates post-quantum security as quantum timelines accelerate The foundation scheduled a three-day technical workshop in October to coordinate researchers and client teams Joseph MortonJanuary 27, 2026
Crypto/Blockchain Ethereum draws BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Fidelity into tokenized asset push The activity suggests institutions now view public blockchains as usable settlement rails Joseph MortonJanuary 21, 2026