Tagged: digital assets

3iQ, Criptonite AM Introduce Multi-Factor Fund as Actively Managed Certificate in Switzerland

3iQ Corp., a global firm focused on digital asset investment solutions, and its Swiss partner Criptonite Asset Management (AM), are pleased to announce that they have launched the 3iQ Criptonite Multi-Factor AMC targeting qualified professional investors. 3iQ is partnering with Criptonite AM to “bring its… Read More

Chainalysis and FBI Reportedly Freezed Millions in Caesars Casino Ransomware Attack

In a case showcasing the power of blockchain intelligence in combating cybercrime, Chainalysis, a blockchain analytics firm, played a pivotal role in assisting the FBI to trace and freeze millions of dollars in cryptocurrency linked to a 2023 ransomware attack on Caesars Entertainment. The attack,… Read More

Proof Group Launches Block Explorer, Unlocking Visibility into the Canton Network

Proof Group, a digital asset and emerging technology investment firm and one of the participants in the Canton ecosystem, is pleased to announce the launch of the first block explorer for the Canton Network. This tool provides unprecedented transparency “into the network’s transactions, participants, and… Read More

Ctrl Alt Obtains VARA License, Becomes First VASP Authorized to Conduct Issuer Services in Dubai

Ctrl Alt, a tokenization infrastructure platform, has officially secured its license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to operate as a Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP). Notably, Ctrl Alt claims it is the first VASP authorized to conduct issuer-related services. This milestone marks a… Read More

Porto by Anchorage Digital Provides Institutional Self-Custody to On-chain Options via Derive

Anchorage Digital is pleased to announce support for Derive, the decentralized exchange enabling capital-efficient on-chain options. Institutions trading on Derive can now “secure their balances on Derive via Porto, their institutional self-custody wallet.” Derive is purpose-built for professional traders, “offering portfolio margin, capital-efficient spreads, and… Read More

Galaxy Research Examines State of Crypto Leverage in Q1 2025

The cryptocurrency market continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and leverage remains a critical component of its ecosystem. Galaxy Research’s Q1 2025 report, The State of Crypto Leverage, provides a comprehensive analysis of the shifting dynamics in crypto-collateralized lending, decentralized finance (DeFi), centralized finance… Read More

Digital Assets Banking Group Sygnum Reports $58M Strategic Growth Round

Digital asset banking group Sygnum announces it has raised a total of USD 58 million in its oversubscribed Strategic Growth Round, giving it a post-money valuation of more than 1 billion. Fulgur Ventures, cornerstone investor in the final close of Sygnum’s Strategic Growth Round, is… Read More

JPMorgan Embraces Crypto ETFs with New Financing Options Amid Shifting U.S. Policies

JPMorgan Chases (NYSE: JPM) has announced a key move to offer financing against cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as of June 2025. This development allows clients to borrow against their crypto ETF holdings, a mechanism akin to margin financing in traditional markets. Investors can now leverage… Read More

Blockchain Industry Professionals Support GENIUS Act, Signaling New Phase for Stablecoin Regulation

Recently, a significant milestone unfolded in the digital asset space as four industry groups—the Blockchain Association, Crypto Council for Innovation, DeFi Education Fund, and The Digital Chamber—issued a joint statement endorsing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act of 2025, commonly known… Read More

Ledger Expands Crypto Accessibility, Security with U.S. Card Launch, Solana Edition Flex, Tangem Vulnerability Fix

Ledger, a global company focused on cryptocurrency hardware wallets, has recently announced three significant updates that underscore its commitment to enhancing user experience, security, and community engagement in the crypto ecosystem. These developments include the expansion of the Crypto Life (CL) Card to the United… Read More

Blockdaemon Announces Institutional Support for ZKsync and ZKsync Stack

Blockdaemon announces institutional support for ZKsync and the ZKsync stack. In a new blog post, the digital assets and blockchain- focused firm confirmed its support for institutional ZKsync Stack solutions. Since 2024, Blockdaemon has been providing ZKsync nodes with significant uptime and reliability. Now, Blockdaemon… Read More

ShakePay’s CIRO-Regulated Securities Dealer Joins Payments Canada

Shakepay Inc. recently noted that their CIRO-regulated securities dealer has officially joined Payments Canada. Shakepay also mentioned that they are joining an “exclusive” group of fintechs, and this milestone marks a significant step “towards bridging the gap between the crypto industry and traditional finance in… Read More

Gemini Crypto Report Finds Europe Leading the Way in Digital Assets Ownership

Gemini has released their 2025 Global State of Crypto report in partnership with Data Driven Consulting Group. The report offers a breakdown of investor awareness around cryptocurrencies, motivations for “owning and trading, crypto ETF adoption, the impact of the Trump administration’s policies on crypto, and… Read More

Digital Assets Decisioning Firm Elliptic Adds XDC Network

Elliptic, the global firm focused on digital asset decisioning has added the XDC Network to its list of supported blockchains. Elliptic’s technology streamlines the “onboarding of blockchains like XDC, providing access to AML solutions within just 45 days.” This integration enables the next generation of… Read More

Hong Kong has Raised the Bar for Stablecoin Regulation, According to Animoca Brands Group President

On the back of Hong Kong passing the stablecoin bill, Evan Auyang, Group President of Animoca Brands, thinks it signals that this city is doing what few other jurisdictions have achieved: offering stablecoin issuers real, regulatory clarity without stifling innovation. And the timing is telling,… Read More

Nakamoto Holdings, Kindly MD, Anchorage Digital Announce Strategic Bitcoin Treasury Partnership

Nakamoto Holdings Inc., Kindly MD, Inc. (NASDAQ: KDLY), and Anchorage Digital announced a partnership to advance the future of corporate Bitcoin adoption. Through this partnership, Anchorage Digital, home to the only U.S. federally chartered digital asset bank, will “provide custody and trading services to KindlyMD… Read More

MARA Deploys 500 Bitcoin (BTC) for Yield Strategy with Two Prime

Two Prime, an SEC-registered bitcoin investment advisor, announced today that it has expanded its partnership with MARA, an  energy technology company. MARA will allocate an initial 500 BTC to the firm’s “managed yield strategies as part of the deepened relationship.” This builds on an existing… Read More

R3 and Solana Foundation to Enable Regulated Financial Institutions and RWAs on Solana Blockchain

R3 and Solana Foundation announce a collaboration to bring regulated financial institutions and their real-world assets onto Solana. It will deliver enterprise-grade, “permissioned consensus service offered to the public on a Layer 1 network.” This brings the institutional TradFi and DeFi worlds “into convergence, marrying… Read More

Digital Assets : Amber International and BNB Ecosystem to Expand Institutional Reach

Amber International Holding Limited (Nasdaq: AMBR), a provider of institutional crypto financial services & solutions and operating under the brand name “Amber Premium,” announces its partnership with Web3 VC Hash Global on the new BNB Fund, following its announcement of a $100 million crypto ecosystem… Read More

GenTwo and Sygnum Bank Launch Offering to Accelerate Time-to-Market for Institutional Crypto Strategies

GenTwo, a Swiss Fintech specializing in the securitization of bankable and non-bankable assets, and Sygnum, a global digital asset banking group, have announced a joint offering that creates a streamlined pathway for financial institutions to bring crypto investment products to market. The joint solution combines… Read More

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