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Standard Chartered’s venture arm invests in GSR, deepening ties between institutional tokenization and crypto liquidity. Watch for the first live asset launch.
Major US banks are challenging the CLARITY bill, warning that yield-bearing stablecoins could trigger a multi-trillion dollar shift away from bank deposits.
Kalshi has integrated Mesh to allow crypto deposits and payouts across 300+ wallets, aiming to boost the $5.8 billion in monthly volume the platform saw in 2025.
The probability of the Clarity Act passing surged to 69% after a deal on stablecoin yields. The May markup is the next catalyst for this crypto regulation.
State Street and Galaxy have launched the SWEEP tokenized fund on Solana, targeting institutional cash management with 24/7 liquidity and yield.
Coinbase is cutting 14% of staff to pivot toward an AI-native structure, joining a wave of sector-wide layoffs as firms prioritize automation over headcount.
The Bank of Italy is pushing for a tokenized SEPA system to modernize EU payments. This shift threatens legacy settlement models and favors programmable finance.
Banking groups are pushing to tighten the CLARITY Act, claiming stablecoin yields could cut small-business loans by 20%. The bill moves to markup next week.
The Senate Banking Committee will markup the Clarity Act in May after a stablecoin yield deal. The bill's success hinges on avoiding new Judiciary Committee hurdles.
Morocco is moving to regulate crypto as adoption hits 16% of the population. Authorities are shifting from a total ban to a licensing regime for local providers.
SIX has received FINMA approval to integrate crypto custody into its central securities depository, creating a unified gateway for digital and legacy assets.
a16z has closed a $2.2B crypto fund, signaling a shift toward faster deployment and utility-focused infrastructure like stablecoins and onchain lending.
Standard Chartered's $150M investment in GSR at a $1B valuation signals a push for institutional-grade crypto infrastructure. Expect further bank-led M&A.
A16z has closed a $2.2 billion crypto fund, shifting focus from speculative infrastructure to projects with proven onchain utility and user adoption.
Andreessen Horowitz has raised a $2.2B fund to target crypto infrastructure. The move signals a shift toward utility as stablecoin market cap hits $320 billion.
Circle France has secured MiCA passporting for USDC and EURC custody. This regulatory milestone allows for streamlined EEA-wide operations for the firm.
Anchorage Digital is integrating interest-bearing USD accounts and the Solana-based USDPT stablecoin to streamline institutional capital movement.
Coinbase is cutting 14% of its staff to pivot toward AI-driven operations. The move aims to lower fixed costs and improve margins in a volatile market.
Bullish is acquiring Equiniti for $4.2B to dominate tokenized securities, but investors are wary of the debt-heavy deal as BLSH shares slip to $39.82.
Coinbase is cutting 660 staff, or 14% of its workforce, as the firm pivots to AI-driven engineering to lower costs during the current crypto market downturn.
UAE Innovation City is issuing on-chain sovereign IDs for businesses, aiming to support a government mandate to shift 50% of federal services to AI agents.
Anchorage Digital is shifting stablecoin reserves to Solana, replacing static cash with yield-bearing, tokenized instruments for higher capital efficiency.
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Bullish shares fell in pre-market trading after a $4.2B deal for Equiniti. Investors are weighing the long-term tokenization strategy against execution risks.
Bullish plans to acquire Equiniti for $4.2B, aiming to merge traditional transfer agent services with tokenized 24/7 trading and stablecoin settlement.
Payward alleges Etana Custody misappropriated $25M in a Ponzi-like scheme. The lawsuit signals rising institutional concern over third-party custodial risk.
$226M in short positions were liquidated as geopolitical tensions rise. Monitor ETF flows and Fed policy to determine if this is a squeeze or a trend.
The CLARITY Act markup is stalled as Senate housing disputes and developer liability concerns delay progress. Watch for a revised committee vote schedule.
Bullish is acquiring Equiniti for $4.25 billion to build an end-to-end tokenized securities platform, marking a major shift toward regulated infrastructure.
Binance now allows users to freeze withdrawals for up to 7 days via a new in-app panic button, a direct response to rising physical threats against investors.