Franklin Templeton acquires 250 Digital to strengthen institutional crypto capabilities, expand tokenized assets, and bridge traditional finance with DeFi.

Uniswap Foundation discloses $85.8M in year-end assets and $26M in grant commitments for 2025, with operational funding projected through January 2027.

Australia enacts law requiring crypto exchanges and custody providers to obtain AFSL licenses, establishing comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets.

CFTC enforcement director confirms insider trading laws apply to prediction markets, vowing prosecution for misuse of confidential government information.

Hong Kong’s March deadline for HKD stablecoin licenses passes with no approvals from HKMA. Major banks and crypto firms still await regulatory clearance.

B2C2 adopts Solana as its primary blockchain for institutional stablecoin settlement, enhancing speed and efficiency for large-scale crypto transactions.

Moody’s rates New Hampshire’s bitcoin-backed bonds at Ba2, launching the first rated cryptocurrency-collateralized deal in public finance. BitGo provides custody.

WisdomTree’s digital asset head says the Clarity Act won’t limit innovation as the firm expands tokenized funds and crypto products under current rules.

Snap stock rallies 14% after Irenic Capital reveals 2.5% stake, pushing for Specs exit, cost reductions, and governance reforms to enhance shareholder value.

Baidu stock rises despite Wuhan robotaxi outage that immobilized 100+ Apollo Go vehicles, sparking fresh concerns about autonomous vehicle reliability.