Blockchain & Digital Assets

June 13, 2025 @ 12:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple, the provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, and Circle, a global financial technology firm and issuer of USDC, announced a partnership bringing USDC to the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The XRPL is a decentralized, layer-1 blockchain “developed for the efficient tokenization and exchange… Read More

June 13, 2025 @ 11:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Copper, a key player focused on digital asset custody, collateral management, and prime services, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Yuma, a validator with siloed architecture designed for institutional participation, to offer institutional investors staking services with robust digital asset protection. Through the… Read More

June 13, 2025 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Over the past few years, the crypto market has moved from a primarily onchain market to a “ubiquitous” asset class, according to a new research report. In March of this year, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a working group charged “with… Read More

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

The cryptocurrency ecosystem continues to evolve with wallets and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols driving innovation and adoption. Recent reports from Dune Analytics provide a comprehensive look at these trends, highlighting the rise of wallet infrastructure, smart accounts, and cross-chain DeFi activity. These reports underscore the… Read More

June 12, 2025 @ 4:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As the cryptocurrency market matures, institutional and retail traders are seeking advanced tools, robust infrastructure, and regulatory clarity to execute sophisticated strategies. Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is meeting these demands with significant updates to its Coinbase Prime and Coinbase Futures offerings. Recent updates highlight how Coinbase is… Read More

June 12, 2025 @ 4:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Financial infrastructure Fintech Stripe announced its acquisition of Privy, a crypto wallet infrastructure startup, marking a significant step in its expansion into the digital asset space. This move, following Stripe’s $1.1 billion acquisition of stablecoin platform Bridge earlier in 2025, underscores the company’s commitment to… Read More

June 12, 2025 @ 4:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) announced plans to make the PayPal USD (PYUSD) stablecoin available on the Stellar network pending regulatory approval by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). Stellar is a blockchain designed for “fast, low-cost payments and real-world utility.” By potentially expanding… Read More

June 12, 2025 @ 4:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

World Network continues to make significant strides in its mission to create a globally inclusive digital identity and financial ecosystem. Recent developments, including its launch in the United Kingdom, integration of Circle’s USDC and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2, and advancements in privacy-preserving data practices,… Read More

June 12, 2025 @ 9:12 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

While President Donald Trump’s goal of making the United States “The Crypto Capital of the World” is laudable, cybersecurity experts warn that the pursuit will have unintended consequences. They include a proliferation of tech-enabled strategies, such as Fraud-as-a-Service (FaaS). AU10TIX chief business development officer Ofer… Read More

June 11, 2025 @ 10:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Congressman William Timmons, a Republican from South Carolina, has fired off a letter to newly appointed SEC Chair Paul Atkins, demanding documents that shed light on the agency’s inconsistent handling of Ethereum (ETH) under former Chair Gary Gensler. Sent on June 10, 2025, this move… Read More

June 11, 2025 @ 5:38 pm By JD Alois  |  

The GENIUS Act, stablecoin legislation, is poised to move towards a Senate floor vote following a Cloture Motion, which was approved 68 to 30 with two members not voting. Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee sponsored the legislation. A cloture motion is a procedure that ends… Read More

June 11, 2025 @ 2:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Netcapital Inc. (NCPL, NCPLW), a Boston-based Fintech in the online investment sector, says it is making significant strides in democratizing private capital markets. Through a series of acquisitions and platform enhancements announced in recent press releases, the company is reinforcing its mission to empower entrepreneurs… Read More

June 11, 2025 @ 2:27 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) says a US District Court in Massachusetts has ordered a default judgment against My Big Coin, My Big Coin Pay, and affiliated individuals John Roche and Mark Gillespie to pay a $25.7 million in penalties regarding allegations of digital asset… Read More

June 11, 2025 @ 1:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle’s recent unveiling of the Circle Payments Network (CPN) marks a significant milestone in the evolution of global financial systems. Announced recently, CPN leverages stablecoins to transform cross-border payments, a market estimated at $190 trillion. This infrastructure aims to streamline money movement across borders, currencies,… Read More

June 11, 2025 @ 1:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The launch of Securitize’s DS Protocol whitepaper reflects a key moment in the fusion of blockchain and traditional finance. Published recently, the document has been released as the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation nears full enforcement by December 2024, shaping the landscape for… Read More

June 11, 2025 @ 9:13 am By JD Alois  |  

The Payments Association has asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, to clarify the position on stablecoins. The Association notes that during her last comment addressing digital assets this past April, it did not include any updates on the stablecoin sector. In November 2024,… Read More

June 11, 2025 @ 8:16 am By JD Alois  |  

The House Financial Services Committee and House Agriculture Committee have moved comprehensive digital asset legislation forward following a markup hearing on the CLARITY Act. The bill passed by a bipartisan vote of 32 to 19 in the Financial Services Committee, and the Agriculture Committee passed… Read More

June 10, 2025 @ 11:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Societe Generale-FORGE (SG-FORGE), the integrated subsidiary of Societe Generale Group dedicated to crypto assets, is to launch a new stablecoin, the USD CoinVertible, on both the Ethereum and Solana public blockchains (ticker code: USDCV). BNY, a global financial services company, will act as “reserve custodian, enabling… Read More

June 10, 2025 @ 10:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital Commercial Paper DCP, a fixed income asset secured by U.S. Treasuries and rated Prime-1 by Moody’s, is now live on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), a public blockchain built for the efficient tokenization of real-world assets. Administered by Guggenheim Treasury Services, “one of the largest… Read More

June 10, 2025 @ 10:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Financial Services Authority (FSRA) of ADGM announced the implementation of amendments to its regulatory framework for digital assets, with immediate effect. The implementation of these amendments follows “extensive industry engagement and feedback received on Consultation Paper No. 11 of 2024.” As stated in the… Read More