BlackRock Seeds Ethereum Staking ETF with Initial ETH Allocation
BlackRock has begun seeding its proposed Ethereum staking ETF, signaling deeper institutional integration of yield-bearing crypto products as demand shifts beyond spot exposure.
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BlackRock has begun seeding its proposed Ethereum staking ETF, signaling deeper institutional integration of yield-bearing crypto products as demand shifts beyond spot exposure.
TON Foundation has partnered with Banxa to expand stablecoin payment processing for Asia-Pacific merchants, targeting cross-border settlements and SME adoption.
Crypto.com has obtained ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for AI systems management, positioning artificial intelligence as a core business line alongside its crypto services.
The Netherlands is set to implement a mark-to-market tax regime for digital assets and securities, shifting away from a system of assumed returns previously struck down…
Binance denied allegations of Iran-linked sanctions violations and investigator dismissals, stating an internal review with external counsel found no compliance breaches.
Crypto advocates are countering Wall Street calls for a blanket ban on stablecoin yield as US lawmakers debate key provisions in pending market structure legislation.
Trump Media & Technology Group has filed with the SEC to launch new crypto ETFs tied to Bitcoin, Ether, and Cronos, signaling deeper institutional engagement with…
Mirae Asset is acquiring a 92% stake in crypto exchange Korbit for $92 million, signaling deeper institutional integration of digital assets in South Korea’s financial sector.
The National Credit Union Administration has proposed a federal licensing framework for payment stablecoin issuers operating through credit union subsidiaries.
Mandiant, operating under Google Cloud, reported a surge in North Korea-linked social engineering attacks targeting crypto and fintech firms with new malware strains.