Bitso Launches Stablecoin Startup Accelerator ‘The Push’
Bitso, the Latam-focused cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a stablecoin startup accelerator program. ‘The Push’ will support five stablecoin projects based in or planning to establish themselves in Latam, providing each with $250K to capitalize on the growing popularity of stablecoins in the region. Bitso to Support Stablecoin Innovation in Latam With ‘The Push’ With the […] Powered by...
Forbes Ranks Best Crypto Exchanges for 2025: CME Group, Coinbase Lead the List
According to Forbes’ research of retail crypto traders, asset safety remained the most critical feature that exchange users want. Crypto Users Have Crossed the 500 Million Mark Globally Forbes has released its third annual “Best Crypto Exchange” ranking, evaluating over 200 firms based on security, trading volume, fees, and regulatory compliance. Topping the list is […] Powered by...
Nigerian Fintech Moniepoint Secures Over $10m Investment From Visa, Eyes Expansion in Africa
Visa has invested over $10 million in African fintech Moniepoint, joining its Series C funding round, which now exceeds $120 million. Moniepoint provides banking, credit, and payment services to businesses and individuals in Africa. The investment aims to drive financial inclusion and support SME growth across the continent. Moniepoint processes over 1 billion transactions monthly, […] Powered by...
Utah House Committee Approves Bill for Investment of Public Funds in Digital Assets
The proposed bill which will allow for investment of public funds in eligible digital assets received the House committee’s approval. Utah Accelerates Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Utah’s House Committee on Economic Development has passed a recommendation for Utah’s H.B. 230 Blockchain and Digital Innovation Amendments to be approved. The bill was passed by an 8-1 […] Powered by...
Ripple CEO Praises New Treasury Secretary—Expects Pro-Crypto, Pro-Tech Reforms
Scott Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager, is now the 79th U.S. Treasury Secretary under Trump. Crypto leaders, including Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse, celebrate his pro-innovation stance, anticipating major policy shifts. Scott Bessent Confirmed as Treasury Secretary, Signaling Pro-Crypto Shift Scott Bessent has been confirmed as the 79th U.S. Treasury Secretary under President Donald Trump, following […] Powered by...
Yearn Finance Founder Andre Cronje Explains SEC Pressure and Decision to Step Back
Yearn Finance founder Andre Cronje said he left the crypto space due to intense scrutiny and inquiries from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. New SEC Approach Prompts Cronje to Speak Out Andre Cronje, the founder of the decentralized finance (defi) platform Yearn Finance (YFI), said inquiries from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) […] Powered by...
