Today’s Insider ⬇️
🏪 Blockchain Payment: South Korea’s top bank unveils 24/7 blockchain payment network
📈 Nasdaq Listing: LMAX eyes $5B Nasdaq IPO as sale talks gather pace
🚀 Service Expansion? Robinhood in talks to add Crypto.com prediction markets as Kalshi rivalry grows: WSJ
Market Update
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Gold | $4,076 | +0.73% | +21.25% |
1. South Korea's Top Bank Unveils 24/7 Blockchain Payment Network
Blockchain payment: KB Kookmin Bank will launch a blockchain-based corporate payment service across 10 countries in August 2026, becoming South Korea's first bank to use J.P. Morgan's Kinexys platform for commercial payments.
🔎 Insider Insight: KB Kookmin's Kinexys integration reflects a broader institutional shift toward blockchain settlement that complements rather than replaces existing SWIFT infrastructure. With J.P. Morgan's platform now spanning Qatar National Bank, Axis Bank, Mitsubishi, and EBANX, Kinexys is quietly becoming the default blockchain layer for institutional cross-border payments globally.
Top Crypto Insider Pick of 2026
BlockchainFX Attracts Massive Attention as it Nears $15M Presale Target
BlockchainFX (BFX) is transforming global trading by merging traditional financial markets with decentralized technology. The platform provides seamless access to multiple asset classes, including cryptocurrencies, stocks, forex, and commodities, all within a single, unified ecosystem.
Meanwhile, with transparency and security at its core, BlockchainFX delivers faster transactions, lower fees, and improved accessibility. Its user-friendly interface and all-in-one design have earned it several innovation awards, making it a trusted solution for both institutional and retail investors.
By combining advanced technology with simplicity, BlockchainFX is redefining the trading experience for both experienced and beginner traders. As demand for secure and versatile trading platforms grows, BlockchainFX continues to gain recognition and interest from a global audience.
💡 Pro Tip: Having raised over $14 million in presale funding, BlockchainFX is proving its strong market appeal. At a presale price of $0.035, compared to the $0.05 launch price, $BFX offers an attractive entry point for early investors. With its focus on accessibility, innovation, and value, BlockchainFX positions itself as a compelling solution in the trading world, ensuring it’s more than just another token; it’s a practical tool for modern traders.
2. LMAX Eyes $5B Nasdaq IPO As Sale Talks Gather Pace
Nasdaq listing: LMAX is exploring a sale, SPAC merger, or Nasdaq IPO at a potential $5 billion valuation, a fivefold increase from its 2021 private valuation, as the firm expands into institutional digital asset infrastructure through Ripple, Omnia, and Standard Chartered partnerships.
🔎 Insider Insight: LMAX's diversified revenue base across FX and digital assets gives it a more defensible valuation story than crypto-only IPO candidates in a still-volatile market. Its Ripple RLUSD integration and 24/7 multi-asset Omnia platform position it as institutional convergence infrastructure at precisely the moment TradFi and crypto are merging.
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3. Robinhood In Talks To Add Crypto.com Prediction Markets As Kalshi Rivalry Grows
Service expansion? Robinhood is reportedly in talks to add Crypto.com's prediction market contracts to its platform, a move that would intensify competition with existing partner Kalshi while expanding Robinhood's multi-venue prediction market strategy.
🔎 Insider Insight: Robinhood's hybrid approach of building affiliated exchange infrastructure through Rothera while adding outside venues signals a deliberate strategy to reduce per-contract costs and single-provider dependency. With over 16 billion event contracts already traded on its platform in 2026, prediction markets are becoming a core Robinhood product rather than a niche feature.
That’s all for today’s insight. Stay informed, and we’ll see you in tomorrow’s edition.
Till next time,
3Insiders Team
