Latest updates, press releases, and insights from the volatile world of digital assets.
Circle has gained final approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish Circle National Trust, a federally regulated entity focused on digital asset custody that strengthens operations around its USDC stablecoin
Sony Bank has received conditional approval from the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to set up Connectia Trust, a national trust bank subsidiary aimed at issuing a dollar-backed stablecoin, with operations targeted for 2027
EDX Markets, an institutional cryptocurrency trading platform, closed a $76 million Series C round with SBI Holdings as the sole investor. The capital supports expansion of trading infrastructure, new product development, and global operations as the firm advances its regulatory initiatives
Kraken now lets eligible users post select tokenized stocks and ETFs as collateral for futures and margin trading, allowing leveraged positions without selling holdings first
Strategy's stocks MSTR and STRC have plunged to new lows alongside a broader Bitcoin selloff, compounded by insider selling, a securities investigation, and questions over investor confidence and dividend sustainability
SBI Group and Startale Group have introduced JPYSC, the first yen-denominated stablecoin issued through a trust bank in Japan. The launch marks a step in developing regulated on-chain payment infrastructure as competition with major dollar stablecoins increases
Main Street USD (msUSD) lost its dollar peg and plunged sharply following the termination of its partnership with proof-of-reserves provider Accountable, triggering market panic, liquidations, and heavy losses for holders and connected DeFi positions
Three of Japan's largest banks — MUFG, Mizuho, and SMBC — have announced plans to issue a shared yen stablecoin before the end of fiscal year 2026, backed by a formal governance structure and regulatory support
Bank cuts Ethereum ETF holdings sharply while maintaining strong Bitcoin exposure and boosting stakes in crypto infrastructure companies
Harvard Management Company reduced its exposure to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust by 43% in the first quarter of 2026 while completely selling off its Ethereum ETF position. The moves come as crypto markets faced pressure and some large holders reassessed allocations
