Circle and Catena Cofounder Sean Neville Raises $18 Million for ‘First AI-Native Bank’
Sean Neville, co-founder of Circle and Catena Labs, raised $18M for an AI-native bank. Backed by a16z crypto and others, it aims to serve AI agents with regulated stablecoins and innovative compliance.
Finestel review: The secret behind asset managers’ trading brands
Finestel offers white-label crypto trading automation software for asset managers, enabling branded platforms with portfolio tracking, copy trading, and client management tools across major exchanges.
Circle co-founder to create ‘AI-native’ bank after $18M raise
Circle co-founder Sean Neville’s Catena Labs raised $18M to build an AI-native bank for AI agents, addressing traditional finance’s limitations with stablecoins and AI-specific compliance.
State of Ronin Q1 2025
Ronin transitioned to a permissionless blockchain in Q1 2025, attracting OpenSea integration and $21M in Fableborne presales. Tama Meme drove 90% of smart contracts, while Compound launched DeFi services.
Crypto.com and Canary Capital Launch Canary CRO Trust for US Investors – News Bytes Bitcoin News
Crypto.com and Canary Capital launch the Canary CRO Trust, enabling U.S. investors to gain exposure to CRO, the native token of the Cronos network, through a private investment vehicle.
Imrat Group Gains Priority Access to New Product: Bybit Launches Direct Stock Trading via Tether Stablecoin
Imrat Group partners with Bybit to trade global stocks and IPO/ICO products using USDT stablecoin, leveraging margin tools for assets like Apple and Tesla without fiat conversion.
DigiAsia Stock Soars 90% After $100M Bitcoin Treasury Plan
DigiAsia Corp’s stock surged 90% after announcing a $100M Bitcoin treasury plan, joining firms like Strategy and Metaplanet in corporate BTC adoption. The company will allocate 50% of future profits to Bitcoin and explore yield-generating strategies.
KuCoin Enhances Point-of-Sale Mobile Payments With AEON
KuCoin partners with AEON to enhance mobile crypto payments, enabling users to spend bitcoin, ether, and stablecoins online and in-store, initially targeting Asian markets.
Nasdaq-Listed DigiAsia Plans to Raise $100 Million to Buy Bitcoin and Allocate 50% of Profits to BTC – “The Defiant”
Nasdaq-listed DigiAsia Corp plans to raise $100M to buy Bitcoin, allocating 50% of future profits to BTC. Shares surged after the announcement as the firm explores crypto yield strategies.
JPMorgan to Offer Clients Access to Bitcoin, Not Custody It: CEO Dimon
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon announced the bank will allow clients to buy Bitcoin but not custody it, maintaining his critical stance while acknowledging client demand for crypto access.
