Blockchain & Digital Assets

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

February 8, 2024 @ 10:11 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion Subcommittee, part of the House Financial Services Committee, has scheduled a hearing entitled, “Crypto Crime in Context Part II: Examining Approaches to Combat Illicit Activity.” The hearing is scheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 2 PM ET…. Read More

February 8, 2024 @ 9:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Copper, an institutional digital asset infrastructure provider, has joined forces with Hashnote, the on-chain first digital asset manager, built with the support of Cumberland and DRW, and will be providing custody support for Hashnote’s USYC on the Copper platform. USYC, a Hashnote Short Duration Yield… Read More

February 8, 2024 @ 3:01 pm By JD Alois  |  

Earlier this week, the Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen, testified in front of the House Financial Services Committee. The hearing was scheduled to review the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC). This is a group of federal financial regulators, and others, gathered to address risks… Read More

February 8, 2024 @ 10:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital asset firm BitGo is moving into the more traditional securities sector. According to a corporate release, Bitgo has acquired Brassica – a Fintech providing digital infrastructure services to facilitate private securities and other alternative investments. Details of the transaction were not immediately available. Focusing on institutions,… Read More

February 8, 2024 @ 9:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

B2C2, the crypto liquidity provider servicing institutional clients globally, has obtained regulatory approval to operate in Luxembourg and expand its EU presence. B2C2 has become the 12th virtual asset service provider (VASP) to “be officially registered on the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier’s (CSSF)… Read More

February 7, 2024 @ 7:02 pm By JD Alois  |  

Institutional digital asset infrastructure firm Paxos is integrating Chainlink’s PayPal USD price feed to accelerate the tokenization economy. Paxos also wants to boost the adoption of PYUSD – a dollar-based stablecoin powered by Paxos and issued by PayPal. At the same time, Chainlink and Paxos… Read More

February 7, 2024 @ 1:48 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed another enforcement action targeting a digital asset firm. The SEC has filed charges against TradeStation Crypto, alleging an unregistered offering of a “crypto asset lending product.” TradeStation Crypto has settled the charges without admitting or denying the… Read More

February 7, 2024 @ 10:41 am By JD Alois  |  

Anchorage Digital, an institutional digital asset platform, and FusionIQ say they can now offer crypto investments for financial advisors and institutions. Going forward, financial advisors and institutions will be able to access regulated digital assets alongside more traditional asset classes. The two firms describe the… Read More

February 7, 2024 @ 10:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bybit, which claims to be one of the largest crypto exchanges by volume, has polled its internal professionals and created a free toolkit that allows investors to find undervalued crypto projects. The Crypto Investment Analysis Toolkit stems from Bybit‘s mission “to be the world’s Crypto… Read More

February 7, 2024 @ 9:14 am By JD Alois  |  

The Hashgraph Association (THA) has announced a partnership with the Ministry Of Investment Of Saudi Arabia (MISA) to launch a DeepTech Venture Studio. The entity aims to help local Saudi firms, as well as other portfolio companies, establish operations in the country while leveraging technology… Read More

February 7, 2024 @ 7:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Obligate has formed a strategic partnership with Archax, a digital asset services provider based in London. Through this partnership, Obligate provides its platform “for on-chain capital markets, while Archax contributes its extensive service offering in digital asset management.” As a first service, Obligate clients will… Read More