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Kraken Parent Company Plans xStocks Launch Across Hong Kong, UK, Europe and South Korea

July 29, 2026ByBDInBlockchain, Crypto

Payward, Kraken's parent company, partners with GTN to expand blockchain-based stock trading to Hong Kong, UK, Europe and South Korea.

Egyptian e-commerce platform Fincart raises $2.8 million in seed round

July 29, 2026ByBDInArtificial Intelligence

Cairo-based Fincart secures $2.8 million seed funding to expand AI-powered operating system for online merchants across Egypt and the Middle East.

Nigeria leads African stablecoin adoption as Bitget Wallet reaches 100 million users

July 29, 2026ByBDInBlockchain, Crypto

Bitget Wallet's chief operating officer attributes Nigerian demand for stablecoins as a key driver in the platform reaching 100 million users globally.

Binance launches gold and silver options as futures trading exceeds $3 billion daily volume

July 29, 2026ByBDInBlockchain

Binance introduces commodity options for gold and silver following billions in daily perpetual futures volume on the exchange

An illustration showing the Apple App Store, a fake cryptocurrency wallet app, Bitcoin symbols, a warning alert, and cybersecurity graphics representing the alleged $1.8 million theft.

Apple Faces Lawsuit After Fake Wallet App Drained $1.8 Million in Bitcoin

July 29, 2026ByBDInBlockchain

A California man is suing Apple after a fake Sparrow Wallet app on the App Store drained $1.8 million in Bitcoin from his account.

Coinbase Plans to Expand ‘Everything Exchange’ into Canada with Stocks, Crypto and Prediction Markets

July 23, 2026ByBDInBlockchain

Coinbase is bringing its multi-asset trading platform to Canada, allowing users to trade stocks, crypto and prediction markets in one place.

Kraken Parent Company to Expand Blockchain Stock Offerings to Four Global Markets

July 23, 2026ByBDInBlockchain, Web3

Payward, Kraken's parent company, partners with GTN to launch xStocks in Hong Kong, UK, Europe, and South Korea, expanding blockchain-based equity access.

BlackRock’s crypto assets fall 39% as market downturn offsets $15 billion in net inflows

July 15, 2026ByBDInBlockchain

BlackRock's digital asset funds saw $15 billion in net inflows over the past year, but falling crypto prices drove the value of holdings down 39%.

Tether and Mercado Bitcoin logos with blockchain network graphics, Latin America map, digital assets, and fintech investment visuals

Tether Invests $20 Million in Mercado Bitcoin to Expand Latin American Operations

July 14, 2026ByBDInBlockchain

Tether has invested $20 million in Brazilian crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin to support expansion across Latin America's growing digital asset markets.