Longtime Bitcoin developer Luke Dashjr calls for Adam Back to step down from Blockstream leadership following revelations of Jeffrey Epstein's ties to crypto industry figures in newly unsealed court documents.
Fireblocks, a leading institutional crypto custodian, has integrated the Stacks Layer-2 network, granting its vast client base direct access to native Bitcoin DeFi applications. This move is poised to channel significant institutional capital into the burgeoning ecosystem built atop Bitcoin.
Amid a shifting regulatory landscape, Block opens a strategic Dublin hub to challenge rivals Adyen, Stripe, and PayPal, betting on deeper collaboration and innovation to win European market share.
White House border advisor Tom Homan sharply criticized and dismissed anti-ICE roadblocks in Minneapolis as ineffective and illegal, while announcing the withdrawal of 700 federal agents from the Twin Cities area following what he described as improved local cooperation.
Sintana Energy has reached a settlement with ExxonMobil, resolving a long-standing arbitration over the VMM-37 block in Colombia. The deal will see Sintana receive $9 million in payments as it transfers its interests in the block to the oil giant.
Block launches Bitcoin payments for U.S. small businesses via Square, enabling seamless crypto-to-cash conversion. The move coincides with ARK Invest's significant share purchases, highlighting institutional interest in fintech firms bridging traditional commerce and digital assets during market uncertainty.
While Block's shares have significantly lagged the broader market, a wave of analyst optimism suggests the fintech giant may be poised for a rebound, with price targets implying substantial upside.
Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs achieves unicorn status after a $70 million Series C funding round with participation from Goldman Sachs and Citi Ventures, as demand for cryptocurrency transaction tracing surges among law enforcement and financial institutions.
Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs has achieved a $1 billion valuation after closing a $70 million Series C funding round. The investment, spearheaded by Blockchain Capital with backing from major financial institutions, underscores the growing criticality of crypto compliance tools as digital assets enter the mainstream.
A key restructuring deal for Ethiopia's sole international bond has been blocked by an official creditor committee, prompting threats of legal action from investors and casting new uncertainty over the country's debt resolution process.
H&R Block's fourth-quarter revenue surpassed expectations, fueled by demand for its assisted tax preparation and strategic AI investments. The company forecasts full-year revenue near $3.89 billion, signaling confidence in its tech-enhanced service model and small business expansion.
H&R Block's fiscal Q2 revenue climbed 11% to $199 million, driven by higher tax filing volumes and pricing. CEO Curtis Campbell points to new tax law complexity and strategic tech investments as key growth drivers, while the company reaffirms its full-year outlook.
Fintech firm Figure Technology Solutions (FIGR) is drawing investor attention with its blockchain-powered platform for loan origination and digital assets. While its growth metrics and partner adoption are strong, its high P/E ratio raises questions about its long-term potential in a competitive market.
H&R Block executives detailed the company's Q2 performance and full-year guidance in an earnings call, highlighting a focus on technology integration and shareholder returns while addressing the impact of new tax legislation on the upcoming filing season.
Recently released court documents show convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein invested in Bitcoin infrastructure company Blockstream in 2014 and invited its co-founders to his private Caribbean island, raising fresh questions about the tech sector's ties to the disgraced figure.
AIxCrypto (AIXC) and the Sei Development Foundation have entered a strategic collaboration aimed at exploring the integration of artificial intelligence with high-performance blockchain infrastructure, targeting the next wave of decentralized applications.
Block's rollout of Bitcoin payment and conversion tools for millions of U.S. merchants marks a pivotal step in transforming the leading cryptocurrency from a speculative asset into a practical medium of exchange.
Fireblocks, a leading digital asset infrastructure provider, has integrated the Canton Network into its platform, offering financial institutions a privacy-focused, regulated environment for tokenization and settlement. The move signals growing institutional demand for compliant blockchain infrastructure.
Amid market volatility, H&R Block (HRB) presents a compelling value proposition. With aggressive share buybacks, robust cash flow, and strategic expansion beyond tax season, the financial services firm is drawing investor attention for its resilience and shareholder returns.
The relaunched retailer's shares surged 7% following its announcement to acquire Tokens.com and launch a new platform by July, leveraging tZERO and Figure's blockchain technology to offer tokenized real estate assets and financial services.
