Crypto.com has activated Google Pay support for all UK-issued Crypto.com Visa cards, giving users the ability to make tap-to-pay purchases with their Android devices across any merchant that accepts Visa or Google Pay.Digital assets meet tradfi in London at the fmls25Integration Via Crypto.com of Google WalletAccording to the company, the integration allows UK customers to add their Crypto.com Visa cards directly through the Crypto.com app or Google Wallet. Once linked, users can tap their Android devices in stores, pay online, or complete in-app purchases at any merchant that accepts Visa or Google Pay.Exciting news for users with UK-issued https://t.co/vCNztATkNg Visa Cards! You can now enjoy contactless payments by adding your Card to Google Walletᵀᴹ ?? ? Add your Card now: https://t.co/uizkqIx8I2 ℹ️ Only available for UK-issued https://t.co/vCNztATkNg Visa Cards.… pic.twitter.com/B7L3nxq1ro— Crypto.com (@cryptocom) November 24, 2025Each transaction reportedly converts crypto to cash instantly in the background, and is available for UK card holders. The exchange has touted the encrypted payment data as a way to reduce exposure and allows customers to transact without revealing personal card details.Crypto.com positions this update as a way to streamline how users spend digital assets in daily life, where it removes the friction of carrying a physical card or navigating additional steps to move crypto into usable funds.Crypto.com’s Global Payments PushThe UK rollout forms part of Crypto.com’s broader effort to drive mainstream adoption of crypto-linked debit cards across multiple regions. The company has already expanded wallet-based payments in parts of Europe, aligning with a global shift toward contactless and mobile-first transactions.Read more: Crypto.com Launches Entertainment Prediction Markets with CFTC Regulated US LicenseWallet integrations such as Google Pay have become a key competitive feature among crypto card providers. Crypto.com’s support for both Apple Pay and Google Pay deepens its reach into everyday financial behavior. As crypto ownership becomes more utility-driven, features that allow simple retail spending could help scale adoption across Europe and beyond.In 2021, Visa launched a pilot program that will allow its partners to settle fiat transactions on the Ethereum blockchain. The initiative comes through a collaboration with Crypto.com.Under the program, Visa’s partners can exchange USDC stablecoin via Visa’s payments network. Crypto.com will transfer USDC to Visa’s Ethereum address to settle some transactions processed through its Visa card program.To support the pilot, Visa’s treasury will be connected with Anchorage, a federally chartered crypto bank, which will help facilitate the blockchain-based settlements. This article was written by Jared Kirui at www.financemagnates.com.

FundingRock today announced the expansion of FundingRock Academy, an educational initiative designed to give traders practical exposure to live market activity and access to a global community of peers. While not a formal training program, the Academy provides observational learning opportunities, trading discussions, and community-driven support for individuals participating in FundingRock’s evaluation challenges.Observing Real Trading in ActionAt FundingRock Academy, traders can watch live sessions where experienced traders demonstrate decision-making, position management, and responses to market conditions. These sessions offer practical exposure to real trading activity. While FundingRock does not offer a formal curriculum or guarantee results, observing live trading helps participants gain perspective and see how trades unfold in real time.Traders working toward FundingRock’s evaluation challenges—covering account sizes from $5,000 to $200,000—can use these insights to inform their approach. The program sets clear profit targets and loss limits, giving traders a framework to practice decision-making in realistic conditions. Successful completion of both evaluation phases grants access to funded accounts and options for express payouts.Community Engagement and CollaborationFundingRock places a strong emphasis on community. Traders can connect through Discord, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and X, sharing experiences, asking questions, and discussing strategies. Cohort-based live trading rooms foster interaction, accountability, and peer feedback. By participating in this community, traders gain exposure to different trading styles and perspectives, helping them broaden their understanding of market activity.The platform also shares market recaps, highlights of trading sessions, and discussion opportunities to encourage ongoing learning and engagement. While these resources do not replace formal training, they provide valuable practical context for traders seeking to refine their approach through observation and practice.Practical Experience, Real Insights“FundingRock Academy is about providing opportunities for traders to observe, experiment, and interact with a community of peers,” said Meir Hefetz, CEO of FundingRock. “We don’t promise specific results or formal outcomes—our focus is on exposure, engagement, and insights. By participating in live sessions and community discussions, traders can explore different approaches and gain perspective on real trading activity.”A Supportive Environment for ExplorationThe Academy encourages responsible participation and curiosity. Traders are able to see how decisions play out, reflect on strategies, and exchange ideas with others in the community. This approach helps participants understand practical trading behavior without implying any guarantee of success or performance outcomes.About FundingRockFundingRock is a brand of Mindwave Training Limited (Company registration number HE471803), headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. The firm provides evaluation challenges, funded accounts, and a global trader community. FundingRock does not provide financial advice or investment services.Users can learn more at fundingrock.com. This article was written by FM Contributors at www.financemagnates.com.

