28 stories about Digital Assets from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 11, 2026.
MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor argued that autonomous AI agents will inevitably turn to friction-free, digital native capital like Bitcoin, calling on U.S. policymakers to establish progressive regulations to maintain economic preeminence.
Rain, a stablecoin payments company, is seeking a national trust bank charter to manage its own stablecoin reserves and custody digital assets, becoming the 12th crypto firm to pursue such a charter amid pushback from community banks.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, often called 'Crypto Mom' for her pro-crypto stance, will depart on October 2, 2026. Her exit comes as the SEC continues to ramp up its crypto-related enforcement actions. This marks a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for digital assets.
With the Clarity Act stalled in the Senate, the SEC, CFTC, and Federal Reserve are taking the lead on crypto regulation. This rapid response could shape the future of digital asset markets. The move highlights the growing divide between regulatory agencies and Congress on crypto oversight.
The UK House of Lords has voted 194 to 138 to amend the Financial Services and Markets Bill, requiring the Treasury to develop a comprehensive strategy for digital assets, including crypto, stablecoins, and tokenized securities. This move overrides the Labour Party's position, signaling a stronger regulatory push in the UK.
G20 finance leaders have committed to creating clear guidelines for digital asset innovation, recognizing its potential to boost economic growth. This marks a significant shift toward mainstream acceptance of crypto technologies.
Clearing and custody firm RQD* has raised $74 million in a funding round led by Bain Capital. The company plans to use the capital to expand its digital asset and tokenization infrastructure, positioning itself for the growing institutional interest in tokenized markets.
Standard Chartered's Anchorpoint has launched a Hong Kong dollar-pegged stablecoin, HKDAP, now available for institutional investors. HashKey Exchange and OSL Group are authorized distributors, enabling minting and redemption of the token.
Samsung is integrating stablecoin support into its Galaxy phones, potentially turning 800 million devices into crypto wallets. Analysts believe this move could make Samsung a major player in stablecoin distribution.
The Bank of Russia drafted rules establishing organized trading, equity requirements, and digital depositories for digital asset markets.
Bank of America has named Sonali Theisen as head of its global digital assets platform and Kevin Milsom as head of AI transformation, signaling a stronger push to integrate crypto and AI with traditional banking.
The US and UK have jointly released a roadmap to foster innovation in stablecoins and tokenized assets. This collaboration aims to create clearer regulatory frameworks for digital assets across both countries. The roadmap outlines steps to enhance cross-border cooperation and reduce regulatory uncertainty for businesses in the digital asset space.
The U.S. and UK have announced a joint roadmap to harmonize regulations for tokenized assets, aiming to reduce barriers and strengthen financial ties between the two largest global financial markets. This move could make it easier for businesses to operate across borders using digital assets.
Vanguard is hiring a digital assets leader to explore tokenization, stablecoins, and blockchain. This move signals the investment giant's growing interest in crypto technologies. The new role would oversee tokenization, stablecoins and blockchain initiatives as Vanguard reassesses digital assets.
Galactiator, known as G.W. Jackston, has revealed a new Web3 project called Stellar Horizon. The project aims to bridge the gap between traditional gaming and blockchain technology, with a focus on user-owned digital assets.
Perception exited beta and launched its digital asset narrative intelligence platform with integrations from BitGo, Swan, Relai, and Bitcoin Well, providing AI-driven market insights from over 1,000 curated industry sources.
The CLARITY Act, formally the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, is a proposed U.S. cryptocurrency market structure bill that would establish a federal framework for how digital assets are issued, traded and regulated in the United States. The bill focuses on digital asset regulation, including how crypto firms should comply with federal law and which regulators should oversee the market. The bill is still in the proposal stage, with no immediate action required from the public.
Illinois has quietly added a new 0.2% tax on any business activity involving digital assets, catching the crypto industry off guard. The tax, included in the state's latest budget, is expected to stay in place, according to insiders.
Securitize has cleared a major regulatory hurdle, bringing it closer to a NYSE listing as SECZ. The company's SPAC merger is expected to close after a shareholder vote later this month.
The US Treasury Department is moving forward with President Trump's 2025 executive order to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve and digital asset stockpile. This could significantly impact Bitcoin's role in global finance and the US economy.
Standard Chartered is on track to fully acquire Zodia Custody, with a signing targeted by the end of June and completion by the end of August. Julian Sawyer, CEO of Zodia, says every bank will soon need to hold digital assets to stay competitive.
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance has proposed allowing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to use digital assets, virtual assets, and intellectual property as collateral for loans. This move could significantly improve access to financing for Vietnamese businesses.
Glassnode now tracks price and volume data for US Spot ETFs and Digital Asset Treasury Companies, bridging the gap between crypto and traditional finance. This move provides a more comprehensive view of digital asset markets beyond crypto-native venues.
The Federal Reserve has issued a revised proposal for limited master accounts, a move long pursued by crypto firms. These 'skinny accounts' could provide a regulated pathway for digital asset companies to access the U.S. payment system.