Decentralised finance stories

YAP Global appoints Otto Jacobsson as CEO, signalling expansion and a broader service mix as the crypto and digital assets sector matures.

Bitget posts USD $8.17 trillion in 2025 derivatives volume as institutional crypto and tokenised TradFi trading surge on its platform.

Singapore’s Atlantis Lab has launched Atlantis, a web hub unifying crypto wallets and exchanges while keeping users in full self-custody control.

DTCC will tokenise US Treasuries on the Canton Network with Digital Asset, aiming for an MVP in 2026 as part of a multi-year roadmap.

Digital Asset predicts 2026 tipping point as institutions go on-chain, prioritising privacy, clear rules and routine stablecoin use.

Animoca backs GROW’s Hong Kong wealth arm in a strategic deal to build a regulated Asia platform spanning crypto and traditional assets.

SEC greenlights DTCC unit to tokenise US blue-chip stocks, ETFs and Treasuries, paving way for mainstream blockchain-based securities.

DTCC maps an ambitious 2026 plan, deepening tokenisation and AI while overhauling risk, collateral and post-trade ahead of Europe’s T+1 shift.

India has surged into the global top tier for everyday crypto use, ranking ninth as stablecoin-driven payments and remittances gain ground.

Binance is banking on Australian institutions and new rules to push crypto from speculative sideshow to mainstream finance by 2026.

ShapeShift makes Zcash its default payment rail in V4 upgrade, boosting DeFi privacy with NEAR Intents and new hardware wallet support.

Sovereign states and global finance heavyweights are using blockchain to rewrite cross-border money flows and the rules that govern them.

Zama launches a confidentiality layer and $ZAMA token auction, enabling private, compliant onchain payments on public blockchains with encrypted transactions.

Five leading Cardano organisations unite to request 70 million ADA from treasury, aiming to boost infrastructure and accelerate enterprise adoption.

Animoca Brands partners with Rayls to enhance tokenisation of real-world assets, opening new institutional and retail pathways to digital securities globally.

A survey of 1,500+ professionals reveals trust, compliance, and identity assurance as crucial for mainstream adoption of Web3 wallets and digital asset services.

Bluwhale launches AI-powered Stablecoin Agent to manage digital dollars as stablecoin market tops $300bn, aiming to boost individual investor returns.

Trusted fintechs are crucial to bridging traditional and decentralised finance, enabling faster, transparent access to digital assets for all investors.

Openmarkets plans to raise USD $50 million to expand its DeFi capabilities and presence across Asia and the US, targeting crypto trading and asset tokenisation.

Aleo Network Foundation appoints Yaya Fanusie as Global Head of Policy to lead privacy-focused blockchain payments amid global regulatory push.