Blockchain & Digital Assets

June 22, 2026 @ 3:11 pm By JD Alois  |  

Anchorage Digital, a federally chartered US Bank, says it will now support tokenized deposits for regulated banks. Anchorage states that the service does not require an upgrade to a banks existing tech stack but will provide 24/7 transfers and payments allowing banks to better compete… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 2:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global asset manager Franklin Templeton has filed registration statements with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for two novel exchange-traded funds that would automatically convert dividends from U.S. stocks into Bitcoin exposure. The proposed products — the Franklin U.S. Equity Bitcoin DRIP Index ETF… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 12:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The nascent digital credit market endured one of its most volatile sessions on Thursday as two prominent preferred equity instruments tied to Bitcoin treasury companies saw sharp intraday price swings. Strategy’s (NASDAQ:MSTR) STRC and Strive’s (NASDAQ:ASST) SATA both traded well below their typical levels near… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 10:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Cardano blockchain ecosystem is reportedly on the cusp of a significant technical milestone as crypto developers prepare to roll out a public testnet for Ouroboros Leios, its new consensus protocol upgrade. This initiative, branded under the evocative name “Musashi Dojo,” signals a determined push… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 9:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Recent reporting has highlighted alleged political pressure from European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde that contributed to Greece blocking Binance’s application for authorization under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. According to sources familiar with the matter, this intervention shifted Greece’s stance on… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 8:19 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Bitcoin and stablecoins dominated digital asset discussions this past week. Bitcoin “Trump just handed the markets the biggest disinflationary event of 2026, and Bitcoin shot up on the news. But I’d be cautious about assuming this is the end of Bitcoin’s woes. There’s more weighing… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 7:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

China has reportedly taken a significant step toward further expanding the international reach of its central bank digital currency by signing direct participation agreements with 26 financial institutions for cross-border digital yuan transactions. The latest agreements, finalized in Shanghai, grant the institutions access to the… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 6:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) is teaming up with Cboe Global Markets to introduce a new suite of options contracts tied to the performance of the S&P 500 index. These products will let clients place straightforward yes-or-no wagers on whether the benchmark closes above or below predetermined… Read More

June 21, 2026 @ 10:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Italian fintech company Conio has obtained a license to act as a crypto-asset service provider in accordance with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, known as MiCAR. This authorization was issued in Italy after a thorough review process conducted by the securities markets regulator… Read More

June 21, 2026 @ 6:45 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit is offering eligible users access to tokenized bond funds managed by PIMCO and China Merchants Bank International (CMBI), the latest sign of how digital asset platforms are using blockchain infrastructure to bring traditional fixed-income investments to crypto-native investors. The launch comes as… Read More

June 21, 2026 @ 6:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) has taken another significant step toward offering investors direct exposure to major cryptocurrencies through exchange-traded funds. The firm recently submitted amended registration statements to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its proposed spot Ethereum and Solana ETFs. These updates provide… Read More

June 21, 2026 @ 6:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Prediction market platform Kalshi has entered informal discussions with investment banks about a potential initial public offering, according to a new report. The conversations remain preliminary, with any listing likely still more than a year away. The development comes alongside strong evidence of accelerating business… Read More

June 21, 2026 @ 2:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of a recent, notable shift for the Sonic blockchain project, three founding board members—including DeFi developer Andre Cronje—have resigned from Sonic Labs. The move coincides with the project’s native S token trading roughly 97% below its all-time high, highlighting ongoing challenges in a… Read More

June 21, 2026 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Dune Analytics has officially integrated Flow, a Layer 1 blockchain tailored for mass-market applications. This addition provides analysts, developers, and investors with comprehensive, queryable on-chain data, enabling deep exploration of consumer DeFi, digital collectibles, and emerging AI-driven use cases. As of June 18, 2026, the… Read More

June 21, 2026 @ 1:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs has pointed out that the UK has designated HTX—one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency platforms—along with 17 related entities and individuals. According to insights from TRM Labs, this latest action marks the first time regulators have targeted a crypto exchange of this magnitude,… Read More

June 20, 2026 @ 12:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency sector is experiencing fresh volatility as investor concerns mount over Strategy Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:MSTR) innovative but now-stressed preferred stock offering. The company’s Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock, traded under the ticker STRC and often referred to as “Stretch,” has suffered a… Read More

June 20, 2026 @ 12:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Two brothers from Texas have admitted their roles in a brazen armed robbery that left a Minnesota family held captive at gunpoint for hours while more than $8 million in cryptocurrency was stolen from them. On June 18, 2026, Isiah Angelo Garcia, 25, and Raymond… Read More

June 20, 2026 @ 11:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A former Ethereum Foundation contributor has raised alarms about a possible shortfall in support for the network’s foundational development efforts, warning that it could materialize within the next three to nine months. Trent Van Epps, who spent five years at the Foundation until April 2026… Read More

June 20, 2026 @ 7:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Base, Coinbase’s (NASDAQ:COIN) Ethereum Layer 2 network, is set to activate its second major network upgrade, known as Beryl, on mainnet on June 25, 2026. The upgrade, already deployed to the Base Sepolia testnet, introduces the B20 native token standard while delivering improvements in withdrawal… Read More

June 20, 2026 @ 1:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MetaMask has introduced a new security feature designed to shield users from address poisoning, one of the most deceptive and increasingly prevalent threats in the cryptocurrency space. MetaMask added that this update marks a significant step forward in proactive wallet protection, addressing a scam that… Read More