Blockchain & Digital Assets

July 30, 2025 @ 11:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced the implementation of a regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers, set to take effect on August 1, 2025. This move underscores Hong Kong’s commitment to fostering Fintech advancements in the digital asset space while ensuring financial stability and consumer… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 4:47 pm By JD Alois  |  

The White House has issued a fact sheet regarding the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets. This working group was established under President Trump’s Executive Order 14178 in January. The EO was part of a broader government inititive to support digital asset innovation, something… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 1:13 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has voted to permit in-kind creations and redemptions for crypto asset exchange-traded product (ETP or ETF) shares. The Commission also voted to approve other orders that advance a merit-neutral approach to crypto-based products, including exchange applications seeking to list… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 11:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Caladan, an institutional OTC desk reportedly handling over $50 billion annually across 65+ exchanges, now accepts stETH – Ethereum’s liquid staking token issued via the Lido protocol – as collateral across its options and structured-product desks. Hedge funds, crypto-native trading firms, and foundations “can use… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 11:58 am By JD Alois  |  

Apex Group, the firm that acquired European tokenization enabler Tokeny, has announced the launch of a new bridge to facilitate the integration of traditional finance with blockchain-based services. In a public statement, Apex said that Apex Digital 3.0 is now available to power the next era of fund… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 10:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MetaMask, the Ethereum-based cryptocurrency wallet with over 100 million users, has launched a feature called “Stablecoin Earn,” enabling users to generate passive income directly within their wallet. This feature, powered by a partnership with Aave, one of the decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocols, allows users… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Linea, the Ethereum L2 founded by Consensys, has introduced a set of mechanisms and commitments designed to establish the network as the home for ETH capital. These mechanisms include native yield on bridged ETH, protocol-level ETH burn, “a deflationary, Ethereum-centric token design, and the formation… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 2:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent move for the United Arab Emirates’ financial services sector, RAKBANK has become one of the first banks in the MENA region country to offer crypto brokerage services directly to retail customers through its mobile app. This milestone marks a step toward integrating… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 1:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On July 30, 2025, Ethereum, the world’s largest programmable blockchain, marks its 10th year of existence—a milestone that underscores its impact on finance, technology, and decentralized systems. As highlighted in Nexo’s latest update, Ethereum’s journey from a visionary whitepaper to a global smart contract platform… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 11:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) announced an integration with Samsung Pay, enabling crypto purchases and account funding for users in the US and Canada. This partnership reflects the crypto exchange’s commitment to reducing friction in the crypto onboarding process and aligning with mainstream payment technologies. By combining… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 4:57 pm By JD Alois  |  

Senator Cynthia Lummis, a longtime advocate for digital assets, has introduced the 21st Century Mortgage Act, which requires government-sponsored enterprises to consider digital assets when assessing single-family mortgage eligibility. In effect, if you hold crypto, this asset may be considered as part of your mortgage… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 4:51 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

The Interledger Foundation, an organization building and advocating for an interoperable payments network, is extending its Interledger Protocol to organizations launching their own stablecoins. As many organizations, including governments, fintech providers and financial institutions, explore the introduction of their own digital currencies, there is currently no infrastructure in… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 3:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm OKX is streamlining their operations in the European Union. Following OKCoin Europe’s registration with the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) as a crypto asset service provider (CASP) under the new EU MiCA regulation, OKCoin Europe Limited reports that it has now passported… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 10:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The business-to-business (B2B) payments landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by technological advancements and evolving market demands. A whitepaper from Juniper Research, titled Breaking the Innovation Logjam in B2B Payments, provides an analysis of the key areas where B2B payments are being modernized, the… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 10:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the an environment that’s becoming immersed in artificial intelligence and digital identity, World Network continues to lead with innovative solutions that prioritize human verification, privacy, and inclusivity. Marking its second year, World Network has reportedly achieved key milestones, from expanding its global reach to… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 10:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving ecosystem of digital identity verification, Regtech Prove continues to focus on developing solutions that address critical challenges in fraud prevention, system integration, and regulatory compliance. Recent insights from Prove highlight the company’s commitment to tackling emerging risks and streamlining onboarding processes. Together,… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On July 28, 2025, MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA), a digital energy and infrastructure company, announced the closing of its upsized $950 million offering of 0.00% convertible senior notes due 2032. This financial milestone, detailed in a series of press releases, underscores MARA’s strategic focus… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 7:49 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Web3 continues to celebrate regulatory clarity in the United States. That, and Bitcoin’s recent movement, highlight our Web3 Thoughts of the Week. Web3 regulation to unlock innovation “What we’re seeing in Washington could be a historic turning point for digital assets. For years, the lack… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 10:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SOL Strategies Inc., formerly Cypherpunk Holdings Inc., is making contributions to the Solana blockchain ecosystem, positioning itself as a key player in DeFi via a series of updates. The company, focused on investing in and providing infrastructure for the Solana network, announced several updates: a… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 9:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Trump Administration, which began its term in January 2025, has ushered in a transformative period for cryptocurrency policy in the United States, aiming to position the nation as the global “crypto capital.” This shift marks a departure from the enforcement-heavy approach of the Biden… Read More