🌐 NYSE and Blockchain.com Eye 24/7 Tokenized Stock Trading
NYSE and Blockchain.com have signed an agreement to explore round-the-clock tokenized stock trading through NYSE's planned digital venue.
The deal would connect Blockchain.com's crypto platform to NYSE's forthcoming digital exchange and establish two-way distribution of both stock and crypto market data between the two platforms.
The partnership signals growing institutional momentum behind tokenized securities, as traditional exchanges look to bridge conventional equity markets with crypto infrastructure.
🔐 North Korea's fake job interviews drained $11M from crypto wallets
A seven-agency international advisory has formally linked the WaterPlum hacking group and Pyongyang's remote IT worker infiltration scheme to the same North Korean bureau.
The operation used fake job interviews to compromise targets, ultimately draining $11 million across approximately 7,000 crypto wallets. The advisory connects two previously separate threat vectors — malware-deploying hackers and undercover IT workers embedded in crypto and tech firms — under a single state-directed unit.
The findings reinforce warnings that North Korea's crypto theft operations are more coordinated and institutionalized than previously understood, posing an ongoing threat to both individual users and organizations in the industry.
💵 Visa and Reap Launch Stablecoin Credit Cards in 100+ Markets
Visa and fintech firm Reap have announced a partnership to roll out stablecoin-linked credit cards across more than 100 markets globally.
The collaboration builds on Reap's existing Visa card issuance infrastructure, extending it into regions where stablecoin-linked spending has been limited. The cards are aimed at businesses looking to fund everyday expenses using digital assets.
The move marks a significant expansion of stablecoin utility into mainstream payment infrastructure, positioning Visa as a key bridge between traditional finance and digital asset spending.
🏦 Crypto Banking Platform Hits $45B in Loan Commitments
A crypto-focused banking solutions provider has disclosed $45 billion in loan commitments, underscoring growing demand for financial infrastructure tailored to digital asset businesses.
The platform targets blockchain-native firms across all stages — from early-stage startups to companies approaching an IPO — offering a full suite of financial services designed around how crypto businesses actually operate, addressing a long-standing gap in access to traditional banking.
The milestone signals that dedicated crypto banking infrastructure is scaling to meet institutional-grade demand within the sector.
🟠 Bitcoin rebounds to $85,400 as macro pressures ease
Bitcoin rose 5.6% to $85,435 on Monday as easing macro conditions provided relief to risk assets.
The move came as oil prices fell below $100 and U.S. Treasury yields retreated, reducing pressure on risk-sensitive markets including crypto.
Macro indicators such as oil and bond yields have increasingly influenced short-term Bitcoin price action, making them key signals for traders tracking broader market conditions.
📈 Bitcoin ETFs Pull $999M in Largest Daily Inflow Since October
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $999 million in net inflows on Monday — the largest single-day figure in 11 months and the 9th largest daily inflow on record.
The surge coincided with Bitcoin briefly climbing above $87,000, its highest level since January. Monday's inflow marks the 2026 high for the funds.
ETF flow data is widely watched as a gauge of institutional demand, and a near-$1B single day signals renewed appetite after a quieter stretch.
🟠 Bitcoin clears eight-month resistance on short squeeze
Bitcoin has broken above a key resistance level that had held for eight months, driven by a short squeeze and falling oil prices.
The breakout is being watched closely, with the next three weeks considered a critical window for whether the move holds.
Clearing long-standing resistance levels after a sustained consolidation period is typically seen as a structurally significant development in market analysis.