SoFi Technologies, Inc. announced the launch of SoFi Crypto. It is the first nationally chartered bank in the United States to offer crypto trading alongside traditional banking. The new service lets customers bank, borrow, invest, and now buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrencies on one regulated platform.  The phased rollout of SoFi Crypto begins today. SoFi

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Crypto trading protocol and Hyperliquid rival Lighter has raised $68 million in fresh funding at a $1.5 billion valuation. The round was led by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund and Ribbit Capital, with participation from Haun Ventures and Robinhood. This marks a strong return of venture interest in decentralized finance. Lighter Plans Expansion Into Spot Trading

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Fintech platform Wirex has partnered with EMURGO, the investment arm of Cardano blockchain, to launch the first-ever ADA card, creating an avenue for millions to benefit from multichain crypto spending. This is significant as these firms have highlighted how this move could help boost ADA’s adoption.  Cardano’s EMURGO Announces Launch Of First-Ever ADA Card  At

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Firelight has confirmed that its mainnet will officially launch in November 2025. An institutional-grade staking platform for XRP built on Flare, Firelight’s announcement marks an important step in offering XRP holders access to decentralized finance opportunities on Flare. A Dive into Firelight’s Staking Mechanism Firelight’s staking mechanism allows XRP holders to convert their XRP into

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