Tagged: digital assets

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

September 6, 2025 @ 11:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ondo Finance and Alpaca have announced a strategic collaboration to tokenize U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In addition to these developments, Alpaca recently introduced OmniSub, a sub-accounting technology for its Broker API. These developments mark steps toward democratizing access to financial markets and streamlining… Read More

September 4, 2025 @ 8:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, which remains the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, USD₮ (USDT), has announced significant updates to its blockchain strategy, reflecting a seemingly forward-thinking approach to enhancing scalability, privacy, and user accessibility in the web3 and digital assets space. On August 29, 2025, Tether revealed… Read More

September 4, 2025 @ 2:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm Binance has unveiled Medá, a new Fintech entity in Mexico, marking a significant step in its Latin American expansion. Backed by a $53 million investment over the next four years, Medá is set to transform the financial ecosystem by offering cost-effective digital… Read More

September 3, 2025 @ 9:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Copper, the firm focused on digital assets collateral management and trading infrastructure for institutional clients, announced that Jito has joined the Copper Network, enabling Copper clients access to interact with JitoSOL, Solana’s leading liquid staking token (LST) directly from its secure custody. Through this integration,… Read More

September 3, 2025 @ 8:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sygnum, a digital asset banking group, announces the expansion of its Asset Management offerings to Germany and Liechtenstein. The expansion aims to enable institutional and wholesale investors in these markets to access “selected parts of Sygnum’s crypto investment solutions.” This market entry follows Sygnum’s registration… Read More

September 3, 2025 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com announced that Frax, the financial technology company helping to build the decentralized finance protocol and network behind a suite of stablecoins and liquid staking assets, has selected Crypto.com Custody to provide custody and liquidity services for its digital assets. Crypto.com Custody offers custody services to… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 7:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain security firm SlowMist has announced that its proprietary anti-money laundering (AML) tracking system, MistTrack, has been selected for the Hong Kong Cyberport Blockchain & Digital Asset Pilot Subsidy Scheme. This acknowledgement underscores MistTrack’s approach and practical value in combating financial crime within the rapidly… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 2:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era of persistent inflation, U.S. corporations are grappling with a significant challenge: what to do with their vast cash reserves. With trillions of dollars sitting in corporate coffers, the value of this idle capital is steadily being eroded by rising prices. This phenomenon… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 12:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

OKX, a global cryptocurrency exchange and blockchain technology company, announced updates that align with its commitment to expanding access to digital assets and enhancing security for its users. The first announcement from OKX highlights the launch of OKX Wallet and onchain services across Europe, while… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 12:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

QCP Trading Pte. Ltd., the over-the-counter (OTC) spot digital payment tokens (DPT) trading arm of QCP Group, is pleased to announce that it has been granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) License by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The development enables QCP Trading to… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 4:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Market strategist Tom Lee has reportedly stated that Wall Street is preparing to integrate Ethereum (ETH) as a foundational element of its core infrastructure. He predicts an Ethereum price surge to $5,500 fairly soon, and $12,000 by year-end as his company BitMine reports accumulating a… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 11:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cactus Custody announces a partnership with Fosun Wealth International Holdings Limited, a global so-called “Web5” (Web2 + Web3) wealth management platform. The collaboration covers institutional-grade digital asset custody and OTC trading capabilities, supporting Fosun Wealth Holdings’ global client base. Guided by a launch reliable services first,… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 10:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent report from Financial Technology Partners (FT Partners) sheds light on the growing role of stablecoins in transforming payments and money movement, signaling a shift from niche crypto infrastructure to mainstream financial applications. The report highlights innovative fintech companies leveraging stablecoins to address real-world… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 8:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight has recently issued an advisory regarding the foreign board of trade (FBOT) registration framework for non-U.S. “entities legally organized and operating outside the United States that seek to provide persons physically located in the United States… Read More