Digital Assets
Dubai’s VARA issues 50th VASP license as virtual assets market continues to grow
The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) recently announced the issuance of its 50th Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license, marking an important...
Nasdaq and Talos partner to advance tokenized collateral management in institutional markets
Nasdaq and Talos announced a new partnership to create an integrated solution for tokenized collateral management by linking Talos’s digital asset infrastructure with...
Mastercard to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion in major stablecoin expansion
Mastercard recently announced a definitive agreement to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in contingent payments. The deal expands...
Illicit entities receive $141 billion through stablecoin wallets in 2025, report finds
Stablecoin activity has accelerated sharply over the past year, with 2025 marking a clear inflection point. Monthly volumes climbed steadily through early 2025...
Stablecoin growth outpaces traditional asset classes as total market cap hits over $300 billion
Stablecoins are no longer peripheral to the asset management industry and have become a fundamental link between traditional and decentralized finance, with the...
Tokenization: A $500 billion opportunity for the GCC by 2030
Around $500 billion in addressable value could be unlocked across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) by 2030 through real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, according...
