Nordic Crypto Exchange Safello Partners With Fuels Capital for Bitcoin‑Collateral Custody

Safello will custody bitcoin used as collateral for loans issued by Fuels Capital, launching a revenue‑sharing pilot in Stockholm. Safello, a cryptocurrency exchange focused on the Nordic countries, announced in Stockholm that it has entered a partnership with Fuels Capital to act as custodian for bitcoin‑backed loans. The agreement establishes a six‑month pilot during which … Read more

Kraken Expands Alpaca Partnership to Boost Global Tokenized Equities Adoption

Kraken and Alpaca deepen their alliance, making Alpaca the preferred venue for tokenized equities via xStocks and the Instant Tokenization Network. Kraken announced an expanded strategic partnership with Alpaca, designating Alpaca as the preferred source and custodian for the equities that back Kraken’s xStocks tokenized equities. The agreement extends Alpaca’s role to include its Instant … Read more

Bitgo Adds Lightning Network Support to Custody Platform

Bitgo integrates the Lightning Network into its qualified custody service, offering institutions faster and cheaper payments. Bitgo, a digital‑asset infrastructure company, announced the integration of the Lightning Network directly from its qualified custody platform in New York, United States. The service, built through a partnership with Voltage, a leading Lightning infrastructure provider, enables institutional clients to access … Read more

Amber Premium FZE Gains In‑Principle VARA Approval in Dubai

Amber Premium’s Dubai subsidiary receives in‑principle approval from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, marking a key step toward full licensing. Amber Premium FZE, the Dubai arm of Amber International Holding Limited (Nasdaq: AMBR), announced on December 18 2025 that it has been granted an in‑principle approval (IPA) from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). The approval, issued … Read more