Circle Launches Arc Blockchain Testnet to Build a Regulated Infrastructure for Institutional Finance
Circle has launched the Arc blockchain testnet, a permissioned Layer-1 network for regulated financial institutions. With partners like BlackRock and Visa, the project positions Circle as an institutional infrastructure provider bridging traditional finance and Web3.
SoFi Becomes First U.S. National Bank to Offer In-App Crypto Trading
SoFi Bank has launched SoFi crypto trading, becoming the first U.S. national bank to offer crypto access directly inside its app.
The rollout marks a milestone in regulated bank crypto integration, bridging fintech convenience with traditional banking trust.
CleanSpark Raises $1.15 Billion to Expand Bitcoin and AI Computing Power
CleanSpark has raised $1.15 billion through convertible notes to finance new AI-ready data centers and power infrastructure, marking its biggest funding round to date.
The deal signals a strategic shift as the Bitcoin miner transforms into a broader AI and high-performance computing provider.
From Listings to Launches: Coinbase Moves Upstream With a Regulated Token-Sales Platform
Coinbase’s new token-sales platform revives public access to early-stage crypto launches while enforcing strict compliance, lockups, and anti-flip rules.
CFTC to Approve Leveraged Spot Crypto Trading — What It Means for U.S. Traders
The CFTC is ready to bring leveraged spot crypto trading inside U.S. regulation. Here’s how federal oversight could reshape margin access for Bitcoin and Ether.
