A U. S. crypto platform has become the first to secure a direct link with Federal Reserve payment systems, sparking questions from lawmakers about how digital money fits into the traditional banking world. The move gives the exchange access to Fedwire, a backbone used by banks across America. Repres
In Nashville, a couple named Todd and Janet Gatewood started a radio show that mixes religion with digital money. They see falling prices as a chance to buy more bitcoin. Some Christian leaders and entrepreneurs are pushing the idea that cryptocurrencies can help believers invest, worship or even fi
The Senate is pushing a bill that promises to give developers of decentralized finance tools the strongest legal protection yet. A senator explained that recent tweaks to the draft will make it a powerful safeguard for those who build non‑custodial software. The changes are still hidden from the pub
Better Home & Finance is teaming up with Coinbase to let people who own Bitcoin or USDC use those coins as collateral for a mortgage. The plan is to launch the product within three months, offering a way for crypto holders to buy homes without selling their digital assets. Only about 1 % of recen
The crypto world is moving out of its early‑stage phase and into a more mature period, similar to how people put on a collared shirt instead of pajamas for work. A partner at Andreessen Horowitz, Guy Wuollet, notes that major firms like BlackRock and Fidelity are now offering Bitcoin ETFs and explor
A big change in the U. S. housing market is happening now: Fannie Mae, the company that buys most mortgage loans, has started accepting Bitcoin and USDC as down‑payment help. Two new partners, Coinbase and Better Home & Finance, created the first mortgage that keeps crypto safe in a regulated accoun
Goldman Sachs’ latest research suggests that the sharp decline seen in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies could be coming to an end, according to analyst James Yaro. The note points out that crypto‑related stocks have lost almost half of their value since October 2025, yet recent trading shows a mo
A venture‑capital partner is offering a cash prize to anyone who can help recover $42 million worth of digital coins that vanished from his wallet in 2022. The former co‑founder of Fenbushi Capital says he will hand out a 10 % to 20 % share of any recovered funds. He has already seen some progress:
Mixin, a privacy‑focused digital asset platform, has widened its gas fee subsidy scheme so that users can move money between blockchains without paying the usual transaction fees. The initiative, first announced last year, lets people link their external Web3 wallets to Mixin’s network. They pay
Cravin uses a crypto trick called provably fair verification to make mystery boxes feel safe. The system locks in what will be inside a box before you open it by using a cryptographic hash. After the reveal, you can check that the result matches the lock, proving no cheating happened. Instead of le
