Blockchain & Digital Assets

November 25, 2025 @ 9:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Gemini‘s Head of UK, Daniel Slutzkin, has shared key insights with CI. During our conversation, Slutzkin touched on how Gemini (NASDAQ:GEMI) plans to focus on product development for European markets this coming year. He also talked about their overall approach to business operations, given the… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 2:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com and the VerifiedX (VFX) Network (VerifiedX.io), the people’s network and a global enabler of self-custody and Web3 wallet infrastructure, announced that Crypto.com will now offer VerifiedX secure custody and liquidity support for “$1.5 billion in assets,” as well as OTC trading capabilities. Via the… Read More

November 24, 2025 @ 5:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

  We recently connected with Sunny Lu, the CEO of VeChain, a blockchain-powered network that transforms everyday positive actions into verified, tradable digital assets. By enabling greater transparency, trust, and inclusivity, VeChain allows for conscious consumers, ethical builders, and better businesses to scale social and environmental… Read More

November 24, 2025 @ 4:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hang Feng Technology Innovation Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: FOFO), a Cayman Islands holding company providing corporate management consulting and asset management services, and Animoca Brands, a global enabler of Web3 and digital property rights, announced that they entered into a “non-binding” memorandum of understanding for a… Read More

November 24, 2025 @ 12:25 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

The New Hampshire Business Finance Authority (BFA) Board of Directors has approved a financing structure that will make New Hampshire the first state in the world to issue a municipal bond backed by Bitcoin. The $100 million inaugural issuance marks a major milestone in the… Read More

November 24, 2025 @ 11:01 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Bitcoin’s recent woes, crypto markets in general, and possible directions in 2026 dominated Web3 minds this week. “Bitcoin enters 2026 as one of the most closely watched and unpredictable assets in global markets. A wide range of possible outcomes exists, from around $90,000 to $160,000,… Read More

November 24, 2025 @ 4:58 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Bluwhale, a decentralized intelligence network powering AI agent transactions across blockchains, has launched AI Stablecoin Agent, a breakthrough designed to support individual investors in managing dollar-denominated digital assets in a controlled and automated manner. Stablecoins have grown into a significant asset class within Web3, now… Read More

November 24, 2025 @ 3:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinPayments, a global enabler of crypto payment processing, has recently announced its re-entry into the US, marking a key milestone in its business growth and reaffirming its position as one of the digital payment solution providers. Established back in 2013, CoinPayments claims that it has… Read More

November 23, 2025 @ 10:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BitGo has recently partnered with Canary Capital for the roll-out of its Canary Marinade Solana ETF (SOLC), which is a spot ETF that incorporates Marinade’s staking protocol to provide investors with exposure to Solana (SOL) while participating in the network’s staking rewards. This launch marks… Read More

November 23, 2025 @ 4:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Orbital, a payment orchestration platform across stablecoins and traditional payment rails, announced a partnership with Stable, the L1 blockchain network for stablecoin-based transactions across assets, built for streamlined payment flows. Once integrated, this will provide Orbital’s customers with a stablecoin-native L1 for cost-efficient and user-friendly… Read More

November 23, 2025 @ 3:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockdaemon has expanded its support for the Canton Network with full Canton Coin integration in the Blockdaemon Institutional Vault, delivering so-called “institutional-grade” wallet capabilities to one of the networks for regulated finance. As noted in a blog post, Blockdaemon is pleased to provide complete support… Read More

November 23, 2025 @ 12:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Deutsche Börse Group, Societe Generale Group and Societe Generale – FORGE (SG-FORGE) signed an agreement to enable the integration of token-based cash solutions with traditional financial market infrastructure. Deutsche Börse Group is now said to be further driving the adoption of stablecoins for digital European… Read More

November 23, 2025 @ 12:51 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Algorand Foundation and Noah have announced a strategic partnership to connect traditional finance and decentralized finance. The collaboration was unveiled during AlgoDay at DevConnect 2025, where Min Wei, CBO of Algorand Foundation, and Shah Ramezani, CEO and founder of Noah, highlighted how the integration will empower builders across the Algorand ecosystem by… Read More

November 23, 2025 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Hex Trust, which claims to be a regulated digital assets financial institution, announced a partnership with Fireblocks, an enterprise platform for secure digital asset custody, settlement, trading operations, and stablecoin payments. This collab now positions Hex Trust as a key Qualified Custodian in the Fireblocks… Read More

November 22, 2025 @ 4:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Taurus, a key player focused on digital asset infrastructure for banks and regulated financial institutions, has recently partnered with Kaiko, a global provider of digital asset market data. Via this latest integration, Kaiko’s pricing and liquidity data will be available on the Taurus platform, giving… Read More

November 22, 2025 @ 3:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

MoonPay, the global enabler of crypto payments, has announced an expansion of its partnership with Zengo Wallet, the self-custodial crypto wallet. The collab now aims to enhance wallet usability, expands payments access and enables product development across Zengo’s ecosystem. As part of the latest partnership,… Read More

November 22, 2025 @ 11:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

dLocal (NASDAQ: DLO) a cross-border payment platform connecting global merchants to emerging markets, has integrated with Circle Payments Network (CPN), operated by Circle Technology Services, LLC, an affiliate of Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL), to enable seamless payouts across emerging markets. Supported by Circle’s… Read More

November 22, 2025 @ 10:27 am By Michael Wong  |  

India’s central bank is taking a “very cautious” stance on cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, arguing that their volatility and potential to bypass safeguards could threaten financial stability, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra said. Malhotra’s remarks, delivered in a memorial lecture at Delhi School… Read More

November 21, 2025 @ 2:06 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) says the UK must lead in the development of distributed ledger technology (DLT) capital markets. Otherwise known as blockchain, in a recent statement, AFME noted that “without a clear national vision and urgent coordinated action, the UK… Read More

November 21, 2025 @ 9:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Juniper Research noted in a new report that the Fintech sector is evolving fast. From stablecoins to agentic AI, their latest update examines the significant shifts that are now said to be redefining the payments landscape. Juniper Research also looks at the impact of digital… Read More