Nasdaq and CME Group Relaunch Crypto Index as Nasdaq CME Crypto Index

Nasdaq and CME Group reintroduce the Nasdaq CME Crypto Index to provide a regulated benchmark for digital‑asset exposure. Nasdaq and CME Group announced the rebranding of the Nasdaq Crypto Index to the Nasdaq CME Crypto Index, creating a joint benchmark for investors seeking transparent digital‑asset exposure. The partnership builds on a nearly 30‑year collaboration between … Read more

Stonex Leads Series a Funding, Partners With Enhanced Digital Group

Stonex Group leads EDG’s Series A round and forms a strategic partnership to expand digital‑asset offerings. Stonex Group Inc. announced in New York that its Stonex Digital division has entered a strategic partnership with Enhanced Digital Group (EDG) and led EDG’s Series A funding, acquiring a minority stake. The collaboration will combine Stonex’s extensive derivatives platform with EDG’s … Read more

Coincheck Group to Acquire 3iQ in $112 Million Deal

Coincheck Group signs a stock purchase agreement to buy 97% of 3iQ for about $112 million. Coincheck Group N.V., the holding company of Japan’s leading crypto exchange Coincheck, announced that it has entered a stock purchase agreement with Monex Group to acquire approximately 97% of 3iQ Corp., a Canadian digital‑asset manager based in Ontario. The … Read more

Nexo Launches Zero‑Interest Credit Offering 0% APR and No Fees

Nexo introduces Zero‑Interest Credit, a 0% APR crypto‑backed loan with no fees. Nexo, a leading digital‑asset wealth platform, announced on January 8, 2026 the rollout of Zero‑Interest Credit (ZiC), expanding its Nexo Credit Line. The product lets bitcoin and ethereum holders obtain liquidity through fixed‑duration loans at 0% interest, eliminating premature liquidation risk and fees. ZiC … Read more

Babylon Secures $15M Funding From A16z Crypto to Expand Bitcoin Lending

Babylon raises $15 million from A16z Crypto to develop trustless bitcoin lending protocols. Babylon, a bitcoin staking and lending startup founded by David Tse and Fisher Yu, announced a $15 million A16z Crypto investment. The funding will support the rollout of its trustless vaults architecture, enabling native bitcoin collateral in decentralized finance without wrapping or custodians. The … Read more

Falcon Finance Introduces Dollar‑Yield Bitcoin Vault, Expanding Stablecoin‑Based Income Options

Falcon Finance launches an offchain bitcoin vault that pays 3–5% APR in USDf, the protocol’s stablecoin, without selling or wrapping BTC. Falcon Finance announced a new bitcoin yield vault that lets BTC holders earn a predictable 3%–5% annual percentage rate paid in USDf, the platform’s dollar‑denominated stablecoin. Bitcoin now represents over 80% of Falcon’s reserves, … Read more

Fireblocks Acquires Tres Finance to Deliver Institutional Digital‑Asset Operating System With Stablecoin Support

Fireblocks’ purchase of Tres adds audit‑ready, tax‑compliant infrastructure for institutions handling stablecoins and other digital assets. Fireblocks announced the acquisition of Tres Finance, a leader in crypto accounting, reconciliation and financial controls, to create a full‑stack operating system for digital‑asset businesses. The deal combines Fireblocks’ secure infrastructure, which moves trillions of dollars, with Tres’s financial‑intelligence … Read more

Barclays Invests in Ubyx to Advance Stablecoin and Tokenized Deposit Infrastructure

Barclays makes a strategic investment in Ubyx to advance interoperable tokenized deposits and stablecoins. Barclays announced a strategic investment in Ubyx Inc., a U.S. clearing system for digital money that supports tokenized deposits and regulated stablecoins. The partnership aims to create a global acceptance network that lets regulated financial institutions interact seamlessly with blockchain‑based assets. … Read more

Jupiter Launches Stablecoin Backed by Blackrock Reserves

Jupiter introduces JupUSD, a reserve‑backed stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, with institutional custody and open‑source audits. Jupiter announced the launch of JupUSD, a US‑dollar‑pegged stablecoin built with Ethena Labs and secured by a 90% reserve in USDtb, a GENIUS‑compliant token collateralized by Blackrock’s BUIDL Fund, plus a 10% USDC liquidity buffer. The token is … Read more

Stonex Digital Secures Irish License to Expand EU Digital Asset Services

Stonex Digital obtains a EU MiCA CASP license, enabling regulated digital‑asset execution and custody across the European Union. Stonex Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX) announced that its Stonex Digital division has been granted a Crypto‑Asset Service Provider (CASP) license under the EU Markets in Crypto‑Assets (MiCA) Regulation by the Central Bank of Ireland. The authorization allows Stonex … Read more