Tagged: digital assets

August 3, 2025 @ 1:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm Circle, the issuer of the USD Coin (USDC), the world’s regulated stablecoin, is focused on advancing blockchain-based financial systems. Recent announcements highlight Circle’s commitment to supporting regulatory clarity in the UK, integrating native USDC and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2 on Hyperliquid,… Read More

August 3, 2025 @ 1:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US and UK are recording the “fastest growths” in crypto penetration in 2025, because of the sector’s increased “mainstream promotion and supportive institutional and regulatory sentiment in the West.” This, according to an update from GlobalData. Although still lagging many emerging economies, the US’s… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 3:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On July 30, 2025, the White House released a policy roadmap from the President’s Working Group (PWG) on Digital Asset Markets, marking a pivotal moment for the cryptocurrency industry in the United States. Mandated by Executive Order 14178, the report outlines a vision to integrate… Read More

August 1, 2025 @ 2:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

FalconX, the institutional digital asset prime broker, announced the next phase of its growth with expansion into Latin America. Now working with some of Latin America’s financial institutions—such as BTG Pactual and Mercado Bitcoin—FalconX is bringing its “full-stack execution and prime brokerage platform to one… Read More

August 1, 2025 @ 2:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In July 2025, Ethereum, the largest smart contract blockchain, experienced a surge, cementing its position as a key part of the digital asset ecosystem. According to Grayscale’s market commentary, Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), soared nearly 50% during the month, driven by a confluence of… Read More

August 1, 2025 @ 8:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The stablecoin ecosystem is expanding, and Visa (NYSE:V) wants to be at the forefront of its development. As global interest in stablecoins takes center stage, Visa is building on its role in the space and enabling support for more stablecoins and more blockchains to “facilitate… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 11:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced the implementation of a regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers, set to take effect on August 1, 2025. This move underscores Hong Kong’s commitment to fostering Fintech advancements in the digital asset space while ensuring financial stability and consumer… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 10:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MetaMask, the Ethereum-based cryptocurrency wallet with over 100 million users, has launched a feature called “Stablecoin Earn,” enabling users to generate passive income directly within their wallet. This feature, powered by a partnership with Aave, one of the decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocols, allows users… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 11:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) announced an integration with Samsung Pay, enabling crypto purchases and account funding for users in the US and Canada. This partnership reflects the crypto exchange’s commitment to reducing friction in the crypto onboarding process and aligning with mainstream payment technologies. By combining… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 3:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm OKX is streamlining their operations in the European Union. Following OKCoin Europe’s registration with the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) as a crypto asset service provider (CASP) under the new EU MiCA regulation, OKCoin Europe Limited reports that it has now passported… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 10:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SOL Strategies Inc., formerly Cypherpunk Holdings Inc., is making contributions to the Solana blockchain ecosystem, positioning itself as a key player in DeFi via a series of updates. The company, focused on investing in and providing infrastructure for the Solana network, announced several updates: a… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 9:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Trump Administration, which began its term in January 2025, has ushered in a transformative period for cryptocurrency policy in the United States, aiming to position the nation as the global “crypto capital.” This shift marks a departure from the enforcement-heavy approach of the Biden… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 3:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange and custodian founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has recently announced a series of updates that underscore its commitment to expanding services and strengthening its position in the digital asset ecosystem. These developments include the introduction of new tokens as cross-collateral… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 10:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Over 913,000 ETH, valued at approximately $3.4 billion, has been permanently lost due to user errors, according to insights from a Coinbase executive, Conor Grogan. When combined with the Ethereum tokens burned through the EIP-1559 protocol upgrade, this figure represents more than 5% of the… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 10:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mosaic Insurance has entered the digital asset market, launching a cyber and financial institutions (FI) crime product that provides protection to the sector. The product suite offers “stand-alone or blended coverage across cyber, technology errors and omissions (E&O), and crime—tailored to complex, evolving risks faced… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 9:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Anchorage Digital, home to the federally chartered crypto bank, announced a partnership with Ethena Labs, the creator of USDe and USDtb, to bring USDtb to the U.S. as the stablecoin with a pathway to becoming compliant with the GENIUS Act—America’s law to regulate issuance of… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 4:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK based digital asset exchange, broker and custodian, Archax, is planning to extend its EU footprint by acquiring Deutsche Digital Assets (DDA), the Germany based digital asset manager. This follows Archax’s acquisition last year of Spanish broker KSCM, which was part of the firm’s continued… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 3:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinShares International Limited (Nasdaq Stockholm: CS), the European investment company specializing in digital assets with over $9 billion in assets under management, announced its French subsidiary, CoinShares Asset Management, received authorization under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation. This authorisation positions CoinShares as the asset… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 8:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BitGo, a digital asset infrastructure company, announces the operations launch of BitGo Brasil Tecnologia Ltda., its Brazilian subsidiary established to reinforce the company’s “commitment to international expansion and alignment with upcoming regulations for virtual asset service providers.” With experience in custody solutions, products, and services… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 2:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The stablecoin market has solidified its role as a growing part of the global financial ecosystem, with a surge in adoption and transaction volume in the first half of 2025. According to CertiK’s Skynet Stablecoin Spotlight Report: H1 2025, the total stablecoin supply climbed from… Read More