Bitcoin challenges financial orthodoxy, valuation models, and regulation, forcing professionals to rethink what money and value really mean. The post Why Financial Advisors Struggle to Embrace Bitcoin’s Rise appeared first on CFA Institute Enterprising Investor.| CFA Institute Enterprising Investor
Tokenized MMFs merge blockchain with institutional finance and offer speed and composability but demand airtight cybersecurity and key controls. The post Tokenized Money Market Funds: Cybersecurity Lessons from the Digital Cash Frontier appeared first on CFA Institute Enterprising Investor.| CFA Institute Enterprising Investor
Gold’s 2025 rally has turned volatile. Its sharp pullback tests whether gold’s role as a safe-haven and portfolio cornerstone can endure under market stress. The post From Hedge to Test Case: Gold’s Volatility and the Limits of Safety appeared first on CFA Institute Enterprising Investor.| CFA Institute Enterprising Investor
By merging fiat and stablecoin rails in one API, Thunes sets a new global standard for real-time, borderless money movement, powering a future where funds move instantly, anytime, anywhere. Money20/20 USA, Las Vegas, October 27, 2025 – Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, today announced a bold new chapter in global... Read more » The post Thunes Powers the Next Generation of Global Money Movement with Instant Payouts in Stablecoins Across 130+ Countries first app...| Thunes
Stablecoins are increasingly everywhere, and corporate finance teams are cautiously taking notice. While FinTechs and even banks rush forward to capture ground across stablecoin infrastructure and issuance, chief financial officers (CFOs) and treasury teams are faced with a more challenging question: how to treat payment stablecoins on their financial statements. For enterprise back offices, one of the key crypto battlegrounds is whether certain stablecoins qualify as “cash equivalents”...| PYMNTS.com
Maybank Asset Management Singapore is moving into tokenised finance, launching its first on-chain Money Market Fund with Marketnode and BNP Paribas. The collaboration marks a significant step in enhancing the accessibility, utility, and transferability of money market funds as the financial industry explores the potential of tokenisation. BNP Paribas’ Securities Services business will act as [...] The post Maybank AM Launches First Tokenised Money Market Fund Powered by Marketnode appeared ...| Fintech Singapore
The investment management industry is undergoing a significant shift, driven by the rapid integration of Digital Assets and Blockchain / Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT).| Alpha FMC
Nigeria once stood as a continental giant of innovation, from leading Africa’s mobile telecommunications boom to pioneering the fintech revolution. We built some of the continent’s biggest fintech brands, setting the benchmark for innovation. But somewhere between the rise of regulation and the fear of fraud, that momentum began to fade. As the world now […] The post Global Crypto Adoption: The High Stakes for Nigeria’s Economic Future appeared first on Tech | Business | Economy.| Tech | Business | Economy
At Ledger Op3n in Paris, Ledger launched the new Ledger Nano Gen5, recreated and expanded Ledger Live as Ledger Wallet, and introduced Ledger Enterprise Multisig.| Australian FinTech
Europe’s leading digital asset manager delivers institutional access to TON, the blockchain powering Telegram’s 900+ million users CoinShares International Limited, with an announced merger with Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp , a global leading asset manager specialising in digital assets with over $10 billion in assets under management, launched the CoinShares Physical Staked... The post CoinShares Launches TON ETP with Zero Management Fees and 2% Staking Yield appeared first on Gl...| GlobalFinTechSeries
For years, Nigerian traders have been masters of momentum, reading charts, predicting moves, and finding opportunity in volatility. From forex| Tech | Business | Economy
Nomura's Laser Digital received VARA approval to launch the first RWA fund tokenisation pilot in Dubai, tokenising its flagship Laser Carry Fund (LCF) for institutional investors. The post VARA Grants First In-Principle Approval for Fund Tokenisation to Laser Digital appeared first on The Fintech Times.| The Fintech Times
A new law establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins has “gaps” that could pose risks to financial stability and consumer protection if federal and state regulators don’t establish safeguards for individuals and businesses, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said. The post Fed’s Barr: Regulation needed to fill ‘gaps’ in stablecoin law appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.| ABA Banking Journal
Top 10 blogs from Q3 reveal what investors read most: a private market reckoning, Fed pivots, and the resilience of low-volatility strategies. The post Top 10 Blogs from Q3: Private Market Reckoning, Fed Pivots, the Case for Low-Vol appeared first on CFA Institute Enterprising Investor.| CFA Institute Enterprising Investor
Tokenized money market funds promise faster settlement and flexibility but face hurdles in scale, regulation, interoperability, and true market adoption. The post Tokenized Money Market Funds Emerge, Piloted by Industry Big Whigs appeared first on CFA Institute Enterprising Investor.| CFA Institute Enterprising Investor
Bank of North Dakota (BND), the only state-owned bank in the US, has announced details this week of the planned launch of a stablecoin called ‘Roughrider.’ The stablecoin will be available to banks and credit unions across the state in 2026 in a move aiming to ‘increase bank-to-bank transactions, encourage global money movement and drive […]|
This year, distributed ledger technology (DLT) continues to gain traction in capital markets, with institutions emphasizing asset mobility, digital tokens, and public blockchains to unlock new revenue streams and drive innovation.| Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
HitPay partnered with Triple-A to enable more than 20,000 Singapore merchants to accept stablecoin payments with instant fiat settlements.| Fintech Singapore
US banking giant Citigroup has revised its 2030 forecast for the global stablecoin industry, citing strong market growth, accelerated adoption, and conducive regulatory developments.| Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
