Tagged: digital assets

July 21, 2025 @ 5:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent analysis by digital assets investor Anthony Pompliano, it has been noted that a seismic shift in the financial markets is being brought into sharp focus. Retail investors, long dismissed as “dumb money,” are proving their mettle, outmaneuvering traditional Wall Street institutions with… Read More

July 20, 2025 @ 8:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a step toward deepening its presence in Singapore, digital assets platform OKX has announced key developments that reaffirm its commitment to the Southeast Asia region. The appointment of Gracie Lin as CEO of OKX Singapore, coupled with the acquisition of a full Major Payments… Read More

July 20, 2025 @ 6:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bullish, a digital asset exchange backed by billionaire investor Peter Thiel, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company, set to trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol “BLSH,” is… Read More

July 20, 2025 @ 4:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has rebranded its Coinbase Wallet as the Base App. Unveiled recently at the company’s “A New Day One” event in Los Angeles, this transformation marks a shift, positioning the Base App as a “superapp” that integrates trading, payments, messaging, and… Read More

July 19, 2025 @ 11:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Consensys has released a report titled “The Industrialization of Trust,” declaring Ethereum as the cornerstone of a new era in digital trust. This report introduces the concept of “Trustware,” an infrastructure that aims to redefine how trust is created, managed, and scaled in the digital… Read More

July 19, 2025 @ 11:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As Bitcoin surged to new all-time highs this week, peaking at $123,231 on Coinbase, market data suggests traders are not yet caught up in the speculative frenzy seen in past cycles. According to NYDIG’s latest analysis, indicators like perpetual swap funding rates, CME futures basis,… Read More

July 18, 2025 @ 7:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinList, a platform for cryptocurrency token sales and trading, has made strides this year, reinforcing its role as a gateway for early web3 and digital assets adopters. With a series of updates, including the launch of a mobile app, a return to the U.S. market,… Read More

July 18, 2025 @ 11:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elon Musk’s vision to transform X, formerly Twitter, into an all-encompassing “super app” is taking a leap forward with the introduction of in-app trading and investment features. According to now former X CEO Linda Yaccarino, the platform is poised to integrate financial services seamlessly, allowing… Read More

July 18, 2025 @ 9:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Jeff Ren, founder of OKX Ventures, noted that at digital assets firm OKX, they’ve always believed that “access, transparency, and freedom are the cornerstones of the future financial system.” OKX has reportedly joined the Global Dollar Network as a core partner, along with well-known names in… Read More

July 18, 2025 @ 1:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin Suisse has been focused on its global expansion plans and various partnerships in the web3 and crypto space. Recent updates from the Zug-based crypto-financial service provider highlight its advancements in 2024 and plans for this year. At its Annual General Meeting in late June… Read More

July 17, 2025 @ 2:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kraken announced that its crypto platform is live and fully operational in the state of Washington. Kraken noted in a blog post that following a period of regulatory alignment and platform enhancement, residents of Washington can now access Kraken’s full suite of cryptocurrency services. According… Read More

July 17, 2025 @ 8:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Canton Network announces the addition of B2C2, Cumberland DRW, FalconX, and GSR, four digital asset liquidity providers, to its on-chain collateral initiative. This marks an expansion of the project, which began in January of this year. The new additions join Flowdesk and QCP as… Read More

July 16, 2025 @ 11:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Two Prime, an SEC-registered investment advisor and institutional lender with total assets under management of ~$1.75 billion, announced a $20 million equity investment led by MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA), deepening the companies’ existing relationship. The investment round, which includes additional participation from Susquehanna Crypto,… Read More

July 16, 2025 @ 10:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple, a firm that provides digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, has today announced a partnership with Ctrl Alt, a tokenization infrastructure platform. The partnership sees Ctrl Alt using Ripple’s institutional-grade digital asset custody technology to “support the Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) Real Estate Tokenization… Read More

July 15, 2025 @ 3:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) has introduced legislation aimed at overhauling the tax treatment of digital assets, addressing long-standing grievances within the cryptocurrency community. The bill aims to eliminate the practice of double taxation on digital assets, a significant barrier that currently taxes cryptocurrencies both… Read More

July 15, 2025 @ 11:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle Internet Financial (NYSE:CRCL), the issuer of the world’s second-largest stablecoin, USDC, is making moves to redefine its role in the global financial ecosystem. With a market cap of over $63 billion and a recent blockbuster IPO, Circle is focused on becoming the leading stablecoins… Read More

July 14, 2025 @ 8:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) has captured the cryptocurrency market’s attention with a 24%+ price increase in the past 24 hours or so, reaching $0.2452 as of July 13, 2025. This growth, which propelled HBAR to the 14th largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is driven by a… Read More

July 14, 2025 @ 7:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released a pivotal joint statement outlining operational guidance for banks engaging in cryptocurrency custody services. This development marks a significant step in integrating digital assets into… Read More

July 14, 2025 @ 6:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Grayscale Investments, a digital asset management firm, has taken a step toward becoming a publicly traded company. Recently, the firm announced it had confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), signaling its intent to pursue an… Read More

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

Gemini, a crypto-assets exchange and digital assets platform, has announced the addition of a new batch of tokenized stocks for European Union investors. Unveiled on July 14, 2025, during Gemini’s ongoing “List-a-Thon” livestream, this latest expansion includes prominent U.S. companies such as Nike (NKE), McDonald’s… Read More