Galaxy Digital, the crypto-focused financial services firm led by Mike Novogratz, has secured a BitLicense and a Money Transmission License from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). The approvals, granted to its subsidiary GalaxyOne Prime NY, allow the company to offer regulated trading and financing services to institutional investors in New York, […]
Institutional capital is flowing back into digital assets, but this cycle looks markedly different from the speculative frenzy of 2021. While Bitcoin remains the primary entry point, Wall Street is increasingly exploring prediction markets, tokenized finance, and venture-backed blockchain infrastructure. This week’s developments signal a broader maturation of the crypto industry as it pivots from […]
The tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market has grown by more than 420% since the start of 2025, reflecting a structural shift in how institutional capital accesses blockchain-based financial products. According to data from analytics platform RWA.xyz, the sector’s market capitalization rose from approximately $5.8 billion on January 1, 2025, to over $30.2 billion by late […]
Crypto exchange Bullish has deepened its integration with Ripple Prime, enabling institutional clients to trade Bitcoin options directly through the prime brokerage platform. The move adds options trading to existing spot, perpetual, and futures connectivity, allowing institutions to manage Bitcoin derivatives alongside other assets using existing accounts. Direct access to regulated options markets The integration […]
BNY, the world’s largest custodian bank, has announced a partnership with Abu Dhabi-based Finstreet and ADI Foundation to offer regulated institutional custody services for Bitcoin and Ether in the United Arab Emirates. The initiative, which will operate from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), marks a significant expansion of institutional digital asset infrastructure in the […]
OpenTrade, an institutional-grade platform specializing in onchain and real-world asset (RWA)-backed lending and stablecoin yield products, has raised $17 million in a strategic funding round. The investment, led by Mercury Fund and Notion Capital, brings the company’s total funding to over $30 million. The London-based firm plans to use the capital to scale its permissioned […]
New York, April 2025: In a significant move for the institutional digital asset space, United Stables, a prominent issuer of regulated stablecoins, has officially selected Ceffu, formerly known as Binance Custody, as its primary partner for institutional-grade custody and off-exchange settlement services. This strategic partnership aims to enhance cold storage protection and build a more […]
Singapore, March 2025: RAX Finance, a prominent institutional-grade DeFi platform, has announced a strategic partnership with blockchain security firm BlockSec Arena to address critical security and confidentiality challenges surrounding real-world assets (RWAs) in decentralized finance. This collaboration introduces an advanced asset-protection layer specifically designed to enable traditional financial institutions to confidently tokenize and manage real-world […]
Zug, Switzerland, 24th February 2026: In a landmark development for the digital asset industry, Blockfort has officially launched its Swiss Digital Art Fortress, a purpose-built, institutional-grade custody solution designed specifically for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the Tezos and Etherlink blockchains. This launch represents a significant maturation of the NFT market, addressing the critical security and […]
Barcelona, Spain — May 2025: The frontier of blockchain-based finance is expanding beyond speculative digital assets into the tangible world of global capital. Crypto Snack, a key facilitator in the digital assets space, has announced a significant development: the Alkemya Metacore Security Token Offering (STO) it represents is scheduled for listing on a regulated tokenized […]
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