Blockchain & Digital Assets

June 12, 2026 @ 3:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Zesty, a regulated fintech firm overseen by Chile’s Comisión para el Mercado Financiero (CMF), has rolled out cryptocurrency trading capabilities, marking a significant expansion for investors in the country. This new feature integrates digital assets with access to US and domestic Chilean markets, all available… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 2:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs noted that on June 9, 2026, Belgian authorities secured convictions against seven individuals linked to an extensive international network backing the Islamic State (ISIS). The court imposed prison terms ranging from five to 15 years, plus significant monetary fines. TRM Labs has also… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 2:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On June 11, 2026, Circle Internet Financial (NYSE:CRCL) announced that it had submitted detailed comment letters to the U.S. Department of the Treasury just two days earlier. These submissions address two key proposed regulations aimed at updating anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 2:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tokyo-based Metaplanet Inc., known for its relatively aggressive Bitcoin accumulation as a core digital assets treasury asset, recently announced a significant step toward building a more comprehensive financial ecosystem centered around digital assets. The company has entered into a share transfer agreement to purchase all… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 10:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MetaMask has indicated that SpaceX is set to make history this week with what is poised to become the largest initial public offering ever. The company plans to price shares at $135 on Thursday, June 11, 2026, ahead of its Nasdaq listing under the ticker… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 8:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Citigroup (NYSE: C) is rolling out a blockchain-powered platform enabling wealthy individuals and institutional clients to trade tokenized shares of privately held firms. This initiative comes at a pivotal moment, as anticipation builds around massive public debuts from key industry players like SpaceX and Anthropic,… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 5:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Anchorage Digital has publicly backed the US Treasury‘s joint proposal from FinCEN and OFAC aimed at putting into effect the anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions elements of the GENIUS Act. Submitted on June 9, 2026, the company’s detailed comment letter highlights how these measures strike… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 1:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Privacy focused Zcash (ZEC) developers have finalized precise modifications to the consensus rules for the upcoming Ironwood network upgrade. The decision addresses a serious flaw recently uncovered in the Orchard shielded transaction pool, which had raised alarms about the privacy-centric cryptocurrency’s vulnerability to potentially unlimited… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 12:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance has officially become a member of the Brazilian Association of Crypto Economy (ABcripto) and secured a seat on its board. This strategic move underscores the exchange’s dedication to fostering a mature, regulated, and innovative cryptocurrency environment in one of the world’s most active emerging… Read More

June 11, 2026 @ 9:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (NYSE: V) has teamed up with Brale to test private stablecoin settlement options for institutional payments. Announced on June 4, 2026, the proof-of-concept leverages SBC—a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Brale—on the Canton Network. This initiative evaluates privacy-enhanced blockchain infrastructure to enable faster, more… Read More

June 11, 2026 @ 5:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BitMine Immersion Technologies (NYSE: BMNR), the Ethereum (ETH) focused treasury company chaired by Tom Lee, has once again demonstrated its commitment to accumulating the second-largest cryptocurrency. According to on-chain monitoring, the firm recently secured an additional 25,000 ETH tokens valued at approximately $41 million, highlighting… Read More

June 11, 2026 @ 5:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Singapore-based crypto travel platform Travala, supported by digital assets exchange Binance, has rolled out a protocol that enables artificial intelligence systems to independently handle hotel reservations from start to finish. Launched around June 5, 2026, this development represents a major step toward fully automated travel… Read More

June 11, 2026 @ 4:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stand With Crypto UK, backed by Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), has rolled out a targeted grassroots effort calling on its more than 286,000 registered supporters in Britain to push back against retail banks that systematically restrict or prohibit transfers to cryptocurrency platforms. The drive focuses on encouraging individuals… Read More

June 11, 2026 @ 12:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CME Group, the global derivatives exchange, has officially introduced Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures. The launch, announced on June 9, 2026, in Chicago, marks another step forward in integrating digital assets into established financial frameworks, providing market participants with a new tool for broad exposure… Read More

June 11, 2026 @ 11:47 am By JD Alois  |  

Digital Asset has raised $355 million in Series E funding in a round led by a16z. Digital Asset is the creator of the Canton Network that aims to support regulated financial services. Other investors in the round include Adia, Apollo, HSBC, SoFi and more. Boutique… Read More

June 11, 2026 @ 9:56 am By JD Alois  |  

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has launched a new advertising campaign that warns the public about the risk of crypto. The banking sector believes they are currently under threat because of the emergence of digital assets and have sought to undermine its development,… Read More

June 11, 2026 @ 9:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

At the Visa Payments Forum 2026, the global payments providers revealed a suite of technologies centered on artificial intelligence, stablecoins, and enhanced digital tokens. According to the update from Visa (NYSE: V), these developments aim to support the rise of intelligent and programmable commerce while… Read More

June 11, 2026 @ 9:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) continues to expand its cryptocurrency offerings, submitting a further update to its registration for a new Bitcoin exchange-traded fund that combines price exposure with income generation. BlackRock filed its latest amendment to the S-1 for the proposed iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, which… Read More

June 11, 2026 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has indicated that in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, there is a rather concerning trend that is gaining momentum. That being, cybercriminals are increasingly zeroing in on smart contracts whose source code remains hidden from public view. According to recent analysis by blockchain intelligence… Read More

June 11, 2026 @ 2:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

French crypto hardware provider Ledger has recently announced significant enhancements to its Ledger Wallet platform, set to launch in July 2026. These updates build on the digital asset company’s ongoing mission to eliminate the traditional trade-off between proper security and user-friendly convenience in self-custody solutions…. Read More