Tag: Launches

Visa Launches Stablecoin Settlement in US

Key Notes Visa now permits payment settlement with Circle’s USDC stablecoin in the US. As a result, issuers may enjoy faster funds movement over public blockchains. The Visa move comes barely 24 hours after the firm launched a Stablecoins Advisory Practice. Visa Inc has taken its recent stablecoin push a step further by launching a USDC settlement in the United States. This means that US issuer and acquirer partners are now authorized to settle with Visa in Circle’s USDC, a US dollar-pegged stablecoin. It announced this development on Dec. 16.…

Gemini Launches Predictions Market Across 50 US States

Key Notes Gemini rolls out predictions market platform in the United States. The launch follows recent approval from the CFTC. The exchange has waived the trading fees for a limited time. Gemini has launched its prediction market platform, called Gemini Predictions. The new service is now available across all 50 US states through its iOS app and website. According to the company’s recent statement, Gemini Predictions enables users to take positions on events such as election outcomes, economic data releases, and broader market trends. Introducing Gemini Predictions, now live across…

FCA Launches Major Consultation on Crypto Rules with February 12 Deadline

Key Notes The FCA has opened a wide consultation on new crypto rules. UK crypto ownership has dropped from 12% to 8% in just one year. The proposals cover listings, trading platforms, brokers, staking, lending, and more. The UK’s financial watchdog has opened a major public consultation on how crypto assets should be regulated. This follows the government’s recent confirmation that crypto firms will fall under formal regulation from October 2027. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said the consultation is wide in scope and covers almost every part of the…

Gemini Launches Regulated Prediction Markets In 50 US States

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Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has rolled out prediction markets in the United States after securing key regulatory approval. Gemini launched its in-house prediction market, Gemini Predictions, across all 50 US states, the exchange announced in an X post on Monday. Provided via affiliate Gemini Titan, Gemini Predictions enables users to trade on the outcomes of real-world events with “near instant execution” and full transparency. The launch came shortly after Gemini Titan obtained a designated contract market license from the Commodity Futures Trading…

Visa Launches Stablecoin Advisory Practice for Banks and Fintechs

Key Notes The Visa Stablecoin Advisory Practice is designed to provide guidance on stablecoin technology, operations, and use cases such as cross-border payments. It will serve dozens of clients, including Navy Federal Credit Union, VyStar Credit Union, and Pathward. It expects demand for the service to grow significantly, with plans to scale the advisory practice to hundreds of clients. Payments giant Visa is doubling down on its efforts on stablecoins by launching a new Stablecoins Advisory Practice. As part of this service, Visa will help fintech, banks and other businesses…

Bybit Launches BYUSDT to Tokenize Staked USDT for Margin Trading

Key Notes The exchange’s new token enables simultaneous yield generation and margin trading, solving the liquidity-versus-returns dilemma. VIP members can swap between BYUSDT and Flexible Easy Earn accounts without fees, with hourly reward accrual and daily distributions. This launch reinforces Bybit’s strategic focus on stablecoin utility expansion following its recent Circle partnership for USDC integration. Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has announced the launch of BYUSDT, a proprietary coin that tokenizes USDT Flexible Easy Earn balances for margin trading while still generating daily yield. The new token allows Bybit VIP account…

Interactive Brokers Launches Stablecoin Funding for Retail Accounts

Key Notes IBKR gradually rolls out stablecoin funding starting with eligible US customers as announced at Goldman Sachs conference. The broker manages $757.5 billion in customer equity across 4.13 million accounts spanning 160 global markets. Stock gains 43.83% year-to-date despite 3.91% decline following announcement amid broader market trends. Interactive Brokers Group Inc. (IBKR: US) has begun allowing retail clients to fund individual brokerage accounts with stablecoins, adding a crypto-native onboarding option alongside traditional bank transfers for its extensive client base. The broker said the capability is being rolled out gradually,…

dYdX Launches Its First Solana Spot Trading Product in US: Will Solana Price Surge?

Key Notes The decentralized exchange expands beyond derivatives after surpassing $1.5 trillion in cumulative volume since launch. Solana faces bearish pressure with $667 million in leverage clustered at the $147 resistance level creating squeeze potential. Short positions dominate at over $1 billion while longs sit at $692 million, limiting near-term rebound prospects for SOL. Dousing the bearish sentiment, dYdX, one of the largest decentralized exchanges, made a major announcement that could further expand Solana SOL $134.9 24h volatility: 4.0% Market cap: $75.70 B Vol. 24h: $6.40 B adoption in the…

Chainalysis Solutions Launches on Amazon Web Services Marketplace

Key Notes Chainalysis deploys its complete suite including Crypto Compliance, Investigations, and Data Solutions on AWS infrastructure. The firm joins AWS ISV Accelerate program after passing rigorous vetting for quality and security standards. AWS Marketplace hosts over one million active users with approximately 100,000 enterprise clients globally. Cryptocurrency analytics and investigations firm Chainalysis has launched its Solutions service suite on the Amazon Web Services Marketplace, making it widely available to AWS clients. The firm has also announced its participation in the AWS ISV Accelerate program, an incentive-based market matchmaking service…

Roxom launches Bitcoin-denominated stock exchange for Bitcoin treasury companies

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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Roxom launches the world’s first stock exchange fully denominated and settled in Bitcoin. Summary Roxom launches the first global stock exchange fully denominated and settled in Bitcoin, targeting BTC-treasury equities. The new Roxom platform lets investors trade tokenized Bitcoin Treasury stocks directly in BTC, with a global rollout underway. Roxom expands its BTC-centric ecosystem with a Bitcoin-denominated exchange, media network, and new global derivatives markets. Roxom announced the launch…