Kraken Partners with Backed to Launch xStocks on Solana, Bringing Tokenized Equities to the Masses

Powered by Backed’s new xStocks offering – launching initially on the Solana blockchain – Kraken will introduce a new way to invest in tokenized versions of U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kraken, a technology platform built on crypto that unlocks access and reduces inefficiencies to drive financial freedom, today announced a strategic partnership with Backed,…

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Erigon and Nethermind Join Arbitrum

As Arbitrum scales, so too do the demands on the infrastructure which powers it. Having more apps, more users, and more chains isn’t just about going at faster speeds, though that is very important. It is, as we have noted in our scaling vision, also about building infrastructure that is flexible, sustainable, able to continuously…

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BCB Group appoints Valentin Vincendon as new product chief

London, 19 May, 2025: BCB Group, a leading provider of payment and trading services for the digital asset economy, has appointed Valentin Vincendon as Chief Product Officer.  BCB Group provides business accounts, cryptocurrency and foreign exchange market liquidity, and custody for a significant number of the world’s largest crypto-engaged financial institutions.  Vincendon joins the company today…

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Bybit Expresses Deep Gratitude as Crypto Industry Unites Against Security Threats

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, extends its heartfelt thanks to the global crypto community for the overwhelming support received in the wake of a recent security incident. This unprecedented show of solidarity has not only reinforced Bybit’s resilience but has also laid the foundation for stronger industry-wide measures to counter and…

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Coinbase Welcomes Four New Political and Economic Leaders to the Global Advisory Council

Coinbase is announcing the addition of four new members to the Global Advisory Council: Former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), Chris LaCivita, President Donald Trump’s winning 2024 co-campaign manager, Bill Dudley, former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and global development and international finance expert Luis Alberto Moreno. The newest additions bring…

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Binance Labs Rebrands to YZi Labs, Expands Focus to Web3, AI, and Biotech

Binance Labs has rebranded to YZi Labs, marking its independence and broader investment focus beyond blockchain into Web3, AI, and biotechnology (biotech). Binance Labs has officially rebranded to YZi Labs, stepping away from the Binance brand to reflect its independent growth and expanded investment focus. While continuing its dedication to advancing Web3 technologies, YZi Labs…

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