Tagged: digital assets

May 4, 2025 @ 9:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BitGo, the digital asset qualified custodian and staking provider, is pleased to announce SOL Strategies, Inc., as its Solana validator partner. This latest partnership strengthens Solana’s institutional staking services, combining BitGo’s security with SOL Strategies technical expertise. Founded in 2013, BitGo says it has been… Read More

May 4, 2025 @ 9:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT by market cap and overall transaction volume / adoption, has made strides in the first quarter of 2025, reinforcing its role in the increasingly competitive cryptocurrency market while also expanding its role into traditional finance, sustainable… Read More

May 4, 2025 @ 7:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has reportedly updated its App Store guidelines, loosening restrictions on iOS apps that facilitate crypto and NFT transactions. This change comes in response to a U.S. District Court ruling in the ongoing antitrust case brought by Epic Games, marking a pivotal moment for digital… Read More

May 4, 2025 @ 12:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle has announced the integration of native USD Coin (USDC) and the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2 into World Chain, a blockchain claiming to be focused on human-centric financial ecosystems. This update aims to enhance access to the world’s largest “regulated” digital dollar while enabling… Read More

May 1, 2025 @ 2:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) financial landscape in 2025 is poised for transformative shifts, driven by evolving regulatory frameworks and the rapid adoption of blockchain-based digital currencies. Citigroup’s recent reports offer critical insights into these trends, highlighting the interplay between regulatory developments and technological breakthroughs. As financial… Read More

April 29, 2025 @ 10:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sygnum, a global digital asset banking group, reveals an accelerating push towards Crypto-TradFi treasury management by its DLT foundation and corporate clients. The demand for advanced tools to manage multi-asset treasuries – on the same banking platform – has led “to a doubling of clients… Read More

April 28, 2025 @ 7:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BitGo, the infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, is pleased to announce that its Dubai subsidiary, BitGo Custody MENA FZE, has received a Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP) operating license to provide Virtual Asset Custody Services and Staking, from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)…. Read More

April 28, 2025 @ 7:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nexo, the global digital assets wealth platform, has announced its return to the United States after recognizing a more favorable regulatory environment under the Trump Administration. The re-entry was unveiled at a business session featuring addresses from Donald Trump Jr., EVP of The Trump Organization;… Read More

April 27, 2025 @ 9:37 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Nasdaq is calling on U.S. regulators to establish clearer rules for digital assets by defining them into four distinct categories, a move the exchange operator said would help determine the proper oversight responsibilities between federal agencies. In a 23-page letter sent to the Securities and… Read More

April 27, 2025 @ 9:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A research report from NYDIG highlights a shift in Bitcoin’s (BTC) market behavior, positioning it as a potential non-sovereign store of value in a landscape of growing economic and geopolitical instability. But these signs are very early and a bit pre-mature to draw an definitive… Read More

April 27, 2025 @ 12:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Copper, a firm focused on digital asset custody, collateral management, and prime services has partnered with Circle, a global financial technology company and stablecoin market participant, to bring expanded USDC functionality to institutional clients “using Copper’s ClearLoop off-exchange settlement solution.” Their partnership with Circle allows… Read More

April 25, 2025 @ 10:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. (TSX: GLXY) announced that CoreWeave Inc. has exercised its first option to access additional critical IT load for CoreWeave‘s artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) operations at Galaxy’s Helios data center campus in the panhandle region of West Texas, “pursuant… Read More

April 24, 2025 @ 11:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Digital (TSX: GLXY) recently traded $106 million worth of Ethereum (ETH) for Solana (SOL) tokens. According to blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain, this transaction unfolded over two weeks through Binance. The swap comes at a time when Ethereum faces significant challenges, including a historically low… Read More

April 24, 2025 @ 9:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Wyden, the provider of institutional digital asset trading infrastructure, has been selected as a key technology partner in the launch of Sopra Crypto Solutions – together with Fireblocks and Chainalysis. Sopra Crypto Solutions is a white-label platform from Sopra Steria designed to accelerate “the launch… Read More

April 24, 2025 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic, the global enabler of digital asset decisioning, is pleased to announce the integration of Sei into its comprehensive suite of screening and investigation compliance solutions. The integration connects blockchains into a unified financial network that is continuously monitored in real time, “making Sei’s blockchain… Read More

April 24, 2025 @ 8:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Charlotte, North Carolina, is solidifying as a hub for financial technology, thanks to a significant investment from Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN). The company has announced plans to hire over 130 employees in the city, tapping into the region’s rich pool of fintech talent. This move underscores Charlotte’s… Read More

April 24, 2025 @ 4:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Russia’s Central Bank and Finance Ministry are preparing to introduce a specialized cryptocurrency exchange tailored for qualified investors. This initiative, set to operate under an experimental legal framework, marks a significant step toward (what appears to be) legalizing crypto assets in the country. The exchange… Read More

April 24, 2025 @ 4:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Archax, the UK-based digital asset exchange, broker and custodian, announced that it has opened an entity in the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) under an Innovation License there. This builds on its recently announced expansion into both the EU and US regions, with broker acquisitions… Read More

April 23, 2025 @ 5:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In its first-quarter earnings report released on April 22, 2025, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) confirmed that it held steady with its Bitcoin reserves, maintaining a total of 11,509 Bitcoin throughout the period. The electric vehicle giant did not sell any of its cryptocurrency holdings, however, Tesla‘s holding… Read More

April 22, 2025 @ 10:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key move for the crypto derivatives market, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) has announced plans to introduce Bitcoin perpetual futures in the second half of 2025. This development positions SGX as a key player in the growing integration of digital assets into traditional financial… Read More