Pepeto Raises $10M in Presale Funding for Crypto‑intelligence Platform
Crypto‑intelligence platform Pepeto announced it has raised $10 million in a presale round, bringing its token price to $0.0000001873. The funds will support its AI‑driven risk scorer and cross‑chain bridge ahead of a Binance listing.
NALA Secures up to $50M Credit Facility From Liquidity via Mars Growth Capital
NALA, a stablecoin payments infrastructure provider, has secured a credit facility of up to $50 million from Liquidity, an AI‑driven private credit provider, through its joint‑venture vehicle Mars Growth Capital. The facility, starting with $25 million and scalable to $50 million, will fund...
Robinhood to Acquire WonderFi for $182.5M USD After Final Regulatory Approval
Toronto-based cryptocurrency platform WonderFi received final regulatory approval for its acquisition by US trading platform Robinhood Markets. Robinhood will purchase all outstanding shares of WonderFi for approximately $250 million CAD (≈ $182.5 million USD), with the transaction expected to close...
Qivalis Stablecoin Consortium Secures Backing From 37 European Banks
The euro‑denominated stablecoin consortium Qivalis announced it has secured backing from a group of 37 banks across 15 European countries. The commitment aims to launch the stablecoin in the second half of 2026, positioning it as a euro‑based alternative to...
MoonPay Acquires Decent.xyz in High Eight‑figure Deal to Launch MoonPay Trade Platform for Banks
Crypto payments firm MoonPay completed the acquisition of cross‑chain routing startup Decent.xyz for an estimated $90 million. The deal underpins the new MoonPay Trade platform, giving banks and fintechs access to tokenized assets, DeFi protocols, and stablecoin liquidity across 200+ blockchains.
Variational Raises $50M Series A Led by Dragonfly
Variational, a peer‑to‑peer on‑chain derivatives trading protocol, announced a $50 million Series A funding round led by Dragonfly, with participation from Bain Capital Crypto and Coinbase Ventures. The capital will be used to expand its real‑world asset perpetual futures and deepen liquidity....
Tether Invests in LemFi to Promote Stablecoin-Powered Remittances Across Emerging Markets
Tether announced a strategic investment in LemFi, a cross‑border financial platform, to integrate USDT as a settlement layer for remittances in Africa and Asia. The partnership aims to accelerate stablecoin adoption, improve speed and lower costs of cross‑border payments, and...
Deutsche Börse Group Invests $200M in Payward, Parent of Kraken Crypto Exchange
Payward, the parent company of the Kraken crypto exchange, has secured a $200 million investment from German exchange operator Deutsche Börse Group. The funding supports Kraken’s IPO preparations and expansion into real‑world assets, boosting its valuation target to $20 billion.
Standard Chartered to Acquire Zodia Custody's Custody Business
Standard Chartered announced that its non-binding offer to acquire Zodia Custody has been accepted by Zodia Custody's shareholders and noteholders. The acquisition will integrate Zodia Custody's regulated custody activities into Standard Chartered's digital asset custody business, pending regulatory approvals. The...
Strategy Completes $2 Billion Bitcoin Acquisition
US‑listed Strategy (MSTR) announced it completed the purchase of $2 billion worth of Bitcoin over the past week, expanding its crypto holdings. The acquisition was funded through equity issuance and follows the company's recent $1.5 billion debt repurchase. The move underscores Strategy's...
Hana Bank Acquires $670M Stake in Dunamu From Kakao Investment
South Korea’s Hana Bank has purchased a 1‑trillion‑won ($670 million) stake in crypto‑exchange operator Dunamu, acquiring 228 million shares from Kakao Investment. The deal gives Hana a significant foothold in the digital‑asset market, with Dunamu operating the country’s largest exchange, Upbit.
Boundary Labs Closes $2M Pre-Seed Funding Round Led by Galaxy Ventures
Boundary Labs announced the closing of a $2 million pre‑seed funding round, led by Galaxy Ventures, with participation from BlackWood and FirstBlock Capital. The capital will be used to develop USBD, a stablecoin protocol aimed at financial institutions and blockchain participants....
Ouinex Raises $3.5M in Community-Funded Equity Round, Total Funding Hits $9M
Crypto exchange Ouinex announced it has closed a $3.5 million equity round, bringing its total funding to $9 million, sourced entirely from its retail and professional trader community with no venture capital involvement. The company also launched Ouinex Launchpad, a token sale...
Coinbase Acquires Native Markets' Brand Assets to Become Official USDC Treasury Deployer on Hyperliquid
Coinbase announced it will acquire the brand assets of Native Markets, the startup that won Hyperliquid's governance vote for the USDH stablecoin. The deal makes Coinbase the official treasury deployer of USDC on Hyperliquid, replacing the native USDH stablecoin. Terms...
Gemini Raises $100 Million Strategic Investment From Winklevoss Capital Fund
Gemini Space Station, Inc. announced a $100 million strategic investment from Winklevoss Capital Fund, LLC, completed on May 14, 2026 via a private placement at $14 per share paid in bitcoin. The funding will strengthen Gemini's balance sheet and support...