CoinSwitch Ventures has rebranded as BlackLane Capital, an independent global early-stage fund. The firm is expanding beyond Web3 into fintech, infrastructure, consumer and digital assets, writing cheques up to $5 million and targeting over $100 million in startup funding across five years.
Bengaluru-born AI company is building a deeper US presence as financial institutions accelerate adoption of agentic AI across investment, wealth and enterprise workflows
Mark your calendars for WIKIEXPO CYPRUS 2026, taking place on November 6, 2026 at the prestigious Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa. As one of Europe’s most influential gatherings for the foreign exchange and fintech services industry, the event is set to welcome over 5,000 professionals, 50+ distinguished speakers, and 50+ exhibitors from more than 30 countries.
Trezor has switched on Clear Signing across its hardware wallets, using the open ERC-7730 standard. Devices now decode raw Ethereum calldata and display the action, token, amount, and destination in plain language. Coverage includes 1inch, Aave, Lido, Tether, LiFi, and Hyperliquid.
CoinDCX has listed Tether Gold (XAUT) for trading and launched a systematic investment plan on the token starting at ₹100. The listing brings the largest tokenized gold product by market cap to Indian investors, with gains falling under India's 30% virtual digital asset tax.
Strategy returned to an unrealized gain of about $1.4 billion on its 840,447 BTC after bitcoin cleared the company's $75,385 average cost. Spot ETFs took in $606 million on Thursday, Standard Chartered flagged a possible run at $126,000, and Coinbase's CEO looked to 2030.
Crypto India Magazine released NARRATIVE Issue 2, The Institutional Era of Crypto, on August 15, 2026. Marc Liew of Jito Foundation fronts the cover story, with features on custody, market infrastructure, and DeFi, three HER Story profiles, and four contributor essays.
WebX 2026 Tokyo concluded its fourth edition with 13,641 participants from more than 90 countries and over 70 side events. Discussions across three stages covered yen stablecoins, megabank tokenization and rising institutional confidence. WebX returns on 25 to 26 August 2027 at Tokyo Big Sight.
Deal Day, the Bitcoin for Corporations Symposium and Enterprise focus experience give companies, investors, and operators a dedicated business environment at Asia's largest Bitcoin conference — August 27–28 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Tokyo Stock Exchange–listed Green Monster will work with Capital Layer to support the development of regional institutional stablecoin settlement infrastructure as the two companies build a regional institutional settlement network — starting with the Japan–Taiwan corridor — alongside co-created digital-asset education for financial institutions.
The RBI told Parliament's finance panel on July 2, 2026 that crypto should not be legalized, even as tax enforcement widens and a long-awaited policy report heads to the Monsoon Session. What the RBI crypto ban stance means for Indian investors, from the 30% tax to new reporting rules.
Robinhood took its Arbitrum-built Layer 2, Robinhood Chain, live on public mainnet on July 1. The launch brings 24/7 Stock Token trading to more than 120 countries, adds onchain lending through Robinhood Earn, and routes 10% of chain fees back to the Arbitrum ecosystem.
EBC12 brings together speakers from J.P. Morgan, the Financial Conduct Authority, Invesco, Coinbase, Fidelity International, and more than 300 leaders from the banks, regulators, and asset managers shaping Europe's digital asset market.
The Bitcoin Thailand Conference 2026 comes to Bangkok's Samyan Mitrtown on November 28-29, spotlighting Lightning payments, privacy and financial sovereignty.
Newly confirmed speakers from leading financial institutions, digital asset firms and global payment networks join discussions on stablecoins, AI, regulation and the future of digital finance in Tokyo.
WebX 2026 returns to Tokyo as Japan enters a new phase of regulated digital asset growth and institutional participation. The conference is expected to draw more than 15000 attendees and feature speakers from leading global organizations across finance, technology, and government.
PBW 2026 reflects the country’s transition from understanding blockchain to actively implementing it. What was once experimental is now being deployed—with growing relevance in transparency, accountability, and economic participation.
Antier’s first institutional capital after over a decade of bootstrapped growth. It comes at a time when blockchain is increasingly being evaluated as a foundational layer for digital trust, verification, and financial infrastructure, particularly across public sector and BFSI use cases.
Humanity Protocol ($H) trades 64% below its ATH — but a Mastercard partnership, $50M in institutional backing, and a 2026 governance launch could reshape the decentralized identity narrative. Here's our full $H price prediction from 2026 to 2031.
As of March 2, 2026, ADA trades at approximately $0.29, down from highs above $1.00 reached in early 2025. The current market capitalization stands at roughly $10.77 billion, with a circulating supply of approximately 36.07 billion ADA.
Beyond market cycles, blockchain’s real promise lies in tokenizing real world assets. By bringing bonds, real estate, and commodities on chain, developers are building a bridge between DeFi and the traditional economy, shifting the focus from speculation to utility and measurable economic impact.
Loyaltization proposes tokenizing loyalty to drive real Web3 adoption in India. With stablecoins lowering costs, inter brand reward ecosystems expanding, and brands chasing measurable engagement, tokenized loyalty could turn points into programmable assets and reshape how users interact with rewards, privacy, and value.
RWA tokenization is connecting traditional finance with DeFi by turning assets like real estate, bonds, and commodities into programmable blockchain tokens. As institutions enter the space and regulations evolve, tokenized assets are emerging as a scalable bridge between global capital and on chain markets.
Web3 disputes cannot be resolved by code alone. As protocols grow complex and cross border, legal frameworks are evolving to address risk, intent, and accountability. A layered approach combining on chain governance, mediation, and legal contracts is emerging as essential to protect users and sustain decentralized systems.
