Galoy Pushes Deeper Into U.S. Banking With All-in-One Bitcoin Platform
Galoy launched an expanded Bitcoin-native banking platform enabling U.S. banks and credit unions to offer lending, payments, and custody without replacing legacy systems. The platform bundles Bitcoin-backed loans, Lightning payments, stablecoin services, custody, and wallet infrastructure into one modular "sidecar" solution. Regulatory tools and risk analyzers address compliance uncertainty, positioning Bitcoin lending as mainstream institutional revenue opportunity.
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Bitcoin rose above $78,000 in May 2026, extending April's 11.87% rally fueled by $1.97 billion in US spot ETF inflows. Technical analysis suggests BTC needs to flip $80,000 into support to reach $84,000, though CryptoQuant warns futures-driven gains may precede a pullback. Major altcoins including ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, and DOGE face critical resistance levels determining next directional moves.
From NYSE Gut Punch to ‘One App for Money’: Exodus Bets Self‑Custody Can Power Everyday Life
Exodus, a self-custodial crypto wallet founded in 2015, acquired UK payment infrastructure firms Monavate and Baanx to build an integrated payments platform. After a failed NYSE listing attempt in 2024, the company relaunched on NYSE American in January 2026. It now positions "Exodus Pay" to convert everyday transactions into revenue through card processing and interchange fees while maintaining user self-custody, addressing crypto's usability challenges.
Exodus (EXOD) Announces Official UFC Deal and Revised, Self-Custody Money App
Exodus (EXOD) secured an official UFC partnership launching June 1, positioning itself as the league's payments provider with branding across 700 million global fans. The crypto wallet-turned-money-platform simultaneously launched Exodus Pay, a self-custody stablecoin app enabling Visa spending and peer-to-peer transfers. The move targets crypto-curious consumers while establishing recurring revenue through stablecoin balances and card interchange.