Sygnum Reports 400% Surge in Institutional Demand for Crypto-TradFi Integration

Sygnum, a Zurich-based digital asset banking group, revealed a 400% average annual growth in traditional securities trading volume on its blockchain-based DLT Treasury Management system since 2020, alongside a doubling of institutional clients trading these assets over the past year. This surge, amplified by recent U.S. regulatory shifts—such as the Federal Reserve’s decision to ease … Read more

EU Securities Watchdog ESMA Issues Guidelines to Combat Market Abuse in Crypto Assets Under MiCA

On April 29, 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published guidelines to enhance supervisory practices for preventing and detecting market abuse in crypto assets under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA). Tailored for National Competent Authorities (NCAs), the guidelines draw on ESMA’s experience with the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and address the … Read more

UK Treasury Unveils Draft Cryptoasset Regulations, Seeks Feedback by May 2025

On April 29, 2025, the UK Treasury announced the release of a draft Statutory Instrument (SI) and a Policy Note detailing the UK’s upcoming financial services regulatory framework for cryptoassets, including stablecoins. Following proposals outlined in October 2023 and reaffirmed in November 2024, the draft SI establishes new regulated activities, such as operating cryptoasset trading … Read more

Bunq Launches Crypto Investing in Banking App, Expanding Services Across Europe and Beyond

On April 29, 2025, Bunq, the second largest neobank in Europe, announced the launch of Bunq Crypto, enabling users to invest in cryptocurrencies directly through its secure banking app. Initially available in the Netherlands, France, Spain, Ireland, Italy, and Belgium, the service will gradually expand to the entire European Economic Area, as well as the … Read more

Crypto Wallet Exodus to End Support for the Privacy Coin Monero (XMR) on August 10, 2025

Earlier this month, cryptocurrency wallet Exodus announced it will end support for the privacy coin monero ( XMR) on August 10, 2025. After this date, users will no longer be able to send, receive, or view their XMR balances within the Exodus wallet. However, Exodus reminds users that as a self-custody wallet, they retain control … Read more

DEX Aggregator 1inch Expands to Solana, Enhancing DeFi Ecosystem

Decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator 1inch has announced the expansion of its services to the rapidly growing Solana blockchain, solidifying its position as a leading swap marketplace in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. With the integration of Solana, 1inch users can now enjoy secure token swaps at optimal rates, leveraging the blockchain’s impressive metrics, which include … Read more

Crypto Czar David Sacks and Gemini Exchange Owners Join Donald Trump Jr.’s Exclusive $500K Private Club

A new private membership club in Washington, D.C., called Executive Branch, co-founded by Donald Trump Jr., is making headlines with its $500,000 membership fee and an existing waiting list. The club, which held a launch party over the weekend, attracted prominent figures including crypto czar David Sacks, Gemini exchange founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, and … Read more

Deloitte Predicts $4 Trillion Tokenized Real Estate Market by 2035, Driven by Blockchain Innovation

A recent Deloitte report forecasts that the global tokenized real estate market will grow from $0.3 trillion in 2024 to $4 trillion by 2035, with a 27% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR), driven by blockchain-enabled fractional ownership and enhanced operational efficiency. The report projects growth in tokenized private real estate funds ($1 trillion), tokenized loans … Read more

Citi Projects Stablecoin Market at $1.6T to $3.7T by 2030, Highlights Blockchain’s Rise in Banking Sector

In its April 2025 Global Perspectives and Solutions report, Citi Institute underscores the growing adoption of blockchain technology by banks and the public sector, spotlighting stablecoins and system modernization. The report forecasts the stablecoin market could reach $1.6 trillion by 2030 in its base case, driven by regulatory clarity and US dollar demand, potentially spurring … Read more

Binance Launches Fund Accounts, Enabling Fund Managers to Streamline Crypto Asset Management

Binance has announced the launch of Fund Accounts, a solution designed for fund managers to pool investor assets based on trading strategies. This offering allows fund managers to consolidate externally-raised investor assets into one or multiple omnibus accounts, streamlining operations and enhancing trading efficiency. Fund Accounts enable simplified portfolio management, flexibility in strategy execution, and … Read more