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BackToBitcoin (B2B) is a Defi solution for Bitcoin, built on the BTCB token with Binance proof of reserve. It enables enthusiasts of decentralized finance (DeFi) to participate in Bitcoin (BTC) exposure while also benefiting from direct on-chain yields. It is developing a specialized middleware for Bitcoin within the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) mesh system.
Stripe acquires Bridge for $1.1 billion, Robinhood acquires Bitstamp for $200 million
Odaily News: Payment company Stripe did not sign long-term supplier contracts with third-party stablecoin APIs. Instead, after Bridge achieved $5 billion in annualized cross-border transaction volume, Stripe acquired it outright for $1.1 billion and integrated stablecoin infrastructure into its global checkout layer. Fintech platform Robinhood did not expand internationally through external trading venues. Instead, it acquired cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp for $200 million, obtaining more than 50 global regulatory licenses and institutional liquidity. From 2012 to 2018, early B2B fintech startups paid traditional banks for proof-of-concept pilot fees. From 1996 to 2001, telecom infrastructure startups raised over $50 billion to lay dark fiber. (Bitcoin.com News)
Ripple Strategically Invests in Notabene to Advance RLUSD Institutional-Grade Stablecoin Payments
According to PRNewswire, stablecoin operator Notabene announced it has received strategic investment from Ripple; the specific investment amount has not been disclosed yet. The two parties will collaborate on enterprise-level stablecoin payments, including integrating Ripple's USD stablecoin RLUSD into the Notabene Flow B2B stablecoin payment platform. Both parties also plan to further expand the application of RLUSD in institutional payment networks to accelerate the adoption of compliant stablecoin infrastructure by banks, payment institutions, and fintech companies.
Stablecoin cross-border commercial banking platform Flex completes $70 million Series B1 funding round, led by Halo Fund
stablecoin banking platform Flex has announced the completion of a $70 million Series B1 funding round, led by Halo Fund. The new capital will be used to expand Flex Global, its stablecoin-based cross-border commercial banking platform, helping mid-sized enterprises conduct global payments and treasury management via stablecoin infrastructure. Data shows that the annual stablecoin payment volume has reached approximately $390 billion, with B2B transaction volume growing roughly 733% year-over-year. Meanwhile, as of April 2026, Visa's stablecoin settlement volume had reached an annualized $7 billion, representing a 50% year-over-year increase. (Forbes)
Kraken’s parent company Payward acquires derivatives exchange Bitnomial for up to $550 million
According to CoinDesk, Payward, Kraken’s parent company, announced the acquisition of digital asset derivatives platform Bitnomial for up to $550 million in cash and stock. The deal values Payward at approximately $20 billion. Bitnomial is the first crypto-native platform in the U.S. to hold all three key regulatory licenses: a Designated Contract Market (DCM), a Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), and a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM). Following the acquisition, Payward will instantly obtain all regulatory authorizations required to operate a full derivatives business in the U.S., significantly accelerating its path to compliance compared to building such capabilities organically. Post-integration, the combined platforms will launch spot margin, perpetual futures, and options products for U.S. customers. Through Payward Services’ B2B infrastructure, these regulated U.S. derivatives offerings will be made available to banks, fintech firms, and brokers via a single API. This acquisition marks Payward’s second major deal following its $1.5 billion acquisition of NinjaTrader in 2025. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
Sui Launches B2B Enterprise Settlement Network Tessera, Solving Transaction Amount Privacy Issues
According to official news, Sui announced the launch of the B2B enterprise settlement network Tessera. Built on Seal MPC + Sui private transfers, the product aims to address transaction amount privacy issues, enabling enterprises to complete settlements privately while meeting regulatory and audit requirements when needed. The code is now open source.
