polygon
Deploi Bridges Traditional Finance and DeFi with EUR 1 Billion Private Credit Programme
Deploi secures Nasdaq CSD approval for blockchain-based private credit issuance, targeting EUR 1 billion in tokenized notes by 2026.…
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BitLicense
Galaxy's BitLicense Win Opens New York Door Despite Stock Selloff
Galaxy secures coveted New York BitLicense for institutional crypto services as shares tumble 7% amid broader market uncertainty.…
banking regulation
Minnesota Opens Digital Asset Custody to Banks in Landmark State-Level Move
Minnesota authorizes banks and credit unions to offer crypto custody services starting August 1, marking significant state-level regulatory advancement.…
sanctions
Iranian Exchange Routes $2.3B Through Blockchain Networks Linked to Trump Backers
Nobitex's $2.3B transaction flow highlights regulatory enforcement challenges in decentralized finance systems.…
tokenization
UK Regulators Launch Joint Framework to Fast-Track Wholesale Market Tokenization
Bank of England and FCA collaborate on new framework to accelerate tokenization adoption in wholesale markets, potentially reshaping global finance.…
cryptocurrency
Bitcoin Depot Files Chapter 11 as Regulatory Crackdown Destroys ATM Empire
Bitcoin Depot's 71% premarket stock crash follows Chapter 11 filing as regulatory pressure forces shutdown of its Bitcoin ATM network.…
FCA
UK Regulators Push 24/7 Settlement Infrastructure to Enable Digital Asset Tokenization
The FCA and Bank of England propose extending UK payment infrastructure to near-continuous operations, signaling serious commitment to digital asset market preparation.…
crypto custody
Standard Chartered Consolidates Crypto Custody as Banks Bring Digital Assets In-House
Standard Chartered absorbs Zodia Custody's regulated business while spinning out solutions arm, signaling broader trend of banks internalizing digital asset operations.…
Kevin Warsh
Kevin Warsh Takes Fed Helm as Powell Era Ends, Markets Eye Policy Shift
Kevin Warsh's confirmation as Federal Reserve Chair marks the end of the Powell era, with markets anticipating a shift toward greater Fed independence and gradual monetary policy changes.…
cryptocurrency security
Bridge exploits resurge as Verus hack pushes 2026 losses to $329 million
The Verus exploit marks a concerning return to bridge-focused attacks, bringing total 2026 cross-chain losses to $329 million after years of declining activity.…
South Korea
KB Financial Advances South Korea's Stablecoin Ambitions with Offline Payment Pilot
South Korea's largest banking group completes stablecoin pilot, positioning the country ahead of its digital asset regulatory framework.…
bitcoin
Iran Deploys Bitcoin Insurance Platform to Capture Sanctioned Shipping Market
Iran launches Hormuz Safe, a state-backed Bitcoin insurance platform targeting sanctioned shippers in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, potentially unlocking billions in crypto-settled maritime coverage.…