For years, tokenized assets have promised to transform global finance, but one problem kept standing in the way: settlement. Now, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mastercard, and Ripple are backing technologies that could finally close that gap and bring trillions of dollars in real-world assets on-chain. The Settlement Gap Holding Back Tokenized Assets For years, banks
For decades, SWIFT has served as the messaging backbone of global banking, connecting more than 11,000 financial institutions. Now, SWIFT is moving into tokenization. Its goal is to connect digital assets, tokenized securities, and bank money through one interoperable framework. If successful, this initiative could help bring trillions of dollars in stocks, bonds, and other
In brief Firms are building quantum-resistant wallets ahead of blockchain upgrades. Approaches range from MPC upgrades to layer-2 overlays. Experts say user behavior and coordination remain weak points in quantum upgrade rollouts. Crypto companies are moving to secure their wallet and custody offerings against a future quantum computing threat, aiming to upgrade user-facing infrastructure faster
Michael Saylor posted “Back to work. $BTC” on X Sunday, May 10, 2026, alongside an image of Strategy’s bitcoin holdings tracker, signaling the firm is resuming its aggressive accumulation after a one-week pause. Key Takeaways: Saylor posted “Back to work. $BTC” on May 10, signaling Strategy’s return to bitcoin accumulation after a one-week pause. Strategy
Michael Saylor, one of the most influential figures in the cryptocurrency world, shared MicroStrategy’s critical shifts in its Bitcoin strategy and future vision in an exclusive interview at the Consensus 2026 conference in Miami. Saylor, known for years for his motto “Never sell your Bitcoins,” stated that the company’s 818,000 Bitcoins are completely “free.” He
Axel Adler Jr., an analyst at the cryptocurrency analytics company CryptoQuant, said that the recent rise in Bitcoin may be a recovery that is more of a correction after a sharp decline, rather than the beginning of a new bull market. Adler Jr., in his analysis, stated that while Bitcoin experienced a market recovery after
Bitcoin price has traded near $81,300 today as buyers weighed on improving on-chain signals, cautious derivatives positioning, and renewed geopolitical developments tied to Russia, Ukraine, and Iran. At press time, the bulls were still in control trading at $81,357, up about 0.7% to 1% over 24 hours. According to Coincodex, in the last 24 hours,
Digital Asset Holdings is reportedly raising about $300 million at a valuation near $2 billion, according to Bloomberg. The round is said to be led by Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm, a16z crypto, and could close in the coming weeks. The company is known for developing Canton Network, a blockchain built for financial institutions. Bloomberg cited
Michael Saylor, one of the most influential figures in the cryptocurrency world and known as a “Bitcoin maximalist,” made groundbreaking statements about MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin asset management strategy in a recent interview. Saylor stated that under the company’s new financial model, it can now maintain its focus as a “net buyer,” selling Bitcoin for operational needs.
Robin Brooks, Senior Fellow at The Brookings Institution and former Chief FX Strategist at Goldman Sachs, believes the Brazilian Real is poised to grow, as the currency’s value has been consistently rising since 2025. Two key drivers will benefit the Brazilian real: the end of the Middle East conflict and the rising uncertainty in the