Blockchain & Digital Assets

March 2, 2026 @ 11:20 am By JD Alois  |  

Last month, five regional banks announced a consortium to support tokenized deposits, called the Cari Network. The five banks include Key Bank, Huntington Bank, First Horizon, M&T Bank, and Old National Bank. The pilot rollout is planned for Q3 of this year, with full availability… Read More

March 2, 2026 @ 8:48 am By Michael Wong  |  

South Korean police have launched an investigation into the alleged theft of cryptocurrency worth about $4.8 million that had been seized by the National Tax Service (NTS), after sensitive wallet information was inadvertently disclosed, the Korea JoongAng Daily reported. The National Police Agency (NPA) said… Read More

March 2, 2026 @ 8:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a surge of activity, decentralized prediction platform Polymarket has reportedly surpassed previous benchmarks in international trading, with stakes on potential U.S. military involvement with Iran climbing past $529 million. This contract, centered on the possibility of airstrikes or other interventions against a major Middle… Read More

March 2, 2026 @ 8:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs has pointed out that in the landscape of digital finance, artificial intelligence is transforming how transactions occur, especially in cryptocurrency ecosystems. TRM Labs also indicated that AI systems now operate with increasing independence, handling fund transfers and executions without constant human oversight. According… Read More

March 2, 2026 @ 7:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com continues to solidify its role as a key web3 player by securing regulatory approvals and forging various partnerships. These developments not only enhance the platform’s credibility but also expand access to secure, compliant services for users worldwide. Recent announcements highlight progress in Europe and… Read More

March 2, 2026 @ 5:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm Circle (NYSE:CRCL), which has become one of the main stablecoin issuers in the web3 space, has officially integrated Cardano with its xReserve platform. This move introduces USDCx, a stablecoin fully backed by USDC, to Cardano’s network, offering developers and users enhanced access… Read More

March 2, 2026 @ 1:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Figure Technology Solutions (Nasdaq: FIGR), a fintech specializing in blockchain-powered lending solutions, recently unveiled its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results, showcasing growth and a pivotal shift in its business model. The company, known for streamlining home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and other loan products through advanced… Read More

March 1, 2026 @ 2:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs continues to focus on enhancing legal and financial frameworks for cryptocurrency ecosystems. Recent updates from the blockchain and crypto networks analytics company highlight innovative approaches to leveraging blockchain data in judicial proceedings and risk management for crypto-integrated financial products. These… Read More

March 1, 2026 @ 2:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent setback for the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, a US federal judge has denied Binance‘s attempt to shift class action lawsuits related to its token sales into private arbitration. The ruling, issued by District Judge Andrew Carter in Manhattan’s Southern District of New… Read More

March 1, 2026 @ 2:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In yet another striking development within the ecosystem of decentralized prediction markets, blockchain analysis company Bubblemaps has uncovered a cluster of six cryptocurrency wallets that amassed a combined net profit of $1 million on Polymarket. These gains stemmed from wagers predicting that the United States… Read More

March 1, 2026 @ 1:29 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, MoonPay and M0 introduced PYUSDx, which enables the creation of application-specific stablecoins backed by PayPal USD (PYUSD). PYUSDx is designed to help builders launch and scale application-specific stablecoins while significantly lowering the technical and operational overhead to get started. The market is moving… Read More

March 1, 2026 @ 11:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TeraWulf Inc. (NASDAQ: WULF) a firm focused on digital infrastructure, announced an uptick in its annual earnings while grappling with substantial financial setbacks. The AI and digital assets focused company achieved total sales of approximately $168.5 million for 2025, reflecting a roughly 20% rise compared… Read More

March 1, 2026 @ 10:36 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

0x, a decentralized exchange (DEX) infrastructure provider, has launched its Cross-Chain API to private beta, a developer solution that helps applications execute token swaps across more than 15 blockchains through a single integration. The Cross-Chain API is designed to support programmatic trading and automated systems… Read More

March 1, 2026 @ 9:39 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Bloomberg and Kaiko this week announced a joint initiative to develop a pathway for Bloomberg’s trusted Data License offerings to be accessed on-chain via Kaiko’s infrastructure. The work is intended to focus initially on support for tokenized U.S. Treasuries and repo workflows on the Canton… Read More

March 1, 2026 @ 8:59 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Canton, a public blockchain purpose-built for institutional finance, and Chainlink, an oracle platform, this week announced the live deployment of the Chainlink data standard across the Canton ecosystem. Chainlink Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) will also soon go live on Canton to enable secure cross-chain transfer of tokenized real-world… Read More

March 1, 2026 @ 6:43 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Bluprynt, a compliance operating system for digital assets, this week announced the close of its $4.25 million seed round. The oversubscribed round was led by Valor Capital Group, with participation from Cultivation Capital, Robinhood, Coinbase Ventures, Quona Capital, Kazea, Flourish Ventures, Radical Investments, and Selah… Read More

February 28, 2026 @ 7:56 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, NEAR Intents, the universal liquidity protocol for on-chain markets and tokenized assets, announced the launch of near.com, a new consumer super-app running on crypto rails. This announcement comes alongside the introduction of Confidential Intents, a confidentiality layer for cross-chain execution and the NEAR… Read More

February 28, 2026 @ 1:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In yet another recent move signaling Wall Street’s embrace of digital assets, financial services firm Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) has submitted an application to establish a specialized banking entity focused on handling digital currencies. The firm, which oversees approximately $9 trillion in client assets, aims to create… Read More

February 28, 2026 @ 1:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Dune Analytics indicated that stablecoins have emerged as a foundational element, facilitating seamless cross-border transactions, enabling efficient settlements for institutions, powering liquidity in decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, and serving as a medium for programmable currency. According to insights from Dune Analytics, these digital assets process… Read More

February 28, 2026 @ 12:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the maturing digital finance ecosystem, payment stablecoins continue to draw attention from US policymakers regarding the rewards /  yield that they could offer holders. The issue of generating returns for stablecoin holders appears to be the biggest hurdle for the passage of crypto market… Read More