Fanatics unveils prediction market platform Fanatics Markets with Crypto.com partnership

Key Takeaways Fanatics has launched Fanatics Markets, a prediction market platform offering contracts in sports, finance, and culture. The platform partners with Crypto.com’s CFTC-registered exchange to provide institutional-grade trading across 24 states. Share this article Global digital sports company Fanatics has introduced Fanatics Markets, a prediction market platform that lets users trade on outcomes across sports, finance, politics, and culture, according to a Wednesday announcement. Fanatics has spent years building products that deepen fan engagement across everything from apparel to gaming. With Fanatics Markets, the company looks to offer a…

Canary Capital HBAR ETF goes live on Vanguard’s platform

Key Takeaways Canary Capital spot HBAR ETF goes live for trading on Vanguard’s platform This ETF gives investors exposure to Hedera’s native cryptocurrency (HBAR) through traditional brokerage accounts. Share this article Canary Capital’s spot HBAR ETF today became available on Vanguard Group’s platform, marking the first exchange-traded fund to offer exposure to Hedera’s native cryptocurrency through the major investment management company. The ETF enables investors to gain HBAR exposure through standard brokerage accounts without requiring direct access to crypto exchanges or digital wallets. Hedera operates as a decentralized public network…

Vanguard platform now lists Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana ETFs

Key Takeaways US ETFs tracking Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana are now visible on Vanguard’s platform. This move represents a shift for Vanguard, which previously did not support crypto products on its platform. Share this article Vanguard has listed US Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana ETFs on its investment platform as it moves toward offering trading in crypto-related ETFs and mutual funds. Starting Tuesday, the move will enable over 50 million Vanguard brokerage customers in the US to engage with crypto alongside other non-core assets like gold. Vanguard operates as…

Monad’s MON token launches on Solana through Sunrise platform

Key Takeaways Monad’s MON token is now available on Solana through the Sunrise platform. Sunrise is a new cross-chain gateway from Wormhole Labs enabling easy asset transfers between blockchains. Share this article Monad’s MON token today launched on Solana through Wormhole Labs’ newly introduced Sunrise platform, a cross-chain gateway that enables seamless asset transfers between blockchains. The launch provides Solana users immediate access to the governance token of Monad, a blockchain project focused on high-throughput execution and scalability for decentralized applications. Sunrise serves as a liquidity gateway built on Wormhole…

Coinbase to Expand DEX Trading Platform in Brazil

Coinbase is expanding its decentralized exchange trading platform, called “DeFi Mullet,” to Brazil, providing them with access to tens of thousands of tokens without needing to leave the Coinbase app. Powered by Coinbase’s Ethereum layer 2 Base, DeFi Mullet first launched in the US on Oct. 8 and is designed to abstract away the complexities of using decentralized finance protocols. “Using our DEX integration, users can trade on popular DEXs, like Aerodrome and Uniswap, without leaving the familiar ease of the Coinbase interface,” Coinbase said on Wednesday. Source: Brian Armstrong…

Tether Invests an Undisclosed Amount in Bitcoin-Backed Loans Platform Ledn

Stablecoin issuer Tether has invested in Ledn, a platform providing consumer loans collateralized by Bitcoin, the company said Tuesday. The funding is targeted toward developing financial infrastructure that allows businesses and individuals to access liquidity and credit against their Bitcoin (BTC) without needing to sell their holdings.  Ledn, founded in 2018, provides users in over 100 countries with custody, risk management and liquidation services. In October, the company reported it had originated $392 million in Bitcoin-backed loans for the third quarter of 2025. Adam Reeds, co-founder and CEO of Ledn,…

Tether invests in Bitcoin borrowing and lending platform Ledn

Key Takeaways Tether announced a strategic investment in Ledn, a leading provider of Bitcoin-backed loans. Ledn is a rapidly growing player, having originated over $2.8 billion in loans and boasting Annual Recurring Revenue exceeding $100 million. Share this article Tether has invested in Ledn, a major provider of Bitcoin-backed loans, reinforcing its push to expand real-world financial infrastructure, the company announced Tuesday. Commenting on the investment, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said that it will expand access to credit while enabling users to borrow against their Bitcoin rather than sell it.…

Franklin Templeton Connects Benji Platform to Canton

Franklin Templeton has expanded its tokenization and investor platform, Benji, to the Canton Network, marking another step in the growth of institutional blockchain infrastructure for tokenized investment products. The integration, announced Wednesday, connects Franklin Templeton’s proprietary Benji Technology Platform to Canton, a blockchain network designed for regulated financial institutions. The move enables Benji’s tokenized assets, including its onchain US government money market fund, to be used as collateral and liquidity within Canton’s Global Collateral Network. Each Benji token represents a share of Franklin Templeton’s tokenized money market fund, with yields…

Bridge by The Tie is a secure and compliant messaging platform for crypto

As the crypto industry matures, pragmatism and common sense are slowly creeping into the idealistic, messy business of blockchain tech. For years, crypto founders have declared that they’re reinventing the financial system. And although the focus has been on big ideas and innovative financial engineering, many crypto products and services remain off-limits to regulated organizations.  As banks, OTC desks, and institutional investors enter the space, they find the basic infrastructure of serious finance either missing, or lacking in the compliance tools that allow them to fully participate. Telegram and X…

Coinbase Debuts Token Sales Platform with Monad Launch

Coinbase is launching a new platform for primary token offerings, giving retail investors in the United States access to regulated cryptocurrency initial sales for the first time since 2018. The exchange plans to host about one token sale per month on its new platform, starting with blockchain protocol Monad, which will launch its native token for sale Nov. 17–22. Token sales will run for one week, during which time users can submit purchase requests. After the window closes, an allocation algorithm will favor smaller buyers first, gradually filling larger orders…