Tag: Digital

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…

Foundry Digital Launches Zcash Mining Pool

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Crypto mining pool operator Foundry Digital has launched a pool for the privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcash, which the company says has secured nearly 30% of the Zcash network hashrate through partnerships with multiple institutional mining clients. “Institutional and public miners are seeking a compliant, purpose-built Zcash mining solution,” Foundry said on Monday, a month after announcing its plan to create the Foundry Zcash Pool. Source: Foundry Foundry, which is also the largest mining pool on the Bitcoin blockchain, did not disclose which institutional miners it had onboarded to reach a 29.2%…

Full Performance Breakdown Across 4 Digital Asset Projects – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: WLFI dropped over 19% this week, hitting an all-time low of $0.07726 amid Dolomite borrowing controversy. USD1, World Liberty Financial’s stablecoin, grew 476.3% to $4.186B, now the 6th-largest stablecoin. ABTC, TRUMP, and MELANIA are all down 84%–99% from highs, with retail holders absorbing most losses. The First Project: The Original NFT Card Collection Although discussion around the controversy remains active, this piece adopts a strictly explanatory posture, centering its analysis purely on data, metrics, and performance. One of the earliest ventures tied to U.S. President Donald Trump was…

Digital Asset Firm Tok-Edge Hits $15 Million Valuation, Eyes $100 Million Target – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Tok-Edge secured a $15 million valuation and a $1.5 million seed round led by Marcus Meijer. The firm’s Redemption Token on Ethereum bridges TradFi assets with DeFi utility and liquidity. Tok-Edge plans a $100 million first close for its flagship fund later in 2026 to scale its model. Fundraising Goals Digital asset pioneer Tok-Edge has announced an ambitious roadmap to secure a $100 million first close for its flagship fund later in 2026. The firm, led by a team of traditional finance and crypto veterans, also confirmed it…