Infrastructure
Coverage of the networks, stablecoin rails, custody platforms, and market infrastructure underpinning the digital asset ecosystem.
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OKX, BlackRock, Standard Chartered Launch Tokenized Treasury Collateral Framework
DUBAI, April 28, 2026 — OKX said Tuesday it launched a joint framework with BlackRock and Standard Chartered that allows eligible OKX VIP and institutional clients to use BlackRock’s BUIDL tokenized short-term U.S. Treasury fund as collateral for trading while assets are held in off-exchange custody.
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FCA Selects Eight Firms for Second AI Live Testing Cohort
LONDON, April 21, 2026 — The UK Financial Conduct Authority said eight firms, including Barclays, Experian, Lloyds Banking Group and UBS, have been selected for the second cohort of its AI Live Testing programme, which is intended to support the safe and responsible deployment of artificial intelligence in financial services, according to a statement published Tuesday.
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LTSE Updates Order Priority Rule to Conform With Odd-Lot Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2026 — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice of filing and immediate effectiveness of a proposed rule change by the Long-Term Stock Exchange to amend its order priority rule to conform with odd-lot reporting requirements under Regulation NMS, according to an SEC notice.
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Linux Foundation Launches x402 Foundation for Payments Over HTTP Protocol
NEW YORK, April 2, 2026 — Linux Foundation said it launched the x402 Foundation and is accepting the contribution of the x402 protocol from Coinbase, establishing a neutral, open-source governance structure for a proposed standard enabling payments over HTTP, according to a Linux Foundation press release.
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Anchorage Digital Adds Tron Network, Expanding U.S. Institutional Access
NEW YORK, March 26, 2026 — Anchorage Digital said it will add support for the Tron network, expanding access for U.S. investors to custody its native token through a federally regulated platform, according to a Reuters report.
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Mesh Secures $75 Million Series C, Reaches $1 Billion Valuation
Crypto payments infrastructure firm Mesh has secured $75 million in Series C funding at a $1 billion valuation, according to a company announcement distributed via PR Newswire.
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BitGo completes $212.8 million U.S. IPO
Crypto custody firm BitGo Holdings Inc. priced its U.S. initial public offering above its marketed range, raising $212.8 million, according to Reuters.
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PayPal to Acquire Cymbio in Agentic Commerce Expansion
PayPal has agreed to acquire Cymbio, a Tel Aviv-based commerce orchestration platform, as part of its strategy to expand capabilities in agentic and AI-enabled commerce, according to a PayPal press release.
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Anchorage Digital Seeks $200M–$400M Funding Ahead of Potential IPO
Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered U.S. digital-asset bank, is seeking to raise between $200 million and $400 million in new funding as it prepares for a potential initial public offering next year, according to Bloomberg.
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State Street Joins Crypto Market With Digital Asset Product Rollout
State Street is expanding its presence in digital assets, becoming the latest major Wall Street firm to deepen its involvement in crypto-related infrastructure, according to Bloomberg.
