Tagged: digital assets

Sol Strategies’ Orangefin Ventures Introduces Solana Staking App

Sol Strategies Inc., a Canadian company dedicated to investing in and providing infrastructure for the Solana blockchain ecosystem, is announcing the launch of its new mobile application from Orangefin Ventures LLC, a recent acquisition and provider of non-custodial staking solutions known for performance and security…. Read More

Security Risks within Ethereum and Web3 Token Ecosystem Are More Serious than Anticipated – Report

In the Web3 space, new tokens are constantly emerging, the team at CertiK noted while pointing out that these new tokens may not be safe and could pose certain (serious) risks for holders and traders. CertiK revealed that in the past few months, their security… Read More

Bitcoin Trading Activity Surges, Traders Now Positioning for Increased Volatility with Inauguration Days Away – Report

Dr. Sean Dawson, Head of Research at the “decentralized” on-chain options AI-powered platform, Derive.xyz (TVL $128M, $12.3B trade volume), has shared key insights focused on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) markets. Dr. Sean Dawson, Head of Research at Derive.xyz noted that in the last 24… Read More

Republic and Hamilton Lane to Bring Blockchain-based Assets to Retail Investors

Republic, the largest securities crowdfunding platform in the world, has partnered with Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) to bring digital assets to retail investors. Hamilton Lane is a large private-markets investment firm with more than $947 billion in assets under management and supervision. The firm has… Read More

Digital Assets Platform HashKey Receives In-Principle Approval for Dubai VASP License

HashKey Group, an end-to-end digital asset financial services group in Asia, announced that HashKey MENA FZE, a member of the HashKey Group, has received an In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) for its Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license application…. Read More

Chainlink SmartData Adopted By M^0 to Bring NAV Data Onchain for $M Stablecoin

M^0 has adopted Chainlink infrastructure to deliver net asset value (NAV) data on Ethereum for their “decentralized” stablecoin, $M. ​​By leveraging Chainlink’s SmartData suite of asset servicing solutions, they are “improving the transparency” of $M. The core M^0 protocol is a coordination layer for “permissioned… Read More

Digital Assets focused Custodia Bank Achieves SOC 2 Type II Compliance Certification

Custodia Bank is pleased to have achieved the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II audit, showcasing their ongoing commitment to safeguarding data. According to the update shared by Custodia Bank, this certification reflects their dedication and sharp focus on maintaining the “highest standards… Read More

Digital Asset Exchange Bullish Secures Licenses in Germany, Expanding Regulatory Footprint in Europe

Bullish Group, one of the providers of digital asset market infrastructure and information services, announced that its German digital asset trading business received crypto-asset custody, proprietary trading, and principal brokerage licenses from the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) on December 20, 2024. This development… Read More

Sol Strategies Announces New Investment in Solana Blockchain Ecosystem

Sol Strategies Inc., a Canadian holding company that invests in the Solana blockchain and ecosystem, announced that it has drawn from its amended credit facility agreement dated January 6, 2025 with Antanas Guoga, the company’s Chairman and Director. The agreement, which amended and restated the… Read More

Coinbase Transparency Report: 10,707 Information Requests Received from Authorities in Past Year

Digital assets exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is pleased to release their sixth annual Transparency Report. Their goal with the Transparency Report is to provide customers with data about requests for their information that they “receive from government agencies and law enforcement.” Coinbase also intend to provide… Read More

Bitcoin Mining Firm MARA Holdings Releases Unaudited BTC Production, Miner Installation Updates

MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA), a global firm focused on leveraging digital asset compute to support the energy transformation,  recently released unaudited BTC production and miner installation updates for December 2024. Fred Thiel, MARA‘s chairman and CEO said: “In December, we surpassed our year-end hash… Read More

Blockchain Platform Nansen Teams Up with HypurrCollective

Nansen is pleased to announce its partnership with HypurrCollective, a collaboration aimed at enabling innovation and governance within the Hyperliquid ecosystem. This partnership centers on a genesis validator—one of only 16 available—designed to drive “sustainable growth and empower community stakeholders.” Through the Nansen x HypurrCollective… Read More

Coinbase Obtains License to Provide Derivatives in Europe via Acquisition of Bux’s Cyprus Division

Digital assets exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has acquired a license to provide derivatives in European markets via the recently announced acquisition of Bux‘s Cyprus division. Digital currency exchange Coinbase confirmed that it has now acquired a  license as part of its plans for European business expansion… Read More

Coinbase Expects Establishment of Comprehensive Regulatory Framework in the US, Introduction of Sound Stablecoin Legislation

Coinbase‘s (NASDAQ:COIN) 2025 Crypto Market Outlook provides key insights focused on the web3 and blockhain ecosystem. The Outlook provides investors with deep dives that span the crypto space, from altcoins to ETFs, staking to gaming, and other important developments. As noted by Coinbase, the following… Read More

FalconX Expands Derivatives Offering with Acquisition of Arbelos Markets

FalconX, a digital asset prime broker, announced its acquisition of Arbelos Markets, a trading firm specializing in crypto derivatives led by industry professionals Joshua Lim, Shiliang Tang, and Sergio Almada Monter. FalconX reportedly operates FalconX Bravo Inc., the CFTC approved swap dealer focused on crypto… Read More

Anchorage Digital to Continue Enabling Regulated Institutional Access to Crypto-Assets in 2025

From spot ETF approvals to market momentum, 2024 was a defining year for crypto, according to an end of year recap from Anchorage Digital. As the ETFs unlocked tens of billions in latent demand, the ecosystem continued to mature—driven by “better market structure, tokenization of… Read More

Crypto.com to Focus on Global Expansion Efforts in 2025, Shares Key End of Year Updates

As the web3 and blockchain industry prepares to close out the year 2024, the team at Crypto.com has made several important announcements. Crypto.com customers in Singapore are now able to donate to the Salvation Army by paying in crypto, with plans to further expand the… Read More

LatAm based Bitso Retail Division Surpasses 9 Million Users

Bitso, the crypto-driven financial services company in Latin America, has recently marked its 10th year of year operations in 2024 by announcing that its Bitso Retail division has surpassed 9  million users globally, “tripling its customer base in just three years.” As of December 2024,… Read More

Binance Reportedly Obtains Regulatory Authorization in Brazil

In a development that underscores Binance’s commitment to adhering to   regulatory standards globally and regionally, they claim to have secured approval from the Central Bank of Brazil for the acquisition of Sim;paul, a broker-dealer licensed in Latin America’s most populous nation. According to the update… Read More

Blockchain Networks and Digital Assets Must Have Real-World Utility to Succeed in 2025: Chiliz CSO

Max Rabinovitch, Chief Strategy Officer at Chiliz & Socios.com, has shared key insights with CI, reflecting on the most impactful developments of 2024 and predictions for the year ahead. As noted in the update, the Chiliz Chain is the Layer-1 blockchain for sporting brands to… Read More

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