Nightfall, the zero-knowledge privacy protocol developed by Ernst & Young, has been deployed on Starknet

Morgan Stanley Moves to Launch Regulated Crypto Bank

Morgan Stanley's application for a trust bank charter indicates a strategic shift towards direct crypto custody. By establishing Morgan Stanley Digital Trust, the firm aims to provide secure, federally regulated digital asset services, appealing to institutional investors and enhancing revenue opportunities.

Avalanche Gains Momentum as Progmat Launches Dedicated L1 for Japan’s $2B+ RWAs

Japan’s largest security token platform is migrating more than $2 billion in real estate and corporate bonds from Corda to a dedicated L1 on Avalanche. The initiative brings together some of Japan’s largest firms, from Toyota to Konami and TIS Inc., giving Avalanche a route into Japan’s

Hedera Expands Exchange Access as Kraken Prepares New Network Support

Kraken is bringing Hedera EVM and the Hedera Token Service (HTS) to its platform, allowing the exchange to support direct withdrawals and deposits of HTS-native tokens. Kraken recently introduced regulated perpetual futures contracts based on tokenized stock, and Flexline, a crypto-backed

Ripple Whitepaper Outlines Crypto Trading Model for Banks

Ripple's new whitepaper addresses fragmented crypto markets and institutional risks, proposing a Digital Prime Broker framework to centralize execution and liquidity. By leveraging the XRP Ledger for credit lines and faster settlements, it aims to enhance operational efficiency and transparency for banks and hedge funds.

Coming as early as Q2! Japan's SBI will launch the Japanese Yen stablecoin "JPYSC".

SBI Holdings and Startale Group jointly launch Japan's first Japanese Yen stablecoin "JPYSC," expected to be listed in the second quarter of this year, pending regulatory approval. This stablecoin is backed by a trust bank and targets institutional and cross-border applications, aiming to enhance the position of the Japanese Yen in digital finance while complying with Japanese regulatory standards.

Dialogue with Tether USAT CEO: Experiencing the acceleration of U.S. crypto policies, user experience is the biggest difference in the clear legislation.

Source: Anthony Pompliano Podcast Compilation: Felix, PANews Bo Hines, CEO of Tether USAT (a US-regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin launched by Tether), is also a former White House cryptocurrency advisor who participated in shaping U.S. digital asset policies during critical industry development periods. Recently, Bo Hines gave an interview at the New York Bitcoin Investor Week, where he disclosed details of his work on cryptocurrency policy at the White House and discussed topics such as the mainstream adoption of stablecoins and why user experience is more important than returns. PANews has summarized the highlights of the conversation. Below are the details. Host: You previously worked at the White House and are now the