Stripe acquires Bridge for $1.1 billion, Robinhood acquires Bitstamp for $200 million
Odaily News: Payment company Stripe did not sign long-term supplier contracts with third-party stablecoin APIs. Instead, after Bridge achieved $5 billion in annualized cross-border transaction volume, Stripe acquired it outright for $1.1 billion and integrated stablecoin infrastructure into its global checkout layer. Fintech platform Robinhood did not expand internationally through external trading venues. Instead, it acquired cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp for $200 million, obtaining more than 50 global regulatory licenses and institutional liquidity. From 2012 to 2018, early B2B fintech startups paid traditional banks for proof-of-concept pilot fees. From 1996 to 2001, telecom infrastructure startups raised over $50 billion to lay dark fiber. (Bitcoin.com News)
Sygnum Integrates with Bancastato Online Banking, Supporting Swiss Clients in Trading BTC, ETH and 4 Other Assets
Odaily News: Zurich-based crypto bank Sygnum Bank has integrated its regulated cryptocurrency services into the Bancastato online banking system, allowing clients in the Swiss canton of Ticino to buy, hold, and sell BTC, ETH, LTC, and SOL via Bancastato's web and mobile platforms without needing to open a separate exchange account. Bancastato has become the first bank to offer cryptocurrency trading through Sygnum's application programming interface within an Avaloq software-as-a-service banking environment. Clients can place market orders based on cryptocurrency quantity or dollar value, with Sygnum handling trade execution while Bancastato retains the client relationship, brand, and front-end experience. Sygnum stated that its B2B platform has provided trading, custody, compliance, and settlement infrastructure to more than 25 banks and international financial institutions, including partners such as Zuger Kantonalbank, Luzerner Kantonalbank, Postfinance, and VZ Vermögenszentrum. Sygnum noted that these collaborations have delivered regulated digital asset services to over one-third of the Swiss population through existing banking relationships.
Ripple Strategically Invests in Notabene to Advance RLUSD Institutional-Grade Stablecoin Payments
According to PRNewswire, stablecoin operator Notabene announced it has received strategic investment from Ripple; the specific investment amount has not been disclosed yet. The two parties will collaborate on enterprise-level stablecoin payments, including integrating Ripple's USD stablecoin RLUSD into the Notabene Flow B2B stablecoin payment platform. Both parties also plan to further expand the application of RLUSD in institutional payment networks to accelerate the adoption of compliant stablecoin infrastructure by banks, payment institutions, and fintech companies.
BancaStato Launches Regulated Crypto Trading Services Through Sygnum
Odaily News, Swiss cantonal bank BancaStato has launched regulated cryptocurrency trading services, utilizing the systems of digital asset bank Sygnum and banking software provider Avaloq. The bank serves the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino in Switzerland. BancaStato has joined Sygnum's B2B banking platform, integrating Sygnum's trading and custody services into its existing Avaloq banking system. Clients can buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin, ETH, LTC, and SOL via the bank's web and mobile banking applications. Sygnum's B2B platform is already used by over 25 financial institutions, with its banking partners including Societe Generale-FORGE, PostFinance, and VZ Depotbank. In late June, Sygnum announced that its Liechtenstein subsidiary, Sygnum Europe AG, had obtained a license as a crypto asset service provider under the MiCA framework.
Infinite Launches Bank Account Service Integrating Fiat and Stablecoin Transfers, Supported by Erebor Bank
According to The Block, B2B stablecoin technology provider Infinite has launched Infinite Accounts—a banking account service for enterprises that supports deposits, withdrawals, ACH transfers, domestic and international wire transfers, as well as stablecoin minting, burning, and on-chain transfers—all accessible via a single API. This service is powered by the traditional banking infrastructure of Erebor Bank, which recently obtained its banking license. Infinite states that fiat balances held in these accounts may be eligible for FDIC insurance, whereas stablecoin balances are not. This launch comes amid continued growing institutional adoption of stablecoins.
