Crypto
BlackRock launches IB1T for UK
The world's largest asset manager has launched a Bitcoin-linked exchange-traded product (ETP) in the United Kingdom.BlackRock’s IB1T launch comes shortly after the Financial Conduct...
UK investors gain bitcoin exposure
Bitwise has launched four crypto ETPs for retail investors on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) as UK regulators open access to crypto ETNs. Two Bitcoin...
FSB warns on inconsistencies in stablecoin and crypto recommendations
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has called on its members to focus on consistent implementations of crypto-assets and stablecoins, noting issues with the current...
Sibos 2025: Tokenisation moves centre stage
At Sibos 2025 in Frankfurt, tokenisation wasn’t just a talking point — it was the spine of the agenda. From central bank announcements to...
From trading floors to tokenisation: Bitwise’s institutional playbook
The institutionalisation of digital assets is no longer a theoretical ambition, it’s a live, operational shift. As allocators reassess portfolio construction in a post-60/40...
US regulators step up crypto coordination
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Paul Atkins said the agency is sharpening its focus on cryptocurrency during a roundtable held on Monday. “It...
Deutsche Börse-backed Crypto Finance adopts Chainlink
Crypto Finance, part of Deutsche Börse Group, has gone live with Chainlink’s Proof of Reserve technology, enabling on-chain verification of assets backing digital Exchange...
FCA sets out blueprint for smarter crypto regulation
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation on new rules aimed at improving business practices among crypto firms operating in the UK.The...
Ethereum attracts institutional investors
Ethereum is emerging as the preferred choice for institutional investors, even as digital asset funds saw their largest withdrawals in months, according to new...
Trade bodies urge Basel to recalibrate crypto capital rules
Eight leading financial trade associations have called on the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) to pause and reassess its prudential framework for cryptoasset...
S&P assigns first-ever credit rating to DeFi protocol Sky
S&P Global Ratings has issued a B- (Stable Outlook) issuer credit rating to Sky Protocol, formerly known as Maker Protocol, marking the first time...
FCA encouraged to adjust crypto frameworks
Global Digital Finance (GDF) and the Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) have submitted their response to the FCA’s proposals for a new prudential framework...
FCA to lift ban on retail access to crypto ETNs from October
Retail investors in the UK will soon be able to access crypto exchange traded notes (cETNs), following a rule change announced by the Financial...
Coinbase to launch tokenised stocks in US
Coinbase has confirmed plans to introduce tokenised US equities and prediction markets in the coming months, marking a significant expansion of its platform beyond...
UK digital assets parliamentary group relaunches
A cross-party group of UK MPs and Lords has relaunched to shape future regulation for crypto and digital assets. The move comes as the...
Abu Dhabi celebrates digital asset framework progress
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has published its 2024 annual report, highlighting key advancements in its digital...