Tagged: digital assets

September 18, 2025 @ 3:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving landscape of blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi), real-world assets (RWAs) are emerging as a transformative force, bridging traditional finance with on-chain innovation. Dune Analytics‘ RWA focused report, a comprehensive data-driven analysis, spotlights this shift, detailing how tokenization is unlocking trillions in value…. Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 10:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Pakistan’s  Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has issued a call to global cryptocurrency firms to apply for local licenses. The initiative, announced by the finance ministry, aims to integrate Pakistan’s expanding crypto market—estimated to serve 40 million users—into the global digital economy. This development signals… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 5:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

ZOOZ Power Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: ZOOZ) has selected Crypto.com as its key partner to implement a digital asset treasury strategy. Announced on September 16, 2025, this collaboration positions ZOOZ Power as the first dual-listed company on Nasdaq and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE)… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 8:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Standard Chartered‘s innovation arm, SC Ventures, is gearing up to launch a substantial $250 million investment vehicle dedicated to digital assets within financial services. According to reports from Bloomberg, the initiative aims to attract commitments from investors, particularly those in the Middle East, with the… Read More

September 15, 2025 @ 2:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) announced several updates aimed at supporting its mission of enabling the so-called crypto-economy, which is a term that has been widely used by the company over the years. From bolstering its memberships to clarifying asset listing processes and acqui- hiring talent to… Read More

September 15, 2025 @ 10:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Digital has reportedly scooped up approximately $300 million in SOL tokens through transactions on prominent cryptocurrency platforms. Blockchain analytics from firms like Arkham Intelligence reveal that the investment powerhouse executed 13 separate transfers totaling 1.24 million SOL over the past day, sourcing the assets… Read More

September 14, 2025 @ 9:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoin issuer Tether announced on September 12, 2025, the unveiling of USA₮. This new dollar-backed stablecoin is designed to operate under strict U.S. regulations, marking a pivotal shift for the company long scrutinized for its offshore operations. Accompanying the launch, Tether revealed the appointment of… Read More

September 14, 2025 @ 5:36 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, and Franklin Templeton, a global investment provider with $1.6 trillion in assets under management, announced a collaboration to build digital asset initiatives and solutions tailored for a broad range of investors. The firms will explore… Read More

September 14, 2025 @ 1:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving landscape of corporate finance, digital assets are emerging as powerful treasury reserves. Michael Saylor‘s Strategy, Inc. popularized the Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) model, leveraging Bitcoin (BTC) to enhance shareholder value through a convertible and perpetual preferred stock structure. This financing mechanism allows… Read More

September 13, 2025 @ 9:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NYDIG Research noted that stablecoins have emerged as a cornerstone of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, with their market value surging to over $287 billion, a 38% increase year-to-date, according to data from DefiLlama. The passage of the GENIUS Act has cemented their legal standing, attracting attention… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 5:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com announced that Plasma, a Layer 1 blockchain optimized for stablecoins, has selected Crypto.com Custody to provide secure custody and liquidity services for its digital assets. This partnership aims to deliver “institutional-grade security, compliance, and seamless asset management across Plasma’s global network.” Crypto.com Custody offers… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 9:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Frankfurt-based fintech 21X has emerged as a key player in the realm of tokenized capital markets, leveraging blockchain technology to redefine how assets are traded and settled. With strategic partnerships and a regulatory license, 21X is paving the way for a secure, efficient, and accessible… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 9:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sygnum, a global digital asset banking group, has integrated crypto exchange Bybit into its Sygnum Protect off-exchange custody platform. This integration enables traders to leverage Bybit’s product range and liquidity while “holding their assets at Sygnum Bank off-balance sheet with institutional-grade security.” Bybit institutional customers… Read More

September 10, 2025 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Archax, the UK regulated digital asset exchange, custodian, and brokerage, which also has Exchange permissions in Europe, announced the launch of its Pool Token functionality on the Hedera Network. This functionality facilitates “on-chain, multi-asset portfolio or basket creation by putting a range of tokenised assets… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 5:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com announced a partnership with Axelar Foundation to provide secure custody support for AXL, the native token of the Axelar Network. The collab will enhance Axelar Foundation’s treasury management and deliver institutional-grade custody, “supporting assets reserved for validator incentives, ecosystem grants, and network operations.” Through… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 5:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Companies worldwide are increasingly turning to cryptocurrencies as core treasury assets, blending traditional balance sheets with digital tech advancements. This trend, accelerating in 2025 under the Trump Administration, underscores a maturing digital assets ecosystem where institutions are not just exploring or considering this sector but… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 6:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SOL Strategies, a key player in the Solana ecosystem, has received approval to uplist its shares from the over-the-counter (OTC) market to the Nasdaq exchange. This milestone, announced in late August 2025, marks a pivotal moment for the company, enhancing its visibility and credibility among… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 12:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BitMine Immersion Technologies recently announced the addition of 54,937 ETH, valued at approximately $237 million, to its Ethereum treasury. This acquisition further cements BitMine’s position as the world’s largest corporate holder of Ethereum, with its total holdings now exceeding 1.86 million ETH, worth over $8… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 8:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) is reportedly looking to increase its oversight of companies that seek to bolster their stock prices by raising capital to amass cryptocurrency reserves. This move reflects growing concerns about the speculative nature of such strategies, as some Nasdaq-listed firms increasingly pivot toward digital… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 3:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sora Ventures, a Taiwan-based venture capital firm specializing in digital assets, has launched Asia’s first $1 billion Bitcoin (BTC) treasury fund. Announced at Taipei Blockchain Week, the initiative is backed by an initial $200 million from institutional investors across the region, with plans to acquire… Read More