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UK Treasury taps HSBC’s Orion blockchain to pilot first G7 digital gilt

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The initiative aims to accelerate settlement times and reduce costs in government bond trading. The UK Treasury has selected HSBC Holdings, Europe’s largest bank by assets, and Ashurst, a prominent international law firm, to lead a pilot program for digital gilt, a move that could make the UK the first G7 country to issue sovereign bonds directly on a blockchain. The pilot will take place in the Bank of England’s digital sandbox, providing a regulated environment to test tokenized government securities. Digital gilts are government bonds issued as digital tokens…

EU Parliament Backs Digital Euro to Bolster Payments Sovereignty

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The European Parliament has thrown its weight behind the European Central Bank’s (ECB) digital euro project in a vote that framed money and payments as a strategic asset in an era of rising geopolitical tensions.  Lawmakers adopted the annual ECB report by 443 votes in favor, 71 against, and 117 abstentions, backing amendments that describe the digital euro as “essential” to strengthening European Union monetary sovereignty, reducing fragmentation in retail payments, and bolstering the integrity of the single market.  The text places growing emphasis on how public money in digital…

TRON DAO advances stablecoin dialogue at digital assets at Duke Conference

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Geneva, Switzerland, January 6, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), successfully wrapped up its participation as a Gold Tier Sponsor at the Digital Assets at Duke Conference, held February 4–6 at Duke University’s Penn Pavilion in Durham, North Carolina. The annual conference convened over 200 leading voices from finance, policy, academia, and technology for in-depth discussions on the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape. The TRON DAO team convened at the welcome reception hosted by…

MARA Holdings transfers 1,318 Bitcoin to Galaxy Digital, Two Prime, and BitGo

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MARA Holdings, the second-largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, transferred 1,318 BTC worth around $87 million to Galaxy Digital, Two Prime, and BitGo on Thursday, according to Arkham Intelligence data. The Bitcoin mining firm reached 52,850 BTC valued at around $3 billion at the end of Q3 2025 after mining and retaining 2,144 BTC for that quarter. When it comes to BTC holdings, MARA trails only Strategy, which holds 713,502 BTC on its balance sheet. MARA shares fell nearly 19% on Thursday, pushing year-to-date losses to 25% amid mounting crypto market…

Tether Makes $100M Equity Investment in Anchorage Digital

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Tether has made a $100 million strategic equity investment in Anchorage Digital, formalizing an existing relationship between the stablecoin issuer and the federally regulated US crypto bank. According to a post by Tether on Thursday, the investment builds on the companies’ prior collaboration, which includes Anchorage Digital’s role as the issuer of USAt, which launched on Jan. 27. USAt is dollar–pegged stablecoin designed to operate in the United States under the federal payment stablecoin framework established by the GENIUS Act in July 2025. Anchorage Digital Bank, founded in 2017 in…

Anchorage Digital secures $100M investment from Tether as it eyes US IPO

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Tether, through its investment arm Tether Investments, has made a $100 million strategic equity investment in Anchorage Digital, the US’s first federally regulated digital asset bank providing custody, staking, governance, and stablecoin issuance to institutions. The investment not only expands the existing partnership between Tether and Anchorage Digital but also reflects a shared commitment to building a secure, transparent, and resilient infrastructure for the growing digital asset ecosystem, the companies said in a Thursday announcement. “Our investment in Anchorage Digital reflects a shared belief in the importance of secure, transparent,…

Matthew Le Merle: 2025 will be the year of crypto equity, hundreds of millions will adopt digital wallets, and US regulation is shifting positively

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2025 is set to be a game-changing year for blockchain, with explosive growth in digital wallets and investments. Key Takeaways 2025 is anticipated to be a pivotal year for blockchain and crypto, marking a transformative shift in the industry. The adoption of blockchain technologies is growing rapidly, with hundreds of millions of users engaging with digital wallets and stablecoins. Developing markets, particularly in Africa, show a strong demand for dollars, influencing investment strategies. Launching layer two blockchains has become more accessible and affordable due to technological advancements. The regulatory environment…

Satya Nadella: AI is reshaping knowledge work, the rise of digital coworkers, and the global south’s tech-driven GDP growth

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AI is reshaping knowledge work, creating new opportunities for efficiency and innovation across industries. Key Takeaways The evolution of coding tools mirrors the broader changes in knowledge work due to AI. A new metaphor for computer use is needed as AI becomes more integrated into daily life. Macro delegation and micro stealing are crucial concepts in coding and knowledge work. Digital identities for AI agents are being extended to create digital coworkers. Full stack builders enhance workflow and increase idea throughput in organizations. The current shift in knowledge work is…

Steve Sosnick: Bitcoin’s volatility hinders its role as a safe haven, gold outperforms during downturns, and digital asset treasury companies may be overvalued

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Bitcoin’s rising volatility challenges its role as a safe haven compared to traditional assets like gold. Key takeaways Bitcoin’s status has shifted to a risk asset, performing well during monetary accommodation periods. Its volatility needs to align more closely with traditional currencies for broader acceptance. The crypto market must reassess its position amidst rising demand for traditional safe havens like gold. Precious metals are increasingly sought after as safe havens, with yields on treasuries and bonds rising. Bitcoin’s perception as a risk asset is influenced by its success with ETF…

Galaxy Digital Reports $482M Net Loss in Q4 2025

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The crypto company reported significant net losses to its balance sheet in 2025 due in part to “lower digital asset prices and approximately $160 million of one-time costs.“ Digital assets and AI infrastructure company Galaxy Digital reported a net loss of $241 million over 2025 and a loss of $482 million in the fourth quarter alone, citing a decline in crypto prices over the year. In its quarterly financial statements shared Tuesday, Galaxy said its losses over Q4 2025 were “driven primarily by the depreciation of digital asset prices,” while…