Tagged: tradfi

July 16, 2026 @ 8:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) has articulated a forward-looking strategy centered on the fusion of cryptocurrency and traditional finance (TradFi). The world’s largest asset manager is increasingly positioning its offerings as bridges that connect these once-distinct worlds, with heightened emphasis on creating sophisticated investment vehicles tailored to evolving… Read More

July 1, 2026 @ 10:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A detailed new analysis from CoinGecko examines how major cryptocurrency platforms have moved well beyond digital assets over the past 17 months. The report covers developments from January 2025 through May 2026 and tracks the introduction of real-world assets (RWAs) and traditional finance (TradFi) products—such… Read More

July 1, 2026 @ 4:11 pm By JD Alois  |  

Robinhood  (NASDAQ: HOOD) announced multiple new features and services at an event held in London today. According to a note from the firm, Robinhood UK will soon offer crypto trading services in the country. Robinhood described the new service as part of thier mission to… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 7:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Dune Analytics has recently indicated that key developments now appear to signal a deepening integration between traditional finance (TradFi) and cryptocurrency, as regulated institutions adopt blockchain technology for settlement, stablecoins, tokenization, and derivatives. This evolution blurs longstanding boundaries, aiming for greater efficiency while raising questions… Read More

May 7, 2026 @ 2:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has recently indicated that traditional finance is rapidly shifting toward tokenization, turning real-world assets like bonds, money market funds, and private credit into digital tokens on public blockchains. Yet as major institutions move beyond pilot programs to live deployments, a key challenge emerges: no… Read More

April 24, 2026 @ 4:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) has introduced a specialized government money market fund engineered to support the reserve requirements of stablecoin issuers, marking another step in the growing convergence between digital assets and conventional banking. The new vehicle, dubbed the MSILF Stablecoin Reserves Portfolio and trading under… Read More

March 23, 2026 @ 4:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent advancement indicating that maturation of the cryptocurrency sector, perpetual futures trading based on the S&P 500 index has officially launched on the Hyperliquid network. This development, supported by a licensing partnership with S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI), represents a pivotal step… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 11:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In another development focused on bridging traditional finance and digital assets, Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) has partnered with Crypto.com to integrate cryptocurrency trading directly into its renowned NYFIX order routing platform. Announced recently this month, this collaboration marks a pivotal expansion for institutional brokers… Read More

February 19, 2026 @ 7:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) CEO Vlad Tenev shared key updates on February 19, 2026, revealing that the company’s new blockchain initiative has already processed four million transactions during its opening week on testnet. This adoption highlights strong early momentum as developers dive into building applications… Read More

February 17, 2026 @ 9:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of the ongoing global effort to effectively bridge traditional finance (TradFi) and the digital asset ecosystem, Binance has recently teamed up with investment firm Franklin Templeton to introduce a new institutional collateral program. This development, which went live recently, enables qualified institutional clients… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 10:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

France has introduced a new framework allowing individuals to use digital assets as collateral for Lombard loans. This development, effective since April 30, 2025, amends the French Monetary and Financial Code in order to permit the pledging of crypto-assets in exchange for euro-denominated loans from… Read More

February 11, 2026 @ 11:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fidelity Investments has introduced the Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD), a new stablecoin designed to provide stability and efficiency in the digital asset space. This development marks the company’s latest innovation in cryptocurrency, building on over a decade of experience since entering the sector in 2014…. Read More

January 6, 2026 @ 10:32 am By JD Alois  |  

The digital asset ecosystem is gearing up amid the Trump Administration’s embrace of blockchain technology and the recognition that digital is the future of all financial services, including securities. At least initially, back office services were in many respects the most obvious uses of distributed… Read More

December 16, 2025 @ 11:35 am By JD Alois  |  

Earlier this month, Citadel Securities issued a statement addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stating that it should not grant exemptive relief regarding the definitions of an exchange or a broker-dealer for DeFi trading protocols. Citadel claimed that granting broad exemptive relief from… Read More

December 7, 2025 @ 4:59 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Hedy Wang is a bridge builder. The co-founder of BlockStreet, Wang believes now is the time to build bridges between TradFi and DeFi. By doing so, she also sees BlockStreet as the bridge that allows retail investors to generate wealth. Wang is a big believer… Read More

November 23, 2025 @ 12:51 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Algorand Foundation and Noah have announced a strategic partnership to connect traditional finance and decentralized finance. The collaboration was unveiled during AlgoDay at DevConnect 2025, where Min Wei, CBO of Algorand Foundation, and Shah Ramezani, CEO and founder of Noah, highlighted how the integration will empower builders across the Algorand ecosystem by… Read More

November 14, 2025 @ 2:00 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Government action, including the shutdown and a welcome IRS decision, along with market analysis and stablecoin talk, dominated Web3 minds this week. Growing Ethereum stablecoin volume a good sign “While we continue to see some negative sentiment around ETH due to its decline from nearly… Read More

October 8, 2025 @ 3:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ondo Finance is pleased to announce the completion of its acquisition of Oasis Pro, including its SEC-registered digital assets broker-dealer, alternative trading system (ATS), and transfer agent (TA) licenses. This acquisition provides the Ondo Finance group with a “comprehensive” set of SEC registrations to provide… Read More

October 5, 2025 @ 1:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, is now increasingly focused on the nascent digital assets industry. The  rise of DeFi and its convergence with TradFi is now pushing platforms and service providers to develop… Read More

October 2, 2025 @ 2:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Instant tokenization of US stocks is now possible, according to an update from Alpaca. Alpaca’s Instant Tokenization Network (ITN), a new infrastructure product has been in the works behind the scenes, the company noted. Currently powering many of the global tokenization solutions, with ITN, their… Read More