Samsung SDS wins deal to build South Korea’s blockchain securities system: …

In recent developments, the Korea Securities Depository platform is expected to go live by February 2027, aligning with South Korea’s incoming security token framework. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Why stablecoins and SWIFT may have to coexist

In recent developments, remittance firms are using crypto to bypass parts of traditional settlement infrastructure, but this does not mean SWIFT is disappearing. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…

OpenTrade raises $17M as CEO sees stablecoin yield tailwinds

In recent developments, openTrade raised $17 million to expand its stablecoin yield platform, bringing total funding above $30 million as it scales stablecoin yield infrastructure for global clients. Looking closer,…

Stablecoin industry opposes Bank of England’s unhosted wallet ban

In recent developments, the crypto industry in the UK has come out against the Bank of England’s proposed policy that would ban custodial wallets for stablecoins. Looking closer, market participants…

Morgan Stanley takes on crypto trading rivals with E*Trade pilot

In recent developments, the Wall Street bank is charging 50 basis points per crypto trade, below basic retail pricing at Coinbase, Robinhood and Charles Schwab. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

CME Group to launch regulated Bitcoin volatility futures

In recent developments, cME to launch CFTC‑regulated Bitcoin Volatility futures in June, giving institutions an onshore way to trade implied BTC volatility. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

Coinbase faces lawsuit over frozen funds from $55M crypto theft

In recent developments, the plaintiff says Coinbase froze traceable assets from a 2024 DAI phishing theft but refused to return them without a court order. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Bitcoin short-term holder cost basis eyes $92K as next price target

In recent developments, bitcoin’s onchain data suggests that the upside may not be over for BTC price, but resistance at $84,000 could delay the recovery. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Linea contributes ZK rollup stack to Linux Foundation open-source group

In recent developments, linea Consortium board director Declan Fox said the move gives its technology a neutral, foundation-governed home. The development has drawn attention from traders and analysts who are…

Bubblemaps flags MYSTERY token over 90-wallet launch sniping cluster

In recent developments, bubblemaps said it identified a large wallet cluster that accumulated 90% of the Mystery token’s supply at launch, raising concerns around the token’s distribution. Looking closer, market…