Tag: Digital

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…

Anchorage Digital Adds Solana Staking via Marinade Finance

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Anchorage Digital has integrated Marinade Finance into its platform, allowing institutional clients to stake Solana tokens through automated validator strategies while maintaining custody of their assets. According to Thursday’s announcement, the integration gives clients direct access to Marinade’s staking strategies within Anchorage’s custody and wallet infrastructure, including its Porto self-custody wallet, without requiring external applications. The setup separates staking delegation from withdrawal control, allowing institutions to participate in validator selection and yield generation while retaining asset control. Clients can choose between two staking strategies: one that allocates across a curated…

South Korea BOK Governor Prioritizes Digital Won CBDC in First Policy Speech – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Bank of Korea (BOK) Governor Shin Hyun-song, sworn in on April 21, 2026, made CBDC and deposit tokens the centerpiece of his inaugural address. Project Hangang Phase 2, now involving 9 banks, targets government subsidy use cases worth up to 110 trillion won ($73B). Shin’s omission of stablecoins from his first speech signals a state-first digital won strategy as South Korea finalizes its Digital Asset Basic Act. Project Hangang Phase 2 Takes Center Stage as New BOK Governor Outlines Digital Won Plans Shin took office, succeeding Rhee Chang-yong…

US Lawmakers Urged to Advance CLARITY Act as Digital Chamber Pushes Senate Markup – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: The Digital Chamber increased pressure on Senate leaders to move the bill to markup. Senate Banking faces mounting urgency as the CLARITY Act remains stalled after House approval. Industry groups expect the next phase to accelerate digital asset oversight efforts. Senate Leaders Face Growing Pressure U.S. digital asset legislation faced renewed pressure on April 20 as blockchain trade association The Digital Chamber urged Senate leaders to move market structure talks into a formal markup stage. The group sent a letter to Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott and…

JSCC Tests Japanese Government Bonds as Digital Collateral on Canton

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Japan Securities Clearing Corporation (JSCC), part of Japan Exchange Group (JPX), said Monday it will launch a proof of concept with Mizuho Financial Group, Nomura Holdings and Digital Asset to test the use of Japanese government bonds as digital collateral on the Canton Network. The project will examine whether Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs) can be transferred and managed onchain while maintaining the legal status of the bonds under the Book-Entry Transfer Act and the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The trial will also test whether integrating existing systems with Canton’s…

Digital Art NFT Marketplace Foundation Closes After Failed Acquisition in Early 2026 – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Kayvon Tehranian confirmed Foundation’s permanent shutdown on April 15, 2026, after Blackdove exited the acquisition deal. Foundation processed roughly $230 million in primary sales; its closure adds to a wave of NFT platform exits since the 2021 peak. Artists and collectors have a one-year IPFS pinning window, and Foundation’s team is building an NFT retrieval tool for listed assets. Foundation NFT Marketplace Shuts Down Permanently After Blackdove Deal Collapses Blackdove announced the purchase of Foundation Labs, Inc. on January 27, 2026, framing the deal as a way to…

Pakistan Reverses 2018 Crypto Banking Restrictions as New Law Opens Regulated Access for Digital Asset Firms – Regulation Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Pakistan enabled licensed crypto firms to access banking, reversing its earlier blanket restriction. Banks must apply strict due diligence and FMU reporting when onboarding licensed firms. Pakistan lifted its 2018 ban that blocked banks from processing, trading, or holding crypto assets. SBP Circular Reverses 2018 Restriction, Opens Banking Access to VASPs Pakistan’s latest regulatory update is changing how digital asset companies connect with the formal financial system, pointing to a more structured model of oversight and controlled participation. On April 14, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) issued…

Paxos Labs Raises $12M to Launch Amplify Digital Asset Suite for US Platforms – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Paxos Labs closed a $12 million round led by Blockchain Capital to launch Amplify, a digital asset utility suite. Amplify’s Earn, Borrow, and Mint modules let platforms activate crypto holdings through a single SDK integration. Partner Hyperbeat reached $510K in AUM within days of going live on Amplify on April 9, 2026. Blockchain Capital Leads $12M Round for Paxos Labs Amplify Product Launch Paxos Labs was incubated within Paxos, which has processed more than $180 billion in tokenization activity for large financial institutions over the past decade. The…