The move expands Backpack's existing partnership with Robert Leshner's tokenization firm.

In this episode of The Defiant Podcast, Camila Russo sits down with Jing Wang to discuss how Optimism is evolving and why the debate over what counts as a “real” Ethereum L2 might be missing the point. Jing argues that the most important question isn’t whether a chain is an L1, L2, or sidechain. It’s whether the architecture actually serves users and real-world use cases. “If it looks like an L1, we’ll build that. If it looks like an L2, we’ll build that.”

Kraken Financial received a limited purpose Fed master account, marking a notable milestone for crypto-TradFi integration.

Monthly prediction market volumes dipped in February for the first time since August 2025.

Kalshi's resolution of prediction markets tied to the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has sparked controversy.

Usual's introduction of a direct EUR ↔ EUR0 rail leverages SEPA Instant and virtual IBAN technology to streamline fiat transactions, enhancing euro transfers for users across Europe.

The Chairs of the U.S. CFTC and SEC said they're working together to keep on-chain finance, prediction markets, and perpetuals futures in the country.

Crypto outflows from Iranian exchanges spiked to $10.3 million, underscoring cryptocurrencies' role as financial safe havens during geopolitical crises.

Global markets pulled back while crude oil surged as the Iran conflict entered its fourth day.

The CEX said its IRAs are the first crypto-native retirement accounts in the U.S. to offer crypto and traditional equities in one account.