Blockchain & Digital Assets

May 13, 2026 @ 8:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent Talos / Coin Metrics analysis indicates that digital assets exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) demonstrated resilience through revenue diversification during the first quarter of 2026, even as broader cryptocurrency market conditions deteriorated. The exchange reported total revenue of $1.4 billion, a 21% drop from the… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 8:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Payward Inc.—the parent company of the global cryptocurrency platform Kraken—has formed a strategic partnership with Franklin Templeton, a leading global investment manager renowned for its pioneering work in digital assets. Announced recently this month, the collaboration focuses on accelerating the mainstream use of tokenized investments,… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 6:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of England has released the final report from its DLT Innovation Challenge 2025, a collaborative effort with the BIS Innovation Hub’s London Centre. Released recently this month, the document offers fresh practical insights into how distributed ledger technology could reshape wholesale payments and… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 2:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chicago-based CME Group, the global leader in derivatives trading, has introduced fresh futures contracts linked to the Avalanche (AVAX) and Sui (SUI) cryptocurrencies. The development was confirmed on May 6, 2026, with the first block trades executed between institutional digital asset specialists FalconX and G-20… Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 7:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) has sent a letter to the Senate Banking Committee urging members to vote against the CLARITY Act in its current form. NASAA is the lobbying group that represents all the US state securities regulators, as well as regulators… Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 5:16 pm By JD Alois  |  

Labor Unions have chosen to side with the anti-crypto team regarding the CLARITY Act. The legislation is scheduled for a markup hearing at the Senate Banking Committee this Thursday. It was recently reported that the Democrat ranking member on the Committee, Senator Elizabeth Warren, had… Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 4:58 pm By JD Alois  |  

Prometheum has announced the launch of Prometheum Capital’s Digital Brokerage Solutions, a service that supports crypto and tokenized securities for broker-dealers.  The company said that the first clients using the platform are Arete Wealth Management, Network 1 Financial Securities, and a clearing broker-dealer. Promethium is… Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 4:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple Prime, the multi-asset prime brokerage platform operated by blockchain solutions provider Ripple, has closed a $200 million debt facility arranged with funds managed by Neuberger Specialty Finance. The financing, announced on May 11, 2026, is designed to fuel further expansion of the platform and… Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 4:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cardano and Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson has argued that everyday smartphones could provide stronger protection for digital assets than many traditional hardware wallets. Drawing on the advanced secure elements built into devices like iPhones, Android phones, and Samsung models, he contends that these integrated chips… Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 3:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Centrifuge, a platform specializing in bringing real-world assets onchain, has taken a major step forward by deploying its decentralized real-world asset (deRWA) infrastructure on Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 network. This rollout seamlessly merges institutional-grade tokenization with decentralized finance (DeFi) capabilities, enabling tokenized assets to function… Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 3:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GLXY) and Sharplink Inc. (NASDAQ: SBET) have entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding to establish a specialized investment vehicle. The proposed partnership centers on the creation of the Galaxy Sharplink Onchain Yield Fund, a limited partnership that will channel resources into… Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 12:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled a new capability that allows autonomous AI agents to handle real-time financial transactions independently. Referred to as Amazon Bedrock AgentCore Payments, the preview feature integrates seamlessly with the existing AgentCore platform, enabling AI systems to purchase access to digital… Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 11:33 am By JD Alois  |  

Elliptic has raised $120 million in Series D funding at a pre-money valuation of $670 million. The round was led by One Peak, with participation from Nasdaq Ventures, Deutsche Bank, and the British Business Bank. Founded in 2013, Elliptic is headquartered in London with offices… Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 10:36 am By JD Alois  |  

Below is the CLARITY Act, or the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, crypto market infrastructure legislation that aims to propel the US financial system into the future. The House version of the legislation was approved last year. Meanwhile, the Senate version has struggled to gain… Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 10:02 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Some questionable thoughts on stablecoins and crypto investing are among the Web3 Thoughts of the Week. Bitcoin and oil dynamics “Bitcoin’s brief recovery above $80,000 is looking shaky. It’s being driven by easing oil prices rather than strong buying, with Brent back below $110 on… Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 9:41 am By JD Alois  |  

In a move that will please legacy banking institutions, Senator Elizabeth Warren has issued a statement opposing the CLARITY Act, which is scheduled for a hearing at the Senate Banking Committee this Thursday. Warren is the ranking  Democrat member of the Committee and has long… Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 9:00 am By JD Alois  |  

tZERO (TZROP) aims to boost its tokenization abilities by partnering with the Aptos Foundation. tZERO operates an Alternative Trading System (ATS) so it can enable buyers and sellers of securities, including tokenized assets. tZERO can also handle on-chain custody. The Aptos Foundation is a non-profit… Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 7:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoin issuer Circle (NYSE:CRCL) has recently unveiled its Agent Stack. Announced recently this month, this open-source infrastructure is designed specifically for the “agentic economy”—a future where intelligent agents reason, plan, and execute economic tasks independently. The platform equips agents with the tools to hold funds,… Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 2:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has released new findings showing that crypto-based prediction markets have undergone steady expansion in recent months. Weekly capital inflows into these platforms have climbed sharply since September 2024, fueled largely by the U.S. presidential election cycle and continuing momentum into November…. Read More

May 11, 2026 @ 9:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Australian authorities are preparing to outline revisions to the capital gains tax (CGT) system as part of the forthcoming federal budget. These adjustments, while often framed around residential property, are expected to extend across a wide range of investment classes—including cryptocurrencies and other digital assets—potentially… Read More