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Robinhood rolls out long-awaited ‘Social’ feature to let users track and copy other traders

The feature, which is a common feature on European trading platforms, is being rolled out to select U.S. customers.

18.03.2026 2

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The next big thing in crypto will be tokenized stocks: Here are the likely winners and losers

There are already around $2 billion worth of stocks on the blockchain, and that number is set to grow exponentially.

16.03.2026 3

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There’s a strong case for AI and crypto—but you have to squint to see it

The emerging world of agentic commerce is already turning to stablecoins to power transactions.

09.03.2026 4

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Is the media anti-tech—or just anti-crypto?

A new op-ed reflects a depressing trend by the press to portray technology in a poor light.

02.03.2026 10

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Bitcoin fans latch onto ‘ridiculous’ Jane Street conspiracy to explain price slump

The secretive Wall Street trading firm appears to be the latest scapegoat for crypto believers seeking a villain.

26.02.2026 8

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Kalshi fines MrBeast employee $20,000 for insider trading related to YouTube stream

Kalshi also fined a political candidate and its cofounder issued an off-color "...and find out" warning to others thinking of insider trading.

26.02.2026 10

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Is Ethereum good enough for Wall Street? If history is any guide, the answer is clear

A consortium of banks is building its own version of blockchain—it will be hard pressed to make it work.

23.02.2026 10

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The Supreme Court’s bombshell tariff ruling failed to answer a $133 billion question over refunds: Here’s what happens now

Costco and other firms that filed early lawsuits may have an edge when it comes to collecting any refunds.

21.02.2026 10

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Hyperliquid launches DeFi-focused policy shop led by prominent crypto lawyer Jake Chervinsky

The Hyperliquid Policy Center, backed by a $28 million donation, will focus on creating legal pathways for perpetual derivatives.

18.02.2026 10

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BlackRock offers DeFi trading for the first time, buys Uniswap tokens

The tie-up, which also relies on the crypto firm Securitize, is the first of its kind between Wall Street and Defi.

11.02.2026 5

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Robinhood launches test version of its own blockchain

The launch of 'Robinhood Chain' coincides with a broader push by the company to embrace tokenization of a wide variety of assets.

11.02.2026 7

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Crypto is facing an identity crisis—but it’s hardly the first time

High-profile figures are expressing frustration with the state of the industry.

09.02.2026 7

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What caused the massive Bitcoin crash? Clues point to a blow-up at Hong Kong hedge funds

One crypto observer suspects a fund holding Bitcoin call options got wiped out, triggering a broader crash.

07.02.2026 10

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PayPal dumps CEO in surprise shakeup, poaches HP’s top exec as replacement

Alex Chriss lasted barely two years after failing to halt a massive slide in PayPal's share price.

03.02.2026 10

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Bonds 101: What investors need to know about the ‘shock absorber of the portfolio’

Many investors ignore them, but bonds can help protect your assets when stock prices tank.

29.01.2026 6

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Fidelity enters crowded stablecoin field with new FIDD token

The upscale brokerage has a long history of working with digital assets.

28.01.2026 6

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A crypto social media network’s failure raises an awkward question: Is blockchain good for anything beside finance?

Some blame Farcaster’s flop on its leadership team, but its challenges went much deeper.

26.01.2026 10

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Binance files for crucial EU-wide license, creates Greek holding company

The crypto firm has filed for a MiCA license with Greek regulators ahead of a critical summer deadline.

23.01.2026 20

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Coinbase launches expert board to assess quantum computing threat to crypto

The advisory board is composed of academics from Harvard and Stanford, and industry experts who specialize in cryptography.

22.01.2026 7

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Coinbase is late to stocks—but CEO Brian Armstrong says it will win in the long run

Coinbase's new stock offerings will help the company become a bridge to blockchain-based financial markets, says Armstrong.

16.01.2026 10

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IPO boom times are back, with SpaceX and OpenAI on investors’ 2026 wish list. But be careful what you buy

An expected surge in public offerings means more excitement, but also more duds.

15.01.2026 20

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DeFi has earned a seat at the grown-ups table—now comes the hard part

Hyperliquid’s rapid rise poses a test for decentralization.

12.01.2026 10

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Ethereum has long talked a big game. Now it’s time for the second biggest blockchain to deliver

Cofounder Vitalik Buterin offers a bracing wake-up message for 2026.

05.01.2026 10

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Crypto in 2025 was defined by two big trends—and only one of them is obvious

Stablecoins and Wall Street got all the attention, but adoption of decentralized technology took a big leap forward, too.

22.12.2025 7

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Coinbase announces stock trading and new Kalshi-based prediction markets

The announcements come as the longtime crypto company is seeking to brand itself as the "Everything Exchange."

18.12.2025 20

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Microsoft, Apple, Meta and Amazon’s stocks are lagging the S&P 500 this year—but Google is up 62% and AI investors think it has room to run

Google is emerging as the early winner in the Big Tech AI race—and its stock price is blowing away competitors

17.12.2025 10

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Crypto wallets, long a painful experience, now feel a lot more like Venmo

Wallet makers hope they can achieve ‘super app’ status—but that may be a long way off.

