Blockchain & Digital Assets

September 19, 2025 @ 8:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key development for Switzerland’s financial sector, PostFinance, Sygnum Bank, and UBS, under the auspices of the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA), have completed a Deposit Token feasibility study. The results, published on September 19, 2025, mark a significant step toward establishing a standardized infrastructure… Read More

September 19, 2025 @ 8:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Switzerland continues to solidify its role as a global hub for cryptocurrency adoption. Bitcoin Suisse, the Zug-based fim focused on enabling crypto services since 2013, has shared key updates. With over 200 professionals spanning Switzerland, Europe, and the Middle East, the firm has built a… Read More

September 19, 2025 @ 4:00 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Pi Squared, the team building Web3 infrastructure beyond blockchain, has announced a strategic partnership with EigenCloud, the developer platform that extends the trust and verifiability of blockchains to any application, on or off-chain. Through this collaboration, Pi Squared will leverage EigenCloud as the default registry… Read More

September 19, 2025 @ 1:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

DBS, Franklin Templeton, and Ripple have announced plans to launch advanced trading and lending solutions powered by tokenized money market funds and Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin. The partnership, formalized through a memorandum of understanding, leverages the XRP Ledger to deliver 24/7 operations for accredited and institutional investors…. Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 11:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alchemy Pay, a key player enabling fiat-crypto payment solutions, has unveiled its innovative fiat-to-Real World Assets (RWA) platform. Launched this month, this platform integrates seamlessly with Visa, Mastercard, and Backed’s xStocks, enabling users worldwide to invest in tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs using everyday fiat… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 10:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) is reshaping the digital economy with tech advancements, new partnerships, peer-to-peer transactions, and targeted advertising. As global commerce evolves amid demands for seamless, secure, and privacy-conscious experiences, PayPal’s updates signal its commitment to making a meaningful impact. These developments shared by PayPal… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 10:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Copper, an institutional digital asset custody provider, has this year announced  strategic partnerships that aim to expand its service offerings and reinforce its position as a infrastructure provider in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. By announcing (this year) separate partnerships with Solstice Labs, the Midnight… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 3:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving landscape of blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi), real-world assets (RWAs) are emerging as a transformative force, bridging traditional finance with on-chain innovation. Dune Analytics‘ RWA focused report, a comprehensive data-driven analysis, spotlights this shift, detailing how tokenization is unlocking trillions in value…. Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 12:05 pm By JD Alois  |  

Stablecoin issuer Circle (NYSE:CRCL) and crypto exchange Kraken have announced a partnership that is said to deepen their support for USDC and “expand access to a powerful suite of stablecoin infrastructure.” The agreement is said to provide users with access to increased liquidity, reduced conversion… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 11:45 am By JD Alois  |  

Bullish (NASDAQ:BLSH), a crypto exchange, saw its shares jump following the news it had received approval in New York for a BitLicense and Money Transmission License by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS).. While based in the US, Bullish has yet to provide services… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 9:06 am By JD Alois  |  

Recently, Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) filed a document with the Securities and Exchange Commission indicating its intent to enter the age of tokenized, or digital securities. While insiders have long anticipated this inevitable evolution of securities markets, the fact that one of the largest securities exchanges in the… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 3:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a fairly new development for the Ethereum ecosystem, the validator exit queue has surged, reaching over 2.6 million ETH this week, a sharp rise from approximately 617,000 ETH just one week prior. This surge reflects a growing number of validators opting to withdraw their… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 3:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Google has seemingly entered the web3 and blockchain space with a proposition: the Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL), which is described as a Layer 1 blockchain designed as a “credibly neutral” platform for regulated institutions, particularly banks, to settle payments. The tech firm’s aim is… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 10:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Pakistan’s  Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has issued a call to global cryptocurrency firms to apply for local licenses. The initiative, announced by the finance ministry, aims to integrate Pakistan’s expanding crypto market—estimated to serve 40 million users—into the global digital economy. This development signals… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 5:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, cryptocurrency advocates, including Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor and Marathon Digital Holdings CEO Fred Thiel, will converge on Capitol Hill to champion legislation that could position the United States as a major holder of Bitcoin. The proposed bill, if enacted, would… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 5:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an escalation of efforts to curb Iran’s illicit financial activities, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions on September 16, 2025, targeting a sophisticated shadow banking network. This operation, valued at over $600 million in cryptocurrency inflows,… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 5:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

ZOOZ Power Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: ZOOZ) has selected Crypto.com as its key partner to implement a digital asset treasury strategy. Announced on September 16, 2025, this collaboration positions ZOOZ Power as the first dual-listed company on Nasdaq and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE)… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 5:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) is accelerating its push into the future of finance, blending blockchain tech advancements, improved ATM experiences, AI-driven commerce, and smarter decision-making tools. These updates underscore the company’s commitment to fueling the digital economy through trusted, secure, and user-centric technologies. One highlight is… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 3:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

MoonPay, a provider of digital asset infrastructure, has announced its acquisition of Meso Network, a startup focused on integrating traditional financial systems with blockchain technology. The deal, revealed on September 15, 2025, underscores MoonPay’s aim to forge a comprehensive, regulated network that seamlessly blends fiat… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 12:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin in terms of market cap and overall adoption, has played a pivotal role in helping Canadian law enforcement recover 460,000 USDT—equivalent to about $640,000 CAD—from an investment scam targeting an Ontario resident. The operation, executed by the… Read More