J.P. Morgan Asset Management has expanded its tokenized money market funds MONY and JLTXX onto Solana, giving qualified U.S. investors access through the Morgan Money platform. J.P. Morgan Expands Access for Tokenized Funds J.P. Morgan is taking another step onto public blockchain rails. The asset manager has made MONY and JLTXX available on Solana through […]

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is putting tokenized securities, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing under heightened scrutiny as the technologies increasingly reshape financial markets, according to its newly released fiscal year 2027 examination priorities. The SEC Targets Tokenization in 2027 The SEC’s Division of Examinations identified the three technologies among emerging trends that will […]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed officials to prepare a plan involving blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies to help the country circumvent potential international economic sanctions, including restrictions on its banking system.   Israel Weighs Blockchain Solution Speaking in an interview with Israel’s Channel 10 on Friday, Netanyahu acknowledged growing concerns about foreign economic pressure […]

HSBC has launched its first stablecoin, a Hong Kong dollar-backed digital currency designed for everyday payments, marking a significant step toward mainstream adoption of blockchain-based financial services in the city. HSBC Launches Hong Kong Stablecoin The banking giant announced Friday that HSBC RedCoin (RCHKD) is launching through its PayMe mobile payments platform, giving more than […]

Following two days of high volatility, bitcoin traded largely flat around $81,500, putting it on track for its first monthly loss since July. Bitcoin Flat Amid Geopolitical Tensions Following two days of heightened price volatility, bitcoin traded largely flat on Friday, even as surging oil prices—fueled by fears of escalating war of words between the […]

Wells Fargo, Intuit, and Arm Holdings are among six more companies objecting to having their shares traded as blockchain-based tokens, bringing the total number of corporate holdouts to 22 as Wall Street’s ambitious experiment with around-the-clock stock trading encounters mounting resistance. More Firms Reject Stock Tokenization The latest objections were disclosed in a regulatory document […]

Wells Fargo, Intuit, and Arm Holdings are among six more companies objecting to having their shares traded as blockchain-based tokens, bringing the total number of corporate holdouts to 22 as Wall Street’s ambitious experiment with around-the-clock stock trading encounters mounting resistance. More Firms Reject Stock Tokenization The latest objections were disclosed in a regulatory document […]

New York is seeking about $1.37 billion from Novatech founders Cynthia and Eddy Petion after a court entered a default judgment in a crypto fraud case. State filings show investors deposited more than $1.16 billion, while only about $26 million was sent to the platform used for trading. Novatech Founders Face $1.37B Claim After Failing […]

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has prohibited U.S. military personnel and Pentagon employees from using nonpublic information to trade on prediction markets, warning that bets on military operations could expose sensitive intelligence to American adversaries and endanger troops. Military Makes Insider Trading Ban Official The directive follows the prosecution of a Special Forces soldier accused of […]

U.S. bitcoin ETFs suffered $635.49 million in net outflows on Thursday, abruptly interrupting a three-session run that had attracted more than $1 billion.   Bitcoin ETFs Suffer Biggest Outflow Since June The institutional tide turned with remarkable speed. A day after bitcoin ETF buying broadened across eight funds, investors pulled $635.49 million from the category. […]

Bitcoin Core is rewriting its approach to security vulnerabilities as artificial intelligence makes certain software flaws dramatically easier to discover, undermining the effectiveness of longstanding policies designed to keep potential exploits secret while users upgrade. Bitcoin Core Shifts Strategy as AI Gets Smarter In an Oct. 22 message to the Bitcoin Development Mailing List, Bitcoin […]

An early ether buyer who paid just $18.83 per coin nine years ago has sold 3,000 ETH worth about $7.23 million, a 128x return. The Trail The math on this trade seems almost absurd, with onchain data from the wallet’s Arkham explorer page showing 3,000 ETH leaving a Gemini hot wallet roughly nine years ago, […]

A growing market for bitcoin-backed, multisig-secured loans now has what appears to be its first bank offering this type of product, as Sygnum and Debifi delivered on a promise made a year ago. Switzerland-headquartered digital asset bank Sygnum and Latvian bitcoin lending platform Debifi launched MultiSYG, a loan product that secures collateral in a multisig […]

