The CEO of derivatives giant CME Group has revealed the exchange is actively exploring the creation of its own digital asset, a significant step in the institutional adoption of blockchain technology for collateral and settlement.
Swiss banking giant UBS is developing a suite of digital asset services, including cryptocurrency trading for select wealthy clients and tokenized solutions for corporations, CEO Sergio Ermotti announced during the bank's earnings call.
Following the sale of its wireless business, Array Digital Infrastructure (AD) is poised to deliver significant shareholder returns through a series of planned asset sales and strategic consolidation, presenting a compelling value proposition in the telecom infrastructure space.
ING's German arm launches cryptocurrency ETNs for retail investors and announces development of a regulated euro stablecoin, positioning the banking giant at the forefront of Europe's MiCA-compliant digital asset landscape.
WisdomTree Investments capped off a transformative 2025 with record assets under management, fueled by a landmark European expansion and a burgeoning digital assets platform. The firm's strategic acquisition of Ceres Partners has also opened a new frontier in private markets, setting the stage for continued margin growth in 2026.
In a strategic move to modernize financial services, DXC Technology partners with Ripple to embed digital asset custody and payment solutions directly into legacy core banking systems, aiming to facilitate institutional adoption of blockchain technology.
Nomura Holdings reported robust Q3 results, with its four main divisions hitting an 18.5-year profit high and ROE consistently exceeding targets. However, losses in its digital asset unit tempered overall gains, prompting the firm to announce a significant share repurchase program.
President Trump nominates Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor with a history of advocating for lower interest rates and expressing favorable views on Bitcoin, to lead the Federal Reserve, a move that could reshape monetary policy and digital asset markets.
Digital identity firm Trust Stamp has filed to trademark "WOW" for its consumer biometric wallet platform, a non-custodial system designed to consolidate multiple digital wallets under one secure, password-free access point using tokenized facial recognition.
Despite a sharp sell-off across cryptocurrency markets in January 2026, assets held in regulated exchange-traded products (ETPs) demonstrated notable stability, declining a modest 5.1% compared to a 10% drop in total market cap, according to data from Fineqia International.
Broadridge Financial Solutions reported robust fiscal Q2 2026 results, fueled by healthy capital markets and sustained demand for its governance and wealth tech. While margins faced a headwind from a tough year-ago comparison, the firm raised its full-year EPS outlook and detailed ambitious plans in digital assets and shareholder engagement.
In a landmark move to end regulatory ambiguity, the SEC and CFTC have formally merged their 'Project Crypto' into a single rulebook. The joint initiative aims to harmonize federal oversight of crypto markets, drawing clearer lines between securities and commodities as legislative efforts advance in Congress.
As a federal judge advances a lawsuit tying Bank of America to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking network, the financial giant simultaneously positions itself at the forefront of stablecoin regulation discussions with Coinbase and the White House, creating a complex risk-and-opportunity landscape for investors.
South Korean regulators are forming a task force to propose stricter anti-money laundering rules for cryptocurrency transactions by 2026, potentially removing minimum thresholds for identity disclosure to mirror traditional finance oversight.
In a strategic overhaul, Nasdaq-listed Bit Digital (BTBT) is repositioning itself as a 'strategic asset company,' moving beyond its mining roots to focus on operating Ethereum staking infrastructure and controlling a majority stake in AI data center firm WhiteFiber.
Nomura Holdings clarifies that stricter position limits at its crypto unit Laser Digital aim to manage short-term earnings swings, not signal a retreat from the digital asset market, as the bank maintains its long-term commitment to the sector.
As physical gold prices breach unprecedented highs, a parallel surge is unfolding on the blockchain. Tether Gold (XAUT), a token representing vault-stored bullion, is emerging as the bridge between traditional safe-haven assets and the digital economy, attracting billions in trading volume.
Despite posting a GAAP net loss for 2025, Galaxy Digital highlights robust growth in its core digital assets business and significant progress in building out its Texas data center platform, positioning the firm for a potential market recovery.
SoFi Technologies is aggressively expanding its cryptocurrency offerings, launching secured crypto-backed loans and institutional trading services. This strategic pivot, coupled with robust member growth, signals a broader ambition to compete in the digital asset arena, reshaping its investment narrative beyond traditional banking.
The crypto-focused financial services firm reported a significant net loss for 2025, driven by unrealized losses on its digital asset holdings, despite strong operational performance in its core businesses.