The SEC is advancing an innovation exemption designed to simplify digital asset product listings and digital asset firm launches. Here's what the proposed changes could mean for the industry.| Sarson Funds | Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Investment Funds
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation today announced the appointment of Thomas Sullivan as Managing Director of DTCC Digital Assets.| Australian FinTech
Digital assets are reshaping portfolios, challenging valuation models, and pressuring regulators—from cryptocurrencies to stablecoins. The post Book Review: Digital Assets: Pricing, Allocation and Regulation appeared first on CFA Institute Enterprising Investor.| CFA Institute Enterprising Investor
Goodbye Filing Cabinets, Hello Cloud When was the last time a filing cabinet truly made your work easier? For most organizations, those drawers are now The Cloud is the New Filing Cabinet and Chicago is Catching on Fast| Hedge Think - Digital meeting place for fund managers and investors
SAN SALVADOR, EL SALVADOR – August 20, 2025 – Bitfinex Securities El Salvador S.A. de C.V, is pleased to announce the release of its inaugural Latin America Market Inclusion Report, spotlighting tokenisation as a transformative socio-economic opportunity for Latin America. The study, built on expert... The post Bitfinex Securities Market Inclusion Report Unveils LATAM Capital Market Challenges And Opportunities appeared first on Bitfinex blog.| Bitfinex blog
The Federal Reserve will sunset a program started in 2023 to supervise bank activities related to cryptocurrencies and financial technology| ABA Banking Journal
The Labor Department yesterday rescinded a 2021 supplemental statement that discouraged fiduciaries from considering alternative assets in 401(k) retirement plan| ABA Banking Journal
The American Bankers Association and 52 state bankers associations yesterday urged lawmakers to use upcoming market structure legislation to close| ABA Banking Journal
BTC247: BITCOIN'S EVOLUTION WITH TRADITIONAL FINANCE W/ JON MELTON BTC247: BITCOIN'S EVOLUTION WITH TRADITIONAL FINANCE W/ JON MELTON 12 Aug| The Investor's Podcast Network
The SEC is thinking bigger.With Project Crypto, regulators are laying the groundwork for tokenized securities, smart contract settlement, and a unified broker-dealer license across traditional and digital assets.Here’s how Wall Street could go on-chain — and why it matters.| Sarson Funds | Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Investment Funds
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network today issued a notice urging financial institutions to be vigilant in identifying and reporting suspicious| ABA Banking Journal
Musheer Ahmed discusses a blueprint by HK Web3 Harbour to align business with crypto regulation. The post HK’s Web3 future | Musheer Ahmed, FinStep Asia appeared first on Digital Finance.| Digital Finance
A durable regulatory framework for stablecoins must balance the potential for enhancing payments with the need to limit negative economic| ABA Banking Journal
The American Bankers Association today joined four banking and credit union associations in raising concerns about a push by digital| ABA Banking Journal
From fractionalization to tokenization, Rahul Banerjee discusses innovating in an asset class hard to digitize. The post Bonds digitized for all | Rahul Banerjee, BondbloX appeared first on Digital Finance.| Digital Finance
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) vetoed legislation that would have banned websites from conducting sweepstakes games that some say violate online gambling laws. Senate Bill 181, which was passed by the Louisiana State Legislature, proposed to bar any game, contest, or promotion via the internet from utilizing a “dual-currency system” that allows players to exchange the... Continue Reading| Law of The Ledger
Maine’s Gambling Control Unit (GCU) has issued a formal warning regarding the proliferation of illegal interactive gaming (“iGaming”) platforms operating within the state. The warning emphasized that while certain forms of online gambling—such as advance deposit wagering, fantasy contests, and sports betting—are legally permitted and regulated in Maine, online casino-style games remain strictly prohibited. This includes... Continue Reading| Law of The Ledger
We have previously posted on some of the recent legal issues with social casino sweepstakes. See Social Casino Sweepstakes Model is Under Fire – What Game| Law of The Ledger
Bitcoin rose beyond $100,000 Thursday (May 8) for the first time in three months. As Bloomberg News reported, this increase was driven by anticipation for| PYMNTS.com
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) will expedite a Senate vote on legislation to create a regulatory framework for payment| ABA Banking Journal
Following President Trump’s March 6 Executive Order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile, federal agencies and market participants may begin to grapple with the operational and compliance implications of the federal government’s proposed foray into crypto ownership and stewardship. While many of the program’s details remain under development, the initiative raises questions... Continue Reading| Law of The Ledger
As policymakers develop a regulatory framework for digital assets, they should apply the principle of “same activity, same risk, same| ABA Banking Journal
What is something worth ? A building, a pen, a stock, a cryptocurrency, gold, Intellectual property, any asset? Valuing something we own has always been more art than science. | blog maverick
Published January 2024 When investing in bitcoin as an asset, or companies that build on top of the Bitcoin network as part of an asset mix, we need some set of metrics with which to evaluate the progress of the investment thesis, and by extension, the health of the Bitcoin network. It’s more than just […]| Lyn Alden
Nicola Horlick explains some of the merits of using Lexikin One of the great things about Lexikin is the idea of storing all of your financial data. That’s not just useful in that when you die your executors can find everything, but it can be very useful during your life. For example, my husband many […] The post Organise your financial records appeared first on Lexikin.| Lexikin
