Global Trading Show will take place in Abu Dhabi on December 10-11, 2026
Global Trading Show has announced an update to its event dates, with the highly anticipated event now set to take place on 10-11 December 2026 in Abu Dhabi
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Bitget’s $357 mn crypto hack linked to North Korea, crypto theft tops $1 bn
Bitget’s $357 mn crypto hack is likely linked to North Korea, Elliptic says, pushing DPRK-attributed digital asset theft above $1 bn in 2026
Decentralized protocol Morpho raises $175 mn as DeFi lending demand grows
Morpho secures $175 mn from Paradigm, a16z, Ribbit, Apollo, Circle, and VanEck as DeFi lending infrastructure expands
Reinsurer OnRe appoints of Ben Fortune as Chief Underwriting Officer
OnRe, a licensed collateralized reinsurer and onchain asset manager, announced the appointment of Ben Fortune as its Chief Underwriting Officer
Stablecoins and tokenization push crypto beyond speculation, Andreessen Horowitz says
Stablecoins, tokenized assets, and onchain finance continue expanding as crypto infrastructure moves deeper into payments and capital markets
Andreessen Horowitz launches $2.2 bn crypto fund
Andreessen Horowitz unveiled a $2.2 bn crypto fund focused on blockchain infrastructure, stablecoins, tokenization, and decentralized finance
Haun Ventures raises $1 bn for crypto and AI startups
Haun Ventures secured $1 bn across two new funds targeting crypto infrastructure, tokenisation, and AI-driven financial systems
Squads raises $18 mn for Solana-based stablecoin treasury platform
Squads secured $18mn led by Solana Ventures to expand Altitude, its stablecoin-based financial operating system for global businesses
Insurtech Fulcrum acquires crypto platform Megaphone to deepen product capabilities
Fulcrum acquires Megaphone and hires its founders to strengthen product development as it scales software for insurance brokerages
Kulipa raises $6.2 mn to scale stablecoin card issuing infrastructure
Paris-based Kulipa raised $6.2mn in seed funding to expand stablecoin-funded card issuing across regulated markets in Europe, Africa and the US
Polymarket buys DeFi startup Brahma to simplify crypto prediction markets
Polymarket acquired Brahma to improve wallet flows, liquidity, and DeFi infrastructure as it pushes for a simpler prediction market experience
Midas raises $50 mn in Series A to scale tokenised asset infrastructure
Berlin-based Midas secured $50 mn in Series A funding as it expands tokenised asset issuance, DeFi integrations, and instant-redemption infrastructure
Fannie Mae opens door to crypto-backed mortgages with Better, Coinbase
Fannie Mae will accept crypto-backed mortgages through Better and Coinbase, letting buyers pledge bitcoin and other holdings for down payments
Lockton marks one year of crypto insurance premium payments
Independent broker Lockton expands digital-asset premium payments as clients use crypto to fund global insurance programs
Proposed U.S. GENIUS Act would exclude stablecoins from FDIC insurance
Proposed U.S. legislation would exclude stablecoins from FDIC insurance, preserving $250,000 coverage solely for traditional bank deposits
Hong Kong Insurance Authority reviews RBC rules, weighing stablecoin, crypto capital
Hong Kong’s insurance regulator is reviewing its RBC regime, including capital treatment for stablecoins and crypto assets, to boost competitiveness
ETHZilla takes stake in startup Zippy to tokenize US home loans
ETHZilla Corporation, a technology company bringing decentralized finance infrastructure to traditional finance, has agreed to acquire a minority stake in Zippy
Hong Kong draft rules reshape insurer capital for crypto and infrastructure
Hong Kong’s insurance regulator is drafting capital rules that could redirect insurer balance sheets toward cryptocurrencies and government-backed infrastructure
UK brings crypto under financial law in sweeping 2027 reform
The UK will regulate crypto under existing financial laws from October 2027, placing exchanges, issuers and stablecoins under FCA and Bank oversight
J.P.Morgan plans first tokenized money market fund on Ethereum
JPMorgan Asset Management prepares a tokenized money market fund on Ethereum, seeding it with $100 mn as tokenization gains traction
