Tag: Launch

Morgan Stanley’s E*Trade to Launch Crypto Trading via Zerohash Deal

Key Notes Major Wall Street firm to enter retail crypto space through strategic partnership with digital asset infrastructure provider. Traditional brokerages intensify competition as crypto market reaches nearly $3.9 trillion valuation amid regulatory clarity. E*Trade to join Robinhood and Charles Schwab in offering direct cryptocurrency access to mainstream retail investors. Morgan Stanley is taking a significant step into the digital asset space by bringing crypto trading to its E*Trade platform. The new service is expected to go live in the first half of 2026, giving millions of retail investors direct…

World Liberty to Launch USD1‑Backed Debit Card with Apple Pay

Key Notes World Liberty Financial will also introduce a retail app combining peer-to-peer payments and trading features. Co-founder Zak Folkman emphasized the company will remain chain-agnostic, ruling out the launch of a proprietary blockchain. WLFI token has faced selling pressure since launch, trading around $0.20, but the project is pursuing growth initiatives, said Folkman. World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the decentralized finance (DeFi) project from the Trump family, announced its plans to bring a debit card with retail application. This project will help them facilitate seamless transactions for their native USD1…

Chainlink & SOOHO.IO Launch KRW Stablecoin FX for Tourists

Key Notes SOOHO.IO and Chainlink have launched Project Namsan, a Korean won stablecoin initiative for foreign exchange. The project uses Chainlink’s CCIP for interoperability and Proof of Reserve to verify stablecoin collateral. A live pilot with Grand Korea Leisure allows tourists to use USD stablecoins for KRW-denominated digital voucher payments. SOOHO.IO, a blockchain technology firm, has partnered with Chainlink LINK $21.47 24h volatility: 7.3% Market cap: $14.55 B Vol. 24h: $1.29 B to launch Project Namsan, a new initiative focused on the Korean won (KRW) stablecoin ecosystem. The project is…

OKX Built a Perps DEX But Paused Launch Citing CFTC Crackdown

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Crypto exchange OKX built a decentralized perpetuals trading platform akin to Hyperliquid and Aster but held off launching it over regulatory concerns, its founder says. The Web3 arm of OKX developed the unnamed platform in 2023, OKX founder and CEO Star Xu said in an X post on Sunday. “Hyperliquid proved that massive success in onchain perps can be achieved with very few employees. Now, more competitors like Aster are stepping into the space,” he said. “OKX Web3 has been testing a similar product since 2023, but we chose not…

Circle to Launch Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol V2 on Stellar: XLM Surges

Key Notes Enhanced programmability features include cross-chain embedding and Hooks functionality for autonomous execution. Strategic partnerships with Kraken and AI payment integrations demonstrate Circle’s expanding ecosystem reach. Stellar’s XLM token gained over 4% weekly following the protocol launch and recent development activities. Circle announced Sept. 18 the launch of its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2 on the Stellar decentralized, open-source blockchain platform. According to the press release, starting now, users can seamlessly move USDC between Stellar and 15 blockchains including Ethereum, Solana, and Base. Those with funds native to the…

DBS, Franklin, Ripple Launch Tokenized Lending on XRP Ledger

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DBS, Franklin Templeton and Ripple have joined forces to roll out tokenized trading and lending services for institutional investors, built on the XRP Ledger and powered by tokenized money market funds and stablecoins. The trio signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to help investors better manage market volatility by offering a way to shift funds between stablecoins and yield-generating assets, according to a Thursday announcement. “Digital asset investors need solutions that can meet the unique demands of a borderless 24/7 asset class,” said Lim Wee Kian, CEO of DBS Digital…

MoneyGram App to Launch in Colombia For Stablecoin Savings and Transfers

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MoneyGram’s digital payments app is set to launch in Colombia, offering locals a way to save in US dollar stablecoins as the Colombian peso continues to weaken. MoneyGram’s crypto service is powered by the Stellar network and leverages Crossmint for self-custody, enabling users to store the USDC (USDC) stablecoin and transfer it overseas nearly instantly.  In a statement on Wednesday, MoneyGram said Colombia is the “ideal launch market” as Colombian families receive more than 22 times the money they send abroad. “For millions of people around the world, sending money…

CME Group Moves to Launch SOL Options Trading as Solana Staking ETF Nears $300M

Key Notes CME Group will launch Solana options trading on October 13th, marking SOL’s transition to institutional-grade derivatives. Rex Shares’ Solana ETF reached $289 million in assets, up 15% weekly, demonstrating growing institutional appetite. Technical analysis shows SOL testing $237 resistance with falling wedge pattern targeting $260 breakthrough. Solana SOL $244.8 24h volatility: 2.8% Market cap: $132.74 B Vol. 24h: $10.51 B was caught in market turbulence over the past week, declining from recent peaks near $245 as jitters surrounding US macroeconomic indices diverted investors’ focus toward gold for inflation…

Tether Plans to Launch US Stablecoin, Market Rallies to Best Wallet Token

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Tether, the company behind the widely used stablecoin $USDT, is taking its next major step in the U.S. market. And despite its expansion plans, the company has made one thing clear: it will remain a private enterprise. Navigating New Regulations The GENIUS Act clarified the US stablecoin landscape, and Tether is wasting no time in taking advantage. The law requires stablecoins issued domestically to be: backed by high-quality, liquid, U.S. dollar-denominated assets to provide monthly transparency into reserve holdings to undergo regular audits $USAT is being structured precisely to meet…

Crypto Finance and Bridgeport Launch Anchornote for Off‑Exchange, Custody‑Native Settlement

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Crypto Finance, part of Deutsche Börse Group, launched Anchornote, a custody‑native pledging solution that enables off‑exchange settlement and yield‑enhancing services by acting as collateral custodian, the firm announced. Anchornote uses Bridgeport as middleware to coordinate messaging and connect to multiple trading venues simultaneously, allowing institutional clients to trade across platforms without moving assets out of […] Source