Custodia Fed master account Supreme Court dispute
The trade group's support arrives through an amicus brief entered on the Supreme Court docket , which is the primary record for the core claim that an industry body is aligning itself with Custodia against the Federal Reserve. For related coverage, see Hyperliquid vs Jupiter Perps in 2026: Execution, Markets and Risk .
Bitcoin vs USDT on Ethereum in 2026: Why Lower Gas Fees Do Not Eliminate Conversion Risk
For years, moving USDT on Ethereum came with an obvious drawback: the network fee could be large enough to make a modest transfer feel pointless. That assumption is harder to defend in 2026.
Circle to Acquire Nearly 1,000 IBM Blockchain Patents
Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, is acquiring a portfolio of nearly 1,000 blockchain patents from IBM, according to a Circle announcement . For related coverage, see Bybit Lists VUSDT Perpetual Contract With Up to 25x Leverage .
Figure Closes $300M Prefunded Securitization on Blockchain Marketplace
Figure has closed a $300 million prefunded securitization on its blockchain-based marketplace, marking a notable step in the application of distributed ledger technology to structured mortgage finance.
Digital Asset Raises $355M as a16z Backs Wall Street Blockchain Rails
Digital Asset has raised $355 million with support from a16z, highlighting growing investor confidence in blockchain rails built for Wall Street institutions.
Bridge vs Cross-Chain Swap in DeFi: KNC Guide
Learn the difference between a crypto bridge and a cross-chain swap in DeFi, why it matters for KNC users, and which route fits your cost and risk profile.
Naoris Post-Quantum Blockchain Launch and Quantum Risks
Naoris says its post-quantum blockchain mainnet is live as NIST standards take effect and crypto firms weigh how soon quantum threats could matter for Web3.
Franklin Templeton & Ondo Bring Tokenized ETFs to Crypto Wallets
Franklin Templeton and Ondo Finance are tokenizing ETFs for crypto wallets, bridging traditional finance and DeFi in a landmark move for real-world asset adoption.
Ripple Joins Singapore Sandbox to Test RLUSD in Trade Finance
Ripple has joined Singapore's regulatory sandbox to pilot RLUSD, its USD-backed stablecoin, in real-world trade finance applications — a major step toward institutional blockchain adoption.
Balancer Labs Shuts Down: Protocol Carries On
Balancer Labs has announced it will shut down operations while the protocol continues running. We break down what it means for BAL holders and DeFi liquidity.
Blockchain Messaging Adoption Rising With Global Unrest
Decentralized messaging apps like Bitchat are surging in countries hit by internet shutdowns. Here's what's driving adoption — and what could slow it.
Bank of England's Synchronisation Lab Pilot Set for 2026
Bank of England plans a Synchronisation Lab pilot in 2026, involving Chainlink and 17 firms for onchain settlement testing.