71 stories about Finance from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Jul 24, 2026.
The EU is considering a ban on third-country crypto service providers for the first time and is targeting 14 crypto companies, which it has not named yet, as part of its 21st sanctions package against Russia.
Coinbase Business users can now accept payments from AI agents using the x402 protocol, which was developed and incubated by the exchange. This move aims to bridge the gap in the AI agent economy for businesses and developers.
LayerZero and Keeta have partnered to allow tokenized bank deposits to be transferred across Ethereum, Solana, and Base. This collaboration aims to bridge traditional finance with decentralized networks, making cross-chain transactions more accessible.
Brazil’s securities regulator has established a task force to create a tokenization framework within 60 days. The proposal will address key issues like ownership records, private key custody, and transaction reversibility.
Leading crypto executives argue that digital-native generations may never need traditional bank accounts. Binance reports that younger users in emerging markets are already driving crypto adoption at unprecedented rates.
A Broadridge survey reveals that 84% of financial firms now consider tokenization a strategic priority, with Wall Street accelerating efforts to integrate digital assets with traditional finance and betting on hybrid markets where both coexist.
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.
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has received regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore to acquire a majority stake in Singapore-based crypto exchange Coinhako, expanding into stablecoins, onchain finance, and tokenized assets.
HSBC has received approval from the Bank of England to operate within its Digital Securities Sandbox. The first Digital Gilt Instrument transaction is expected in early 2027. This marks a significant step for traditional finance institutions embracing blockchain technology.
Japan's SBI Holdings will use its JPYSC stablecoin for settlement and collateral while distributing Ondo's financial products through its network, as part of a deal to tokenize Japanese stocks.
Visa is developing an internal stablecoin platform that will provide access to OUSD, a stablecoin expected to compete with Circle's USDC. This move could significantly impact the stablecoin market and payment systems.
Cantor Fitzgerald and Securitize are teaming up to let public companies raise capital through blockchain-based IPOs. This collaboration aims to streamline capital raising and expand access to tokenized securities.
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has executed its first live production trades using tokenized securities, a milestone for blockchain adoption in traditional finance. The move aims to streamline settlement and enhance security for Wall Street transactions.
The Ethereum Foundation has spun out a new company, EthSystems, focused on bringing blockchain privacy solutions to traditional banks. This move comes as part of a significant restructuring within the foundation.
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.
SBI Holdings and the Solana Foundation are collaborating to create an onchain financial market, with SBI R3 rebranding to SBI Solana Global. This partnership aims to leverage Solana's blockchain technology for financial services in Japan.
SBI Holdings, a major Japanese financial services firm, has partnered with the Solana Foundation to launch a new joint venture called SBI Solana Global. The initiative will focus on tokenizing assets and issuing stablecoins on the Solana network, marking a strategic pivot for SBI's blockchain efforts.
The UK government has launched a tokenization taskforce with 54 firms, including major banks and financial institutions. The group will work on live tokenization use cases across UK financial markets over the next year. Tokenization is the process of converting real-world assets into digital tokens on a blockchain, making them easier to trade and manage.
BitcoinTreasuries.net says June marked the first major stress test for Bitcoin-backed preferred shares, with Strategy's STRC and Strive's SATA rebounding after a sharp sell-off, reinforcing confidence in the growing corporate Bitcoin financing model.
Hyundai has become the first major South Korean company to introduce stablecoin transfers for its internal operations, aiming to streamline cross-border payments. This move highlights a growing trend among corporations exploring stablecoins for more efficient financial operations.
Nasdaq-listed Empery Digital said it sold 1,400 Bitcoin since May to help fuel an AI data center deal, legal bills, and other expenses.
New Hampshire's Executive Council voted 3-2 to reject a proposed $100 million Bitcoin-backed municipal bond, shelving what supporters said would have been the world's first such issuance despite arguments that it posed no risk to taxpayers.
Metaplanet is teaming up with JPYC and Progmat to create bitcoin-backed digital credit products, aiming to establish efficient, 24/7 credit markets in Japan. This could make borrowing and lending more accessible and faster for consumers and businesses.
A new nonprofit called Ethereum Institutional is launching to educate financial institutions about Ethereum, aiming to serve as Wall Street's guide to crypto.