Sygnum Integrates with Bancastato Online Banking, Supporting Swiss Clients in Trading BTC, ETH and 4 Other Assets
Odaily News: Zurich-based crypto bank Sygnum Bank has integrated its regulated cryptocurrency services into the Bancastato online banking system, allowing clients in the Swiss canton of Ticino to buy, hold, and sell BTC, ETH, LTC, and SOL via Bancastato's web and mobile platforms without needing to open a separate exchange account. Bancastato has become the first bank to offer cryptocurrency trading through Sygnum's application programming interface within an Avaloq software-as-a-service banking environment. Clients can place market orders based on cryptocurrency quantity or dollar value, with Sygnum handling trade execution while Bancastato retains the client relationship, brand, and front-end experience. Sygnum stated that its B2B platform has provided trading, custody, compliance, and settlement infrastructure to more than 25 banks and international financial institutions, including partners such as Zuger Kantonalbank, Luzerner Kantonalbank, Postfinance, and VZ Vermögenszentrum. Sygnum noted that these collaborations have delivered regulated digital asset services to over one-third of the Swiss population through existing banking relationships.
Ripple Strategically Invests in Notabene to Advance RLUSD Institutional-Grade Stablecoin Payments
According to PRNewswire, stablecoin operator Notabene announced it has received strategic investment from Ripple; the specific investment amount has not been disclosed yet. The two parties will collaborate on enterprise-level stablecoin payments, including integrating Ripple's USD stablecoin RLUSD into the Notabene Flow B2B stablecoin payment platform. Both parties also plan to further expand the application of RLUSD in institutional payment networks to accelerate the adoption of compliant stablecoin infrastructure by banks, payment institutions, and fintech companies.
Former Microsoft AI Team Founds Skyfall AI, Bets $1 Million on ‘AI CEO’ Experiment to Run a Real Business
Skyfall AI, an artificial intelligence startup founded by former Microsoft AI team members, has announced it will spend up to $1 million to acquire a small B2B SaaS or e-commerce company, attempting to let an AI system fully take over operations to test whether an 'AI CEO' can manage a real commercial organization.Skyfall AI co-founder Sam Pasupalak and CTO Kaheer Suleman believe the current AI industry is largely focused on creating 'autonomous employees'—gradually replacing individual tasks—but this does not represent true enterprise autonomy. They aim to test whether AI can cover the full range of decisions, including pricing, marketing, customer support, finance, and operations, by running a real business.The project's goal is to have the AI serve as the core manager of the enterprise, driving revenue growth with reduced human intervention, while publicly documenting the successes and failures encountered during the experiment.Skyfall’s founders stated that while existing large language models (LLMs) perform well with known knowledge and in fixed environments, they still fall short in continuous learning when faced with competitive changes, shifts in customer behavior, and market dynamics. Therefore, the company is exploring a new AI architecture called 'Enterprise World Models,' aiming to enable AI to understand the operational state of a business and predict the impact of decisions on future development.Skyfall AI was founded by members of the Maluuba team. Maluuba was acquired by Microsoft for approximately $160 million in 2017, and its technology later became part of Microsoft's AI research presence in Canada. (Forbes)
Hong Kong-licensed virtual asset exchange VDX clarifies that there are currently no official apps open to the public
The Hong Kong licensed virtual asset exchange VDX has officially issued a statement warning against fraudulent activities conducted in the name of VDX, disclosing that fraudsters are illegally misusing the VDX brand name to launch a so-called "VDX App". The company stated that it is currently primarily a B2B platform serving institutional clients, and there is no official App open to the public at this stage. Any App, installation package, QR code, link, or third-party application claiming to be officially launched by VDX and requiring users to download or use is not officially released by VDX. Users are reminded to beware of impersonation and fraud.
SoFi launches US dollar-backed stablecoin SoFiUSD, available to nearly 15 million users
SoFi has launched a US dollar-backed stablecoin, SoFiUSD, on Ethereum and Solana, becoming the first U.S. national bank to directly offer a stablecoin to retail customers on a public blockchain. Nearly 15 million SoFi members can now buy, sell, hold, and exchange SoFiUSD within the app, with each token redeemable 1:1 for US dollars via SoFi Bank. SoFi stated that it plans to use SoFiUSD for traditional financial scenarios such as cross-border payments and B2B transactions, and intends to launch features including interest-bearing tokenized deposits, FDIC-insured accounts, and 24/7 cross-border transfers. (CoinDesk)
Wallet infrastructure company Dynamic integrates Aleo, enabling developers to build payment applications with private transaction capabilities.
