Latest updates, press releases, and insights from the volatile world of digital assets.
The $2.3 trillion U.S. bank is discussing an arrangement under which Payward would supply digital-asset liquidity and execution services, though no agreement has been reached
Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has described Bitcoin ownership as part of a financial prepper strategy to protect wealth from inflation and currency devaluation, comparing it directly to car insurance and stating he wants assets governments cannot print
The Clearing House has chosen Quant to supply the technology layer for its On-Chain Money Initiative, enabling settlement of tokenized deposits with links to RTP and CHIPS systems starting in the first half of 2027
Stablecoin issuer reports holdings at the Dominica-licensed bank amount to under 0.034% of group assets following the freeze tied to its payment processor
Six major Canadian banks are testing interbank transfers of tokenized Canadian-dollar deposits to enable faster and programmable payments within the regulated banking system
Cosmos has assembled a network of 17 providers including BitGo to support financial institutions moving tokenized deposits into production, with a Wells Fargo cross-border project planned for fall 2026
Leading U.S. and global banks, including Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Santander, are developing stablecoin projects and a shared blockchain platform targeted for 2027 to protect their payments business
The largest U.S. bank held preliminary talks on a potential stablecoin and left the door open based on demand and rules, while peers advance joint efforts
The banks executed a cross-border payment using tokenized deposits on Swift’s new blockchain system, advancing 24/7 interbank settlement while keeping traditional controls intact
Standard Chartered reaffirms its bullish outlook on Bitcoin, calling the current price levels a strong opportunity while downplaying recent sales by Strategy as a temporary communication matter rather than a change in fundamentals
