July 16, 2026

1. Visa Unveils Stablecoin Platform for Banks and Fintech Companies

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Visa has launched a new stablecoin platform allowing financial institutions to integrate stablecoin payments and treasury operations into its existing network. This move positions Visa as a key player in the digital currency infrastructure, potentially challenging existing stablecoin leaders like Circle's USDC.

2. Citadel Securities Invests $400 Million in Crypto.com, Valuing Exchange at $20 Billion

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Crypto.com has secured a $400 million investment from Citadel Securities, valuing the exchange at $20 billion. The funding will support Crypto.com's expansion into tokenized securities and derivatives, marking a significant step in its growth strategy.

3. Tradable's $1 Billion Stellar Deal Boosts Institutional Tokenization

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Tradable has announced a $1 billion deal to bring private credit assets to the Stellar blockchain. This agreement enhances Stellar's role in institutional finance and the tokenization of real-world assets, reflecting the growing trend of blockchain adoption in traditional finance sectors.

4. Morgan Stanley Launches Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana Trading on E*Trade

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Morgan Stanley has introduced trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana on its E*Trade platform through a partnership with Zero Hash. This move provides eligible customers with the ability to trade major cryptocurrencies, expanding Morgan Stanley's digital asset offerings.

5. Dormant Bitcoin Whale Moves $383 Million After More Than 8 Years

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A Bitcoin wallet that had been inactive since 2017 has transferred 5,908 BTC, valued at $383 million, to a new address. The movement of such a large amount of Bitcoin could potentially impact market dynamics, though it has not yet been sold on exchanges.

6. MoonPay Acquires Glide to Enhance Crypto Deposits Infrastructure

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MoonPay has acquired Glide, a startup focused on crypto deposit infrastructure, in an all-equity deal. This acquisition aims to bolster MoonPay's capabilities in cross-chain crypto deposits, leveraging Glide's expertise developed by former Robinhood Wallet engineers.

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Last updated: 7/16/2026, 11:00:38 PM UTC

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