Dynamic, a wallet infrastructure company, has integrated Aleo, enabling developers to build payment applications that support private transactions and enterprise-grade security. Itai, co-founder of Dynamic, stated that real-world payment scenarios have a rigid demand for privacy: users typically do not publicly disclose their salary information and should not be required by default to broadcast stablecoin transactions across a public network. Moreover, enterprises do not wish to place payroll records on a public ledger, and B2B teams do not want transaction volumes exposed to competitors.
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Sui Launches B2B Enterprise Settlement Network Tessera, Solving Transaction Amount Privacy Issues
According to official news, Sui announced the launch of the B2B enterprise settlement network Tessera. Built on Seal MPC + Sui private transfers, the product aims to address transaction amount privacy issues, enabling enterprises to complete settlements privately while meeting regulatory and audit requirements when needed. The code is now open source.
Stripe acquires Bridge for $1.1 billion, Robinhood acquires Bitstamp for $200 million
Odaily News: Payment company Stripe did not sign long-term supplier contracts with third-party stablecoin APIs. Instead, after Bridge achieved $5 billion in annualized cross-border transaction volume, Stripe acquired it outright for $1.1 billion and integrated stablecoin infrastructure into its global checkout layer. Fintech platform Robinhood did not expand internationally through external trading venues. Instead, it acquired cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp for $200 million, obtaining more than 50 global regulatory licenses and institutional liquidity. From 2012 to 2018, early B2B fintech startups paid traditional banks for proof-of-concept pilot fees. From 1996 to 2001, telecom infrastructure startups raised over $50 billion to lay dark fiber. (Bitcoin.com News)
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Sygnum Integrates with Bancastato Online Banking, Supporting Swiss Clients in Trading BTC, ETH and 4 Other Assets
Odaily News: Zurich-based crypto bank Sygnum Bank has integrated its regulated cryptocurrency services into the Bancastato online banking system, allowing clients in the Swiss canton of Ticino to buy, hold, and sell BTC, ETH, LTC, and SOL via Bancastato's web and mobile platforms without needing to open a separate exchange account. Bancastato has become the first bank to offer cryptocurrency trading through Sygnum's application programming interface within an Avaloq software-as-a-service banking environment. Clients can place market orders based on cryptocurrency quantity or dollar value, with Sygnum handling trade execution while Bancastato retains the client relationship, brand, and front-end experience. Sygnum stated that its B2B platform has provided trading, custody, compliance, and settlement infrastructure to more than 25 banks and international financial institutions, including partners such as Zuger Kantonalbank, Luzerner Kantonalbank, Postfinance, and VZ Vermögenszentrum. Sygnum noted that these collaborations have delivered regulated digital asset services to over one-third of the Swiss population through existing banking relationships.
Luno to Cut 20% of Global Workforce and Restructure into Three Business Units
cryptocurrency exchange Luno announced on July 28 that it will cut 20% of its global workforce and restructure its operations into three business units. The company did not disclose the total number of affected employees, with South African staff also included in the layoffs. Luno is headquartered in London, with operations spanning Africa and Asia, and is owned by US-based Digital Currency Group. CEO James Lanigan stated that the cyclical decline in retail crypto trading activity and the adoption of automation tools are the main reasons for this restructuring. Luno previously cut 35% of its staff in January 2023, when its total workforce was approximately 960 employees. Following this restructuring, the company will integrate its consumer platform and B2B API services, and establish a local currency stablecoin solutions unit along with an institutional business unit. Luno has notified users in certain markets that related services will be discontinued on September 1, 2026. Account deposit and purchase functions were already closed on June 1, and users are required to liquidate their holdings and withdraw funds to local bank accounts by August 31.
Crypto exchange Luno launches global restructuring and lays off about 20%
According to Bloomberg, Digital Currency Group (DCG)-owned cryptocurrency exchange Luno will lay off 20% of its staff. Luno is currently undergoing restructuring to adapt to current market conditions, while expanding its B2B business and cutting costs. Luno CEO James Lanigan stated that this move is to optimize operations, but did not disclose the specific number of affected employees.