Tagged: crypto-assets

June 24, 2026 @ 1:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Franklin Templeton has finalized its purchase of 250 Digital, an active cryptocurrency investment management firm. The deal, closed on June 22, 2026, brings together the full 250 Digital team and its portfolio of liquid cryptocurrency strategies that were previously managed under CoinFund. As part of… Read More

June 21, 2026 @ 1:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs has pointed out that the UK has designated HTX—one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency platforms—along with 17 related entities and individuals. According to insights from TRM Labs, this latest action marks the first time regulators have targeted a crypto exchange of this magnitude,… Read More

June 11, 2026 @ 2:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

French crypto hardware provider Ledger has recently announced significant enhancements to its Ledger Wallet platform, set to launch in July 2026. These updates build on the digital asset company’s ongoing mission to eliminate the traditional trade-off between proper security and user-friendly convenience in self-custody solutions…. Read More

June 5, 2026 @ 6:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cross River Bank has expanded its support for cryptocurrency-backed financing. The New Jersey-based tech-driven financial infrastructure provider announced a forward-flow agreement to purchase up to $250 million in loans originated through Figure Technology Solutions’ (Nasdaq: FIGR) crypto collateral program. This partnership now equips Figure, a… Read More

May 31, 2026 @ 4:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US government has continued to adopt an overly aggressive financial strategy against Tehran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has recently disclosed that American authorities have confiscated roughly $1 billion worth of cryptocurrency linked to Iran. The announcement underscores the effectiveness of ongoing efforts to disrupt… Read More

May 24, 2026 @ 5:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision concluded its May 19–20, 2026 meeting in Basel with several forward-looking decisions aimed at strengthening global banking standards amid evolving challenges. The Committee, the primary international standard-setter for prudential regulation, focused on operational resilience, digital innovations, cryptoassets, liquidity management,… Read More

May 24, 2026 @ 2:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CME Group, the global derivatives marketplace, has recently announced the upcoming introduction of Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures, set to debut on June 8, 2026, currently subject to customary regulatory approvals. This launch marks a key milestone as it represents the firm’s inaugural market capitalization-weighted… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 4:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca, a provider of developer-focused trading infrastructure, has broadened its cryptocurrency lineup by introducing 11 new tokens. This enhancement targets users of both its Broker API and Trading API platforms, allowing seamless access to an expanded selection of digital assets via existing integration points. The… Read More

May 11, 2026 @ 9:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Australian authorities are preparing to outline revisions to the capital gains tax (CGT) system as part of the forthcoming federal budget. These adjustments, while often framed around residential property, are expected to extend across a wide range of investment classes—including cryptocurrencies and other digital assets—potentially… Read More

May 11, 2026 @ 12:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent analysis from CoinGecko highlights a significant reversal in fortunes for participants on Pump.fun, the Solana-based platform for memecoin launches. For much of 2024 and 2025, the majority of traders who closed positions on the platform ended their months in the red. Yet data… Read More

May 8, 2026 @ 11:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Prediction markets are experiencing steady growth, and Kalshi, a U.S.-based platform for event contracts, has become the latest emblem of this momentum. The company recently closed a $1 billion Series F funding round led by Coatue Management, with participation from heavyweights including Sequoia Capital, Andreessen… Read More

May 7, 2026 @ 12:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MetaMask’s latest ecosystem security report reflects a rather sobering picture of the state of crypto security. In a single month, attackers stole more than $570 million across just three major incidents, underscoring how quickly threats are evolving in decentralized finance and the broader blockchain ecosystem. … Read More

April 19, 2026 @ 3:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Dutch banking services provider ABN AMRO has rolled out new tools designed to let customers tap into the cryptocurrency sector without direct ownership. The bank is now offering Crypto Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) and Capital Protected Notes (CPNs) across the Netherlands and select European countries…. Read More

April 8, 2026 @ 10:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Spain’s CaixaBank has secured official authorization to provide cryptocurrency services across the European Union. As a Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the bloc’s MiCA framework, the bank is preparing to introduce custody, order execution, and transfer capabilities for digital assets in the months ahead. This regulated… Read More

April 2, 2026 @ 12:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain security firm PeckShield has reported that cryptocurrency hacks and related vulnerabilities resulted in roughly $52 million in stolen funds during March 2026. The total stemmed from about 20 significant incidents, marking a 96 percent jump from February’s $26.5 million haul and reversing a brief… Read More

March 27, 2026 @ 1:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ledger’s recent updates highlight key developments aimed at institutional crypto participants: evolving tokenized investment approaches and an enterprise-grade, on-premises hardware security solution. Together they signal how institutions can scale digital asset exposure while maintaining rigorous security and compliance controls. Ledger also pointed out that tokenized… Read More

March 23, 2026 @ 9:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fidelity Investments has formally called on the US Securities and Exchange Commission to make updates to longstanding regulations that govern broker-dealers engaged in cryptocurrency activities. In a detailed submission dated March 20, 2026, the firm responded to Commissioner Hester Peirce’s December 2025 request for public… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 12:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of the ongoing effort to enhance regulatory clarity, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has released a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) addressing how registered firms and entities can engage with cryptocurrency assets and blockchain innovations within the derivatives landscape. Announced… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 3:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase Prime, the institutional arm of US based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), has rolled out a major upgrade designed to streamline trading for professional investors. The platform now offers unified cross-margin functionality that spans spot markets, traditional derivatives, and regulated perpetual futures contracts. This update integrates… Read More

March 5, 2026 @ 3:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinGecko has indicated that centralized exchanges have long served as the primary gateways for cryptocurrency trading, offering deep liquidity to retail and institutional participants alike. In 2025, these platforms collectively handled nearly $80 trillion in spot and perpetuals volume. Yet analysis from CoinGecko reveals that… Read More