In a rapidly evolving financial landscape, Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) like Michael Saylor's Strategy are emerging as one of 2025’s most significant bridges between traditional finance and the crypto economy. Once considered the exclusive domain of early adopters and high-risk traders, crypto exposure is now being reshaped through institutional-grade vehicles that mirror the accessibility and compliance of conventional investments. According to Monarq Asset Management's Chief Investment Officer Sam Ga ...

The @federalreserve's Payments Innovation Conference is hosting @SergeyNazarov and key financial leaders from @BNYglobal, @FireblocksHQ, and @Lead_Bank to discuss how traditional finance and digital assets are converging.Full agenda: https://t.co/MbCuU4H6Q7 ...

The line between DeFi and traditional finance is fading.1inch is already powering this shift - our non-custodial tech supports swaps for Binance, Coinbase, Ledger, MetaMask, Trust Wallet and more. ...

WAYNE, Pa., Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS) (“BTCS” or the “Company”), a blockchain technology-focused company, short for Blockchain Technology Consensus Solutions, today announced that Charles Allen, Chairman and CEO, will participate in the upcoming Water Tower Research Fireside Chat Series taking place Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The Fireside Chat will be hosted by Dr. John Roy, Managing Director – Technology at Water Tower Research, and will cover the ...

ChatGPT told CCN Bitcoin has come “alive again" in Uptober. | Source: Gemini Key Takeaways Bitcoin surged past $126,000 to set a new all-time high this month, reigniting bullish momentum across the crypto market. ChatGPT predicts another leg higher, potentially toward $133,000 or beyond. CCN analyst Valdrin Tahiri believes Bitcoin’s structure remains decisively bullish, with another potential breakout before year-end. Bitcoin’s (BTC) bull run has reignited in spectacular fashion this October, or “ ...

The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, is on track to become the fastest ETF in history to reach $100 billion in assets under management (AUM). Launched in January 2024, the fund has already surpassed $98 billion, driven by strong institutional demand and a resurgent Bitcoin market. Analysts predict the milestone could be reached within days, marking a defining moment for both traditional finance and digital assets.The rapid ascent of BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF undersc ...

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has revealed plans to apply for a national trust company charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The development was confirmed by Coinbase vice-president of institutional product, Greg Tusar in a blog post, which was published on the company’s website. The charter is intended to facilitate the company's expansion into payment and related services, while maintaining that it does not plan to become a bank. Tusar said: “Coinbase has no intention of bec ...

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev said at Token2049 in SG that tokenization will consume the entire financial system, putting all assets on-chain and merging traditional finance with crypto. He noted U.S. regulation lags Europe, but the trend is unstoppable. The tokenization market is about $32 billion, while global equities were valued at over $115 trillion as of 2023. https://t.co/mAI42X9eyt ...

Core Insights - Qatar National Bank Group (QNB) has adopted JPMorgan's blockchain platform, Kinexys, to enhance corporate digital payments in the region, addressing the limitations of traditional banking infrastructures [1][2][3] Group 1: Departure from Traditional Banking - Traditional finance systems restrict cross-border payments to weekdays, often resulting in transaction delays of several days [2] - By utilizing Kinexys, QNB aims to provide a more efficient payment system that operates continuously, with lower transaction fees and the capability to process payments in real-time [3] Group 2: Blockchain Payment System Features - Kinexys can handle up to $3 billion in daily transactions, although this is a small portion of JPMorgan's total daily payment volume of approximately $10 trillion [3][4] - The platform allows clients to transfer funds in real-time, significantly improving transaction speed, with QNB claiming payments can be guaranteed in as fast as two minutes [5] Group 3: Industry Trends - SWIFT is also exploring blockchain technology by collaborating with Consensys to develop a 24/7 real-time cross-border payment system, indicating a broader industry shift towards blockchain solutions [5][6] - The focus on compliance and interoperability with existing and emerging networks is crucial for both QNB and SWIFT as they bridge traditional finance with digital assets [6]

💡 Key Takeaways🔹 Crisis forces innovation faster than regulation🔹 National stablecoins emerge as sovereignty tools🔹 Compliance becomes competitive advantage🔹 Traditional finance racing to catch up8/8 ...