15.12.2025 10

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Citadel’s shot at Andreessen Horowitz points to coming battle over DeFi and U.S. stock trading

Tokenized stocks are gaining popularity, but a trading giant owned by billionaire Ken Griffin wants to hit the breaks.

08.12.2025 10

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Bitcoin’s biggest booster Michael Saylor fights to stave off an $8 billion collapse and being the first major crypto domino to fall

A rule change could force Saylor's company to sell some of its $650 billion holdings—but crypto veterans say Strategy will be just fine.

04.12.2025 7

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Binance names cofounder Yi He as new co-CEO

Yi He has worked in crypto since the early days of the industry, and becomes one of only a handful of women to lead a crypto firm.

03.12.2025 7

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A massive tech update will bring faster, cheaper trading to Wall Street. Get ready for stocks on a blockchain

Giants like JPMorgan Chase and BlackRock are embracing 'tokenization,' while upstarts like Robinhood and Kraken race ahead.

25.11.2025 8

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A massive tech update will bring faster, cheaper trading to Wall Street. Get ready for stocks on a blockchain

Giants like JPMorgan Chase and BlackRock are embracing 'tokenization,' while upstarts like Robinhood and Kraken race ahead.

24.11.2025 5

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Crypto is getting punched in the face again—but this is no 2022

Bitcoin nearly fell below $80,000 and it could get worse. But the fundamentals are different this time.

24.11.2025 20

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5 stocks to buy—and 5 to avoid—if 2026 brings a downturn

Plus the outlook for Bitcoin, gold, and the IPO market in the year ahead.

20.11.2025 20

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Drone tracking startup SkySafe will pay you crypto to buy and install its sensor

SkySafe is carving out a role as the FlightAware for drones and wants people to contribute to its network by buying a $949 sensor.

18.11.2025 10

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Uniswap’s latest drama shows promise and limits of decentralization

Controversy over an important update to Uniswap reflects a choice between purity and pragmatism.

17.11.2025 10

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Bari Weiss wants to save America. First, she’ll have to save CBS News

She built her power by opposing the media elite on a website bankrolled by anti-woke tech billionaires. Now she's running one of America's biggest...

17.11.2025 10

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BlackRock’s $2.5 billion tokenized money market fund gets boost with Binance tie-up

Institutional investors will now be able to use BlackRock's BUIDL token as collateral for trading.

14.11.2025 5

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Investing app Public acquires crypto IRA business for $65 million

The deal will make the brokerage the first to offer a wide range of crypto assets for retirement accounts.

14.11.2025 9

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DeFi is creeping into corporate cash flow—‘The cat’s out of the bag’

More firms are thinking about parking spare cash in DeFi vaults that offer better yield and easier withdrawals.

10.11.2025 6

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Robinhood says prediction markets now bring in $100 million of annual revenue—but no plans to build its own

CEO Vlad Tenev said Robinhood's distribution channels mean it can rely of partner firms like Kalshi to supply prediction market exchanges.

06.11.2025 10

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Coinbase’s latest run places Brian Armstrong among the great leaders of Silicon Valley

The company’s place as the flagship of the U.S. crypto industry is stronger than ever.

03.11.2025 8

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Crypto founders are getting very rich, very fast—again

Early stage founders are collecting $10 million or so in secondary sale transactions—well before their firms have proven themselves.

30.10.2025 7

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Bitcoin faces a new civil war over how its blockchain should be used

A push by Core developers to add more non-financial transactions is meeting resistance from a rival faction called Knots.

27.10.2025 10

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Here are the 4 pillars of Trump’s growing crypto empire—and the key people running the show

It’s widely known the Trump family is cashing in on crypto, but few people are aware of how their business operations are structured.

23.10.2025 10

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Upgrade avoided the neobank meltdown—and just raised $165 million en route to an IPO

The fintech is thriving thanks to a business strategy that revolves around diverse product offerings that range from home renovation loans to credit...

16.10.2025 8

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Kalshi is the early leader in prediction markets, but its rival Polymarket is worth nearly twice as much. Why?

Polymarket is a crypto-native company, which could put it in position for a windfall.

13.10.2025 10

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Bitcoin surges past $125,000 amid signs it’s becoming the safe asset it was always supposed to be

In the past, investors sold Bitcoin at the first sign of trouble. Now, more are buying it.

06.10.2025 9

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Coinbase exec Jesse Pollak on the coming Base token—and why we can trust corporate blockchains

Pollak discussed the token, and said Base is committed to decentralization.

02.10.2025 10

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Landing on the S&P 500 means a sure-fire stock boost—and a pleasant surprise for the CEO

The good news came out of the blue in September for Robinhood, and resulted in its stock jumping 16%.

02.10.2025 10

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