Bitpanda Broadens Its Reach With Stocks and ETFs, Steps Closer to Universal Exchange Model
European crypto platform Bitpanda is pushing further into traditional finance, announcing a major expansion that brings stocks and exchange-traded funds onto its platform. The move reflects a wider shift across the crypto industry, where exchanges are racing to become all-in-one destinations for investing across asset classes. Starting Jan. 29, users
Banks Will Anchor Digital Money, Stablecoins to Remain Supplementary, Says Italy’s Central Bank Chief
Commercial banks and central banks will remain the backbone of the future monetary system even as money becomes fully digital, according to Fabio Panetta, governor of the Bank of Italy. Speaking this week to Italy’s banking association, Panetta argued that stablecoins may have a role in payments but cannot function
Polymarket Faces Fresh European Crackdowns as Hungary and Portugal Move to Block Platform
European regulators are tightening the screws on crypto based prediction markets, with Polymarket facing new access restrictions in Hungary and Portugal. The latest actions underline a broader regulatory dilemma across Europe over whether platforms like Polymarket should be treated as financial markets or as unlicensed gambling operations. Hungary Blocks Access
Coinbase Report Says Capital Market Access, Not Income, Is the Real Driver of Wealth
A new policy paper from the Coinbase Institute argues that the modern wealth gap is no longer defined simply by how much people earn, but by whether they can access capital markets at all. According to the report, the most important divide in global finance today is between those who
Three reasons Ethereum price remains bullish above $3,000
Ethereum price has faced resistance near the $3,400 mark, but market data continues to point toward a constructive outlook as long as key support levels remain intact. Ether has declined about 7 percent from last week’s highs and is now trading close to critical demand zones. Still, rising staking activity,
Crypto ETPs See Record 2026 Inflows as Bitcoin Drives Market Momentum
Crypto investment products posted their strongest week of the year, as investors poured more than $2.2 billion into exchange traded products tied to digital assets. The surge marks the biggest weekly inflow since October and signals renewed confidence in crypto markets, even as regulatory and geopolitical concerns linger. Data from
Anchorage Digital Plans Major Capital Raise as IPO Comes Into Focus
Fundraising targets up to 400 million dollars Institutional crypto platform Anchorage Digital is preparing to raise a substantial round of fresh capital as it moves closer to a potential public listing. The company is reportedly seeking between 200 million dollars and 400 million dollars in new funding while also exploring
White House threatens to pull support for crypto bill after Coinbase clash
The White House is weighing whether to withdraw support for a major crypto market structure bill after a public break with Coinbase, according to a report by Fox Business. The dispute centres on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, commonly known as the CLARITY Act, which the exchange argues would
DeFi Projects Step Away From Discord as Scams Overrun Public Channels
Decentralized finance platforms are quietly rethinking their reliance on Discord, once considered the default hub for crypto communities. What was meant to be an open space for discussion, support and collaboration is increasingly being seen as a risk, with phishing scams and impersonators overwhelming public servers. As a result, several
Bitcoin Nears $101,000 Reclaim as Classic Bottom Signals Strengthen Bullish Case
Bitcoin is showing signs of renewed strength as it trades close to two month highs, with several widely followed technical indicators flashing signals that have historically appeared near major market bottoms. As BTC pushes toward the $101,000 level, traders are watching closely to see whether this move can confirm a
