The company, which was formerly known as Janover and says it is the first U.S. public company with a treasury strategy built to accumulate and compound Solana (SOL) digital assets, entered into a share purchase agreement (ELOC) with RK Capital Management, according to a Thursday (June 12) press release. Via the agreement, DeFi Development will have the right, but not an obligation, to issue and sell as much as $5 billion in shares of its common stock to RK Capital, DeFi Development said
In an opinion piece published in Fortune, Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson wrote that the “advantages of blockchain are so compelling that we don’t foresee the shift to digital asset technology being slow or incremental,” echoing the growing positive sentiment some traditional finance institutions have toward crypto. “Indeed, we expect our industry will evolve more in the next five years than in the last 50,” Johnson said.
Energy Democratized Digital assets and Real World Assets (RWA) are enabling peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading — allowing individuals to buy and sell electricity directly. From rooftop solar panels to wind farms, blockchain is making it easier for consumers to generate, trade, and profit from renewable energy — without relying on utility monopolies.
The State Bank of Pakistan has clarified its stance on digital assets, saying that it has never declared ownership and trading of the assets illegal. In a press release issued by the central bank, it stated that its earlier warnings about the assets were mainly a precautionary measure. Over the last few years, the State Bank of Pakistan has issued an advisory, directing banks, micro-finance institutions, development finance institutions (DFIs), electronic money institutions
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Contracts That Execute Themselves Legal systems worldwide are adopting smart contracts — powered by digital assets and Real World Assets (RWA) — to make agreements more efficient, enforceable, and transparent. Gone are the days of paper-based, slow-moving legal processes. Now, code-based contracts are reshaping how we sign, verify, and enforce agreements — from real estate to employment to intellectual property.
In the volatile world of cryptocurrency and digital assets, seasoned investors develop frameworks to navigate uncertainty while capitalizing on opportunity. Eugene Ng, with nearly 15 years of experience spanning traditional financial institutions and pioneering crypto ventures, has crafted a distinctive investment approach that bridges these worlds. As co-founder of DWF Labs, a leading high-frequency trading and market-making firm in digital assets
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bakkt Holdings, Inc. (“Bakkt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BKKT) today announced that its Board of Directors has formally approved an updated corporate investment policy, enabling the Company to allocate capital into Bitcoin and other digital assets as part of its broader treasury and corporate strategy. The Company’s updated investment policy is built on three strategic pillars designed to enhance long-term stockholder value
Empowering Artists with New Revenue Streams Musicians are reclaiming control over their careers — thanks to digital assets and Real World Assets (RWA). From NFT album sales to tokenized royalties, artists are finding innovative ways to monetize their work — cutting out middlemen and connecting directly with fans.
“Such entities and individuals which are engaged in VDA transactions and have failed to comply with the Income Tax Act, 1961 have been identified for verification,” a government official who asked not to be named said.\r\n\r\nIn India, crypto-assets are not recognised as legal tender.\r\n\r\nCryptocurrencies are not regulated in the country and the government is in the process of bringing out a discussion paper on this subject with options ranging from regulation to a complete ban
Temenos Temenos Blogs Digital Assets – Where Are We No... Digital Assets – Where Are We Now? By Matt Goble, CRCM In April 2022, the FDIC issued FIL-16-2022 titled Notification of Engaging in Crypto-Related Activities. This statute established a requirement for FDIC regulated financial institutions to notify the FDIC if they intend to engage in, or if they were currently engaged in, activity related to crypto-assets.
Securing Medical Records with Blockchain Digital assets and Real World Assets (RWA) are playing a critical role in securing sensitive healthcare data — ensuring privacy, interoperability, and patient control. From decentralized medical records to tokenized health data marketplaces, blockchain is transforming how we manage personal health information.
Financial services firm Siebert Financial announced that its $100 million shelf registration has become effective following the approval of its Form S-3 by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The announcement prompted analysts at Wall Street Zen to upgrade Siebert’s stock rating from “buy” to “strong buy,” according to a research note released to investors.
Financial institutions have attempted to integrate digital asset technology for more than a decade with little to show for their efforts. As it stands today, the total value of blockchain-based finance comprises less than one percent of the $300 trillion global system. The finance industry talks a good game about embracing blockchain, but the truth is much of the sector hopes crypto will prove to be a fleeting technical fad like Blu-Ray, so it can stick to business as usual.
In Notice 2025-33, issued Thursday, the IRS extended the transition relief from backup withholding tax liability and associated penalties for any broker that does not withhold and pay the backup withholding tax for any digital asset sale or exchange transaction occurring in 2026. The notice also: extends the limited transition relief from backup withholding tax liability for an additional year. Brokers will not be required to backup withhold for any digital asset sale or exchange transacti
Democratizing Decision-Making Through Blockchain E-governance is being redefined by digital assets and Real World Assets (RWA) — bringing transparency, participation, and trust to public decision-making. From voting systems to budget allocation, blockchain technology is enabling citizens to engage directly in governance processes — ensuring accountability and reducing corruption.
Builder Vault addresses a critical need in digital asset management: securing private keys without sacrificing operational flexibility. Its MPC-based architecture ensures that no complete key or master seed ever exists in one place, reducing regulatory concerns tied to centralized key custody. This distributed model supports compliance by eliminating the notion of a single actor having full control, and enables institutions to enforce multi-party governance and approval policies.
SEC’s Atkins Defends Bitcoin Self-Custody and Code Freedom Atkins’ speech comes amid increasing public awareness of digital asset custody. After the spectacular collapses of centralized crypto platforms like FTX and Celsius, many investors have turned to self-custody, storing their assets in wallets they control to minimize counterparty risk. In his remarks, Atkins praised blockchain technology for enabling direct ownership of digital property without intermediaries.
Faster Cross-Border Payments Are Here International transfers used to take days — even weeks. Now, digital assets and Real World Assets (RWA) are enabling near-instant cross-border payments at a fraction of the cost. From remittances to business transactions, blockchain-powered solutions are eliminating delays, reducing fees, and increasing accessibility.
A plethora of digital asset treasury companies have recently come to market, looking to not only hold crypto as a treasury asset but also raise the capital to do so. Furthermore, such companies are no longer confined to bitcoin, and continue to move down the altcoin risk curve. Given that 40 Act issues are potentially less of a concern with a more open SEC combined with MicroStrategy’s wild success, it’s no wonder this movement is accelerating.
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