Europe’s largest asset manager has quietly taken a decisive step into onchain finance, launching a $100 million tokenized cash fund designed to move at blockchain speed while behaving like a traditional safe haven.

Digital Ascension Group is handing the keys of its high-net-worth crypto platform to Uphold, betting that streamlined infrastructure—not hype—will win over wealthy U.S. investors.

Precious metals prices tumbled sharply in early U.S. trading on Thursday, with gold falling more than 5% as macro pressures triggered broad liquidation across the complex.

Celo Core Co. has proposed transferring 160 million CELO to Opera, aiming to convert a high-performing partnership into a long-term, incentive-aligned network stake.

Animoca Brands has taken a direct stake in AVAX and teamed up with Ava Labs to expand Avalanche’s reach across Asia and the Middle East, signaling a fresh push into institutional and regional blockchain adoption.

Brent crude climbed above $116 per barrel on Thursday as coordinated strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure rattled global supply expectations and intensified fears of a prolonged disruption.

Bitcoin briefly fell below the $70,000 mark, reaching a low of $69,536, due to a liquidation event by an early holder who sold 650 bitcoins. However, bitcoin quickly recovered to around $70,200, demonstrating its resilience.

The Algorand Foundation has reduced its workforce by 25% amid market uncertainty, even as the SEC clarified ALGO’s status as a digital commodity. The move reflects a strategic reset rather than a retreat from long-term growth.

Canada’s financial intelligence agency has revoked 50 money services business registrations so far in 2026, with nearly all tied to cryptocurrency operations, signaling an intensified compliance crackdown.

On Thursday, Crypto.com said it has reduced its workforce by roughly 12% as it accelerates an enterprise-wide push into artificial intelligence, according to a statement from CEO Kris Marszalek.

South Korean lawmakers are once again tearing up the script on crypto taxation, this time with a proposal to scrap the levy altogether before it ever sees daylight.

The Bank of Japan held interest rates at 0.75%, citing global uncertainty and rising inflation risks linked to energy prices. Governor Kazuo Ueda signaled a cautious but flexible approach to future policy shifts.

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SBI VC Trade has become the first licensed exchange in Japan to launch a USDC le

Kucoin will launch immersive activations at Tomorrowland Winter 2026, scheduled for March 21–28 in Alpe d’Huez, France. The festival will feature renowned artists like Steve Aoki and Dimitri Vegas.