Spot gold fell below $4,000 an ounce on Oct. 23 after a selloff that wiped an estimated $1 trillion off gold and silver in a single day. The Number That Is Crucial Gold traded at $3,998.72 early Friday in Asia, down 0.63% on the day, and briefly hit an intraday low near $3,986. That left […]

A Circle shareholder has filed a federal lawsuit accusing President Donald Trump and World Liberty Financial of pocketing more than $2 billion in UAE-linked crypto payments in violation of the U.S. Constitution. The Money Trail The litigation rests on two transactions: The first is a $500 million agreement for a 49% stake in World Liberty […]

A post from meme coin trader Kimchi’s X account sent a brand-new token to a $15 million peak within minutes, then the post disappeared and the coin crashed more than 98%. The Poster Early in the U.S. afternoon of Oct. 22, popular online trader Kimchi’s account posted a photo of a Manhattan sidewalk with a […]

South Africa’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana indicated that the government may reconsider its proposed cryptocurrency regulations following thousands of public complaints. Regulatory Pivot Following Public Pushback South African financial regulators are rethinking controversial draft proposals to regulate cryptocurrencies following a wave of public pushback, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said Wednesday, Oct. 21. Delivering a budget […]

North Carolina State University has built a soft underwater robot that hits 1.64 body lengths per second and can rotate about 90 degrees per second while steering in 3D using just two pneumatic actuators. The prototype pairs those drives with four elastic, feather star-inspired wings, leaning on mechanical intelligence in its structure rather than complex […]

Kraken’s parent company, Payward, has received in-principle approval to expand into Kazakhstan, a country that once controlled roughly 18% of global bitcoin mining activity. Thursday’s announcement positions the exchange to offer trading, investment services, and digital asset custody in a market that has shifted from attracting miners with cheap electricity to building a regulated cryptocurrency […]

A UV-driven composite built from graphene aerogel and the titanium metal-organic framework MIL-125-NH2(Ti) achieved a 90.2% defluorination rate for PFOA in lab tests. The material, developed by teams at Wuxi University, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, and Nanjing University, also broke down shorter-chain PFAS such as PFHxA (65.3%) and PFBA (51.8%) via photocatalysis and […]

The operation involved movements across four different locations to capture “Gallo,” the head of an organization accused of drug trafficking and crypto laundering in Puerto Rico, and Nassim Vasquez, indicted in New York for laundering over $42 million with cryptocurrency. Colombia Announces Eight Detentions Involved in Laundering Money From Drug Trafficking Organizations Colombia is tightening […]

Chainlink has partnered with LG CNS, the technology contractor behind the Bank of Korea’s Project Hangang, to expand regulated digital asset infrastructure in South Korea. Announced on Thursday, the agreement targets a $68 billion cryptocurrency market with more than 11 million eligible users, bringing oracle technology, institutional blockchain connectivity and technical standards into the country’s […]

Bitcoin-focused preferred stocks could draw more income-seeking capital into cryptocurrency purchases, a new Fidelity analysis suggests. The firm sees room for growth within the $150 trillion global fixed-income market, with investment outcomes tied to bitcoin’s performance and issuer strength. How a $150 Trillion Market Could Fuel Bitcoin Buying Income-seeking investors could become a larger source […]

Bitcoin’s Bull Score Index has dropped from 80 to 60 since late September, a new analysis shows. The decline signals a slowing trend as the index sits at a threshold the analyst associates with positive momentum. Bitcoin Bull Score Signals Slower Momentum Bitcoin’s market momentum has weakened since late September, with incoming capital and investor […]

Venture capital powerhouse Andreessen Horowitz is dropping the word “crypto” from the name of its dedicated cryptocurrency investment arm, rebranding the business as a16z Frontier as it expands its focus to artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. Broadening the Frontier The change, announced Thursday by Chris Dixon, the longtime head of a16z Crypto, marks a […]

Total deposits in crypto lending vaults have expanded from $4 billion in early 2025 to over $10 billion, driven by institutional investors and treasuries seeking high yield on stablecoins. Industry experts advocate for stricter risk management and financial compensation buffers for security breaches or negligence. Crypto Lending Vaults Surpass $10B Deposits in decentralized finance (DeFi) […]