Blockchain & Digital Assets

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

January 16, 2026 @ 11:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Societe Generale-FORGE (SG-FORGE) and SWIFT have demonstrated the integration of tokenized assets with traditional payment systems. This milestone, announced on January 15, 2026, involves the smooth exchange and settlement of tokenized bonds using both conventional fiat currencies and digital stablecoins. The achievement highlights the potential… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 11:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lingfeng Capital has revealed plans for the Digital Venture Fund (DVF), an initiative developed in collaboration with Archax and supported by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). This regulated, multi-chain tokenized fund aims to seamlessly connect traditional institutional finance with the burgeoning world of digital… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 8:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple has unveiled a multi-year partnership with LMAX Group, a key player in the global foreign exchange (FX) and cryptocurrency trading arena. As part of this collaboration, Ripple is committing $150 million in funding to bolster LMAX’s expansion across multiple asset classes. This initiative highlights… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 7:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CME Group, the world’s derivatives marketplace, has revealed plans to introduce futures contracts tied to three cryptocurrencies: Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar Lumens (XLM). This expansion aims to meet demand from investors seeking regulated tools for managing risk and gaining exposure in the volatile… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 6:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

State Street Bank and Trust Company has introduced its new Digital Asset Platform. Announced recently, from Boston, Massachusetts, this initiative aims to streamline the creation and management of tokenized financial products, effectively linking established finance with emerging digital ecosystems. The platform serves as a foundation… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 5:21 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

The latest confrontation between President Donald Trump and the US Federal Reserve is pushing investors toward assets insulated from political influence, with Bitcoin “a beneficiary”. This is the analysis from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell confirms he is facing a federal criminal investigation linked… Read More

January 15, 2026 @ 1:10 pm By JD Alois  |  

Former Senator Pat Toomey, a one-time ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee, took to the Financial Times to lambast his former colleagues’ decision to defer to pressure from bank lobbyists rather than consumers. Toomey states: “When an industry asks the government for protection from… Read More

January 15, 2026 @ 12:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

ClearBid Global Markets (CBGM) has chosen Archax as its key ally to extend its platform into the United Kingdom and European Union. This collaboration, revealed recently, aims to broaden access to CBGM’s cross-border digital bond trading and data services, tapping into Archax’s established regulatory framework…. Read More