Tag: Platform

North Dakota to Launch Roughrider Coin: First US State-Backed Stablecoin on Fiserv Platform

Key Notes The dollar-backed stablecoin will serve North Dakota banks and credit unions through Fiserv’s digital asset platform. Named after Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders, it aims to enhance interbank transactions and global payments. Fiserv processes 90 billion transactions annually across 10,000 financial institutions, providing the blockchain infrastructure. Bank of North Dakota, in collaboration with financial technology giant Fiserv, has announced plans to launch Roughrider Coin, the first state-backed stablecoin in the US. According to official reports, Roughrider Coin will launch on the Fiserv digital asset platform, fully backed by US…

Sorare Moves to Solana to Upgrade Its On-Chain Fantasy Sports Platform

Key Notes The platform chose Solana for its speed and scalability, processing 3,500+ transactions per second with 3.7M daily wallets. All cards automatically reissue as Solana NFTs with external marketplace trading while ETH balances transfer to Base L2. Nine public companies now hold 13M+ SOL collectively as Solana Company reports $525M+ holdings with 190% stock surge. Fantasy sports platform Sorare is migrating its entire NFT card collection to Solana SOL $227.8 24h volatility: 2.5% Market cap: $124.44 B Vol. 24h: $7.48 B by the end of October, bringing 5 million…

NYSE Parent Firm ICE Set to Invest in Polymarket Platform

Key Notes ICE is reportedly investing $2 billion in Polymarket, valuing the platform at between $8 and $10 billion. Polymarket now supports Bitcoin deposits, broadening access to its decentralized prediction markets. The platform has over 21,000 active markets and 1.2 million users worldwide. Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, is reportedly close to finalizing a $2 billion investment in Polymarket, as per a report from the Wall Street Journal. According to WSJ, the deal could value the prediction market platform at as much as $10…

Galaxy Launches Crypto Trading Platform to Take on Robinhood

Key Notes Kraken and Robinhood may have a strong competitor in Galaxy Digital’s newly launched crypto trading platform, GalaxyOne. GalaxyOne comes with a dedicated mobile app for easier UI/UX. Accredited investors can get a “premium” yield of up to 8% APY. Galaxy Digital is set to compete with the likes of Coinbase, Kraken, and Robinhood following the launch of its crypto trading platform. The service, called GalaxyOne, was unveiled on Monday for individual investors. The newly launched platform comes with several features, including “premium” yield for accredited investors. Galaxy Digital…

Qatar’s Largest Bank Adopts JPMorgan Blockchain Platform for USD Transfers

Timothy Morano Sep 29, 2025 17:18 In a groundbreaking move that signals the growing mainstream adoption of blockchain technology in traditional banking, Qatar National Bank (QNB) has ann… Qatar’s Digital Banking Evolution Takes Major Leap Forward In a groundbreaking move that signals the growing mainstream adoption of blockchain technology in traditional banking, Qatar National Bank (QNB) has announced its integration with JPMorgan’s Onyx blockchain platform for cross-border USD transactions, becoming the first Middle Eastern financial institution to embrace this technology at scale.…

$1.6 Trillion Franklin Templeton Picks BNB Chain for RWA Platform Expansion

Key Notes Asset management giant Franklin Templeton brings blockchain tokenization capabilities to BNB Chain ecosystem. BNB Chain competes with Solana’s $670 million RWA market as institutional adoption accelerates globally. Integration enables global trading of BENJI tokens representing OnChain US Government Money Fund shares. US-based asset manager Franklin Templeton, with $1.6 trillion in assets under management, announced on Wednesday, Sept. 24, that it will expand its Benji Technology Platform to the BNB Chain, marking another significant institutional integration for the blockchain network. The partnership positions BNB Chain as a key destination…

Strive Acquires True North to Expand Bitcoin Treasury and Media Platform Reach

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Strive’s acquisition of True North ignites a bold expansion into bitcoin-focused media, treasury, and asset management, positioning the firm to dominate digital capital markets. True North Joins Strive as Media, Podcast, and Treasury Strategy Align Strive Inc. announced on Sept. 16 the acquisition of MSTR True North Inc. in a de minimis cash transaction, signaling […] Original

Blockchain Enters The City: London Stock Exchange Launches Private Funds Platform

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has launched a blockchain-based platform aimed at private funds and completed its first live transaction, a move that seeks to bring tokenization and faster settlement to traditionally slow fund markets. According to LSEG, the new system — called Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI) — runs on Microsoft Azure and is designed to handle everything from issuance through to post-trade servicing. Blockchain: Platform Handles Full Life Cycle Reports have disclosed that DMI is built…

LSEG Finishes 1st Blockchain Transfer On Microsoft Platform

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The London Stock Exchange Group has debuted its new blockchain infrastructure for private funds, completing its first tokenized fundraising. LSEG Has Launched Its Blockchain Infrastructure As announced in a press release on Monday, the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has launched its blockchain infrastructure and facilitated its first transaction. The platform, called “Digital Markets Infrastructure” (DMI), was developed in collaboration with Microsoft and runs on the tech giant’s Azure cloud service. Related Reading: Record Bitcoin Difficulty Not…

LSEG Debuts Blockchain Fund Platform with Microsoft

Key Notes LSEG completes the first transaction on its new blockchain-based platform. DMI targets private funds first, with plans to expand into other asset classes. The UK’s tokenisation market is projected to triple by 2030. The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has reportedly launched its blockchain-based Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI) platform. The group confirmed on September 15 that the platform completed its first live transaction. MembersCap, a Bermuda-based investment manager, was the first to use DMI to raise capital for its tokenised MCM Fund 1. Archax, a Financial Conduct Authority–regulated…