UK Moves Forward With Tokenized Gilt Pilot, Enlists HSBC Orion
The development clears a path for the UK to become the first G7 member to issue tokenized sovereign debt on a blockchain infrastructure.
Danske Bank Enters Crypto ETP Market With BlackRock and WisdomTree Offerings
Danske Bank has quietly moved into crypto-adjacent territory, announcing Wednesday that self-directed clients can now buy Bitcoin and Ether ETPs issued by BlackRock and WisdomTree through its retail banking interfaces.
European Union Targets Crypto Channels in New Sanctions Push Against Russia and Allies
In a significant escalation of financial pressure, the European Union is contemplating a prohibition on all cryptocurrency transactions with Russia to prevent the digital circumvention of sanctions.
Crypto Fund Outflows Ease to $187M as Record Volume Hints at Sentiment Shift
Digital asset investment products saw a marked slowdown in outflows last week, which totalled $187 million.
South Korea’s FSS Sets Agenda: Harsher Penalties for IT Failures, Crypto Manipulation Probes
South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service will increase its oversight of the cryptocurrency market and apply more stringent penalties to financial firms for IT-related incidents.
Stablecoin Giant Tether Reports Record $187 Billion USDt Cap Amid Crypto Slump
Tether’s flagship stablecoin, USDt, closed the fourth quarter of 2025 with a historic market capitalization of $187.3 billion, according to its newly published report.
Crypto Staking Sector Consolidates as Bitwise Strikes Deal for Rival Chorus One
The cryptocurrency staking landscape is consolidating with the reported acquisition of Chorus One by Bitwise Asset Management.
Cathie Wood’s Ark Buys the Crypto Stock Dip, Investing $72M as Bitcoin Slumps
Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, purchased approximately $72 million in crypto-related stocks on Monday amid a market slide triggered by Bitcoin falling below $75,000.
Luxembourg Grants Ripple Final EMI License for European Expansion
Ripple has received a final Electronic Money Institution license from Luxembourg’s financial regulator, the company confirmed Monday.
CertiK Reports Cryptocurrency Thefts Soared to $370M in January
A total of $370.3 million in cryptocurrency was lost to exploits and scams in January.
SEC and CFTC Collaborate to Modernize Crypto Rules via ‘Project Crypto’
To modernize cryptocurrency regulation, the SEC and CFTC are jointly launching “Project Crypto.”
Tokenized Securities Subject to Existing Laws, SEC Confirms
In a move to provide market clarity, the SEC has issued guidance stating that tokenized securities are subject to federal securities laws.
South Korea Moves to Curb Concentrated Ownership of Crypto Exchanges
The South Korean financial regulator is pushing for ownership ceilings on cryptocurrency exchanges, modeling the approach on existing securities market safeguards.
PayPal: Crypto Payment Inquiries Translate into Growing US Merchant Adoption
Close to 40% of merchants in the US now accept cryptocurrency at checkout, a trend fueled by increasing consumer curiosity.
Crypto ETP Outflows Hit 15-Month High as Sentiment Sours
Outflows from digital asset investment products surged to a 15-month high last week, with US$1.73 billion exiting the market.
