The proposed fund would hold ZEC directly, with Gemini Trust serving as custodian and Winklevoss Capital affiliates eyeing up to a $100 million investment. A Winklevoss-backed exchange-traded fund (ETF) seeking to track Zcash’s price has filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The proposed Winklevoss Zcash ETF would hold ZEC...Continue Reading

The lawsuit alleged that Tether froze USDt funds in a Conduit wallet tied to an investigation launched by Brazilian authorities in 2024. Cross-border payments platform Conduit Technology alleged that stablecoin issuer Tether froze $2.76 million in USDt (USDT) without explanation in September 2025. In a complaint filed in the US District Court for the Southern...Continue Reading

The DIGIT pilot will test distributed ledger technology and onchain settlement for UK sovereign debt, with issuance expected by the first quarter of 2027. The UK government has appointed six major banks to lead the issuance of its first digitally native government bond, with the pilot expected by the first quarter of 2027. Barclays, HSBC,...Continue Reading

The digital ruble’s early uptake comes as BRICS nations explore linking their digital currencies for cross-border trade and payments. Early adoption of Russia’s central bank digital currency, the digital ruble, has vastly exceeded forecasts, with more than 220,000 accounts opened in its first month, offering an early test of whether CBDCs can move beyond pilot...Continue Reading

The No Betting on Your Own Race Act will not be addressed before the 2026 US midterms as Congress is on recess until after the election. A North Carolina lawmaker has introduced legislation aimed at blocking politicians from using prediction market platforms to potentially profit on their own elections. On Monday, Representative Don Davis introduced...Continue Reading

Bitcoin price action was kept in check by overhead ask liquidity while US stocks broke out to new all-time highs. Bitcoin (BTC) continued to circle $86,000 on Tuesday as US stock markets hit fresh all-time highs. Key points: Read moreContinue Reading

The LG CNS partnership gives Securitize a foothold as the Seoul prepares new rules for tokenized stocks, bonds and funds beginning in February 2027. Shares of tokenization platform Securitize rallied sharply on Tuesday after the company announced a partnership with South Korean technology company LG CNS as the country prepares to introduce a new framework...Continue Reading

Most affluent investors across seven countries own and are increasing their crypto holdings despite financial advisers who remain overly cautious about digital assets. A majority of affluent investors across seven of the biggest economies hold digital assets, with crypto accounting for around 10% of their portfolios on average, according to a new CoinShares survey. The...Continue Reading

A ECB executive board member said the potential introduction of a digital euro ”would not to take over the role of banks,” but ensure they have a role in the EU’s monetary system. A member of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) executive board has warned that other entities could provide alternatives without the central bank’s...Continue Reading

Ripple Prime will provide prime brokerage, clearing and financing services to funds managed by the $35 billion alternative investment manager. Ripple Prime will provide multi-asset prime brokerage, clearing and financing services to funds managed by Brevan Howard, a global investment manager with about $35 billion in assets. Under the expanded agreement, Brevan Howard will gain...Continue Reading