Blockchain & Digital Assets

June 17, 2026 @ 5:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

Trace Finance has raised $32 million in Series A funding in a round led by CoinFund. Other investors participating in the offering were well-known in the crypto sector, including Coinbase Ventures, Haun Ventures, Paxos, HOF Capital, Valor Capital, and Jump Capital. Smaller investors included Chainlink… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 12:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain intelligence firm Elliptic has indicated that in the fast-growing global ecosystem of cryptocurrency and distributed ledger technology (DLT), transparency has (by design) been built into the technology itself. Elliptic explained that every transaction on public ledgers is visible and accessible via block explorers. Yet… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 10:09 am By JD Alois  |  

Plasma has announced the launch of a stablecoin neobank called Plasma One. As a neobank, it does not hold a regulated bank license but works with regulated entities to provide certain services. The stablecoin-native neobank app aims to compete with other established digital banks by… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On June 15, 2026, the European Union rolled out a new wave of restrictive measures aimed at curbing Russia’s ongoing military campaign in Ukraine. Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs highlighted how these actions target key pillars supporting Moscow’s efforts, including its defense industry, energy exports,… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 7:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, has broken through the $64,000 level once again, reflecting renewed confidence in the market tied to positive signals from international diplomacy. The move upward occurred as Pakistan’s leadership shared encouraging news about advancing negotiations aimed at resolving tensions involving Iran. The… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 2:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Copper and FalconX have announced a collaboration to roll out ClearLoop Loans. This new offering integrates FalconX’s robust institutional lending platform with Copper’s established ClearLoop network, creating a unified solution that delivers flexible financing directly within a secure, efficient settlement environment. ClearLoop has stood out… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 2:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent analysis from Coinbase’s (NASDAQ:COIN) independent Quantum Advisory Council underscores growing concerns over the long-term security of Bitcoin holdings as quantum computing technology advances. The report draws attention to the substantial portion of the Bitcoin supply—potentially up to 7 million BTC—that could become vulnerable… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 1:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has noted that Ghanaian and British law enforcement agencies have recovered approximately $15.1 million in cryptocurrency linked to a sophisticated investment scam. This case highlights the growing effectiveness of blockchain analytics in tracing and reclaiming assets from transnational fraud operations. According to insights from… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 1:20 am By Michael Wong  |  

The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation (HKMC) has raised about HK$12 billion ($1.5 billion) through its inaugural digital bond issuance, marking the world’s largest digital bond sale to date and another step in Hong Kong’s efforts to establish itself as a global hub for tokenised finance…. Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 1:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockworks has reportedly acquired Messari, one of the sector’s prominent data and research providers. This strategic transaction aligns with Blockworks’ broader strategy to create a robust, unified layer of on-chain market intelligence, addressing fragmentation in the evolving digital asset ecosystem. The deal follows Blockworks’ recent… Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 11:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

mBridge, a China-supported initiative aimed at transforming international financial transactions is poised to enter its commercial phase. The project, centered on a blockchain-enabled platform for settling payments across borders using digital currencies issued by central banks, promises faster, cheaper, and more direct exchanges that could… Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 6:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The recently launched US spot ETFs tied to Hyperliquid’s HYPE token are demonstrating considerable learly traction. Just one month after the initial offerings debuted, the three available products have collectively generated close to $900 million in total trading activity while drawing roughly $153 million in… Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 4:40 pm By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) , the everything exchange, revealed a series of new features and updates today during a “System Update” presentation that holds a bit of Apple showmanship. The event was opened by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, who declared the US is in the midst of a golden… Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 3:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Talos has noted that Hyperliquid has emerged as a significant player in decentralized trading, claiming over $10 billion in open interest for perpetual futures contracts. According to insights from Talos, the platform is expanding rapidly into equities, commodities, pre-IPO assets, and innovative outcome-based markets, while… Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 10:39 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN)  has announced “true” tokenized stocks as part of a “System Update,” which includes a series of announcements. Tokenization, or digital securities, can reference various real-world assets as outlined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Some platforms “wrap” shares and describe them as tokenized…. Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 8:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs has highlighted a notable incident involving Tornado Cash, underscoring persistent risks in decentralized finance even after significant regulatory shifts. On June 9, 2026, an attacker withdrew approximately 664 ETH—valued at around $2.7 million—from Tornado Cash pools. These funds were then… Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 7:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The debut of SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) on public markets has unleashed intense speculative fervor in cryptocurrency-based synthetic trading products. On the day shares began trading on Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX at an IPO price of $135, a perpetual futures contract tracking the company on Hyperliquid… Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 7:22 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Digital Assets insiders shared their thoughts on the CLARITY Act, Bitcoin, and Zcash this week. CLARITY Act and stablecoins “Stablecoins have been around for a long time. Using stablecoins for payments is increasingly important not only for the digital asset community but also for the… Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 7:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Standard Chartered Bank (LON: STAN) has recently initiated coverage on Uniswap‘s governance token UNI, projecting an ambitious price target of $100 by the end of 2030. This forecast, released in mid-June 2026, represents one of the more optimistic outlooks from a major financial institution regarding… Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 6:48 am By Michael Wong  |  

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is stepping up efforts to promote tokenization among corporate treasury centers, as the financial hub seeks to strengthen its position in digital finance and expand the use of blockchain-based transactions. The central bank this week hosted a seminar on “Corporate… Read More