Posts tagged as "Blockchain"
Hostplus Considers Digital Asset Options for Self-Directed Super Portfolios Australia’s superannuation sector is witnessing heightened interest in alternative assets, with Hostplus—one of the nation’s biggest retirement funds—now evaluating the inclusion of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for its members. The fund, which oversees more than A$150 billion in assets and ranks as the third-largest by member […]
Singapore, Singapore, 24th March 2026, FinanceWire
By Rupam Roy March 23, 2026 In a pivotal development for the cryptocurrency sector, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins addressed the DC Blockchain Summit on March 17, 2026, to outline a comprehensive token taxonomy. This joint interpretive guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) establishes clear categories for […]
New Zealand’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) is set to gain significantly enhanced visibility into cryptocurrency activities starting 1 April 2026, thanks to the implementation of the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). This OECD-developed global standard requires reporting crypto-asset service providers (including exchanges, brokers, and certain wallet operators) to collect and share user and transaction details with […]
George Town, British Virgin Islands, 18th March 2026, Chainwire
Kingstown, St. Vincent and Grenadines, 17th March 2026, FinanceWire
The Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation establishes the European Union’s comprehensive, harmonized approach to overseeing crypto markets. Effective since June 2023, with stablecoin rules activating in mid-2024 and the complete regime from December 30, 2024, MiCA creates a single licensing system valid across all 27 EU member states via passporting rights. This unified structure replaces […]
PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) has joined Mastercard’s newly launched Crypto Partner Program, a global collaboration uniting over 85 companies from crypto, fintech, and traditional finance sectors. This initiative focuses on bridging blockchain technology with established payment networks to support digital asset use in areas like cross-border transfers, B2B payments, and global payouts. Announced on March […]
In this article: ICE strategic move into digital assets OKX $25 billion valuation details Collaboration on tokenized assets and futures Benefits for global market access Broader implications for financial infrastructure Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), the Atlanta-headquartered powerhouse behind the New York Stock Exchange, recently announced a minority stake in leading cryptocurrency platform OKX. This move, […]
Victoria, Seychelles, 12th March 2026, Chainwire
Aon Achieves Milestone in Blockchain-Enabled Insurance Transactions Global insurance and reinsurance leader Aon has successfully executed a proof-of-concept demonstration, marking what the firm describes as the inaugural use of stablecoins by a major international broker to process insurance premium settlements. This initiative utilized U.S. dollar-pegged digital tokens across prominent blockchain platforms, highlighting potential advancements in […]
Why Blockchain-Linked Stocks Are Drawing Attention Now Blockchain continues to reshape industries by enabling secure, decentralized handling of transactions, data, and assets. Public companies in this space—ranging from digital asset mining operations to software developers and financial platforms—allow market participants to engage with these advancements via standard brokerage accounts. Recent market data highlights five stocks […]