Swiss digital asset banking group Sygnum and Starboard Digital secure 750+ BTC from professional investors for the market‑neutral BTC Alpha Fund. Sygnum and Starboard Digital Strategies announce seed‑phase completion of the Starboard Sygnum BTC Alpha Fund on Jan. 29, 2026, raising over 750 BTC from professional and institutional investors within four months and reporting an […]
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Laser Digital Files OCC Application to Form US National Trust Bank
Laser Digital, the digital asset subsidiary of Nomura Group, applies to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to form Laser Digital National Trust Bank for institutional digital asset custody and spot trading. Laser Digital Americas Group Holdings Inc. filed a de novo application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) […]
Read MoreUniversal Launches UAE Central Bank‑Registered USD Stablecoin
Universal announces USDU as the first USD‑backed stablecoin registered by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates for compliant digital‑asset settlement. Universal Digital Intl Limited, regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), announces in Abu Dhabi on Jan. 29, 2026, that USDU is registered by the Central […]
Read MoreWisdomtree Expands Tokenized Funds to Solana, Boosting RWA Access
Wisdomtree adds Solana support so investors can mint, trade and hold tokenized real‑world asset funds onchain. Wisdomtree announced in New York on Jan. 28, 2026, that it has expanded its tokenization ecosystem to include Solana, enabling retail and institutional users to access Wisdomtree’s full suite of regulated tokenized funds; supported products include money market, equities, […]
Read MoreDubai Insurance Launches Crypto‑Enabled Insurance Wallet With Zodia Custody
Dubai Insurance launches the UAE insurance sector’s first crypto‑enabled digital wallet in partnership with Zodia Custody. Dubai Insurance announces the launch in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Jan. 28, 2026, of a digital wallet for crypto assets developed with Zodia Custody that enables secure receipt of premiums and payment of insurance claims in digital assets; […]
Read MoreStartale Group Secures $13M From Sony, Deepens Soneium Partnership
Startale Group receives a $13 million follow‑on investment from Sony Innovation Fund to expand onchain entertainment infrastructure. Startale Group announces a $13 million additional investment from Sony Innovation Fund at the first close of its Series A in Tokyo on Jan. 29, 2026, deepening a partnership that began in September 2023 and supports joint work […]
Read More$500 Billion Bank Run Incoming if Stablecoin Adoption Doesn’t Slow: Standard Chartered
Digital asset adoption is creating a half-trillion-dollar headwind for U.S. banks, an analyst at Standard Chartered says. Are U.S. Bank Deposits at Risk of Being Siphoned Over to Crypto Ecosystem? Geoff Kendrick, global head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered, thinks that by the end of 2008, as much as $500 billion could leave […]
Read MoreBitcoin Dominance Holds as Crypto Enters 2026 With Stronger Structure
A new institutional report finds crypto markets entering 2026 with reduced leverage, stronger structure, and a shift toward defensive positioning, as bitcoin maintains leadership and institutions favor large-cap exposure. Institutions Turn Defensive as Crypto Risk Gets Repriced Digital asset markets began 2026 on steadier footing after last year’s broad deleveraging reset risk across the sector. […]
Read MoreUS Dollar Supremacy Cracking as Expert Warns Compounding Macro Dangers
The U.S. dollar is losing its grip on global markets as investors react to mounting policy and macro risks, accelerating a sharp sell-off and a shift toward rival currencies, according to an expert. US Dollar Dominance Eroding as Expert Warns Stacked Macro Risks Global currency markets are showing renewed strain as confidence in established monetary […]
Read MoreArthur Hayes Outlines Conditional Bitcoin Bull Case Tied to Fed Balance Sheet
Bitcoin’s next major move hinges on central bank balance sheets, with Arthur Hayes arguing that liquidity expansion, currency stress and bond market distortions could mechanically lift crypto prices regardless of short-term sentiment. Arthur Hayes Links Bitcoin Upside to Central Bank Balance Sheet Growth Arthur Hayes, co-founder of crypto exchange Bitmex and chief investment officer at […]
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