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has partnered with global financial services firm Marex to launch regulated perpetual futures for Bitcoin and Ethereum, aiming to capture a portion of the large offshore crypto derivatives market and shift some of that activity into a centrally-cleared, onshore environment.Digital assets meet tradfi in London at the fmls25 Perpetual futures remain the dominant crypto derivatives product with over $187 billion in daily global volume. Most of this activity still resides on offshore, unregulated venues. According to SGX’s product documentation, the new contracts target accredited, expert, and institutional investors. They feature no expiry, a continuous funding mechanism, and central clearing through SGX’s existing Singapore-based infrastructure. This mirrors the utility of crypto-native perpetuals while placing them into a traditional regulated framework. By offering these products onshore, SGX and Marex aim to attract institutions seeking lower counterparty risk, standardized clearing, and greater transparency. Marex acts as “day-one clearer,” a key launch partner that guarantees trades from the start. The company will facilitate access using a central clearing model typical in traditional futures markets but still uncommon across crypto exchanges. Growing Institutional Demand for Crypto Products The launch follows a surge in institutional appetite for regulated crypto instruments, accelerated by the success of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs. This momentum is driving interest in exchange-listed and centrally-cleared products that provide digital asset exposure without relying on offshore platforms.“As a day-one clearer for this product, Marex is proud to provide clients with first access… under the same standards applied to traditional derivatives products,” said Thomas Texier, Head of Clearing at Marex, highlighting the focus on risk management and capital efficiency.SGX’s Broader Digital Asset Strategy “Building a regulated and institutional-grade market for crypto derivatives requires strong clearing participation,” added Michael Syn, President of SGX Group. “Marex’s involvement supports our aim to provide global investors with transparent, robust access to crypto derivatives in Asia.” The initiative forms part of SGX’s multi-layered digital asset strategy. SGX was the first exchange in Asia to receive authorization from the U.S. CFTC as a derivatives clearing organization back in 2013, and it has been expanding its digital asset capabilities since. Most recently, SGX enabled Spain’s BBVA to offer crypto trading services to its retail customers, indicating deeper integration of digital assets into its broader infrastructure. For Marex, which already clears crypto derivatives on major regulated venues such as CME and Cboe, the partnership further consolidates its position as a bridge between traditional financial markets and the digital asset ecosystem. This article was written by Tanya Chepkova at www.financemagnates.com.

