IBM Launches Digital Asset Platform for Regulated Institutions

IBM has unveiled Digital Asset Haven, a new platform designed to help financial institutions, governments, and enterprises manage and scale digital asset operations securely while maintaining compliance with global regulatory standards. IBM Expands Blockchain Reach With New Digital Asset Platform IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced the launch of IBM Digital Asset Haven, a comprehensive platform built … Read more

EU and UK Crypto Allocations Surge: Half to Devote 5%+ of AUM by 2025

Institutional investors across the EU and UK are significantly increasing their cryptocurrency allocations, with 86% planning to boost holdings or enter the market in 2025, according to a Coinbase and EY-Parthenon survey of 97 institutions. DeFi Engagement Set to Jump 2.5x in European Institutions Half of respondents intend to allocate over 5% of their assets … Read more

Russia Sets Digital Ruble Deadline for Mass Adoption by Major Banks and Retailers

Russia is fast-tracking a nationwide digital currency revolution, mandating banks and major retailers to adopt the digital ruble in a sweeping payments system overhaul. Digital Ruble Rollout Accelerates With Mandatory Integration Deadlines A sweeping overhaul of Russia’s retail payments sector is on the horizon as the digital ruble, Russia’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), edges … Read more

Digital Shift: Parataxis Capital Bets on BTC Strategy in Korean Markets

Parataxis Holdings LLC has agreed to invest nearly $18.3 million (KRW 25 billion) in South Korea’s Bridge Biotherapeutics, gaining a controlling stake and rebranding the company as Parataxis Korea. Once finalized, the deal will establish the first Bitcoin-native treasury platform in the South Korean public markets, leveraging the digital asset expertise of Parataxis Capital. Leadership … Read more

Russia’s Digital Ruble Marches Toward 2026 Mass Adoption

Russia’s digital ruble is poised for explosive mass adoption by 2026, as expanded pilots, surging participation, and robust infrastructure lay the foundation for a sweeping financial transformation. Digital Ruble Set to Reshape Russia’s Economy With Full Rollout Slated for 2026 Russia’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital ruble, is advancing toward becoming a key … Read more

JPMorgan Files Service Mark to Expand Digital Asset and Blockchain Services

JPMorgan Chase has filed a service mark for “JPMD,” signaling an aggressive push into blockchain, digital assets, and decentralized finance infrastructure at institutional scale. JPMorgan Files Service Mark for JPMD in Strategic Blockchain and Digital Asset Expansion Plan JPMorgan Chase Bank submitted a service mark application on June 15 for the mark “JPMD,” signaling a … Read more

Former Cardano COO Warns Against National Bias in US Crypto Reserve Strategy

The U.S. digital asset stockpile debate often leans toward prioritizing domestically developed cryptocurrencies, but Jerry Fragiskatos, former Cardano executive, cautions against this limited perspective. COO Warns Against Geographically Narrow Focus The discussion surrounding the United States’ digital asset stockpile often gravitates toward a natural instinct: favoring cryptocurrencies developed within its own borders. However, as Jerry … Read more

Thailand to Issue $150M in New Digital Investment Tokens

Thailand’s Ministry of Finance will issue $150 million (5 billion baht) worth of new digital investment tokens, called G-Tokens, within two months. These tokens will allow retail investors to invest in government bonds for as little as $3, offering potentially higher returns than bank deposits. While not a debt instrument or cryptocurrency, the G-Token will … Read more