Blockchain & Digital Assets

August 8, 2025 @ 1:33 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Devere Group CEO Nigel Green said Donald Trump has just signed a landmark executive order that will reshape how millions of Americans build retirement wealth by opening the doors of the $9 trillion US retirement market to cryptocurrencies, private equity, and other alternative assets. He… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 11:12 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

  YouHodler executives comment on recent movements in traditional and decentralized markets. “Global financial markets are currently undergoing a correction, with risk assets pulling back in response to rising geopolitical and economic uncertainty. The S&P 500 has edged lower following the announcement of new tariffs… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 9:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

AllUnity, a joint venture between DWS, Flow Traders, and Galaxy, have recently announced a strategic collaboration with Fireblocks, an enterprise platform providing digital asset infrastructure solutions to businesses building on blockchain. This collaboration reportedly strengthens AllUnity’s infrastructure “by integrating Fireblocks’ security, compliance, and real-time settlement… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 9:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

This past year, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) demonstrated its commitment to maintaining a transparent financial services sector through a significant increase in enforcement actions and the release of a position paper on the tokenisation of Collective Investment Schemes (CIS). These developments underscore Malta’s… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 9:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a landmark development for the cryptocurrency industry, Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have mutually agreed to drop their appeals in a high-profile legal battle that began in 2020. The decision, finalized on August 7, 2025, marks the end of… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 9:10 am By JD Alois  |  

Crypto exchange Bitget is now enabling instant deposits from users of Visa and Mastercard. The goal is to speed up transactions while providing alternatives to bank transfers and peer to peer funding. “Visa and Mastercard are among the most widely accepted payment methods worldwide. Giving… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 9:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, which claims to be one the largest companies in the digital assets industry, has acquired a minority equity stake in Bit2Me, the Spanish-speaking digital asset platform. As part of the investment, Tether is also “leading a €30 million funding round, set to close in… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 7:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GLXY) released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, showcasing a remarkable recovery and strategic advancements in its digital asset operations. The company reported a net income of $30.7 million for the quarter, a significant turnaround from a $295… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 7:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple has announced it has agreed to acquire Rail, a stablecoin-powered platform for global payments, for $200 million. Rail enables Fintechs, payment providers, neobanks, enterprise orgs, and more to offer payment solutions “for their operations (and their customers’) with everything from virtual IBANs and named… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 11:39 am By JD Alois  |  

YouHodler is now integrated with digital wallet Ledger, according to a company statement. Ledger is a well-known digital and physical wallet for holding and managing cryptocurrencies. YouHodler is a European bridge for crypto and tradfi, providing crypto-backed loans, yield accounts, exchange, and more. The two… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 11:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance and a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency industry, is seeking to have a $1.76 billion lawsuit filed by the FTX trust thrown out, arguing that the claims lack merit and the U.S. court has no authority over the matter…. Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 4:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a report released by TRM Labs, titled Shadow Bankers: Illicit Actors in Crypto Networks, the blockchain analytics firm delves into the clandestine world of cryptocurrency-enabled financial crime. The document provides a comprehensive analysis of how illicit actors exploit decentralized finance (DeFi), centralized exchanges, and… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 3:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SOL Strategies Inc., a Canadian company dedicated to investing in and providing infrastructure for the Solana blockchain ecosystem, issued a corporate update for the month of July and announced the date of its third quarter 2025 earnings session. July 2025 Corporate Highlights: Board Approval of… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 1:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Pantera Capital’s Blockchain Compensation Survey, conducted with over 1,600 respondents, provides some insight into salary and consulting payments. According to Pantera, the average global base salary in the crypto-asset industry is $128,606, significantly higher than comparable roles in Web2 industries. For instance, crypto engineers globally… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 9:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant move for cryptocurrency privacy, Gemini, the US-regulated cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has announced support for Zcash unified addresses, solidifying its commitment to user privacy within a compliant framework. This update, detailed in a recent Gemini blog post, marks… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 3:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Daniel Liu, CEO of Republic Technologies, recently shared key insights with CI on the GENIUS Act and the next phase of institutional Ethereum adoption. He also commented on the role of Ethereum (ETH) in the DeFi and broader blockchain / web3 space. In addition to… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 1:54 pm By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN)  is on a mission to be the one-stop shop for investing in anything. In another move to expand beyond crypto, Coinbase is expected to launch a prediction market in the US in the coming months. This is expected to be followed by a… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 1:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the nascent ecosystem of cryptocurrency, where illicit activities like scams, hacks, and money laundering are becoming increasingly sophisticated, law enforcement and investigators face mounting challenges. The complexity of blockchain technology often demands specialized expertise, creating bottlenecks that delay critical investigations. By leveraging Chainalysis Rapid,… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 10:37 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is now enabling investors to utilize PayPal in Canada. While a small improvement for Canadian users, this is emblematic of the ongoing integration of TradFi with the digital asset sector. Prior to the new feature, Coinbase Canada users could use Interac e-Transfer, Electronic… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 10:23 am By JD Alois  |  

Spiko, a Paris-based platform providing access to tokenized money market funds, is partnering with Concordium in a move to eliminate the need for escrow in trade finance. According to a release, the Concordium partnership will address the current analog and outdated process to help firms… Read More