Blockchain & Digital Assets

May 3, 2025 @ 10:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

World Network—formerly Worldcoin—has unveiled several updates that signal a new era for digital identity, finance, and online trust. With its recent U.S. launch, the introduction of the World Card, and a renewed focus on distinguishing humans from bots in an AI-driven world, World Network is… Read More

May 3, 2025 @ 10:24 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Blockchain company Tectum has officially launched TectumKeys — a hardware-based cryptographic key generator built to deliver quantum-level security, eliminate traditional software vulnerabilities, and protect against electromagnetic interception through physical isolation. At the core of TectumKeys is a physical entropy generator, RNG 1.0, developed by a… Read More

May 3, 2025 @ 8:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ), the fintech behind Square, Cash App, and Afterpay, released its first-quarter 2025 financial results on May 1, 2025, revealing a mixed performance shaped by macroeconomic challenges. While Block achieved notable profitability milestones, weaker-than-expected revenue and cautious guidance sparked investor concerns, leading… Read More

May 2, 2025 @ 5:10 pm By JD Alois  |  

While crypto trading has boomed globally, few jurisdictions have bespoke rules that regulate it like more traditional exchanges. The UK Financial Conduct Authority is now seeking to bring crypto exchanges into a better-structured regulatory remit, and it is seeking feedback from interested parties. Earlier this… Read More

May 2, 2025 @ 11:35 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Web3 executives comment on disappearing NFTs, data center shortages and other issues of the week. Disappearing/reappearing NFTs highlight risk with centralized cloud networks “After Nike’s CloneX collection went dark on Thursday, we worked closely with the Nike RTFKT team to hurriedly upload the files to… Read More

May 2, 2025 @ 11:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com and Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: GDOT) are partnering to offer new banking and money management tools and features to Crypto.com’s U.S. customers. Crypto.com will leverage Green Dot’s embedded finance platform, Arc, as an on-ramp and off-ramp “for customers’ Cash Accounts and enable them to… Read More

May 2, 2025 @ 9:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

At the Unchained Summit Dubai 2025, Ronghui Gu, Co-founder of CertiK and Associate Professor of Computer Science at Columbia University, delivered a keynote address underscoring the balance between Web3 innovation and robust security measures. With blockchain technology now underpinning a global financial infrastructure valued at… Read More

May 2, 2025 @ 8:25 am By JD Alois  |  

Stablecoins are poised to become payments 3.0 as the technology represents an upgrade to the existing global payments rails. In the UK, the government has just released draft legislation which is deemed to be nearly complete, designed to support privately issued digital currency. Today, the… Read More

May 2, 2025 @ 3:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The United Kingdom, once a global leader in fintech and cryptocurrency innovation, is at risk of falling behind other major global hubs due to stringent regulations and limited access to funding, according to industry professionals. As other regions like the United States, Singapore, and the… Read More

May 1, 2025 @ 10:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is spearheading transformative initiatives in global finance, leveraging various technologies to enhance efficiency and interoperability in financial systems. Two recent projects, Project Meridian FX and Project Promissa, exemplify this commitment, addressing critical challenges in foreign exchange (FX) transactions and… Read More

May 1, 2025 @ 8:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency ecosystem continues to face relentless challenges from hacks, scams, and sophisticated laundering operations, with 2025 already marking a grim milestone in crypto crime. According to detailed research reports from Immunefi, Elliptic, and Chainalysis, the scale of financial losses and illicit activity in the… Read More

May 1, 2025 @ 8:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle has announced that Sonic, a so-called “high-performance” EVM Layer-1 blockchain, will transition from the Bridged USDC Standard to native USDC while integrating support for Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol V2 (CCTP V2). This upgrade, set to commence with a bridging pause on May 6, 2025,… Read More

May 1, 2025 @ 8:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world’s derivatives and securities exchange network, announced it has begun to offer trading in its new Cboe FTSE Bitcoin Index futures. These cash-settled futures, reportedly based on the FTSE Bitcoin Reduced Value Index (Ticker: XBTF), are the latest… Read More

May 1, 2025 @ 11:54 am By JD Alois  |  

Republic, the largest securities crowdfunding platform in the world, has launched a SPAC deal with the advent of Republic Digital Acquisition Company. According to a company statement, Republic Digital Acquisition aims to target a merger or purchase in the Fintech, software, and/or crypto sector. Republic… Read More

May 1, 2025 @ 11:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

  Bill Zielke, Chief Revenue Officer at BitPay, the world’s provider of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment services, has shared key insights with CI on how stablecoins are gaining traction and how they can be leveraged to enhance operations. While stablecoins are typically affiliated with the broader… Read More

May 1, 2025 @ 7:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Payments processing Fintech Stripe has recently announced two significant updates that underscore its objective to advancing financial technology and enhancing user experience. The company has partnered with Visa through its newly acquired stablecoin platform, Bridge, to launch a card-issuing product, and has expanded its AI-powered… Read More

May 1, 2025 @ 7:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The United Kingdom is taking decisive steps toward regulating the evolving crypto-asset sector with the release of its draft crypto regime, a move that integrates key activities such as trading, custody, lending, and staking into the Financial Services and Markets Act (FSMA) framework. Laura Talvitie,… Read More

May 1, 2025 @ 2:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) financial landscape in 2025 is poised for transformative shifts, driven by evolving regulatory frameworks and the rapid adoption of blockchain-based digital currencies. Citigroup’s recent reports offer critical insights into these trends, highlighting the interplay between regulatory developments and technological breakthroughs. As financial… Read More

April 30, 2025 @ 5:22 pm By JD Alois  |  

Tether, the top stablecoin issuer globally, has acquired a controlling stake in Adecoagro (NYSE:AGRO), according to a company statement. Tether purchased a 70% equity stake in Adecoagro, a Latin American company in the sustainability and agriculture sector. Adecoagro currently has a market cap of around… Read More

April 30, 2025 @ 3:59 pm By JD Alois  |  

Digital asset company Galaxy Digital Holdings (TSX:GLXY) expects to uplist to the Nasdaq on May 16, 2025. A special meeting of shareholders is expected to take place on May 9th to approve the move. Final approval will be from the exchange. Mike Novogratz, CEO and… Read More