Tagged: digital assets

August 23, 2025 @ 8:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key development for the cryptocurrency industry, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has lifted a consent order imposed on Anchorage Digital in 2022, marking a pivotal moment for the only crypto firm holding a national bank charter. Anchorage Digital has… Read More

August 22, 2025 @ 5:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs announced the launch of Beacon Network, the real-time crypto crime response network. Built in collaboration with law enforcement, exchanges, and stablecoin issuers, Beacon Network is designed to “prevent illicit funds from leaving the blockchain.” Founding members “include Coinbase, Binance, PayPal, Robinhood, Stripe, Kraken,… Read More

August 22, 2025 @ 8:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple, a firm focused on enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, and SBI Holdings, a Japanese financial services conglomerate and its subsidiary SBI VC Trade Co., Ltd., a provider of crypto asset exchange business (jointly SBI Group), announced an MOU for SBI VC Trade, “a licensed… Read More

August 22, 2025 @ 8:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency market is no stranger to volatility, and Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent pullback from its all-time high of $124,000 has sparked heated discussions. Some market commentators and media outlets are quick to proclaim the end of the Bitcoin bull market, always (somewhat prematurely) questioning whether… Read More

August 22, 2025 @ 8:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sygnum, a global digital asset banking group and Incore Bank, a Swiss B2B transaction bank with a network of banks, financial intermediaries, fintechs and corporates, announce an extended partnership focused on scaling their B2B banking networks. Since 2019, Incore Bank has been one of Sygnum’s… Read More

August 21, 2025 @ 12:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an effort that aims to integrate traditional banking with blockchain tech, Xapo Bank has partnered with BVNK to enable stablecoin deposits for its global customer base. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of digital finance, offering access to stablecoin payments and… Read More

August 21, 2025 @ 7:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets platform Kraken has announced the acquisition of the assets and technology of Capitalise.ai, an Israel-based firm focused on no-code, natural-language trading automation. Founded in 2015, Capitalise.ai developed a “natural-language platform that transforms everyday text into executable trading strategies.” Its proprietary language model and… Read More

August 20, 2025 @ 8:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A report by Dune Analytics, focused on the crypto adoption trends in Latin America, paints a somewhat clear picture of how cryptocurrencies / digital assets are reshaping financial ecosystems across the Latam region. The report from Dune Analytics highlights the region’s journey from niche crypto… Read More

August 20, 2025 @ 8:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Two Prime, an SEC-registered investment advisor and institutional lender with approximately $1.75 billion in assets under management, announced a  partnership with Figment, the provider of institutional staking infrastructure, with “$15 billion in assets under stake and over 1,000 institutional clients.” The collaboration creates a pathway… Read More

August 20, 2025 @ 8:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency venture capital landscape in Q2 2025 showcases a steady recovery, with dealmaking reaching new heights and signaling renewed investor confidence. According to PitchBook’s Q2 2025 Crypto VC Trends report, the crypto sector has experienced a significant uptick in VC activity, driven by innovative… Read More

August 19, 2025 @ 9:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Pantera Capital has outlined an investment thesis centered on Digital Asset Treasury companies (DATs). These entities are reshaping how investors approach the crypto market, offering an opportunity to amplify returns compared to traditional strategies like holding tokens directly or investing through exchange-traded funds (ETFs). At… Read More

August 19, 2025 @ 8:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Archax, the UK regulated digital asset exchange, broker and custodian, announced a partnership with the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), that supports the layer-one blockchain network Stellar. Under the terms of this partnership, SDF has made a direct investment into Archax Group to “support Archax’s mission… Read More

August 17, 2025 @ 5:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Citigroup (NYSE: C) is focused on positioning itself at the center of the digital assets adoption movement by exploring stablecoin custody and payment services. This move comes in response to a law passed by the U.S. Congress, which has unlocked new opportunities for cryptocurrencies, particularly… Read More

August 17, 2025 @ 4:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Recently, cryptocurrency exchange Gemini took a significant step toward going public, with its S-1 registration statement shedding light on the company’s financial health, operational changes, and plans for a 2025 initial public offering (IPO). The filing, made public this past Friday, follows a confidential draft… Read More

August 14, 2025 @ 9:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm Gemini announced key updates that enhance its offerings for both crypto traders and NFT enthusiasts. The platform now supports Ethereum (ETH) and stablecoin USDC across multiple blockchain networks, streamlining cross-chain transactions, and has partnered with Nifty Gateway Studio and Other World to… Read More

August 14, 2025 @ 9:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Copper announced a partnership with FalconX to integrate ClearLoop into FalconX’s Direct Market Access (DMA) product offering FalconX assets and those of underlying institutional clients. The integration offers the protections of ClearLoop across ByBit, with Copper’s infrastructure serving “as custodian and collateral manager for FalconX’s… Read More

August 14, 2025 @ 7:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase has announced the relaunch of its Stablecoin Bootstrap Fund, aimed at enhancing liquidity for stablecoins like USDC and EURC across various DeFi protocols. Managed by Coinbase Asset Management (CBAM), this initiative marks a renewed commitment to fostering an improved onchain financial system, building on… Read More

August 14, 2025 @ 8:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SIX announced iShares as the 20th issuer of Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) with crypto-assets as underlyings. iShares lists its inaugural product on Bitcoin. With this launch, iShares lifts the total number of “listed crypto products at SIX to 487.” The iShares Bitcoin ETP further expands… Read More

August 13, 2025 @ 1:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com and VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR) announced that VivoPower has selected Crypto.com to be a partner to provide custodial support for the expansion of its digital asset treasury holdings strategy, as well as with regards to Caret’s digital asset mining strategy. Crypto.com Custody, Crypto.com’s… Read More

August 13, 2025 @ 9:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nuvei announced an expansion of its money movement capabilities, enabling faster and more cost-effective payouts to bank accounts worldwide, including in emerging markets where traditional infrastructure causes delays and inefficiencies. By leveraging stablecoin rails to “facilitate the backend movement of value, Nuvei offers businesses a… Read More