Tagged: digital assets

March 25, 2026 @ 6:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), which is the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has added another 1,031 coins to its reserves, acquiring them for roughly $76.5 million over the week ending March 22. The entire transaction was financed through at-the-market sales of its Class A common… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 4:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A new joint study by EY-Parthenon and Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) highlights a resilient yet more cautious stance among institutional players in the digital asset space. Conducted in January 2026 among 351 global institutional decision-makers—primarily firms managing over $1 billion in assets—the survey reveals that market turbulence… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 2:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital asset exchange Kraken continues to push boundaries in crypto trading and policy engagement with two timely announcements. On March 23, the company introduced Synthetic Pairs on its professional-grade Kraken Pro platform, streamlining complex asset conversions. Just days earlier, on March 20, parent company Payward… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 8:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As 2026 unfolds, digital assets stand out as the sole major asset class still available at a notable valuation discount. According to Bitcoin Suisse’s latest industry analysis, the recent price corrections have largely run their course, leaving only a phase of consolidation that challenges investor… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 8:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The first three months of 2026 tested cryptocurrency investors with sharp swings driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and broader economic recalibrations. According to Grayscale Research’s latest sectoral review, every one of the six major crypto categories recorded losses for the second quarter running. Risk-off crypto… Read More

March 22, 2026 @ 4:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of ongoing developments signaling deepening institutional interest in emerging digital assets and blockchain ecosystems, crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments has officially registered a new exchange-traded fund with U.S. regulators. The proposed product, known as the Grayscale HYPE ETF, is structured as a spot… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 5:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a step forward for real-world asset (RWA) integration in decentralized finance, Figure (Nasdaq: FIGR) has officially introduced Figure Forge. The new service enables the conversion of blockchain-native loans and other RWAs into uniform participation tokens. These tokens are tailored for immediate use in Figure’s… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 1:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Investment platform Kraken has recently released its latest economic outlook, highlighting a high-stakes week for traders navigating intertwined macroeconomic, technological, and regulatory developments. The insights from digital assets exchange Kraken center on the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, positioning it as the pivotal event that could… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 12:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sygnum, a global digital asset banking group, has reported that assets held on its Sygnum Protect off-exchange custody platform have now exceeded one billion US dollars. This milestone comes after an extraordinary 900 percent year-on-year expansion in 2025, underscoring demand from institutional players seeking secure… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets exchange Gemini (NASDAQ: GEMI) has unveiled its most recent quarterly financial performance, revealing a complex picture of operational resilience amid ongoing sector headwinds. The results highlighted losses that surpassed analyst projections, underscoring the persistent pressures facing the crypto industry. At the same time,… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 8:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, part of Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), pushing ahead with its bid to launch a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, submitting a second amendment to its Form S-1 registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This latest filing for the Morgan… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 8:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

French crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger has indicated that in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, the emergence of AI agents marks a transformative shift comparable to the internet’s arrival in the 1990s. Ledger has pointed in a blog post that these intelligent systems go… Read More

March 18, 2026 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance has introduced improvements to its lending services, potentially making it easier for users to access liquidity while keeping their crypto holdings intact. The platform’s flagship Flexible Loan product now stands out as a versatile, isolated, and over-collateralized borrowing option with open-ended terms. Users can… Read More

March 18, 2026 @ 1:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com has forged a new alliance with KG Inicis, South Korea’s payment gateway and value-added network operator, marking a key development in the integration of digital assets into everyday commerce. Announced on March 17, 2026, the partnership focuses on embedding Crypto.com’s Pay solution within KG… Read More

March 17, 2026 @ 9:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Investment platform Kraken has rolled out new capabilities on its advanced Pro platform, delivering fresh avenues for portfolio diversification, hedging, and income generation. Announced recently this month, these features merge conventional market exposure with crypto-native tools, catering to experienced traders who demand multi-asset functionality in… Read More

March 16, 2026 @ 7:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Abra, a digital assets management firm, has revealed its intention to become a publicly traded company. The platform is merging with New Providence Acquisition Corp III, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), to facilitate this transition. This development comes as investor enthusiasm for blockchain-based enterprises… Read More

March 16, 2026 @ 7:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving Fintech sector, a notable shift is underway, with more companies opting for stock repurchases to reallocate capital and enhance their market value. This approach involves firms buying back their own shares from the open market, effectively shrinking the total number of outstanding… Read More

March 16, 2026 @ 1:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of a significant step toward bolstering oversight in the digital economy, an Australian Senate committee has endorsed a new legislative proposal aimed at regulating cryptocurrency operations. The measure, known as the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025, seeks to impose mandatory licensing… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 6:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant setback for some of the participants in the cryptocurrency banking sector, a federal appeals court has rejected Custodia Bank‘s final effort to secure direct ties to the US Federal Reserve‘s payment network. The decision, handed down by the 10th Circuit Court of… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 4:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has recently highlighted evolving challenges in the financial landscape through key publications. These updates underscore potential vulnerabilities in market stability while advocating for streamlined oversight to foster innovation and resilience. Drawing from analyses released in early 2026 and mid-2024,… Read More