The Ultimate Guide to Crypto
A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Crypto.
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American Crypto News
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PureVPN launches free scan amid voice-cloning scams
The privacy company says exposed email data can help criminals make cloned-voice ransom demands sound convincing, putting families at risk.
Identity Digital bids for 216 new internet suffixes
The filing could open fresh branding options for businesses and creators if ICANN approves the first major expansion of internet suffixes since 2012.
Moomoo adds real-time deposits via Visa & Apple Pay
The change gives eligible US users 24/7 card-based funding, making it easier to add money outside banking hours and trade faster.
ACAMS launches crypto crime training with Chainalysis
Compliance teams are being pushed to learn blockchain tracing as illicit crypto activity keeps rising and digital assets enter mainstream finance.
Coinbase & Samsung make USDC Samsung Wallet default
The move could widen USDC use among Samsung Wallet's 82 million US Galaxy users as the stablecoin becomes the app's default dollar option.
Volante & Circle add USDC to bank payment workflows
Banks will be able to test dollar-pegged stablecoin settlement inside existing payment systems, reducing the need for separate digital asset infrastructure.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Crypto
Expert Columns
From wallets to accounts: The quiet convergence of crypto and everyday finance
The shutdown cycle: what crypto firms' H1 2026 earnings actually show
The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die
The disappearance of crypto and the rebirth of finance
Fintech must match tech progress with true inclusion
Why fintech needs more women in the room where risk decisions are made
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
2026 begins: Crypto's heavyweight rumble - round by round
Government Adoption Signals Web3 Maturity
The future of authentication in 2026: Insights from Yubico's experts
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network.webp)
Recent Crypto News
Binance hack warns firms on compromised work laptops
Businesses should rethink laptop security after Binance said a work device may have opened the door to a USD $6.3 billion theft.
Ripple partners with Coinbase to expand RLUSD access
The stablecoin will reach more US retail and institutional users as Coinbase adds RLUSD to its trading, custody and collateral services.
Noah & Bitget Wallet launch virtual dollar accounts
Users in 100 million wallets will be able to receive USD and EUR through bank rails and hold the funds as stablecoins inside the app.
Orbital finds stablecoins cheaper than fintech rivals
The savings are often modest, with stablecoin FX matching institutional rates in many corridors and varying sharply by direction, provider and timing.
Mastercard launches stablecoin security tool with partners
Financial institutions can now screen stablecoin transfers for fraud and sanctions risk before settlement as adoption grows in cross-border payments.
Western Union taps Noah for stablecoin remittance service
Remittances could arrive faster and cheaper as Western Union rolls out a stablecoin option for customers in more than 200 countries and territories.
Trace Finance wins Grand Prix at 2026 Money Awards
The award highlights growing demand for regulated stablecoin infrastructure as Trace says it has handled more than USD $15 billion in cross-border volume.
Visa moves stablecoin prefunding into commercial use
Businesses can now use USDC to prefund cross-border payouts through Visa Direct, as the scheme moves from trials into live commercial use.
Mastercard & BVNK launch stablecoin money platform
Businesses handling cross-border payments will be able to move between fiat and stablecoins through one integration, cutting the need for multiple providers.
WisdomTree values Arbitrum on revenue, not token hype
Arbitrum's first-half income reached USD $6.19 million as WisdomTree's revenue-led valuation framework gives enterprise adoption new weight.
Marqeta & Coinbase expand stablecoin-backed card tie-up
Businesses could soon offer around-the-clock spending from stablecoin balances as the expanded link targets card programmes beyond crypto firms.
Coinpayments & Motorsport Lab add crypto booking option
The tie-up gives wealthy travellers and corporate clients another way to pay for high-value motor sports trips and Formula 1 hospitality abroad.
Ledger launches Atom security device for AI & crypto
It is aimed at people approving payments, identities and AI tasks on mobiles, with hardware controls designed to block spyware and mistakes.
FBI & CrowdStrike disrupt North Korean remote worker plot
The bust seizes 187 laptops in Texas and exposes a remote hiring fraud that infiltrated more than 70 US companies, officials said.
Oobit launches AI payments for stablecoin purchases
Users in more than 75 countries can now approve AI-made purchases without handing assistants ongoing access to funds or card details.
Noah raises USD $38 million to scale stablecoin payments
The seed round will fund a New York office and expansion across 150 markets as businesses shift to stablecoin-based cross-border payments.
Walapay raises USD $4.6 million seed funding round
The fresh capital will fund licensing, banking ties and hiring as the payments platform expands direct links across Latin America, Africa and Asia.
Visa & Lloyds test stablecoin settlement for USD $750,000
The seven-day test suggests stablecoins could cut cross-border settlement delays, with funds reaching Visa in under an hour, even over a weekend.
Mastercard launches SME report as firms prioritise stability
New research shows 68% of SMEs now value stability over rapid expansion, prompting Mastercard to add business tools and cyber support.
Ransomware gangs steal 896 terabytes, Zscaler says
Data theft is now driving ransom demands, with average payments rising and attackers increasingly targeting senior staff at exposed companies.
