August 10, 2025 @ 6:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Anchorage Digital has introduced Anchorage Digital Prime, which is described as a comprehensive platform that consolidates its suite of crypto services. Announced on August 7, 2025, this initiative formalizes Anchorage Digital’s long-standing offerings into a full-service solution tailored for institutions such as asset managers, hedge… Read More

August 10, 2025 @ 6:08 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Ant International’s WorldFirst has obtained a Class A Money Services Business license from Bank Negara Malaysia, enabling the company to provide international payment and foreign currency receipt services in the country. The license permits WorldFirst to serve small and medium-sized enterprises conducting cross-border trade operations…. Read More

August 10, 2025 @ 6:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has recently announced significant updates that underscore its commitment to advancing the cryptoeconomy. By integrating decentralized exchange (DEX) trading into its main app and enhancing developer productivity tools, Coinbase is positioning itself as a key player in making crypto more accessible and efficient… Read More

August 10, 2025 @ 5:53 pm By Michael Wong  |  

HashKey Exchange, Hong Kong’s largest licensed virtual asset trading platform, has formed a strategic partnership with publicly listed IVD Medical Holdings Limited to advance enterprise-level digital asset adoption and explore blockchain integration with industrial capital. IVD Medical Holdings, which trades on the Hong Kong Stock… Read More

August 10, 2025 @ 5:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Web3 ecosystem continues to evolve, offering opportunities for tech advancements but also presenting significant security challenges. Blockchain security firm CertiK recently shared key updates that shed light on pressing issues and advanced solutions in the space. These updates—a case study on LottieFiles incidents highlighting… Read More

August 10, 2025 @ 5:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a world where personal finance can feel stressful and overwhelming for many consumers, Moola, a mobile-only financial platform, is hoping it can break down barriers to make investing more accessible. Launched in March 2025 by husband-and-wife team Jason and Magda Schappert, Moola is designed… Read More

August 10, 2025 @ 5:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In collaboration with the Digital Asset Development Research Center and FinTech Center of Institute for Information Industry, Regtech company Sumsub took a closer look at Taiwan’s proposed Virtual Assets Service Act and anti-fraud legislations, supporting global-standard compliance across APAC. Sumsub recently joined the Digital Asset… Read More

August 10, 2025 @ 5:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Recently, Compass Mining marked its fifth year of business operations, completing a significant milestone in its mission to make Bitcoin mining accessible to everyone. Since its inception in 2020, Compass Mining has grown from a small group of Bitcoin enthusiasts into a platform for hosted… Read More

August 10, 2025 @ 5:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The global IPO market displayed resilience in the first seven months of 2025, with proceeds rising 9.5% YoY to $56.8 billion despite “persistent market volatility and policy uncertainty.” Investor appetite, especially in Asia-Pacific, reflects a strategic “shift toward high-value listings, underpinned by favorable macroeconomic fundamentals… Read More

August 10, 2025 @ 5:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The insurance industry is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the integration of artificial intelligence and digital technologies. The Global InsurTech Report for Q2 2025, released by Gallagher Re, provides a comprehensive analysis of these trends, focusing on AI’s transformative impact on property insurance, InsurTech… Read More

August 9, 2025 @ 1:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The venture capital ecosystem in Southeast Asia is undergoing a significant transformation, as highlighted in PitchBook’s Q3 2025 Analyst Note titled Southeast Asia’s Early-Stage Capital Crunch. The report from PitchBook underscores a tightening of early-stage funding, driven by cautious investor sentiment, macroeconomic uncertainties, and a… Read More

August 9, 2025 @ 12:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the startup management and financial regulation ecosystem, staying informed about policy changes and effective tools is vital for founders, investors, and financial professionals. Recent updates from Carta, a cap table management platform, highlight developments in anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism… Read More

August 9, 2025 @ 11:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG LLP announced initiatives to help customers deploy and manage AI agents that transform enterprise data management and business processes. KPMG is making investments in AI and “helping organizations create and deploy AI agents to fit their business needs with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Generative… Read More

August 9, 2025 @ 10:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

New York State Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris announced that Paxos Trust Company will pay a $26.5 million penalty to New York State for the alleged ‘failure to conduct sufficient due diligence of its former partner, Binance, and systemic failures in Paxos’s… Read More

August 9, 2025 @ 10:14 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Capitolis says it has received additional investments from global banks and venture capital firms. New bank investors Barclays and BNP Paribas join J.P. Morgan, an existing Capitolis investor, as well as Citi, Morgan Stanley, State Street, and UBS—all of which previously invested in this round…. Read More

August 9, 2025 @ 10:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the cybercrime, ransomware space, there remains a persistent and growing threat, with new groups emerging to exploit vulnerabilities and extort organizations worldwide. A report from TRM Labs provides a detailed analysis of the Embargo ransomware group, its sophisticated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and… Read More

August 9, 2025 @ 10:05 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

From the SEC’s comments on liquid staking to the CFTC spotlighting spot crypto trading on registered exchanges and Trump’s rate cut call, Web3 was busy talking about government affairs this week. And what would a week be without some AI talk? SEC comments on liquid… Read More

August 9, 2025 @ 9:59 am By JD Alois  |  

Ownera, working with JP Morgan (NYSE:JPM) and HQLAx, has announced an intraday repo solution that reportedly transacted $5 billion in trading volume in its first month of operation. In a release, Ownera said that its technology operates as a universal translator for dispersed ledger platforms,… Read More

August 9, 2025 @ 9:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Dune Analytics continues to solidify its role as a platform for blockchain data analysis, offering tools that enable web3 users to explore, query, and visualize on-chain data with transparency. Recent updates showcase the platform’s commitment to advancing decentralized finance (DeFi), supporting new blockchain integrations, and… Read More

August 9, 2025 @ 9:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an effort to enhance data accessibility within the Ethereum Layer-2 ecosystem, blockchain analytics platform Nansen has announced a partnership with Metis Andromeda, a permissionless Ethereum Layer-2 network. This collaboration integrates Metis into Nansen’s AI-powered analytics platform, providing real-time insights into wallet movements, liquidity flows,… Read More