Standard Chartered is the latest to change its call on what the Fed committee will do next. It joins JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley in forecasting a Fed rate cut this Wednesday. Standard Chartered Joins Major Banks Predicting Fed Rate Cut According to a Reuters report, Standard Chartered revised forecasts ahead of this week’s FOMC meeting …
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has approved using tokenized assets as collateral in the country’s derivatives markets. This approval shows that the commission is becoming more open to activities related to crypto. CFTC Launches Pilot Allowing Tokenized Assets in Derivatives Markets In a press release, the commission announced a new pilot program that will …
Robinhood is set to enter Indonesia’s fast-growing crypto market. The company announced the acquisition of two local firms in the country to tap into their market. Robinhood Taps Indonesia’s Expanding Investor Base The exchange announced plans to acquire two regulated local firms, Buana Capital Sekuritas and Pedagang Aset Kripto, according to Reuters. The purchase gives …
Coinbase is going to restart its operations in India after facing regulatory issues in 2023. The exchange has reopened registrations and plans to offer a full fiat on-ramp by 2026. Coinbase Returns to India With New Strategy and 2026 Fiat Launch Plan The exchange has reopened its app for users in the country and allowed …
A new report from Bybit’s Lazarus Security Lab reveals that 16 major blockchains can freeze or restrict user funds. The report, titled “Blockchain Freezing Exposed,” examines how networks control transactions during hacks or security breaches. Researchers examined 166 blockchains with AI and manual inspections. Fund-freezing capabilities are already present in sixteen networks currently. Another 19 could include …
The SWIFT on Monday said it has partnered with more than 30 global financial institutions and Ethereum blockchain software company Consensys to develop a shared blockchain-based ledger. The global banking system plans to primarily focus on real-time 24/7 cross-border payments. This move from the firm has sparked debates on how it could go head-to-head with …
Crypto exchange LBank has announced a historic partnership as the regional sponsor of the Argentina National Team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The partnership makes LBank the first crypto exchange to feature on the jersey of a major national side in a global sporting event such as the World Cup. 🇦🇷 Celebrating our regional …
The SWIFT on Monday said it has partnered with more than 30 global financial institutions and Ethereum blockchain software company Consensys to develop a shared blockchain-based ledger. The global banking system plans to primarily focus on real-time 24/7 cross-border payments. SWIFT Unveils Blockchain Ledger Plans with Consensys During the Sibos 2025 event on September 29, the …
Bitget exchange and Bitget Wallet have rolled out live trading of tokenized real-world assets through a partnership with Ondo Finance. The launch gives users access to more than 100 tokenized stocks and ETFs, making the platforms early providers of onchain securities trading outside the United States. Bitget and Ondo Finance Bring 24/7 Access to Global …
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini said it has officially expressed plans for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol GEMI. The public S-1 filing, following a confidential submission in June 2025, publicly disclosed the company’s financial performance and corporate structure for the first time. Gemini recorded a net loss of …
