Aoyon Ashraf / CoinDesk:
SWIFT is working with blockchain data provider Chainlink on a cross-chain interoperability protocol to let SWIFT messages instruct on-chain token transfers — Interest from institutional investors moving into crypto has been “undeniable,” according to SWIFT’s Strategy Director.
Frank Chaparro / The Block:
Sources: Nasdaq is exploring an institutional crypto custody service, pending regulatory approval, and a crypto-focused division called Nasdaq Digital Assets — – Nasdaq has been plotting a move into crypto custody, according to several sources. — The move is in line with its broader mission …
Tomio Geron / Protocol:
BlockFi debuts a digital assets interest product for US accredited investors, after shutting down a yield-paying crypto product the SEC said was illegal — BlockFi has introduced a new digital assets interest product for accredited investors, after previously agreeing to shut …
Brandy Betz / CoinDesk:
Tharsis Labs, which develops the Evmos cross-blockchain tool to connect Ethereum and Cosmos, raised $27M via a token sale led by Polychain Capital — Polychain Capital led the funding raise to accelerate the cross-chain decentralized app platform — Tharsis Labs – the core developer of Evmos …
Katherine Doherty / Bloomberg:
SWIFT is testing a blockchain project with crypto startup Symbiont to drive “efficiencies in communicating significant corporate events”, like mergers — SWIFT, the messaging system used by financial institutions globally to convey instructions on tens of millions of transactions each day, is testing out blockchain.
Andrew Throuvalas / Decrypt:
Anchorage Digital plans to custody a “significant portion” of Apollo Global’s crypto portfolio and offer crypto custody services to Apollo’s clients — The private equity giant that manages half a trillion dollars will use Anchorage for institutional crypto custody.
Nelson Wang / CoinDesk:
The CFTC has fined the blockchain protocol bZeroX team $250K and filed an action against its successor Ooki Dao for offering illegal off-exchange crypto trading — The commission said bZeroX offered illegal, off-exchange trading of digital assets, and has also filed a civil action against the Ooki Dao.
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