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Crypto infrastructure firm pushes deeper into stablecoin payments with $250 million deal
13.1.2026
The move comes as crypto projects increasingly position themselves as offering payment platforms that resemble traditional digital banks, but operate on blockchain rails
ClearBank taps crypto custody firm Taurus to power stablecoin services
13.1.2026
The U.K. clearing bank has selected Taurus' wallet infrastructure as it expands into digital assets and stablecoin-based payments
VelaFi Secures $20 Million Series B to Expand Stablecoin Infrastructure
13.1.2026
VelaFi completes a $20 million Series B round to broaden its stablecoin‑powered payment network globally. On January 12, VelaFi announced in Dallas and Mexico City the closing of a $20 million Series B financing led by XVC and Ikuyo, with participation from Alibaba Investment, Planetree,...
Kraken-linked SPAC files for $250M IPO targeting crypto infrastructure
13.1.2026
The Kraken-backed SPAC aims to raise $250 million in an IPO, targeting companies building infrastructure and services for the digital asset ecosystem
Bakkt stock surges 20% after move on stablecoin payments strategy
12.1.2026
With Bakkt's share price surging following the announcement, the stock deal could be worth about $178 million
Crypto infrastructure firm Bakkt jumps 17% on deeper stablecoin payments push with new deal
12.1.2026
The firm said it has agreed to acquire Distributed Technologies Research, a blockchain-based payment infrastructure provider
VelaFi raises $20 million in Series B to expand stablecoin payments infrastructure
12.1.2026
The LatAm-based company said the funding will support expansion across the U.S. and Asia
Digital assets to move from speculation to infrastructure in 2026, B. Riley says
8.1.2026
Regulatory clarity, tokenization and bank adoption will push crypto firms from balance-sheet accumulation toward real operations
Banks must upgrade their blockchain infrastructure
8.1.2026
Banks risk falling behind if they cling to private blockchains. Upgrading to public, permissioned layer-2 infrastructure with ZK-proofs is essential for modern finance
Fireblocks expands into crypto financial reporting with $130 million TRES acquisition
7.1.2026
TRES helps companies generate compliant financial records from blockchain activity, enabling them to meet audit standards and regulatory requirements
Babylon Labs raises $15 million from a16z crypto to develop Bitcoin collateral infrastructure
7.1.2026
Funding will be used to build and scale Babylon Trustless BTCVaults, enabling native bitcoin to be used as onchain collateral without custodians or wrapping
Barclays Invests in Ubyx to Advance Stablecoin and Tokenized Deposit Infrastructure
7.1.2026
Barclays makes a strategic investment in Ubyx to advance interoperable tokenized deposits and stablecoins. Barclays announced a strategic investment in Ubyx Inc., a U.S. clearing system for digital money that supports tokenized deposits and regulated stablecoins. The partnership aims to create...
Barclays invests in stablecoin settlement firm as tokenized infrastructure advances
7.1.2026
Ubyx is building a framework to enable tokenized money to move between issuers and institutions, supporting the exchange and redemption of funds
Bitcoin miners chase AI demand as Nvidia says Rubin is already in production
7.1.2026
Miners that look like infrastructure companies may win, while those that rely on pure mining margins face a tougher 2026
Wirex Launches TRON-Native Payment Infrastructure for Agentic Payments
6.1.2026
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. London, January 6, 2026 — Wirex, a global digital payments platform with stablecoin infrastructure expertise, today announced a strategic collaboration with TRON DAO to deliver a payment layer that enables instant, autonomous, and global...
Riot Platforms sold $200 million of bitcoin in 2025's last two months
6.1.2026
VanEck’s head of digital assets said bitcoin sales and the AI trade are increasingly linked as miners fund infrastructure build-outs
Ethereum and Solana set the stage for 2026’s DeFi reboot
3.1.2026
Ethereum saw a surge in institutional adoption and progress on scaling in 2025, while Solana was stress-testing the network and hardening its infrastructure
Crypto’s 2026 investment playbook: Bitcoin, stablecoin infrastructure, tokenized assets
1.1.2026
After a volatile 2025, investors are rethinking crypto cycles. Here are three investment themes that will shape the market’s next phase in 2026
BlackRock’s BUIDL hits $100M in dividends and passes $2B in assets
30.12.2025
BUIDL tokens are used in crypto market infrastructure and as collateral, bridging traditional finance and blockchain technology
Dragonfly managing partner lays out his 2026 crypto predictions
30.12.2025
The venture capitalist argues 2026 will favor proven crypto infrastructure, while several fast-growing segments reshape how the industry expands