JPMorgan, Citi-Backed Consortium Plans to Launch Tokenized Deposit Network in Early 2027
Scheduled for a first-half 2027 rollout, the shared digital network aims to link traditional payment rails with distributed ledger technology.
Charles Schwab Targets Mid-2027 Rollout for Advisor Crypto Spot Trading and Custody
Charles Schwab is expanding its digital asset footprint into institutional wealth management, aiming to let independent advisors manage direct crypto holdings.
Multicoin’s Kyle Samani Declares Web3 Dead, Pointing to DeFi and DePIN Domination
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David Walker
Kyle Samani argues that speculative Web3 concepts are giving way to revenue-generating infrastructure, while also drawing fire for comparing Hyperliquid to Binance.
OKX Ventures and Korea Investment & Securities to Acquire 19.6% Stake in Coinone for $106M
Deepening the convergence of traditional finance and digital assets in South Korea, the $106 million deal positions both firms as major stakeholders in Coinone as the country prepares its next phase of tokenized finance framework.
Samsung Units Acquire $408 Million Stake in Upbit Operator Dunamu
Three major Samsung affiliates have joined a massive consolidation wave in South Korea’s digital asset sector, acquiring a $408 million equity piece of Dunamu to collaborate on stablecoins, tokenized securities, and blockchain payments.
Kraken Rolls Out Bitcoin Vault Product for Holders to Earn Yield
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David Walker
Partnering with Veda and Sentora, Kraken’s new automated DeFi vehicle allows long-term Bitcoin holders to generate BTC-denominated rewards through on-chain lending protocols without manual bridging friction.
Standard Chartered to Acquire Full Ownership of Zodia Custody in Strategic Reorganization
Standard Chartered has secured shareholder approval for a complete takeover of Zodia Custody, moving crypto assets to its core bank while launching a standalone infrastructure SaaS company.
JPMorgan: Bitcoin Eclipses Gold as Primary Debasement Trade Following Iran Conflict
JPMorgan analysts report a structural shift in safe-haven demand, as investors increasingly favor Bitcoin over gold to hedge against currency devaluation and geopolitical risk.
CME Group to Launch First-of-Its-Kind Regulated Bitcoin Volatility Futures
CME Group is bringing a “VIX for Bitcoin” to US markets, launching CFTC-regulated volatility futures on June 1 to help institutions hedge against Bitcoin’s signature price swings.
Bitcoin ETFs Pull in $532M as BTC Reclaims $80K amid ‘Post-Ceasefire Recovery’
Bitcoin surges past $80,000 as US spot ETFs capture $532 million in a single day, fueled by a fragile US-Iran ceasefire and a massive liquidity squeeze.
Polygon Debuts Operational Privacy to Unlock Institutional Stablecoin Volume
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Emily Carter
Polygon’s new ZK-proof wallet feature, integrated with Hinkal, allows businesses to hide transaction details from the public while remaining fully auditable for regulators.
Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures Takes Stake in Crypto Giant GSR to Fuel Tokenization Push
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David Walker
In a major TradFi-crypto convergence, Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures has become the first external strategic shareholder in market maker GSR, valuing the firm at over $1 billion.
Solana Goes Swiss: New Research Institute to Bridge TradFi-Public Chain Gap
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Emily Carter
Led by a former Euroclear executive, the Solana Research Institute (SRI) debuts in Switzerland to provide European banks with a roadmap for navigating MiCA and the GENIUS Act.
OKX Expands US Institutional Push With BitGo Off-Exchange Settlement Integration
OKX is strengthening its US presence by adopting BitGo’s settlement infrastructure, enabling institutional clients to trade without pre-funding while assets remain in custody.
Kroll Assigns Ripple Prime ‘BBB’ Rating, Citing Strength and Risks
By
David Walker
Kroll gives Ripple Prime a BBB rating, highlighting strong financial backing alongside concentration and diversification risks.
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