Plume is now an SEC-approved transfer agent, enabling compliant recordkeeping, trade tracking, and fund administration for tokenized assets within U.S. regulatory frameworks. Summary Plume becomes the first SEC-approved onchain transfer agent, enabling compliant recordkeeping and trade reporting on blockchain. The system connects with SEC and DTCC infrastructure, bridging Wall Street’s oversight with Web3 automation. With…
Bitget backs UNICEF’s global Game Jam hackathon and will develop UNICEF’s first blockchain training module in a bid to equip youth with digital skills. Summary The hackathon is open to participants under 21 from 8 countries. As part of UNICEF partnership, Bitget Academy is also developing UNICEF’s first interactive blockchain training module for video game…
Nomura-owned subsidiary, Laser Digital, is reportedly in preliminary discussions with Japan’s Financial Services Agency to apply for a crypto asset trading license. Summary Nomura-owned Laser Digital is preparing to apply for a crypto trading license in Japan to serve institutional clients. Despite recent financial setbacks, Nomura continues to deepen its crypto push through Laser Digital…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. It’s safe to say the rush to tokenize trillions of dollars in real-world assets is on. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, pushes further into tokenized funds after its BUIDL fund surpassed…
The stablecoin market cap surpassed the $300 billion threshold for the first time in history, marking a significant milestone in the rapid boom of widespread financial adoption. Summary The global stablecoin market cap has crossed over the $300 billion mark for the first time in history, led by Tether’s USDT dominance. While USD-backed tokens remain…
Citadel Wallet has unveiled Suiball, the first hardware wallet designed specifically for the Sui blockchain. Summary Suiball uses clear signing to display all transaction details in a human-readable format, reducing the risks of blind signing. The wallet supports native Sui assets such as WAL, DEEP, NS, and NFTs, and integrates with DeFi platforms including Suilend,…
In September, monthly trading volume on Perp DEXs broke through $1 trillion for the first time in history, reaching as high as $1.14 trillion amidst the boom in perp trading. Summary In September 2025, monthly trading volume on Perp DEXs surpassed $1 trillion, marking a historic first for the crypto community. DEX trading has been…
Spacecoin announced the execution of the first blockchain transaction through space, completed via a CTC-0 satellite. Summary Spacecoin announced its first end-to-end blockchain transaction via a nanosatellite The signal went from Chile to Portugal through space and was validated on the blockchain Blockchain has just left Earth. The satellite-powered DePIN project, Spacecoin, completed the first-ever…
Polychain CEO Olaf Carlson-Wee say retail and institutional investors have different ways of approaching meme coins, with virality being a core value that drives the market. Summary Polychain CEO Olaf Carlson-Wee said institutions see meme coins as speculative “gambling tools,” while retail investors value them for their social and viral characteristics. He proposed tokenizing social…
USD1 will be launched on the Aptos blockchain following a partnership with World Liberty Financial. The USD1 stablecoin is expected to go live on October 6. Summary USD1 will be launched on the Aptos network on Oct. 6, marking its first integration into a Move-based blockchain. Since its launch in March 2025, USD1 has grown…
