Haun Ventures Unveils $1 Billion Fund to Build the Next Financial System
The new fund will focus on supporting initiatives targeting innovation in three key areas: services for the new financial infrastructure, including crypto and other technologies; new assets and markets, including tokenization and on-chain digitization; and the agentic economy. Key Takeaways: Haun Ventures launched a $1 billion fund to back startups building the next-generation financial system. … Read more
Securitize Gets FINRA Approval to Broaden Tokenized Securities Operations
Securitize Markets received expanded FINRA approval to custody, settle, underwrite, and distribute tokenized securities. The decision lets the broker-dealer support on-chain settlement against stablecoins while expanding its role in digital securities offerings. Key Takeaways: Securitize Markets received expanded FINRA permissions for tokenized securities custody, settlement, underwriting, and distribution. Transactions can now settle onchain against stablecoins … Read more
Western Union begins USDPT stablecoin rollout on Solana
Western Union is one of several remittance firms that announced stablecoin plans after the US passed the stablecoin-friendly GENIUS Act in July. Go to Source
Yen Carry Trade on Steroids? Strategist Flags Bitcoin-Linked STRC Yields
Wall Street may be underestimating a bitcoin-linked carry trade resembling the yen carry trade as capital shifts from Fed funds to higher-yield income products. Strategy’s STRC shows an 11.52% effective yield, underscoring the widening spread attracting institutional focus. Key Takeaways: Comparison to the yen carry trade signals potential for large-scale capital reallocation. STRC offers monthly … Read more
Ripple Shares DPRK Threat Data on Fraud Domains, Wallets, Campaigns
Ripple will share DPRK-linked threat intelligence with Crypto ISAC to help crypto firms screen applicants, contractors, and vendors. The program covers fraud domains, wallets, and compromise indicators tied to active campaigns. Key Takeaways: Ripple will provide Crypto ISAC members intelligence on DPRK-linked fraud domains, wallets, and campaigns. Security teams can use enriched identity signals to … Read more
Bitcoin turns risk on as stocks hit new highs and miner profits rise: Is $85K BTC next?
Bitcoin’s recent rally to $80,000 amid improving BTC miner and options markets metrics could create a clear path to $85,000. Go to Source
Uphold Rejects New York Claims After $5M Customer Repayment Deal
Uphold rejected New York’s CredEarn settlement claims, saying the regulator misrepresented its role in Cred LLC’s collapse. The company agreed to more than $5 million in customer repayment while denying knowledge of alleged fraud or any intent to mislead customers. Key Takeaways: Uphold disputed New York’s claims and denied knowingly promoting Cred’s alleged misconduct. Customers … Read more
World Liberty sues Justin Sun for defamation in WLFI dispute
World Liberty Financial claimed Sun engaged in defamatory tactics and prohibited token transfers, including shorting the WLFI token and conducting straw sales on behalf of others. Go to Source
Stefan Muehlbauer Warns DOJ Indictments End ‘Safe Zone’ as US Army Sergeant Case Expands Risk
According to Certik’s Stefan Muehlbauer, the recent indictment of an Army sergeant for using nonpublic information to bet on Polymarket establishes a precedent: misappropriating government or corporate data now carries the same legal weight as Wall Street securities fraud. Key Takeaways: The DOJ charged Army Sgt. Van Dyke for using classified data to net over … Read more