Blockchain & Digital Assets

June 24, 2026 @ 1:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In yet another rather concerning development for the already struggling Cardano (ADA) ecosystem, the DeFi project SecondFi has been the victim of a significant exploit. The security breach was traced back to a vulnerability in the project’s proprietary wallet generation software, which permitted unauthorized access… Read More

June 24, 2026 @ 1:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Franklin Templeton has finalized its purchase of 250 Digital, an active cryptocurrency investment management firm. The deal, closed on June 22, 2026, brings together the full 250 Digital team and its portfolio of liquid cryptocurrency strategies that were previously managed under CoinFund. As part of… Read More

June 24, 2026 @ 12:13 pm By JD Alois  |  

Binance has decided to withdraw its application under MiCA, or Markets in Crypto Assets regulation, in Greece, according to a post on X. The company said that it made the decision to withdraw “after careful consideration of the current status and timeline of the Greek… Read More

June 24, 2026 @ 11:26 am By JD Alois  |  

The US Senate has sent the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act  to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The legislation garnered significant bipartisan support, which seems rare in today’s fractured political environment. The Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, Tim Scott, said… Read More

June 24, 2026 @ 10:07 am By JD Alois  |  

  The Bank of England has published proposed rules for privately issued stablecoins. This sector of Fintech may become the new, improved payment rails that provide instant transfers and payments at a lower cost than legacy providers. The rules have encouraged some participants in the… Read More

June 24, 2026 @ 8:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainlink has joined forces with banking consortia from Europe and South Korea to launch Project Pangea. The initiative seeks to enable near-instantaneous settlement of euro-to-South Korean won foreign exchange transactions using regulated stablecoins, replacing the traditional multi-day delays that currently characterize much of the global… Read More

June 24, 2026 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Telcoin Digital Asset Bank has introduced regulated on-chain bank accounts for users in the United States. Launched on June 23, 2026, through the latest version of the Telcoin Wallet, this offering marks the first time U.S. consumers can open a bank account directly tied to… Read More

June 24, 2026 @ 4:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MoonPay, the global fintech platform that enables seamless movement of value between fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies, has acquired Entendre, an AI-driven finance operations company tailored for businesses handling on-chain transactions and stablecoins. The deal expands MoonPay’s infrastructure beyond payments, wallets, and trading into the critical… Read More

June 24, 2026 @ 3:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has released a key update from its Annual Economic Report 2026 that examines how digital innovations are reshaping money and finance. Issued on 23 June 2026, the analysis concludes that the path forward requires integrating new technologies into the… Read More

June 24, 2026 @ 12:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ledger has rolled out smart contract proxy support for its clear signing process, giving hardware wallet users stronger protection against stealthy exploits that target upgradeable contracts. The update tackles a growing threat in the Ethereum ecosystem where attackers manipulate proxy logic without altering the visible… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 2:16 pm By JD Alois  |  

tZERO will make Archax $GOVY, tokenized treasuries, available to institutional investors. Archax said the digital asset will be available for qualified purchasers via tZERO’s broker-dealer later this year. $GOVY provides access to short-term treasuries with on-chain settlement, custody, and delivery. Archax noted this builds upon… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 2:06 pm By JD Alois  |  

The parent company of Kraken, Payward, has been approved for a virtual asset service provider (VASP) in the British Virgin Islands. The British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (BVI FSC) will enable it to provide regulated digital asset services to clients operating from or through… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 9:46 am By JD Alois  |  

The Bank of England has distributed proposed rules for the issuance of stablecoins, which have pleased some insiders. Chillimint co-founder and MD Andrew Jones says this is indicative that stablecoins are becoming a story more about trust than technology. ChilliMint is a consultancy focused on… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 7:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple has received preliminary approval for a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. MiCA serves as the European Union’s comprehensive framework to regulate cryptoasset activities, aiming to enhance… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 7:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new nonprofit research and development organization called Ethlabs has launched to strengthen Ethereum’s technical foundation and prepare the network for broader institutional use. Founded by former researchers from the Ethereum Foundation, the group aims to accelerate progress on scaling, protocol improvements, and real-world adoption… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 4:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca has indicated that stablecoins have evolved into essential infrastructure for global investors seeking efficient entry into traditional financial markets. Alpaca recently highlighted the growing role of its stablecoin funding feature, which allows Broker API partners and Trading API users to deposit supported stablecoins to… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 1:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain interoperability platform Axelar has confirmed a security breach that resulted in the theft of approximately $4.7 million in bridged assets connected to the Secret Network. The incident, disclosed on June 19, 2026, involved tokens transferred via the Cosmos Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol and was… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 12:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of a seemingly significant step toward more effectively enabling autonomous AI systems to participate directly in the digital economy, Alchemy has introduced AgentCard, a virtual payment and identity platform integrated with Visa’s (NYSE: V) network. Announced recently this month, the solution provides AI agents… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 10:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

GoMining has released the first-generation software development kit (SDK) and application programming interface (API) for its GoBTC Pay protocol. Announced on June 19, 2026, this update opens the system to merchants, digital wallet providers, and ecosystem partners, enabling them to integrate direct Bitcoin payments into… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 3:36 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Bank of England has posted an update on draft rules regarding stablecoins. The bank stated: “[This] marks a significant milestone in delivering a comprehensive UK regime for stablecoins. It sets a clear pathway for UK-issued, sterling-denominated stablecoins to operate at scale across a range… Read More