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Monad Blockchain Focuses on Quantum Security and Privacy
Monad is pivoting toward quantum-resistant cryptography and institutional-grade privacy features. The move aims to future-proof the blockchain against emerging cyber threats while attracting enterprise adoption through compliance-friendly tools.
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Standard Chartered Expands Bitcoin Custody to Singapore
Standard Chartered is expanding its Bitcoin custody services to Singapore, reinforcing the city-state’s status as a global crypto hub. The move signals growing institutional confidence in digital assets and could attract more capital into the Asian market.
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Kazakhstan and Tether Explore a National Stablecoin
Kazakhstan’s central bank has signed an agreement with Tether and the city of Alatau to study a stablecoin pegged to the national tenge, alongside real-world asset tokenization using Tether’s Hadron platform. No token has been launched yet — the project is still in the concept and pilot phase.
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Michael Saylor Wants Banks to Lend Against Bitcoin: What It Means
Michael Saylor is calling on US regulators to let banks offer loans backed by Bitcoin, arguing that $100 billion in BTC-backed credit could equal a decade of new BTC production. Here’s what that could mean for crypto and traditional finance.
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Securitize Tokenizes Apple, Nvidia & Tesla Stocks on Solana
Securitize has launched tokenized versions of Apple, Nvidia, and Tesla stocks on the Solana blockchain. This move could democratize equities access, enable 24/7 trading, and reshape how traditional finance interacts with crypto markets.
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Moscow Exchange to Launch Crypto Trading in December
Russia’s Moscow Exchange (MOEX) is set to launch crypto trading on December 1, offering Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and TRON under a new regulatory framework. The move signals growing institutional adoption of digital assets in Russia and could influence global crypto markets.
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Sberbank Joins Russia’s Official Crypto Market: What It Means
Russia officially registers four crypto operators and five custodians, with Sberbank preparing Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT products for launch on December 1st. This move marks a major step in the convergence of traditional banking and digital assets.
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StanChart to Launch Crypto Custody in Singapore: What It Means
Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) has announced plans to launch digital asset custody services covering cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and tokenized real-world assets for institutional clients. The offering is still pending regulatory approval but signals growing mainstream acceptance of digital assets in traditional finance.