Tagged: digital assets

April 7, 2025 @ 7:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle has submitted its response to the Financial Stability Board’s (FSB) thematic peer review on the implementation of its global regulatory framework for crypto-asset activities. In this response, Circle outlines the importance of “having domestic regulations that allow consumers to benefit from global stablecoins while… Read More

April 6, 2025 @ 11:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. (TSX: GLXY) announced that the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has approved the application of its UK subsidiary, Galaxy Digital UK Ltd, a license to execute derivatives trading through its London office. This approval marks an expansion of Galaxy’s global trading… Read More

April 6, 2025 @ 10:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY) (NYSE: BK), a global financial services company, announced the expansion of its Digital Asset Platform with the launch of its Digital Asset Data Insights product, designed to securely and efficiently “deliver both on- and off-chain data across… Read More

April 6, 2025 @ 10:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

ClearBank, an enabler of real-time clearing and embedded banking, today announced a new regional partnership with Kraken, one of the world’s digital asset platforms. The extended partnership sees ClearBank provide Kraken’s UK based clients with GBP clearing services “enabling on and off ramps into the digital… Read More

April 6, 2025 @ 5:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Canton Network announced that Flowdesk is joining as a key participant in the development of an on-chain collateral and margin management solution for bilateral derivatives. Flowdesk joins Digital Asset, QCP, and a group of counterparties in building infrastructure “that leverages the Canton Network’s privacy-preserving… Read More

April 6, 2025 @ 5:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kraken has officially obtained a Restricted Dealer registration in Canada, reaffirming its commitment to serving Canadian crypto investors while adhering to “enhanced investor protection guidance for crypto exchanges.” Kraken also welcomes Cynthia Del Pozo as their new General Manager for North America. Cynthia will lead… Read More

April 6, 2025 @ 5:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors have witnessed considerable activity in early 2025, with significant financial moves, regulatory shifts under the Trump Administration, as well as technological advancements shaping the landscape. From Clanker’s $13 million earnings in just five months to the US Securities and Exchange… Read More

April 4, 2025 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinList is back in the U.S. and they’re bringing token sales with them, according to an update from the digital assets platform. CoinList’s return to the United States has officially begun—starting with a public token sale product for accredited investors. The digital assets firm noted… Read More

April 3, 2025 @ 2:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple, a provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, today announced that Ripple USD (RLUSD) has been integrated into Ripple’s  payments solution, Ripple Payments, driving enterprise “utility and demand for the asset.” RLUSD is described as an “enterprise-grade,” USD-denominated stablecoin created with utility, and… Read More

April 2, 2025 @ 4:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Gemini Trust Co., the crypto exchange founded by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, have jointly requested a 60-day pause in their ongoing legal battle to explore a potential resolution. The motion, filed on April 1, 2025,… Read More

April 2, 2025 @ 8:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The PwC Global Crypto Regulation Report 2025 offers a comprehensive analysis of the evolving regulatory environment for digital assets across more than 50 jurisdictions. The PwC research report underscores significant policy shifts and emerging trends, reflecting a global push to balance innovation with financial stability… Read More

April 2, 2025 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SIX, the global financial data and market infrastructure provider, has launched its Digital Assets Regulatory & Tax Service – a data package providing financial institutions with “a single information source to help identify their exposure to digital assets and remain compliant with evolving regulations.” It… Read More

April 2, 2025 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fireblocks, a digital asset security and infrastructure provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC Group), one of Japan’s largest banks, alongside Ava Labs and TIS Inc. This collaboration aims to explore the potential of stablecoins for wholesale payments,… Read More

April 2, 2025 @ 8:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle Internet Group, Inc., the issuer of the world’s second-largest stablecoin, USD Coin (USDC), has officially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This move marks a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency industry, reflecting growing mainstream acceptance… Read More

March 31, 2025 @ 7:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Taxbit, the provider of automated tax and accounting solutions for the digital economy, announced the expansion of its platform to support compliance across the EU’s DAC8 directive and the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). This expansion enables Reporting Crypto-Asset Service Providers (RCASP) in 65+ jurisdictions… Read More

March 31, 2025 @ 7:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The PwC Global Crypto Regulation Report 2025 has examined the fast-evolving world of cryptocurrency regulation. Released by PwC Legal, the research report looked into the evolving regulatory frameworks governing digital assets across more than 50 jurisdictions, spotlighting major policy shifts and emerging trends. As the… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 7:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Centrifuge is pleased to announce a partnership with BounceBit, further extending the reach of their tokenized real-world asset offerings. This collaboration will bring the Janus Henderson Anemoy Treasury Fund (JTRSY) to the BounceBit portal, providing their users “with access to our institutional-grade tokenized Treasury product.”… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 6:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto Finance, part of Deutsche Börse Group, is enhancing institutional access to digital asset markets through an integration with Talos, the provider of institutional trading and portfolio technology for digital assets. This collaboration allows banks, brokers, and other financial institutions to seamlessly connect to Crypto… Read More

March 28, 2025 @ 8:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cryptocurrency has evolved from a niche concept to a global financial phenomenon, with adoption rates soaring across continents. According to a recent analysis, research findings, and updates shared by Bitpanda Technology Solutions, approximately 562 million people—6.8% of the world’s population—now own crypto assets as of… Read More

March 26, 2025 @ 8:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent statement, Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, envisioned a transformative future for investing, noting that if we can tokenize bonds and stocks tomorrow, it “would democratize investing in all ways we can’t imagine.” This assertion underscores a fast-evolving movement in the financial sector… Read More