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The DeFi mullet — Fintech needs DeFi in the back
17.5.2025
Opinion by: Merlin Egalite, co-founder at Morpho LabsFintechs in the front, decentralized finance (DeFi) in the back: the DeFi Mullet.Today’s fintech companies offer excellent user experiences but are constrained by traditional financial infrastructure — siloed, slow, expensive...
The DeFi mullet — Fintech needs DeFi in the back
17.5.2025
Opinion by: Merlin Egalite, co-founder at Morpho LabsFintechs in the front, decentralized finance (DeFi) in the back: the DeFi Mullet.Today’s fintech companies offer excellent user experiences but are constrained by traditional financial infrastructure — siloed, slow, expensive...
The DeFi mullet — Fintech needs DeFi in the back
17.5.2025
Opinion by: Merlin Egalite, co-founder at Morpho LabsFintechs in the front, decentralized finance (DeFi) in the back: the DeFi Mullet.Today’s fintech companies offer excellent user experiences but are constrained by traditional financial infrastructure — siloed, slow, expensive...
Brazil fintech gets approval to become a Bitcoin treasury company
16.5.2025
Méliuz’s executive chairman says his fintech firm has become Brazil’s first publicly-traded Bitcoin treasury company following shareholder approval, with the firm also announcing it bought $28.4 million worth of Bitcoin to add to its existing stack.“Historic day!...
From Early Michael Saylor Bet to Billions in Deals: How Jefferies Became a Crypto Powerhouse
13.5.2025
The firm has advised on 120 transactions with over $150 billion of deal value across fintech, market structure, and exchanges since 2015
Bitmain Lending Partner Antalpha Launches Nasdaq IPO Roadshow
6.5.2025
Antalpha Platform Holding has launched the roadshow for its upcoming initial public offering, planning to offer 3,850,000 ordinary shares at an expected price range of $11.00 to $13.00 per share. IPO Filed With SEC Antalpha Platform Holding has announced the commencement of the roadshow for...
SPAC Backed by Anthony Pompliano and Brent Saunders Files for IPO
1.5.2025
Anthony Pompliano’s blank-check firm, Procap Acquisition Corp., has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to raise $200 million in an initial public offering (IPO). Pompliano-Led ProCap to Hunt for Fintech Targets With $200M War Chest Procap Acquisition Corp., incorporated...
CBDCs ‘costly fiat copy’, not fintech success so far: Ex-Binance exec
29.4.2025
The United States’ rejection of a central bank digital currency has not halted the progress of CBDCs globally, but their success has been questionable so far, according to a former Binance executive.Global CBDC projects have not failed, but they have also not become what they were anticipated...
CBDCs ‘costly fiat copy’, not fintech success so far: Ex-Binance exec
29.4.2025
The United States’ rejection of a central bank digital currency has not halted the progress of CBDCs globally, but their success has been questionable so far, according to a former Binance executive.Global CBDC projects have not failed, but they have also not become what they were anticipated...
Ether.fi Pivots to Become Neobank, Rolls Out Cash Cards in U.S.
24.4.2025
The suite of apps will allow users to spend, save and earn crypto
Crypto Trading Supercharged Digital Bank Revolut's Profit to Over 1B Pounds in 2024
24.4.2025
The London-based fintech group's wealth revenue increased 298% from 127,139 pounds to just over £500 million in the full year 2024
Coinbase to hire 130+ staff as it expands into Charlotte’s fintech hub
23.4.2025
Crypto exchange giant Coinbase is set to expand its footprint by hiring over 130 employees in Charlotte, North Carolina, as part of a broader push to tap into emerging fintech talent pools across the US, a company spokesperson confirmed to Cointelegraph.“Coinbase is making a new investment...
Astra Fintech Launches $100 Million Fund to Boost Solana Ecosystem Innovation
22.4.2025
Astra Fintech has announced the launch of a $100 million fund aimed at accelerating innovation within the solana ecosystem. This initiative seeks to identify and support high-potential builders and startups, building on Astra’s successful track record with projects like Mulex, DEPE, and Mone,...
Astra Fintech commits $100M for Solana growth in Asia
21.4.2025
Astra Fintech, a global blockchain payments provider, has launched a $100 million fund to support the Solana ecosystem's growth throughout Asia, according to an April 21 announcement. Through the fund, Astra Fintech plans to deploy capital to accelerate projects and form partnerships with...
Real estate fintech Janover doubles Solana holdings with $10.5M buy
16.4.2025
Real estate-focused financial technology firm Janover has acquired 80,567 Solana tokens for roughly $10.5 million.According to an April 15 announcement, with its latest purchase, Janover’s Solana (SOL) holdings reached 163,651.7 — worth about $21.2 million, including staking rewards....
Janover Takes Page From Saylor Playbook, Doubling SOL Stack to $20M as Stock Soars 1700%
15.4.2025
Former Kraken executives led by Joseph Onorati took over the real estate-focused fintech company aiming to become the first U.S.-listed firm with treasury strategy centered on Solana
Crypto fintech Taurus launches interbank network for digital assets
9.4.2025
Swiss cryptocurrency fintech Taurus has launched an interbank network that is purpose-built for regulated institutions involved in digital asset operations.On April 9, Taurus announced it launched Taurus-Network (TN), an interbank network designed to simplify and improve digital asset transactions...
LatAm Exchange TruBit Taps Crypto Lending Platform Morpho for DeFi Earn Offering
26.3.2025
A better user experience can be created by having fintech at the front and DeFi at the back, also known as a “DeFi mullet.”
Fintech and Crypto Firms Seek Bank Charters Under Trump Administration: Reuters
18.3.2025
Financial technology and crypto firms are increasingly applying for state or national bank charters, despite the community’s historical resistance to centralized banking
Hong Kong fintech sector sees 250% blockchain growth since 2022
14.3.2025
Hong Kong anticipates the continued growth of its fintech ecosystem, with blockchain, digital assets, distributed ledger technology (DLT) and artificial intelligence playing a central role in shaping its future.Hong Kong is home to over 1,100 fintech companies, which include 175 blockchain...