Tagged: digital assets

June 25, 2025 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coin Metrics noted that Circle Internet Group (NASDAQ:CRCL), the issuer of USD Coin (USDC), has seen its market capitalization surge to $63 billion following its NYSE debut on June 5, 2025, outpacing the $61 billion in USDC circulating supply. The explosive 700% rally in Circle’s… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 8:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, USDT, has recently made headlines with a series of strategic initiatives that indicate its commitment to compliance, diversification, and global expansion. These efforts, spanning law enforcement collaboration, investment in hard assets, and fostering digital asset adoption in… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 3:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The global asset management industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by structural shifts and technological advancements. Two recent reports from Citi provide critical insights into these changes. These updates, based on research and industry expertise, outline the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 12:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has taken a step forward in the web3 and cryptocurrency sector with its recent approval for a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license in Luxembourg. This authorization allows the U.S.-based exchange to expand its crypto services across all 27 European Union countries, marking a… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 8:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle (NASDAQ:COIN), the issuer of USD Coin (USDC), continues to reshape the global financial ecosystem through its innovative stablecoin infrastructure. Three recent developments—the launch of the Circle Payments Network (CPN), the introduction of Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2 on Solana, and the U.S. Senate’s passage… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 9:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Copper.co, a provider of digital asset custody, collateral management, and prime services, announced a series of updates that underscore its commitment to innovation and growth in the digital assets space. These developments include the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer (COO), expanded support for… Read More

June 21, 2025 @ 6:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

OKX announce that they’ve achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, the world’s standard for information security management systems. This milestone / achievement reinforces their position as a global enabler of digital asset security, confirming that their robust security framework “not only meets but exceeds the international standards… Read More

June 20, 2025 @ 4:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Paxos Labs, a start-up whose mission is to make on-chain products and DeFi markets more accessible, is announcing its launch. Paxos Labs enables partners to bring financial products to market and manage them at scale with “integrated risk management, liquidity optimization and seamless distribution.” Incubated… Read More

June 20, 2025 @ 8:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Consensys, the blockchain and Ethereum technology company, and OKX, a global onchain technology company announce a partnership—with phase one expanding advanced security features and trading capabilities. Consensys‘ SERVO maximum extractable value (MEV) protection is now integrated into OKX Wallet. MEV refers “to the potential value… Read More

June 19, 2025 @ 4:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic, an enabler of digital asset decisioning, partnered with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) to strengthen efforts in preventing the financing of abusive images and videos through cryptocurrencies and blockchain infrastructure. This strategic membership will allow Elliptic to “integrate IWF’s specialized data on cryptocurrency payment… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 2:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com announced that the Crypto.com Exchange, the platform’s institutional-grade offering, will accept BlackRock’s tokenized fund, BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), as trading collateral for clients. Established in March 2024, BUIDL provides qualified investors with the opportunity to earn U.S. dollar yields by “subscribing… Read More

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

Erald Ghoos, CEO for OKX Europe, has noted that the digital assets firm has launched its fully regulated centralized crypto exchanges in Germany and Poland. According to the OKX CEO, this is more than “just a geographic expansion, it’s a commitment to building the future… Read More

June 17, 2025 @ 7:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In 2024, while the crypto world buzzed with meme coins, Layer 2 scaling solutions, and speculative political betting markets, a quieter yet transformative narrative unfolded: the revival of Real World Assets (RWA) in cryptocurrency. Once a niche experiment, RWAs have solidified their place as one… Read More

June 17, 2025 @ 7:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM), the largest bank in the United States, has ignited widespread speculation in the financial and cryptocurrency sectors with its recent trademark filing for “JPMD.” Submitted to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on June 15, 2025, the filing outlines a… Read More

June 16, 2025 @ 8:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As the digital asset landscape evolves, so too does the global regulatory framework governing it. Starting January 1, 2026, the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and the EU’s DAC8 directive will usher in a new era of tax transparency for digital asset platforms. These regulations,… Read More

June 15, 2025 @ 4:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is exploring the issuance of a stablecoin to enhance the efficiency of digital asset transactions, according to insights from industry sources reported by The Information. This move could significantly reshape how trades are settled across global markets, leveraging… Read More

June 14, 2025 @ 5:11 pm By Michael Wong  |  

SBI Ven Capital has invested €1 million in Colossus Digital as part of a bridge round aimed at accelerating the rollout of the company’s Institutional Hub, an infrastructure platform connecting regulated custodians with leading validators for staking and governance. The investment was made through a… Read More

June 13, 2025 @ 11:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Copper, a key player focused on digital asset custody, collateral management, and prime services, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Yuma, a validator with siloed architecture designed for institutional participation, to offer institutional investors staking services with robust digital asset protection. Through the… Read More

June 13, 2025 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Over the past few years, the crypto market has moved from a primarily onchain market to a “ubiquitous” asset class, according to a new research report. In March of this year, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a working group charged “with… Read More

June 12, 2025 @ 4:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) announced plans to make the PayPal USD (PYUSD) stablecoin available on the Stellar network pending regulatory approval by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). Stellar is a blockchain designed for “fast, low-cost payments and real-world utility.” By potentially expanding… Read More