Blockchain & Digital Assets

April 19, 2026 @ 7:43 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Payward, a unified financial infrastructure platform, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bitnomial, a CFTC-licensed derivatives company in the United States built for digital assets, for up to $550 million payable in cash and stock, in a transaction that values Payward’s equity at… Read More

April 19, 2026 @ 4:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Drift Protocol—the Solana-based perpetual futures exchange—has arranged substantial new capital to address losses from a recent security breach and prepare for a full operational restart. The platform, which experienced a sophisticated attack linked to North Korean actors earlier in April, saw approximately $270 million in… Read More

April 19, 2026 @ 3:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Dutch banking services provider ABN AMRO has rolled out new tools designed to let customers tap into the cryptocurrency sector without direct ownership. The bank is now offering Crypto Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) and Capital Protected Notes (CPNs) across the Netherlands and select European countries…. Read More

April 19, 2026 @ 2:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) has outlined the specifics of its new spot cryptocurrency trading platform, set to roll out gradually to individual investors in the coming weeks. The announcement, dated April 16, 2026, introduces Schwab Crypto as a dedicated offering that lets retail clients buy and… Read More

April 18, 2026 @ 6:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

During a recent keynote address delivered in Washington DC, Piero Cipollone, member of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) Executive Board, argued that tokenization and distributed ledger technology (DLT) represent a rare opportunity to break a century-old pattern in finance. Despite waves of technological progress—from electronic… Read More

April 18, 2026 @ 8:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Digital (NASDAQ: GLXY) has introduced certain advancements that underscore its ongoing role in bridging traditional finance with digital assets. The company recently launched GalaxyOne for Business, a dedicated treasury solution designed for U.S.-based limited liability companies, trusts, and similar entities. This expansion builds on… Read More

April 17, 2026 @ 2:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinGecko’s latest quarterly analysis paints a rather sobering picture of the cryptocurrency sector in early 2026. The first three months of the year marked a decisive shift from a sharp correction into full-blown “crypto winter,” with the total market capitalization contracting 20.4 percent—or $622 billion—to… Read More

April 17, 2026 @ 12:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On April 16, 2026, Grinex—a cryptocurrency exchange registered in Kyrgyzstan but deeply connected to Russian financial networks—suspended all operations after suffering a large-scale cyber intrusion. The platform stated that hackers had drained user assets worth approximately $15 million, equivalent to more than one billion Russian… Read More

April 17, 2026 @ 10:54 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) has entered into an agreement with Digital Asset Holdings (Digital Asset) to support the development of custody capabilities for tokenized financial assets. This integration will advance Northern Trust’s broader digital asset strategy as the firm continues to evolve its asset servicing… Read More

April 17, 2026 @ 7:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin faced a demanding start to 2026, posting one of its most challenging quarterly results in over 15 years of trading history. According to NYDIG’s latest analysis, the cryptocurrency dropped over 22 percent during the first three months, with the bulk of losses occurring in… Read More

April 16, 2026 @ 11:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple Labs has joined forces with Kyobo Life Insurance to launch the country’s inaugural tokenized government bond settlement system powered by blockchain technology. The collab represents Ripple’s initial venture with a Korean insurance provider and marks a pivotal advancement in building robust, institution-level digital asset… Read More

April 16, 2026 @ 12:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Italian banking services provider UniCredit has committed €4 million to secure roughly a 16% ownership stake in BlockInvest, a tech firm specializing in blockchain-based solutions. Announced recently this month, this partnership represents a key advancement in reshaping financial market infrastructures by embracing blockchain as the… Read More

April 16, 2026 @ 9:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

French banking provider Societe Generale has partnered with Consensys, a prominent blockchain technology firm. The collaboration aims to make SG-Forge’s USD CoinVertible stablecoin readily available to users of MetaMask, the leading self-custodial web3 wallet, thereby opening up its features to a vast global audience.  Announced… Read More

April 16, 2026 @ 8:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On Wednesday, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both finished trading at unprecedented levels, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing market recovery. This upward movement gained support from several positive factors, including lower crude oil costs, impressive earnings growth at major banks, and rising… Read More

April 16, 2026 @ 6:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Investment platform eToro (NASDAQ:ETOR) has reached an agreement to purchase Zengo, a specialist in user-managed cryptocurrency storage solutions. The transaction is estimated to be valued at around $70 million. This strategic acquisition reflects eToro’s ongoing efforts to deepen its involvement in DLT or blockchain-based services… Read More

April 16, 2026 @ 2:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coin Metrics explained in a blog post that on-chain vaults have solidified their role as essential infrastructure for yield generation and capital allocation. According to Coin Metrics’ latest State of the Network report, these tools function much like professionally managed funds or structured products, yet… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 9:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle has introduced a new way for platforms handling frequent USDC payouts across multiple blockchains. Instead of executing every cross-chain transfer individually, developers can now leverage the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) to let local fulfillers pay recipients immediately on their preferred chain while the platform… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 7:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

High Roller Technologies (NYSE: ROLR) has entered a partnership with Crypto.com to tap into the booming U.S. prediction markets sector, a space with estimated annual trading volumes potentially surpassing $1 trillion once mature. Announced recently this month, the deal positions the online casino operator for… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 4:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Figure Technology Solutions (Nasdaq: FIGR) and its specialized platform Hastra have announced the addition of auto loans to their growing lineup of on-chain credit products. This expansion broadens access for decentralized finance participants beyond traditional home equity offerings, marking a move into mainstream consumer lending…. Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 3:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ohio’s gambling oversight agency has formally notified prediction market leader Kalshi of its intent to impose a $5 million fine, marking a sharp escalation in the state’s crackdown on unlicensed sports-related trading. The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) issued the notice Tuesday afternoon to KalshiEX… Read More