The U.S. SEC has issued a no-action letter to Franklin Templeton, enabling its traditional registered funds to invest in its onchain BENJI/FOBXX fund. This marks an important step forward for traditional financial institutions in blockchain applications.
Core Summary Leading global crypto market maker Wintermute has officially registered as a broker-dealer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). This move enables Wintermute to legally trade traditional stocks, options, and cryptocurrency ETFs, marking a significant step for crypto market makers into the traditional finance domain. Event Details Wintermute USA, the company’s New York-based subsidiary, has completed broker-dealer registration with both the SEC and FINRA. This license allows Wintermute to offer trading services for stocks, options, and crypto ETFs in the U.S. market. ...
Coinbase UK has officially launched 24/5 US stock trading, becoming the first crypto exchange to offer such a service, marking a significant milestone in the transformation of crypto platforms into comprehensive financial services providers.
Vanguard, one of the world’s largest asset managers with trillions under management, is hiring a digital assets executive, signaling the traditional finance giant’s accelerating entry into the cryptocurrency market.
Core Summary Securitize, the tokenization platform backed by BlackRock, has received key registration statement approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), clearing the path for its NYSE listing via SPAC merger. This marks a significant milestone for the asset tokenization industry. Event Details According to CoinDesk, Securitize—the technology provider behind BlackRock’s BUIDL tokenized fund—has received SEC approval for its registration statement. This critical regulatory green light means Securitize is poised to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol SECZ. ...
Paxos SEC Approval Blockchain Stock Clearing Takes Key Step Crypto infrastructure company Paxos has received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to become the first licensed entity authorized to clear U.S. stocks on blockchain. This license positions Paxos to compete directly with traditional financial giants like DTCC (Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation). Milestone Significance Paxos’s new license marks a fundamental shift in blockchain technology’s role within U.S. traditional financial markets: ...
[Flash] As traditional finance deepens its footprint in digital assets, crypto ETFs are reshaping access, liquidity, and the global structure of digital asset investing. Notably, self-directed investors are powering bitcoin ETF launches even without Morgan Stanley’s vast advisor network support, highlighting how retail demand is driving crypto adoption.
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is actively preparing for an initial public offering while simultaneously partnering with MoneyGram to bridge the gap between digital assets and traditional cash systems. IPO Progress Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi said the exchange is “80% ready” to go public, signaling that listing preparations have entered an advanced stage and could materialize in the coming months. MoneyGram Partnership The new collaboration with MoneyGram aims to expand access to digital assets, making it easier for users to convert between cryptocurrency and fiat currency — particularly in regions underserved by traditional banking infrastructure. ...