Blockchain & Digital Assets

July 12, 2025 @ 4:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Greg Cipolaro, Global Head of Research at NYDIG, noted that Bitcoin has soared to new all-time highs this week, breaching key price levels of $112K, $113K, and $116K, and climbing to nearly $119K. Cipolaro also mentioned that while the price surge has captivated investors, on-chain… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 2:30 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Stablecoins, meme coins, Bitcoin, and a crowdfunding resurgence are on the minds of the Web3 community this week. Regulatory clarity = Stablecoin adoption “Increased regulatory clarity for stablecoins will increase adoption and bring in high-quality competitors. Stablecoins are the foundation that will bring consumers, investors,… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 1:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As Bitcoin reaches new all time highs, Sygnum has shared their perspective for Bitcoin investors. Martin Burgherr, Sygnum Chief Client Officer: “Bitcoin’s rally is being driven by strong fundamentals; institutional accumulation through ETFs, growing government-level exposure, as well as increasing strategic treasury allocations, are all… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 12:14 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Tanssi Network, a decentralized infrastructure protocol for institutional-grade appchains, has officially launched its mainnet. The platform seeks to enable Fintech companies, RWA projects, and other blockchain applications to deploy fully customizable, Ethereum-secured appchains. Tanssi has already supported the deployment of more than 3,000 appchains and… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 10:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent survey conducted by Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and EY-Parthenon reveals a significant shift in the investment strategies of institutional investors in the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK), with a strong inclination toward increasing allocations to digital assets in 2025. The study, conducted… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 9:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) welcomes the publication of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) Peer Review on Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) Authorisation and Supervision, which confirms that overall, the MFSA is largely meeting expectations “with respect to the practical implementation of the… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 8:08 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Sonatype, a software supply chain security company, this week released the Q2 2025 edition of its Open Source Malware Index, uncovering 16,279 malicious open source packages across major ecosystems including npm and PyPI. This quarter’s count brings the total number of open source malware packages Sonatype has discovered… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 6:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, under the oversight of the Group of Central Bank Governors and Heads of Supervision (GHOS), has recently announced significant updates to its regulatory framework, as outlined updates from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). These updates reflect the Committee’s… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 3:26 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Nigel Green recently commented on the event of Bitcoin surging above $118,000 for the first time, driven by mounting political momentum, regulatory repositioning, and strategic allocations from both corporations and sovereign entities. “The shift is clear and aggressive,” said Green, CEO of deVere Group. “Bitcoin… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 10:13 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Schroders has established a Global Digital Assets Centre of Excellence in Singapore, in a bid to strengthen its push into digital innovation and as a deeper commitment to the evolving landscape of tokenised finance, according to a company announcement. The new centre, led by Marita… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 8:59 pm By Michael Wong  |  

DDC Enterprise Limited has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Animoca Brands to jointly develop and implement strategies aimed at maximizing yield from Animoca’s Bitcoin holdings while managing associated risks, according to an announcement. Under the partnership, Animoca Brands, the Hong Kong-headquartered gaming… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 7:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) announced the acquisition of the leadership team from Opyn Markets, a decentralized finance (DeFi) derivatives protocol. This acqui-hire, revealed on July 11, 2025, underscores Coinbase’s commitment to advancing its onchain markets infrastructure and accelerating the integration of decentralized financial systems into its platform…. Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 6:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky GReAT (Global Research and Analysis Team) professionals have discovered open-source packages that download the Quasar backdoor and a stealer designed to exfiltrate cryptocurrency. The malicious packages are intended “for the Cursor development environment, which is based on Visual Studio Code — a tool used… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 6:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As institutional demand for secure and capital-efficient trading continues to grow, FalconX is expanding Prime Connect—their dedicated and secure off-exchange settlement infrastructure for Direct Market Access (DMA)—with support for Ceffu. Clients can now access Binance liquidity while “keeping funds safeguarded in custody through Ceffu’s MirrorX… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 1:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

Both the Clarity Act and the GENIUS Act are expected to be up for a floor vote, after which the legislation will move to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The Republican controlled Congress has delivered on its promise to create rules for… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 12:31 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) on Friday issued a warning to crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) across the European Union, cautioning them against misleading customers about which of their products fall under the bloc’s newly implemented crypto regulations. ESMA said some crypto firms have… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 11:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Copper, a firm specialzing in digital assets collateral management and trading infrastructure for institutional clients, has announced a strategic collaboration with Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN). This collaboration will see Copper’s ClearLoop network “integrated into Coinbase International Exchange providing institutional clients with access to Copper’s off-exchange settlement and… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 6:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle (NYSE:CRCL) announced a transformative upgrade for the Sei Network, integrating native USD Coin (USDC) and the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2, positioning Sei as a key Layer-1 blockchain for decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, and payments. This development replaces the reliance on Noble-issued USDC via… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 6:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where digital services dominate, the subscription economy has become a cornerstone of digital-first business models. Juniper Research’s latest whitepaper, Subscribed for Success: Leveraging Subscriptions for Growth & Retention in the Digital Economy, offers an analysis of how subscription-based services are reshaping industries,… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 2:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), France’s financial markets regulator, has released a series of reports and analyses that shed light on the evolving landscape of retail investment and asset management in 2025. These publications highlight shifting investor behaviors, particularly across gender and age groups,… Read More