Tag: Digital

LMAX Group Launches Digital Asset Collateral Solution for Institutions

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Global cross-asset marketplace LMAX Group has launched Kiosk, a hosted portal that lets institutional clients deposit digital assets into LMAX Custody and use them as collateral to trade across its FX, metals, derivatives and crypto markets. The product allows clients to post digital assets as collateral for spot foreign exchange, precious metals, contracts for difference, perpetual futures and digital assets, the company said Tuesday. Kiosk includes tools for deposits, withdrawals, API credential management, WalletConnect, security controls and treasury management, according to LMAX. The launch is part of LMAX’s broader push…

Galaxy Digital says 7 Democrats Key to Support CLARITY Act Markup

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Crypto investment firm Galaxy Digital said seven Democratic lawmakers on the US Senate Banking Committee could be key to advancing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act when it goes to markup on Thursday, sending it to the Senate for a vote. In an X post on Sunday, Galaxy Digital labeled Democratic lawmakers Ruben Gallego and Angela Alsobrooks as “constructive/pro-framework” when it comes to crypto. Four other lawmakers are seen as “deal-makers,” while one lawmaker is seen as “mixed.”  “If Democrats vote for the bill in markup, likelihood of ultimate passage…

Digital Asset Holdings Targets $300M in Latest Capital Raise

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Digital Asset Holdings, the enterprise blockchain company behind the Canton Network, a permissioned blockchain network for financial institutions with privacy features, is reportedly raising fresh capital at a $2 billion valuation. The $300 million round is being led by venture capital firm a16z crypto, and is expected to close in several weeks, according to Bloomberg, which cited unidentified people with knowledge of the deal. The report comes less than a year after Digital Asset announced it had raised $135 million in a strategic funding round led by DRW Venture Capital…

Michael Saylor says Strategy is turning Bitcoin into “digital credit” and “digital equity”

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Michael Saylor says Strategy is “converting digital capital Bitcoin into digital credit (STRC) and digital equity (MSTR),” pitching a three‑layer capital stack with BTC as reserve asset, STRC as yield‑focused credit, and MSTR as the levered equity layer. Summary Michael Saylor says Strategy is converting its Bitcoin “digital capital” into digital credit via STRC and digital equity via MSTR. STRC, a Bitcoin-backed perpetual preferred stock, has grown into an $8.5 billion “digital credit” product in under a year. The framework cements Strategy’s model: Bitcoin as reserve asset, STRC as yield-focused…

HederaCon 2026 comes to Miami Beach on May 4 — Last chance to join leaders in tokenization and digital finance

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April 30, 2026 – HederaCon 2026 will take place on May 4 at the Faena Forum in Miami Beach, bringing together leaders from global finance, policy, and enterprise to explore how tokenization, stablecoins, interoperability, and AI-powered financial systems are moving into real-world adoption. Taking place in between the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix and Consensus 2026, it’s a timely stop for those already in the city, and a one-day event you don’t want to miss on your Miami schedule. Across two stages, Main Stage and The Trust Layer Stage, the…

Mezo launches institutional Bitcoin yield vaults with Anchorage Digital and Bullish, including 250 BTC anchor investment

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Mezo Prime launches with Anchorage and Bullish to route institutional Bitcoin into segregated, qualified‑custody vaults that earn onchain yield and mint BTC‑backed MUSD. Summary Mezo has launched Mezo Prime with Anchorage Digital Bank and Bullish to let corporate treasuries earn onchain BTC yield inside a qualified‑custody framework. The product uses segregated Enclave vaults at Anchorage, with no commingling or rehypothecation, allowing BTC to be locked as veBTC for protocol fees or used as collateral to borrow MUSD. Bullish is the first institutional customer and is deploying part of its treasury…

Galaxy Digital Posts $200M Quarterly Loss—Did Hyperliquid Help Avoid New Crisis?

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Galaxy Digital reported a tough start to the year as crypto prices fell and market values broadly contracted. In its first-quarter (Q1) results, the company reported a net loss of $216 million while the total crypto market capitalization slid by roughly 20% during the same period.  Despite that difficult environment, Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz said in an interview with Bloomberg that Hyperliquid (HYPE) helped the company avoid even worse outcomes. Galaxy Digital Q1 Snapshot In Galaxy’s Q1 2026 reporting, the company attributed the net loss primarily to the depreciation of…

Digital asset funds draw $1.2 billion as Bitcoin leads inflows: CoinShares

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Digital asset investment products recorded $1.2 billion in inflows last week, marking the fourth straight week of positive flows.  Summary Digital asset funds saw $1.2 billion in weekly inflows, marking a fourth straight positive week. Bitcoin led with $933 million in inflows as spot ETFs posted their strongest week in months. Ethereum attracted $192 million, while blockchain equity ETFs recorded strong demand over three weeks. The latest CoinShares report said eight assets attracted inflows, up from six in the prior week. The move came as Bitcoin traded above $76,000 for…

Olenox Announces Merge With CS Digital to Develop Low Cost, Off-Grid Bitcoin Mining Opportunities

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Key Takeaways: Olenox announced a possible $55M merger with CS Digital Ventures to scale off-grid bitcoin mining. The deal targets a 3rd era of bitcoin mining, using off-grid data centers to hit $0.02 per kWh. In 2026, the merged entity would integrate Olenox’s energy tools to lead off-grid Bitcoin mining. Olenox To Merge With Brazilian CS Digital, Targeting Low-Cost Bitcoin Mining and AI Data Center Opportunities Bitcoin mining might experience a resurgence as companies adopt new, non-conventional approaches to maximize the performance of their investments while lowering operational costs. Olenox,…

ECB Digital Euro Standards Deals Target Integration Costs

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The European Central Bank (ECB) said Friday it has signed agreements with three European standards bodies to reuse existing open payment standards for digital euro transactions, as it seeks to reduce integration costs for banks, merchants and payment service providers.  According to the ECB, the agreements with the European Card Payment Cooperation, Nexo standards and the Berlin Group will allow the ECB to use standards covering contactless tap-to-pay payments, merchant-to-payment-provider connections and alias-based payments, such as transactions using a mobile phone number. The ECB said using existing open standards would…