Blockchain & Digital Assets

February 14, 2024 @ 8:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple, the enabler of enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, announced that it has agreed to acquire Standard Custody & Trust Company, an enterprise-grade regulated platform for digital assets. The terms of the transaction were not immediately available. This move further underscores Ripple’s commitment “to regulatory… Read More

February 13, 2024 @ 9:54 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

KuCoin Labs, the investment and research arm of digital asset exchange KuCoin, has entered into a strategic partnership with Coinweb, a provider of Web3 technology. The companies said this collaboration signifies a commitment to mutual support and collaboration aimed at nurturing the expansion of the Web3 ecosystem…. Read More

February 13, 2024 @ 9:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Luno, the cryptocurrency investment app, has announced that it introduced three new virtual currencies to invest in that are frequently used by decentralized finance (DeFi) traders and investors. Aave (AAVE) aims to connect lenders and borrowers in a direct manner, without requiring intermediaries or third-parties…. Read More

February 13, 2024 @ 5:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

COCA, the crypto wallet app, has announced the initial rollout of its Virtual Cards, following the success of its Early Access Program which has attracted “thousands” of users across Europe. This strategic decision highlights COCA’s dedication “to offering smooth, secure, and user-friendly financial services technology… Read More

February 13, 2024 @ 4:09 pm By JD Alois  |  

  The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF)  has revealed the Cambridge Digital Money Dashboard (CDMD). The Centre is part of the Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge. CCAF is the leading independent research group covering the world of Fintech, including digital assets. The… Read More

February 13, 2024 @ 8:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto Finance AG, part of Deutsche Börse Group, has reached another milestone in its history. The prudentially FINMA-supervised provider of institutional-grade investment solutions, custody, and trading “for digital assets has now also secured four licenses from the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, BaFin.” The licences… Read More

February 12, 2024 @ 6:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

India is reportedly moving forward with the next few stages of its planned digital rupee pilot. This would add programmability and offline payment capability, according to a recent update. Like most major economies across the globe, India has been testing a retail CBDC or central… Read More

February 12, 2024 @ 6:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Fan, OKX President, notes that she’s pleased to announce a major milestone in OKX’s global expansion – they have officially launched our leading crypto exchange and Web3 services in Argentina. Given Argentina’s position as one of the “top” crypto markets in Latin America with… Read More

February 12, 2024 @ 2:44 pm By JD Alois  |  

Bitcoin (BTC) traded above $50,000 today for the first time in a long time. Not since the end of 2021 has Bitcoin traded above this key mark – topping $64000 – its all time high. Bitcoin is the most popular crypto and the only one… Read More

February 12, 2024 @ 10:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

New York Attorney General Letitia James recenty filed an amended complaint, expanding the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) lawsuit against Digital Currency Group, Inc., DCG’s CEO, Barry Silbert, and Genesis Global Capital, LLC and its affiliates’ (Genesis) former CEO, Soichiro Moro, for allegedly “defrauding… Read More

February 12, 2024 @ 10:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

We recently caught up with Ram Ramachandran, the CEO at Router Protocol, which supports building an interoperable Web3 with modular cross-chain infrastructure. Ram Ramachandran commented on what can be done to help regain users’ privacy and security in Blockchain in 2024. Ramani Ramachandran, CEO of… Read More

February 12, 2024 @ 8:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Kraken is reporting they have obtained a VASP registration from the Dutch Central Bank (DNB), as part of their European growth strategy. In a blog post, digital asset firm Kraken notes that this registration will allow them “to expand into an important European market and… Read More

February 11, 2024 @ 3:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Republic, a global technology company supporting the digital transformation of finance and investing, and Creta, a Web3-based multiverse gaming platform formed by a coalition of developers, creators, producers, are announcing their partnership with eyes towards collaboration in the Web3 development space. Republic is an financial… Read More

February 10, 2024 @ 6:14 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Cryptocurrency media major CoinDesk has announced the appointment of Sara Stratoberdha as its new CEO as part of a major restrucuting following its acquisition by crypto exchange Bullish. Stratoberdha, previously in charge of business development at Bullish, takes over from Kevin Worth, who stepped down… Read More

February 10, 2024 @ 4:22 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

DeFi Technologies announced this week that it has completed the acquisition of intellectual property from Solana developer Stefan Jørgensen. DeFi Technologies said this acquisition marks a significant milestone in its expansion strategy, focusing on enhancing its offerings in the Solana ecosystem. The IP acquired includes advanced liquidity provisioning, innovative trading strategies… Read More

February 10, 2024 @ 4:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitso —the financial services company powered by crypto in Latin America— released the first edition of its Crypto Landscape in Latin America: Report H2 2023, in which it reveals the importance that “the use of blockchain and crypto assets have gained, both in the region… Read More

February 10, 2024 @ 4:15 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Animoca Brands Japan, a subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based Web3 entity Animoca Brands, has announced a new partnership with HashPalette to facilitate the global expansion of Japan’s Web3 gaming sector. This strategic collaboration is set to provide marketing support for HashPalette’s game, THE LAND ELF… Read More

February 10, 2024 @ 8:58 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Consensys, a blockchain and Web3 software company, and Robinhood Markets launched the integration of Robinhood Connect with MetaMask, a self-custodial Web3 wallet. Using MetaMask’s Buy Crypto feature, customers can now purchase crypto through Robinhood’s order engine. The companies said the launch is part… Read More

February 9, 2024 @ 3:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

OKX Ventures, the investment arm of leading crypto exchange and Web3 technology company OKX, is pleased to announce its investment partnership with Bitmap Tech, the team behind Merlin Chain, a native Bitcoin Layer 2. Bitmap Tech currently boasts an overall market cap “that exceeds US$500… Read More

February 9, 2024 @ 1:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UBS AG (NYSE:UBS) announced the launch of Hong Kong’s investment-grade tokenized warrant on the Ethereum public blockchain network. This innovative product utilizes the on-chain issuance product framework “offered by UBS Tokenize, the bank’s in-house tokenization service.” The product is a call warrant with Xiaomi Corporation… Read More