Web3 stories
Institutions can now earn yield on USDC without exposing balances or trades, as a new Ethereum vault targets privacy-conscious treasury teams.
Billions in losses have not stopped banks and asset managers using DeFi rails for faster settlement, tokenised funds and stablecoin payments.
The ranking underscores how crypto firms are edging deeper into mainstream finance as exchanges add tokenised assets, payments and compliance services.
Merchants and banks could see fewer false declines and faster digital settlement as Visa expands AI tools, token updates and stablecoin pilots.
Businesses could gain faster cross-border settlement and wider payout reach as TerraPay links its payment network with PalWallet's stablecoin rails.
The funding spotlights growing demand for AI trading tools that automate crypto strategies while keeping customer funds ring-fenced.
Knowledge gaps and sustainability concerns are still holding back wider adoption, even as 73% of Web3 professionals back blockchain for enterprise security.
Privacy fears over centralised ID checks are set to deepen as Aztec Labs brings ZKPassport in-house for wider use.
The tie-up could let banks and asset managers move regulated securities onchain, with DTC-settled tokenised assets due in 2027.
The hire signals Binance's push to tighten compliance and local oversight in Australia and New Zealand, where regulators are scrutinising crypto firms.
Recognition could help Block Earner gain credibility with mainstream borrowers as crypto-backed loans move closer to regulated consumer finance.
The honours highlight a sector under tighter scrutiny yet still adding more than AUD $13.6 billion to Australia's economy and employing 50,200 staff.
Shoppers at LuxLexicon's Singapore store can now pay for selected handbags in stablecoins, with conversion handled instantly by Triple-A.
The tie-up gives global businesses a regulated route into China, with India next as payment firms link existing networks to widen reach.
Bank restrictions could be challenged by thousands of customers after a campaign accused lenders of blocking legal crypto transfers in the UK.
Australian OKX users can now move stablecoins instantly and earn up to 10% on USDG balances, as the group pushes into payments.
Selected teams could tap up to USD $10 million in support as the city pushes to become a hub for agentic AI startups.
The trial could help banks and payment firms settle tokenised dollars without exposing sensitive transaction data on public blockchains.
The approval gives Mastercard a regulated route into stablecoins and tokenised deposits as banks and fintechs test faster settlement systems.
The cash will help Otomato expand its DeFi monitoring tools across more blockchains as users seek fewer missed risks and opportunities.
