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SocGen names BNY as custodian for USD launch

Societe Generale’s digital asset arm, SG Forge, is launching a US dollar pegged stablecoin that will operate on the Ethereum and Solana public blockchains.US...

UK lifts ban on crypto ETNs

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled plans to lift its ban on crypto exchange-traded notes (cETNs) for retail investors, marking a significant step...

Robinhood completes Bitstamp acquisition

Robinhood Markets has officially completed its acquisition of global cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp.Speaking to Capital Pioneer ahead of today’s announcement, JB Graftieaux, chief executive officer...

BCB strikes deal with SG Forge

BCB Markets has entered into a stablecoin agreement with Societe Generale’s digital asset subsidiary.The deal will see BCB distribute Societe Generale Forge’s Euro-linked stablecoin.Jean-Marc...

Kraken to launch tokenised US stocks

Trading platform Kraken has announced a partnership with Backed and the Solana Foundation to introduce tokenised US-listed stocks and ETFs to investors worldwide.The new...

Cantor, SoftBank and Tether partner up

US brokerage Cantor Fitzgerald is reportedly partnering with SoftBank, Tether and digital assets exchange Bitfinex to create a brand new acquisition entity.The firms are...

Deutsche Bank explores stablecoin potential with new team

Deutsche Bank has established a new UK-based digital assets team to explore further opportunities in digital custody, to build digital asset infrastructure and to...

PBW ’25 Major names join Taurus’ first interbank network

Geneva-based digital infrastructure provider Taurus has launched a network aimed at enhancing collaboration among financial institutions, lining up major Swiss banks as its first...

Ripple acquires prime broker for £1.25bn

Ripple has become the first cryptocurrency company to acquire a prime broker, taking Hidden Road for $1.25bn.Hidden Road provides services in clearing, prime brokerage,...

FCA reveals support for new firms seeking regulatory approval

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled its 2025-2026 work programme, focusing on supporting new and innovative firms entering the UK market.  One of the...

DTCC launches real-time tokenised collateral platform

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has unveiled a digital collateral management platform, marking a significant advancement in institutional decentralised finance (DeFi).The platform,...

ICE and Circle agree stablecoin exploration pact

The owner of the New York Stock Exchange and one of the world’s largest stablecoin operators are to work together to explore how the...

Standard Chartered to join SIX Digital Exchange

Standard Chartered is to join the SIX Digital Exchange and SDX’s Central Securities Depository (CSD) platform for digital asset custody.In a media announcement on...

Big Four auditor to land Tether contract

KPMG, EY, Deloitte or PwC are in the frame to land a contract to audit the reserves of Tether, the creator of the world’s...

Government invites interest for digital gilt contracts

UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has invited financial services companies to bid for the first round of contracts relating to the creation and issuance of...

Canary Capital proposes new launch

Digital assets investment group, Canary Capital, is seeking permission from the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch an exchanged traded fund (ETF) tied...