Tagged: digital assets

January 13, 2026 @ 10:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

HashKey Capital, a global asset manager that is said to be specializing in crypto and blockchain, announced the initial closing of its fourth fund, HashKey Fintech Multi-Strategy Fund IV. The fund concluded with US$250 million in total commitments, exceeding “initial expectations and drawing significant interest”… Read More

January 13, 2026 @ 2:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global investment bank Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) is reportedly preparing to introduce its own digital wallet later this year. This development comes as the firm intensifies its efforts in the digital asset space, aiming to provide clients with enhanced tools for managing tokenized investments. The wallet,… Read More

January 13, 2026 @ 1:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant escalation of the ongoing discourse surrounding digital currencies in British elections, the heads of seven parliamentary committees have formally requested that the UK government impose a complete prohibition on cryptocurrency contributions to political organizations. This appeal, detailed in a letter dispatched on… Read More

January 12, 2026 @ 10:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has signaled it might pull its backing from a key market structure bill if the legislation goes beyond requiring better transparency and instead curbs rewards for stablecoin users. This development, highlighted in a recent Bloomberg update, underscores growing tensions in Washington‘s push for… Read More

January 12, 2026 @ 1:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple has announced that it has received key regulatory permissions from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), paving the way for the expansion of its Ripple Payments platform across the region. The approvals, granted on January 9, 2026, include an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence… Read More

January 11, 2026 @ 3:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

WisdomTree (NYSE: WT) has officially abandoned its efforts to introduce an exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on XRP in the American market. The company submitted a formal request to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to pull back its application, marking a retreat from a… Read More

January 11, 2026 @ 3:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fireblocks, a provider of digital asset infrastructure, has this past week announced its acquisition of Tres Finance. This acquisition integrates crypto accounting capabilities into Fireblocks’ ecosystem, creating what the company describes as the first complete operating system for digital assets. The deal underscores the convergence… Read More

January 11, 2026 @ 3:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the volatile world of web3 and blockchain-powered cryptocurrencies, a stark reality has emerged: more than half of all digital coins have met their demise. According to a recent report from CoinGecko, as of December 31, 2025, the majority or 53.2% of cryptocurrencies tracked on… Read More

January 11, 2026 @ 3:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BNY (NYSE: BK) has launched new digital cash capabilities by enabling the on-chain mirrored representation of client deposit balances on its Digital Assets platform. Announced recently, this initiative represents the first concrete step in BNY’s strategy to tokenize bank deposits, paving the way for real-time,… Read More

January 11, 2026 @ 5:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong is now said to be pushing ahead with enhanced oversight in the web3 and cryptocurrency sector by rolling out mandatory licensing for virtual asset dealers and custodians. This step reportedly aims to broaden the city’s regulatory net, moving past its earlier focus solely… Read More

January 10, 2026 @ 5:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Anchorage Digital has commemorated five years since becoming the first crypto firm to secure a federal bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) in January 2021. This achievement not only challenged preconceptions about the compatibility of digital assets and stringent… Read More

January 10, 2026 @ 10:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Kraken continues to solidify its position as a leader in institutional services and global expansion. Recent announcements from the exchange highlight its commitment to security, innovation, and regulatory compliance. First, Kraken Custody has been selected as the custody partner for Ethena’s USDe protocol, enhancing asset… Read More

January 8, 2026 @ 9:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoin issuer and digital assets firm Tether has kicked off 2026 with several key announcements that now aim to underscore its expanding role beyond stablecoins into payments, real-world assets, and artificial intelligence. On January 7, Tether partnered with video platform Rumble to launch Rumble Wallet,… Read More

January 8, 2026 @ 1:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin mining focused Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: RIOT) has divested a substantial portion of its digital assets. The firm recently offloaded Bitcoin valued at approximately $161 million, bringing its total holdings down to 18,005 BTC. This transaction, executed amid fluctuating market conditions, underscores the evolving strategies… Read More

January 7, 2026 @ 3:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Grayscale Investments‘ latest market update paints a picture of subdued cryptocurrency activity in December, contrasted by early signs of revival in 2026. While prices and fund flows remained largely range-bound amid holiday-season lethargy, underlying fundamentals accelerated, offering optimism for the year ahead. Grayscale also mentioned… Read More

January 7, 2026 @ 1:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the wake of recent geopolitical shifts, reports have emerged suggesting that Venezuela could possess a substantial, undisclosed stash of Bitcoin, potentially valued in the tens of billions of dollars. This new claim / revelation comes amid heightened tensions following US military actions that led… Read More

January 6, 2026 @ 8:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is making some strategic adjustments to its operations while setting bold goals for the future. Just under a year after entering the Argentine market, the platform has announced a temporary halt to its peso-denominated services, a move that reflects the… Read More

January 5, 2026 @ 10:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alchemy Pay, a globally accessible cryptocurrency payment gateway, has made significant updates when it comes to effectively bridging traditional finance with blockchain technology through recent product updates and regulatory achievements. In a key development, Alchemy Pay has introduced a platform that allows direct purchases of real-world… Read More

January 3, 2026 @ 9:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

RWA or real-world assets have reportedly emerged as the most profitable crypto narrative this year, with the highest average price returns of 185.8% YTD across its largest tokens. This, according to an extensive CoinGecko report which also noted that the RWA narrative’s profitability was primarily… Read More

January 1, 2026 @ 11:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move underscoring its commitment to the web3 and cryptocurrency sector, Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT in terms of market cap and overall global adoption, expanded its Bitcoin portfolio by acquiring approximately 8,888 BTC during the final quarter of 2025…. Read More