The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has issued Interpretive Letter 1188 confirming that national banks may conduct “riskless principal” crypto‑asset transactions, allowing them to match client buy and sell orders in Bitcoin and other digital assets without taking market risk, and effectively bringing regulated banks directly into the crypto brokerage business. Read More
If you’ve been around crypto chances are you’ve heard this phrase pop up again and again: “ISO 20022-compliant crypto.”It sounds serious. Almost intimidating. And naturally, it raises questions. What does ISO 20022 actually mean?Why are banks and governments suddenly obsessed with it?And most importantly, does it really matter for crypto, or is it hype? Let’s…
Brian Armstrong says Coinbase has “zero tolerance for bad behavior” after Hyderabad Police arrested a former Coinbase customer‑service contractor accused of leaking sensitive user data to hackers. The arrest is tied to a May 2025 incident in which cybercriminals bribed overseas support agents for customer information, then demanded a $20 million ransom—a breach Coinbase estimates…
Real‑world‑asset platform Ondo Finance has announced that Ondo Global Markets has processed more than 2 billion dollars in cumulative trading volume across its tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs, cementing its position as one of the leading venues for on‑chain exposure to traditional equities and highlighting rapid growth in tokenized securities demand.
Stablecoin heavyweight Tether has formally offered to acquire Exor’s entire 65.4% stake in Juventus FC in an all‑cash deal funded with its own capital, and says it plans a follow‑up tender offer for remaining shareholders plus up to €1 billion in investment to strengthen the Italian club if its proposal is accepted. Read More
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and COO Rob Goldstein say tokenization is now at a “early internet” stage, with the power to reshape global markets much faster than most investors expect. They highlight a 300% jump in real‑world asset tokenization over the past 20 months as proof that this shift is already accelerating. Read More
The UK has passed a landmark law that formally treats cryptocurrencies and stablecoins as personal property. By extending traditional property rights to digital assets, the new act strengthens legal protection for investors and makes it easier to prove ownership or recover stolen funds. This move is a major step in positioning the UK as a…
