June 9, 2026 @ 7:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Dune Analytics has recently indicated that key developments now appear to signal a deepening integration between traditional finance (TradFi) and cryptocurrency, as regulated institutions adopt blockchain technology for settlement, stablecoins, tokenization, and derivatives. This evolution blurs longstanding boundaries, aiming for greater efficiency while raising questions… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 7:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Companies sharply focused on digital asset treasuries (DATs) are channeling significant resources into expanding their substantial holdings of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), even as the broader cryptocurrency market experiences prolonged weakness. This approach reflects a belief in the long-term potential of these crypto-assets despite… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 6:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Digital (Nasdaq: GLXY) has rolled out a new over-the-counter (OTC) trading service for prediction markets, aimed squarely at institutional investors. Through its Global Markets desk, the firm now provides hedge funds, family offices, and other large players with access to substantial liquidity and high… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 3:44 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

In the wake of Michael Saylor’s 32-BTC sale recently, the digital asset sector’s thoughts were on BTC and ETH. “Momentum is not on Bitcoin’s side this week. With $2.8 billion in cumulative outflows from Bitcoin ETFs and Michael Saylor selling 32 BTC last week, there… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 3:30 pm By JD Alois  |  

Republic Europe, part of Republic US, has become a registered agent under the London Stock Exchange’s Private Securities Market. Republic Europe had previously participated in a Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES) offering via a structure called a TPEIC (Tradable Private Equity Investment… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 3:18 pm By JD Alois  |  

Anchorage Digital and XFX, an institutional foreign exchange (FX) and settlement provider, have partnered to offer round-the-clock global transfers using Anchorage’s Atlas platform. The Miami-based XFX provides near instant settlement and targets high-volume users XFX will use the Atlas settlement network, which is integrated with… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 2:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has teamed up with fintech firm Cardless to launch useful credit card products. This offering stands out from more traditional credit and lending products by allowing consumers to leverage their holdings in stablecoins, particularly USDC, as collateral or through integrated rewards mechanisms, providing… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 2:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Morpho has reportedly raised $175 million in a new investment round. The funding was led by venture firms Paradigm, Ribbit Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm (a16z crypto), with additional participation from backers including Apollo Funds, Circle’s venture unit, and VanEck. This token-based investment values… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 9:09 am By JD Alois  |  

Hashgraph, via its Hedera blockchain, has announced a partnership with Merk to provide global compliance and supply chain tracking. The TrackTraceDigital Product Passport (DPP) platform is said to be extended to support Merk and the EU’s forthcoming product transparency regulation. The Hedera-powered digital traceability infrastructure… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 8:53 am By JD Alois  |  

Galaxy Digital (NASDAQ: GLXY) is building a huge data center in Texas, according to CEO Michael Novogratz. The news drove Galaxy shares dramatically higher yesterday by over 20%. The company’s market cap is around $12 billion, with some pegging the data center’s value at around… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 8:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Payward, the parent company of the cryptocurrency exchange and digital investment platform Kraken, has announced its participation in the US Tech Force, a key federal program designed to attract elite technology professionals to address critical government challenges. The initiative, managed by the US Office of… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 6:21 am By Michael Wong  |  

A recent study conducted by IDC found that companies in Asia Pacific are investing in artificial intelligence (AI) more aggressively than their global peers. The study, commissioned by managed network services provider Expereo, however, saw that many are doing so with little evaluation of returns… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 5:32 am By Michael Wong  |  

Singapore-based growth equity firm Panthera Growth Partners has invested $30 million in Innefu Labs, an Indian artificial intelligence (AI) company focused on national and cyber security, as the company scales its sovereign AI platforms and prepares for an initial public offering. The capital injection, completed… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 3:07 am By Michael Wong  |  

Hong Kong’s central bank and securities regulator said they will proceed with proposed amendments to clearing rules for over-the-counter derivative transactions, after a joint consultation received broad market support. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued consultation conclusions… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 2:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global HR focused firm Deel has launched a stablecoin-based wallet that allows independent contractors to receive, hold, grow, and spend earnings in a US dollar-based stablecoin. This Deel product update, enabled by financial technology infrastructure from Stripe and its ecosystem partners, addresses various challenges faced… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 2:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) believes there is a significant ongoing evolution is taking place in Asia’s quantitative finance sector, enabled by growing interest from more active capital allocators, surging regional trading activity, and accelerated technology integration. Insights from Bank of America Securities’ recent gathering… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 2:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated that the European leveraged loan sector staged a solid recovery in May, largely offsetting earlier losses from 2026 amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a sharp pullback in AI-related credits. According to PitchBook data, the Morningstar European Leveraged Loan Index… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 1:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has called on regulated market participants to reinforce their cybersecurity frameworks. The regulator highlighted the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on both defensive and offensive cyber capabilities, emphasizing the need for proactive adaptation in its latest announcement. Operational resilience,… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 12:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Financial analysts at Baird have adopted a somewhat cautious stance toward Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), highlighting serious potential challenges in the company’s upcoming quarterly performance. Baird has flagged risks of a revenue shortfall for the second quarter, attributing it primarily to softening trading activity amid broader market… Read More