Blockchain & Digital Assets

January 19, 2026 @ 9:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The iconic American fast-food chain Steak ‘n Shake has incorporated $10 million worth of Bitcoin into its corporate treasury. This strategic addition, announced recently, underscores the company’s deepening commitment to cryptocurrency as a core component of its financial strategy. Known for its classic burgers, milkshakes,… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 8:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The mBridge platform—a collaborative initiative spearheaded by China for cross-border payments using central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)—has exceeded $55 billion in total transaction value. This milestone, highlighted in a recent analysis, underscores the evolution of digital payment systems amid efforts to streamline international trade and… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 8:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Anchorage Digital, a key player in the web3 space that is sharply focused on institutional digital asset services, is reportedly pursuing a significant new funding injection while gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO). This development underscores the company’s strategic positioning as a key… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 8:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) appears to be positioning itself at the forefront of tech advancements and product development in 2026. The investment banking firm is focused on digital assets, workplace financial services, and private market investments to create a more integrated ecosystem for clients. This strategic… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 8:28 am By Michael Wong  |  

Aether Holdings’ Alpha Edge Media has acquired Coinstack, an institutional-focused cryptocurrency newsletter and media platform with more than 340,000 subscribers, as the Nasdaq-listed Fintech group expands its financial content and data business. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Coinstack will continue to operate… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 12:51 am By Michael Wong  |  

Veera, a Singapore-based crypto financial services platform focused on self-custody wallets and decentralised finance tools, has raised $10 million across its pre-seed and seed funding rounds as it expands its on-chain financial services and prepares to roll out a crypto-linked payment card. The company said… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 8:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The ongoing debate over stablecoin yields in the US cryptocurrency regulation highlights a familiar tension between innovation and established financial interests. Bill Hughes, Senior Counsel and Director of Global Regulatory Matters at Consensys, recently addressed this issue, noting that the current pushback echoes past regulatory… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 8:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CB Insights unveils several pivotal technology trends set to (potentially) redefine industries in 2026, drawing from proprietary data on investments, partnerships, and market signals. The research report emphasizes practical advancements over hype, clustering these trends into four overarching themes: the proliferation of AI agents reshaping… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 6:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis revealed in a report that in the midst of escalating geopolitical strife and internal upheaval, Iran’s cryptocurrency landscape has expanded dramatically, reaching a valuation exceeding $7.78 billion throughout 2025. Chainalysis also mentioned that this growth outstripped the previous year’s pace for much of the… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 5:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a year marked by advancements in artificial intelligence, World has solidified its position as a key player in human verification technology. As we step into 2026, the organization looks back on a transformative 2025 while announcing its latest geographic expansion. With nearly 38 million… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 11:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets platform MetaMask continues to push forward with its latest product updates, making it easier for users to engage with blockchain ecosystems. Recent announcements highlight MetaMask’s progress as the new year begins. They include the addition of the TRON network for TRX transactions and… Read More

January 17, 2026 @ 2:14 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Crossmint, a digital asset and wallet infrastructure platform, has secured MiCA authorization with the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV). Once registered, Crossmint will become a regulated crypto-asset service provider (CASP), joining a group of infrastructure providers authorized to offer compliant crypto asset services… Read More

January 17, 2026 @ 12:13 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, the Algorand Foundation announced its return to the United States and the appointment of a newly constituted board. Originating from pioneering research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Algorand Foundation will re-establish its U.S. headquarters in Delaware. As part of this transition,… Read More

January 17, 2026 @ 12:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

The crucial crypto  market infrastructure legislation remains in limbo. Following the declaration that Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN)  was pulling its support of the bill, the fallout was immediate as other crypto insiders expressed their chagrin and the Senate Banking Committee canceled its markup hearing without  scheduling a… Read More

January 17, 2026 @ 10:26 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Project Eleven, a provider of post-quantum security and migration for digital assets, announced a $20 million Series A funding round. It was led by Castle Island Ventures with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Fin Capital, Variant, Quantonation, Nebular, Formation, Lattice Fund, Satstreet Ventures, Nascent… Read More

January 17, 2026 @ 9:24 am By Michael Wong  |  

Global payment volumes on cryptocurrency-linked cards climbed to about $1.5 billion a month in August, up from roughly $100 million a month in January 2023, as stablecoins increasingly move from trading and remittances into everyday spending, digital finance data platform Artemis said in a report…. Read More

January 17, 2026 @ 9:11 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Meld announced the close of a $7 million strategic funding round led by Lightspeed Faction, with participation from F-Prime, Yolo Investments, and Scytale Digital. This financing advances Meld’s mission to enable stablecoin-driven use cases and will accelerate the company’s go-to-market efforts, expansion of… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 7:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Animoca Brands has finalized the purchase of SOMO, a company focused on crypto-based collectibles and interactive entertainment. This development, announced recently this month, underscores Animoca Brands’ commitment to advancing blockchain-driven experiences that enable users with true digital ownership. Animoca Brands, a key player in the… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 4:34 pm By JD Alois  |  

BTCC, a Vilnius-based crypto exchange, is reporting having traded over $5 billion in tokenized gold. BTCC was founded in 2011, making it one of the oldest crypto exchanges around. The company reports finishing the year at $5.72 billion in tokenized gold trading. The milestone was… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 2:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: GLXY) has completed the first phase of its inaugural tokenized collateralized loan obligation (CLO). Referred to as the Galaxy CLO 2025-1, this financial product secured $75 million in commitments, leveraging the Avalanche blockchain to enhance operational efficiency and transparency in… Read More