Tagged: digital assets

September 30, 2025 @ 1:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com and Sharps Technology, Inc. announced that STSS has expanded its digital asset treasury strategy with Crypto.com services for its holdings. STSS is an emerging player in digital asset treasury management, with a vision to “align traditional finance with the Solana ecosystem.” The company has… Read More

September 30, 2025 @ 1:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

bunq, one of Europe’s neobanks, is expanding bunq Crypto by (claiming to) becoming the first European challenger to launch flexible crypto staking, empowering users “to earn rewards on their digital assets, with full flexibility and no lock-up periods.” Building on the launch of bunq Crypto… Read More

September 29, 2025 @ 2:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The financial services sector is undergoing a transformation as blockchain technology and digital assets reshape how investors access yield, liquidity, and diversification. Franklin Templeton, a global asset manager overseeing over $1.6 trillion in assets, is focused on being at the center of this shift, leveraging… Read More

September 29, 2025 @ 8:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CaixaBank, one of Spain’s largest lenders in terms of the overall scope of operations, has joined forces with eight other European banks to introduce a euro-denominated stablecoin. Announced recently, this consortium aims to create a regulated digital asset that bridges traditional finance with the ecosystem… Read More

September 28, 2025 @ 4:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Deepening investment in Latin America, Kraken are rolling out local currency funding in Argentina and Mexico, two of the region’s most active crypto markets. This expansion reflects their “ongoing commitment to building trusted, compliant and localized infrastructure to support crypto adoption across the globe.” With… Read More

September 27, 2025 @ 9:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoins—cryptocurrencies pegged to fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar—are no longer fringe experiments but mainstream contenders reshaping global payments and finance. Citigroup‘s report, “Web3 to Wall Street: Stablecoins 2030,” released by the bank’s Citi Institute Global Perspectives and Solutions team, delivers an updated and optimistic… Read More

September 26, 2025 @ 11:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic, a provider of blockchain analytics and compliance solutions, has forged a strategic partnership with Plasma, a Layer-1 blockchain engineered exclusively for stablecoin payments. Announced recently in London, this collaboration integrates Elliptic’s compliance tools directly into Plasma’s infrastructure, ensuring scalability while upholding standards of regulatory… Read More

September 26, 2025 @ 9:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Amber International Holding Limited (Nasdaq: AMBR), through its brand Amber Premium, has unveiled a “one-stop” digital asset management service tailored for Digital Assets Treasury (DAT) companies. Announced recently, this institutional-grade platform aims to streamline the complexities of managing digital assets for publicly listed enterprises, addressing… Read More

September 26, 2025 @ 1:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple has partnered with Securitize to integrate its stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), into smart contract functionalities for tokenized funds: BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) and VanEck’s Bitcoin Trust (VBILL). Announced on September 24, 2025, this collaboration enables on-chain payments and yield-generating transactions within… Read More

September 25, 2025 @ 2:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The GENIUS Act is ushering in a new era of regulatory oversight for digital assets, particularly stablecoins, in the United States. By classifying stablecoin issuers as financial institutions, mandating Anti-Money Laundering (AML) programs, and requiring third-party audits, the legislation signals that cryptocurrencies can no longer… Read More

September 25, 2025 @ 11:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

ReserveOne has submitted key documents to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The filing may pave the way for a merger with M3-Brigade Acquisition V Corp., a Nasdaq-listed special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). This transaction is poised to unlock over $1 billion in funding,… Read More

September 25, 2025 @ 10:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

tZERO Group, Inc., a firm enabling tokenized securities and blockchain-powered trading, is making bold strides toward unifying traditional and digital markets. With recent regulatory approvals, filings, and strategic alliances, tZERO is positioning itself as a central hub for tokenized assets, from corporate debt to derivatives…. Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 4:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released a draft of the January 2026 revision of Form W-9, a critical document used to collect taxpayer identification information. As explained in a blog post by Taxbit, this update introduces significant changes aimed at addressing the evolving ecosystem… Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 4:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has unveiled a forward-thinking program designed to permit the use of tokenized assets—particularly stablecoins—as security for derivatives positions. Announced recently, by Acting Chair Caroline D. Pham, this initiative represents a regulatory evolution, aiming to harness blockchain‘s potential for… Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 8:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The United States and the United Kingdom have long shared an economic alliance, underpinned by a commitment to fostering tech breakthroughs, stability, and growth in global financial markets. In a recent development, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has announced its active support for deepening this transatlantic partnership. By… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 10:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets platform Kraken aims to help investors diversify their investment portfolios while gaining access to a range of crypto-assets. Crypto exchange Kraken announced key developments this month including the launch of Bundles for streamlined crypto portfolio building and Trust Wallet’s integration into the xStocks… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 10:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a seemingly significant development for the web3 and cryptocurrency ecosystem, Trillions.to has launched a fee-free frontend for Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP). This platform reportedly enables users to transfer USDC across blockchains with zero added fees, covering only gas costs, and supports both CCTP… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 6:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move that indicates confidence in decentralized finance, YZi Labs—the family investment vehicle established by Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao and his former colleague Yi He—has significantly amplified its commitment to Ethena Labs. This development arrives just as Ethena’s flagship product, the synthetic stablecoin… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 3:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move that underscores the maturing crypto landscape, BitGo, a provider of secure digital asset storage and institutional-grade services, has submitted a pivotal S-1 registration to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This filing paves the way for an initial public offering (IPO),… Read More

September 21, 2025 @ 2:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com has announced a strategic integration with the Sei Network, a so-called high-performance Layer 1 blockchain designed for digital asset markets. Unveiled on September 19, 2025, this partnership introduces institutional-grade custody solutions for Sei‘s native SEI token, addressing a need for secure asset management in… Read More