#digital-assets

#digital-assets

"The objective is to expand that sphere materially more than what we have today," Al Niama added. He'll help lead the crypto company's outreach to large financial institutions.

The IMF now classifies Bitcoin and similar digital assets as 'non-produced non-financial assets', acknowledging their value while recognizing their unique characteristics.

A private key cannot be split in half. It must remain whole to access crypto. Splitting it manually risks permanent loss of funds.

"Stablecoins are being adopted far beyond crypto capital markets, emerging as a tool to complement traditional financial rails for cross-border payments. We see this value..."

One corrupt table or misconfigured bucket can stall an entire supply chain run. Fortunately, a clear-headed backup strategy turns that existential threat into a five-minute inconvenience.

In June 2025, JPMorgan expanded its Bitcoin and crypto lending framework to allow clients to use Bitcoin ETFs as collateral. It began factoring Bitcoin holdings into net worth evaluations, aligning them with traditional assets.

"Partnering with Coinbase accelerates our ability to bring innovative, crypto financial solutions to our clients. We will also provide PNC's best-in-class banking services to Coinbase. This collaboration enables us to meet growing demand for secure and streamlined access to digital assets on PNC's trusted platform."

"Bit Origin is evolving beyond mining infrastructure to engage directly in the value and utility of digital assets," said Jinghai Jiang, CEO and Chairman of Bit Origin.

BBVA, the second-largest bank in Spain, has officially launched Bitcoin trading and custody services for all retail customers in country, allowing customers of legal age to buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin and crypto.

"If you don't have the proper documents in place ... those gaps can really cause disagreements amongst family members," says Capaldo.

"When we started, wallets were powerful but inaccessible for all but the most technical... That friction fundamentally constrained what could be built in crypto."

Crypto index funds and ETFs provide diversified exposure to digital assets, allowing investors to earn passive income without the stress of active management.

"Mubadala's increased exposure to the iShares Bitcoin Trust not only signifies its investment strategy but also highlights the growing institutional interest in cryptocurrencies."

Robinhood's acquisition of WonderFi for CA$250 million is a significant move to tap into Canada's expanding digital asset market.

The Australian crypto industry has called on the newly reelected Labor government to urgently make digital asset legislation a top priority to ensure Australia doesn't fall further behind global markets.