Digital Asset stories
The acquisition gives Payward a regulated US derivatives platform, easing a long hunt for licences as crypto firms push into the market.
Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows hit their strongest level since October 2025 as large banks and asset managers expanded digital asset plans.
Banks can now issue tokenised deposits and digital currencies without shifting funds off balance sheet, as FIS opens limited access to Lyriq.
Token holders in Ondo’s ETFs and stocks will soon be able to vote and access issuer documents, narrowing the gap with mainstream markets.
Early uptake suggests crypto traders want analysis, execution and strategy in one place, with Bitget saying Gracy AI drew more than 460,000 users.
Global employers may now face added demand for flexible pay, as workers can divert part of wages into crypto before payroll is finalised.
Marketers could soon let AI agents handle campaigns, content and analytics as Adobe ties its creative tools to one workflow system.
Editors could save time on logging and archive searches as the tie-up embeds Gemini and Vertex AI into Avid's production software.
The deal could help blockchain developers reach more regulated markets sooner, as Alchemy expands its multi-cloud setup via OVHcloud's infrastructure.
AI search and digitisation are helping media owners turn ageing archives into usable assets, with Iron Mountain recognised by Google Cloud.
Businesses can now move USDC through Nium's network and settle in fiat, cutting trapped liquidity across more than 190 countries.
Customer engagement gains, including a USD $1 billion revenue impact at Lenovo, topped Adobe’s 2026 Experience Maker Awards shortlist.
Crypto holders can now spend more than 300 digital assets at Visa merchants worldwide, as card volumes in the sector keep rising.
Marketers could gain tighter oversight as Adobe ties AI agents to brand guidelines, approvals and performance data across GenStudio.
Brands could gain a single governed layer for AI customer work, as Adobe links agents with partner tools across the full lifecycle.
Canadian app users can now trade more than 20 cryptocurrencies from CAD $1 without leaving KOHO's main platform.
Access to a regulated Australian-dollar token widens as OKX Australia adds AUDM, targeting faster payments and settlement for users.
Businesses warn delays could push stablecoin activity overseas, as a coalition presses ministers and regulators for clearer UK rules and tax treatment.
UK Coinbase users can now unlock cash from Bitcoin and Ether holdings in seconds, but rapid price swings could trigger liquidation.
More Japanese institutions now see crypto as a diversification tool, though volatility, fraud risks and regulatory gaps still curb wider adoption.