The global crypto ecosystem expands daily — new protocols, financial primitives, and business models emerge across DeFi, NFTs, GameFi, payments, and tokenized real-world assets. Yet, this diversity also increases operational complexity. For startups, it’s no longer just about securing investment — it’s about finding reliable partners who can provide the infrastructure, liquidity, and strategic expertise needed to scale sustainably and stand out in an increasingly competitive market.Opportunities and Scaling DemandsCrypto businesses can no longer afford to stay within a single niche. The current development trajectory focuses on payments, new markets, liquidity, and product diversification.Companies such as Circle and Tether demonstrate how stablecoin-based payment systems (USDC, USDT) are transforming into global channels for everyday transfers — especially in regions with unstable fiat currencies. Platforms like Binance Pay and BitPay are shaping a new standard for instant business-to-business transactions without intermediaries.Another key direction is market expansion. Coinbase, for instance, continues to localize its services for Europe and Asia, while European exchanges such as WhiteBIT are strengthening their presence across Central and Eastern Europe — regions with rapidly growing crypto adoption.At the same time, liquidity remains a decisive factor for success. Projects without access to deep markets or institutional trading infrastructure struggle to sustain growth. This is why partnerships with established exchanges are critical for emerging crypto companies — they provide liquidity, security, and credibility.Infrastructure as a Growth Engine At the core of any scaling crypto business lies infrastructure — APIs, transaction engines, custody, interoperability, and security. Without these pillars, even the most innovative product can falter under real-world demand.WhiteBIT provides an institutional-grade infrastructure suite designed to reduce operational risks and accelerate growth.Institutional offer & fee incentives: WhiteBIT’s institutional platform features maker fees starting at 0 %, taker fees from 0.05 %, and even negative-rebate schemes for deep liquidity providers (up to –0.012 %).Portfolio margin: In 2025, WhiteBIT introduced a Portfolio Margin tool for institutional clients, allowing them to unlock capital from existing token holdings and use it for trading or leverage without selling. This increases capital efficiency and liquidity flexibility.Crypto-as-a-Service / B2B integration: WhiteBIT’s modular Crypto-as-a-Service solutions enable fintechs and startups to embed crypto features — custody, trading, token listing, and fiat-crypto rails — directly into their products. This approach allows even small teams to scale to enterprise level without building everything from scratch.Similar partnership models have been successfully adopted by companies such as Revolut, Crypto.com, and MoonPay, which rely on shared infrastructure to enter new markets and launch products faster.WhiteBIT brings this model to the institutional and B2B space — helping partners grow efficiently while maintaining full security and compliance.Deep asset & chain coverage: The institutional offering supports wallet address creation across 330+ assets and 80+ blockchain networks, enabling broad interoperability.SEPA & fiat corridors: For asset managers and European clients, WhiteBIT tailors SEPA conditions with fixed deposit/withdrawal fees and customizable limits, smoothing fiat-crypto flows.Robust architecture: The platform is built for high throughput, low latency, fault tolerance, and security (e.g., cold storage, WAF, redundant systems). While WhiteBIT details public security posture in some product lines (e.g., 96 % of assets in cold wallets), the broader institutional architecture is expressly designed for enterprise resilience.The Role of Expertise and Strategic Support Infrastructure is only part of the story. Sustainable scaling also depends on strategic guidance and analytical insight. WhiteBIT works with partners not merely as a provider, but as a growth partner, offering:Consulting on market entry and regulation, helping tailor strategies for new geographies.Analytical and monetization support, optimizing pricing, fee models, and liquidity management.Operational best practices, from compliance and risk controls to trading and custody workflows.Joint growth initiatives, including co-marketing and token listings to expand market reach.This partnership model lowers the technical and strategic barriers to entry, allowing founders to focus on innovation rather than infrastructure.Parallel Success ModelsBusiness growth driven by partnerships between crypto companies and traditional financial institutions is already visible across multiple market segments. Here are some examples: Ripple + Qubika: In one implementation, Ripple partnered with integration specialists (Qubika) to onboard new markets and integrate crypto exchanges into its remittance network (Brazil, the Philippines, Australia) in under six months. WhiteBIT TR + Misyon Bank: The partnership connects regulated banking services with crypto liquidity and tokenization capabilities on a unified platform, expanding access for investors across Europe and strengthening Turkey’s position as a regional hub for digital assets.Mesh + Conio: A fintech wallet Conio integrated multiple major exchanges via open banking and API aggregation, allowing users instant transfers across top exchanges without manual QR flows. This partnership demonstrates how plumbing-level integration accelerates user adoption. Fintech apps embedding exchange features: Some app builders integrate exchange-like functionality through external providers, enabling buy/sell/receive flows without building matching engines themselves.Summing upThe future of crypto belongs to scalable, interoperable, and compliant ecosystems. For startups and enterprises alike, building that from scratch is no longer efficient.By combining high-performance infrastructure, API-driven integration, and strategic expertise, WhiteBIT transforms scaling from a bottleneck into a growth opportunity. In doing so, it positions itself not just as an exchange, but as a true enabler of the next generation of crypto businesses. This article was written by FM Contributors at www.financemagnates.com.