Joris Delanoue, CEO and co-founder of Fairmint, explains why private equity needs a tech upgrade. Summary Tokenization is key for private markets, says Joris Delanoue of Fairmint Compliance by automation means every asset transfer is evaluated by code against legal rules Smart contracts eliminate human error in multi-exemption offerings Tokenized stocks can serve as an … Read more
October 10 was no ordinary day in crypto. Yes, Donald Trump “retaliated” after China announced new plans curbing rare earth metal exports. Truth Social, X, that’s classic Trump. The president won’t hesitate to show how mighty the United States is. The truth of the matter is: News of new tariffs on China was not expected … Read more
Polychain CEO Olaf Carlson-Wee say retail and institutional investors have different ways of approaching meme coins, with virality being a core value that drives the market. Summary Polychain CEO Olaf Carlson-Wee said institutions see meme coins as speculative “gambling tools,” while retail investors value them for their social and viral characteristics. He proposed tokenizing social … Read more
Leah Wald is stepping down as CEO of SOL Strategies. Her last day in the role will be October 1, and she is also stepping away from her position on the board right away. This news comes after a big year for the company, which has been shifting from a traditional investment firm into one … Read more
Biller Genie CEO Thomas Aronica views cryptocurrency as an inevitable evolution of financial rails that his company will eventually need to support. While the B2B SaaS platform has yet to integrate crypto, Aronica told me in a recent Q&A that stablecoins like USDC could soon enable real-time settlements for payroll, commissions, and supplier payments. Longer … Read more
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes US crypto legislation finally has a shot at passing. After several days of meeting with lawmakers in Washington, Armstrong said the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act has “a good chance of getting done.” In recent years, Coinbase is where BlackRock stores its BTC while other US exchanges like Gemini or … Read more
Tether has just launched a new stablecoin called USAT. It is designed specifically for the US market and comes with a big promise to play by the rules. This isn’t just another token being added to the mix. It’s the first major step from Tether’s new leadership, and the goal is simple: build something the … Read more
Polygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron continues to push back against investors’ and traders’ fixation on memecoins. In an interview with crypto.news, Boiron makes the case that the industry is rewarding volume over substance. Summary Polygon CEO Marc Boiron says memecoins are not the problem; the lack of reliable discovery tools is. He calls for a … Read more
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says Bitcoin could hit $1 million by 2030 as he cites US regulation, institutional demand and shrinking risks. While on the ‘Cheeky Pint’ Podcast on 20 August 2025, Armstrong said, “The rough idea I have in my head is, we’ll see a million dollar Bitcoin by 2030 and there’s high error … Read more
Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal has been appointed CEO of the project’s foundation, marking a strategic shift to accelerate decision-making and double down on scaling AggLayer. Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of Polygon (POL), has been appointed CEO of the project’s foundation. The move aims to speed up decision-making amid increasing competition in the blockchain industry, Nailwal said … Read more