Blockchain & Digital Assets

September 2, 2025 @ 5:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key decision on August 29, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit declared most of the United States’ recently imposed tariffs illegal, affirming a May ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade. The lower court had determined that the… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 2:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era of persistent inflation, U.S. corporations are grappling with a significant challenge: what to do with their vast cash reserves. With trillions of dollars sitting in corporate coffers, the value of this idle capital is steadily being eroded by rising prices. This phenomenon… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 12:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

OKX, a global cryptocurrency exchange and blockchain technology company, announced updates that align with its commitment to expanding access to digital assets and enhancing security for its users. The first announcement from OKX highlights the launch of OKX Wallet and onchain services across Europe, while… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 12:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

QCP Trading Pte. Ltd., the over-the-counter (OTC) spot digital payment tokens (DPT) trading arm of QCP Group, is pleased to announce that it has been granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) License by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The development enables QCP Trading to… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 8:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain security firm SlowMist, established during the extended crypto bear market of 2018, continues to focus on setting standards in safeguarding the Web3 ecosystem. Through various partnerships, proper threat detection, as well as more comprehensive compliance initiatives, SlowMist is focused on addressing the challenges of… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 5:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Pete Balint, Partner at Financial Crimes Advisory at SolomonEdwards, has recently shared key insights with CI. As now widely reported, the 2025 GENIUS Act is reshaping how digital assets are regulated in the U.S. With new AML requirements, stablecoin issuers are now classified as financial institutions…. Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 4:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Base, the L2 blockchain developed by Coinbase, has crossed an astonishing $200 billion in trading volume on Uniswap, the decentralized exchange (DEX) protocol. This milestone, reported on August 30, 2025, underscores Base’s ascent in the DeFi ecosystem and highlights its role as a bridge between… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 4:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency market continues to witness significant developments, with institutional players, individual whales, and academic institutions making key moves. From substantial Bitcoin acquisitions by global companies, Ethereum purchases by individual digital assets holders, to strategic, compliance-focused leadership changes at crypto exchanges, the landscape is evolving… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 4:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Market strategist Tom Lee has reportedly stated that Wall Street is preparing to integrate Ethereum (ETH) as a foundational element of its core infrastructure. He predicts an Ethereum price surge to $5,500 fairly soon, and $12,000 by year-end as his company BitMine reports accumulating a… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 12:51 pm By Michael Wong  |  

OrangeX, a global cryptocurrency exchange, has completed a $20 million Series B funding round led by Kryptos, with participation from SCI Ventures and other investors, the company said. The fundraising follows a $10 million Series A round in September 2023, also led by Kryptos with… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 11:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cactus Custody announces a partnership with Fosun Wealth International Holdings Limited, a global so-called “Web5” (Web2 + Web3) wealth management platform. The collaboration covers institutional-grade digital asset custody and OTC trading capabilities, supporting Fosun Wealth Holdings’ global client base. Guided by a launch reliable services first,… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 10:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent report from Financial Technology Partners (FT Partners) sheds light on the growing role of stablecoins in transforming payments and money movement, signaling a shift from niche crypto infrastructure to mainstream financial applications. The report highlights innovative fintech companies leveraging stablecoins to address real-world… Read More

August 31, 2025 @ 6:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainlink, the self-described industry-standard decentralized oracle platform, is revolutionizing the blockchain ecosystem by bridging traditional finance and decentralized systems. With a focus on integrating real-world data into tokenized assets, achieving enterprise-grade certifications, collaborating with the U.S. government, and establishing a strategic token reserve, Chainlink appears… Read More

August 31, 2025 @ 4:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

World Network, the blockchain project formerly known as Worldcoin, continues to challenge the boundaries of digital identity and decentralized finance with key updates: the development of a peer-to-peer (P2P) Flashblock propagation layer for its World Chain blockchain and the opening of its flagship location in… Read More

August 31, 2025 @ 2:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent conversation with John Collison, President of Stripe, Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), shared a vision for the future of capital formation and company governance. Armstrong predicts that these critical aspects of business and finance will increasingly move onchain, leveraging blockchain technology… Read More

August 31, 2025 @ 2:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving ecosystem of cryptocurrency, tracing illicit financial flows and ensuring compliance with regulations are critical challenges. Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis claims it has been at the forefront of addressing these issues, providing tools and insights to government agencies, financial institutions, and private firms…. Read More

August 30, 2025 @ 5:06 pm By Joshua Ashley Klayman, Danelle Le Cren, John Hwang, Michael Bassett, Philip Lee and Jessica Blatz  |  

  Imagine this:  A lender, confident in its documentation, makes a secured loan to a borrower and takes a security interest in a portfolio of digital assets—only to learn, months later, that its “first priority” lien is no longer first priority. Why? Because the borrower’s… Read More

August 30, 2025 @ 4:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm Gemini, founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has launched staking services for Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), enabling UK customers to earn passive income through its platform. Announced recently, this development removes previous barriers, making staking accessible to all users regardless of… Read More

August 30, 2025 @ 3:52 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

YouHodler’s chief of markets, Ruslan Lienkha, and Function CEO Thomas Chen comment on recent crypto movements. BTC and ETH’s Pullbacks “The recent pullback in BTC and ETH is essentially a reflection of broader market sentiment, particularly the mild correction currently observed in U.S. equity indices…. Read More

August 30, 2025 @ 2:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Warden, a platform leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance trading strategies, reported achieving a key milestone: scaling its AI-driven trading interface to support over 650,000 swaps across 14 blockchain networks in three weeks. This expansion was made possible via the Uniswap Labs Trading API, a tool… Read More