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Revolut applies for US bank charter, commits $500M to market growth

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Revolut is seeking a US national bank charter as part of its strategy to expand its presence in North America, the company announced Thursday. Today, we officially filed our application for a U.S. banking license. This is a major milestone in our mission to build the world’s first truly global bank. — Revolut (@Revolut) March 5, 2026 The crypto-friendly fintech giant has more than one million US customers and plans to invest $500 million in the market over the next three to five years. In pursuing the banking license, Revolut…

Stablecoin Inflows Rebound as Yield Debate Stalls US Market Structure Bill

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Weekly net stablecoin inflows rebounded last week as onchain activity picked up even while US lawmakers and banking groups sparred over whether third parties should be allowed to pay stablecoin yield, according to a new report from Messari. Weekly net stablecoin inflows accelerated to $1.7 billion, a 414.5% increase week-on-week, according to the report published on Wednesday. The recovery also flipped the 30-day average to a positive $162.5 million in daily inflows. Transaction volumes also rose 6.3%, while average transaction size continued to decline, reflecting renewed stablecoin issuance demand and…

A16z Crypto Raises $2 Billion Fund Amid Market Downturn

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Crypto venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz is doubling down on crypto despite a major market downturn, seeking $2 billion for a new crypto fund. A16z Crypto, the blockchain arm of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, is raising a fifth fund focused on crypto with plans to close by mid-2026, according to Fortune, citing anonymous sources on Wednesday. The latest round is significantly smaller than its previous $4.5 billion fund from 2022, but the company has shifted to a shorter fundraising cycle to remain flexible to ever-changing crypto narratives.  The move…

Alex Wilson: Building crypto payment solutions requires collaboration, regulatory compliance is crucial for market entry, and Shift4’s tailored products drive innovation

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Key takeaways Building crypto payment solutions is complex and requires collaboration with multiple infrastructure players. Shift4’s dual role as a customer and investor in Cyclops highlights strategic partnerships in the crypto payment ecosystem. Regulatory compliance is crucial, with a focus on obtaining licenses in the US and Europe. Assembling a core team early accelerates product development and market entry. Payments companies often lack the necessary licensing for crypto and stablecoin use cases, posing a barrier to adoption. Shift4 tailors its products specifically for payments companies to facilitate crypto and stablecoin…

Korean stock market plunges 12% in historic one-day crash

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South Korea’s KOSPI plunged 12% on Wednesday in its largest single-day drop on record, wiping out roughly $625 billion in market value as geopolitical tensions and margin calls triggered a broad market selloff. The benchmark index, which tracks major companies listed on the Korea Exchange, closed near 5,093.54 points after trading was halted for 20 minutes when circuit breakers were triggered at the 8% decline threshold. Major technology companies led the losses. Samsung Electronics fell 11.7%, while memory chipmaker SK Hynix dropped 9.6% during the session. The sharp decline capped…

Bitcoin Weekly Death Cross Keeps the Bear Market Alive

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A new Bitcoin death cross would ensure continuation of the bear market unless a “major bullish catalyst” appears, per new BTC price analysis. Bitcoin (BTC) needs a “major bullish catalyst” to avoid canceling out its March rally, says the latest analysis. Key points: New findings warn that short-term BTC price strength does not remove the risk of the bear market continuing. Bitcoin faces plenty of overhead resistance in the mid-$70,000 zone. A “death cross” formed of two weekly trend lines is still on course to confirm this week. BTC price…

Trump pressures banks to make deal with crypto firms over market structure bill

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President Donald Trump has urged major banks to halt efforts he says are weakening the digital asset industry and instead to work with crypto firms to advance key market structure legislation, the CLARITY Act. In a statement on Truth Social on Tuesday, the US commander-in-chief asserted that the US must move quickly to secure its position in the global crypto race and that market structure reform is essential to provide clarity for companies and investors while keeping the industry anchored in America. This is viewed as the toughest intervention so…

Bitcoin Rebound Tactical Not Structural Bear Market: Analysts

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Bitcoin’s recent price behavior could indicate that crypto selling pressure has begun to wane — though analysts warn there are not yet signs of a reversal from a bear market. “Bitcoin failed to accelerate lower on risk-off headlines, a signal that downside pressure may be losing momentum,” said 10x Research in a market update on Tuesday. The analysts noted that Bitcoin (BTC) was reclaiming the 20-day moving average near $68,500, and Bollinger Bands were tightening, with conditions “forming for potential range expansion.” BTC returned to just above $70,000 on Coinbase…

Solana (SOL) Positions for Breakout as Market Sentiment Turns Bullish

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Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked…

Nasdaq files to launch binary options on Nasdaq 100 in prediction market push

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Exchange seeks SEC approval for yes or no contracts on flagship index as event trading expands. Nasdaq, the global stock exchange operator and financial technology provider, is pushing into the prediction market sector with plans to launch binary options tied to its flagship index. The company’s subsidiary Nasdaq MRX filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission to introduce cash-settled contracts linked to the Nasdaq 100, according to regulatory documents. The European-style binary options would function similarly to short-term directional wagers offered on crypto-native platforms. The filing comes as prediction markets…