digital asset ecosystem

KuCoin Secures AUSTRAC Digital Currency Exchange Registration

November 26, 20254 min

KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform built on trust, today announced a major regulatory milestone in Australia with its subsidiary entity officially registered as a Digital Currency Exchange (DCE) under AUSTRAC. This registration places KuCoin under AUSTRAC’s formal oversight for digital currency exchange services and marks a significant step in strengthening the platform’s compliance framework within one of the world’s most robust regulatory environments. As part of its broader compliance strategy, KuCoin plans to register for additional...

by BusinessWire

Crypto Currencies

Hercle Raises $60M to Scale Global Money Movement Platform

October 30, 20255 min

Hercle, an institutional infrastructure platform bridging stablecoins, digital assets, and cross-border settlement, today announced $60 million in new capital. The round features a $10 million equity investment led by F-Prime, with participation from Fulgur Ventures and Exponential Science, alongside a $50 million credit line to support the expansion of institutional services and global growth initiatives. To date, Hercle’s platform has processed more than $20 billion in transactions, enabling global institutions to move millions of dollars...

by GlobeNewswire

Crypto Currencies

Alpha Edge Media Acquires AI Crypto News Platform

October 16, 20255 min

Alpha Edge Media, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Aether Holdings, Inc., an emerging financial technology platform integrating AI-driven analytics and digital media, today announced the acquisition of 21Bitcoin.xyz, an AI-powered crypto news engine delivering real-time coverage across the global digital asset ecosystem. Alpha Edge Media is a digital-first financial media company that builds, acquires, and scales newsletter brands delivering actionable insights to modern investors. The integration of 21bitcoin.xyz into Alpha Edge Media will deepen Alpha Edge...

by BusinessWire

Blockchain

C1 Fund Invests in Figment, a Leading Provider of Blockchain Infrastructure

October 7, 20253 min

C1 Fund Inc., a registered closed-end investment company providing public-market investors exposure to late-stage digital-asset and technology companies, today announced that it has invested in Figment, a global leader in blockchain infrastructure and staking services. The position was executed via the secondary market and reinforces C1 Fund’s mandate to back category-defining companies that power the digital-asset ecosystem. Figment currently supports more than 50 blockchain protocols and according to company data, over $17 billion in digital...

by PRNewswire

Crypto Currencies

HTX Joins TRM Labs to Boost Global Crypto Crime Fight

August 22, 20253 min

HTX, a global leading cryptocurrency exchange, today announced its participation in the Beacon Network, the first real-time crypto crime response network launched by TRM Labs, as a founding member. By joining forces with elite exchanges and law enforcement agencies, HTX reaffirms its commitment to combating illicit finance and building a safer, more trusted digital asset ecosystem. Launched by TRM Labs, the Beacon Network connects vetted investigators with exchanges, stablecoin issuers, and regulators to detect, flag, and disrupt illicit activity before funds can be cashed...

by PRNewswire

Security

Crypto ISAC Expands Leadership to Support Next Phase of Growth

May 5, 20255 min

The Crypto Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Crypto ISAC) today announced the appointment of two new leaders to support its growing mission to defend the digital asset ecosystem through collaborative intelligence and operational resilience. Henry Beaudin has joined as Director of Operations, and Tiago Assumpção as Technical Director of Threat Intelligence Engineering & Collaborative Defense. These hires mark a significant milestone in the ISAC’s evolution from launch-phase coalition to a mature intelligence-sharing nonprofit serving the broader crypto industry. As Director of...

by PRNewswire

Crypto Currencies

Bitget Reports 191% Reserve Ratio in April 2025 PoR Update

April 25, 20254 min

Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has published its monthly Proof of Reserves (PoR) report for April 2025, which shows its continued commitment to transparency and user asset security. The latest verification confirms that Bitget maintains highly secure collateralized reserves, with an industry-leading 191% overall reserve ratio, ensuring full backing of all user funds. Bitget continues to uphold its gold standard in asset security, with April’s reserves verification showing strong collateralization across all major cryptos: BTC...

by PRNewswire

Blockchain

Fireblocks builds powerhouse C-Suite

March 7, 20245 min

New CMO appointment signals Fireblocks' ambitions to ensure the onchain economy is underpinned and secured by non-custodial and decentralized technologies