Circle acquired Interop Labs team to tighten cross-chain stack
Circle brings Interop Labs engineers and proprietary tech in-house to boost cross-chain settlement as stablecoin issuers race to scale
Blockchain AI startup Hyra partners with Numbers Protocol to scale AI and compliance
Hyra Holdings and Numbers Protocol – two innovators united by a shared vision: to build a decentralized, transparent, and trustworthy digital ecosystem
Coinbase loses private arbitration over $618k cyberattack claim
A private arbitrator orders Coinbase to pay $618k to a client who lost crypto after a 2024 account takeover tied to a cyberattack
Upbit’s self-insurance model faces new questions after $36 mn Solana hack
Upbit again absorbs losses after a $36mn Solana hot-wallet hack, showing how self-insurance works – and where it can break under stress
Decentralised reinsurance protocol Re unlocks $134 mn in on-chain reinsurance
Re authorises $134 mn in fully collateralised reinsurance across new and renewed programs, signalling deeper traction for its blockchain-backed model
Aave launches high yield savings app with 9% rates and $1 mn insured backing
Aave’s app offers up to 9% yields with insurance backed protection, aiming to challenge banks and fintech rivals with safer, lower risk DeFi rails
10 global banks explore joint stablecoin pegged to G7 currencies
Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, UBS, Deutsche Bank and others team up to test a G7-currency stablecoin, aiming to merge blockchain with traditional finance
Bitcoin life insurer Meanwhile secures $82 mn to expand BTC savings and annuities
Meanwhile, a Bermuda-regulated bitcoin life insurer, raised $82mn led by Bain Capital Crypto and Haun Ventures to expand BTC life insurance and savings products
Coinbase and Mastercard circle crypto startup BVNK in $2.5 bn stablecoin race
Coinbase and Mastercard eye $2.5bn BVNK deal, signaling stablecoins’ move from crypto sidelines into financial mainstream
Crypto insurtech Anthea raised $22 mn Series A to launch Ethereum life insurance
Crypto life insurer Anthea secures $22mn Series A led by Yunfeng Financial to launch first ETH-denominated life insurance and expand across Asia
Crypto exchanges hit hardest as global bank fines surge 417%
North America accounted for the steepest increase in penalties, with fines climbing to more than $1.06bn in the first half of 2025. That marks a 565% jump compared with H1 2024
DeFi protocol Falcon Finance launched $10 mn on-chain insurance fund
Falcon Finance launched an on-chain insurance fund with an initial size of $10 mn. The initiative was designed to build institutional confidence and improve risk management
Mosaic Insurance launches Cyber-FI Crime coverage for digital asset
Mosaic Insurance has entered the digital asset market with a combined cyber and financial institutions (FI) crime insurance product
Life insurtech Meanwhile releases audited bitcoin-denominated financial statements
Meanwhile Insurance Bitcoin (Bermuda), the life insurer fully denominated in Bitcoin (BTC), announced the completion and public release of audited financial statements
Ethena Labs partners with Re integrated real-world reinsurance via $sUSDe and $USDe
Ethena Labs, an established Ethereum-based synthetic dollar protocol, announced an exclusive collaboration with Re, a blockchain-based reinsurer that allows consumers to stake tokens
Crypto:com announced $120 mn insurance policy to protect digital assets
Crypto:com, a global crypto exchange platform, has strengthened its security measures by announcing a $120 mn insurance policy to protect its digital assets
Mercurity Fintech signed a $200 mn Equity Line of Credit Agreement with Solana Ventures
Mercurity Fintech Holding, a blockchain-powered fintech group, signed a $200 mn Equity Line of Credit Agreement with Solana Ventures
Provenance Blockchain targets life insurance with tokenization of policies
Life insurance, with its extensive recordkeeping and detailed terms, stands out among financial services as particularly well-suited for blockchain applications
Texas to establish $10 mn bitcoin reserve following Governor’s approval of Senate Bill 21
Texas has become the first U.S. state to formally establish and fund a publicly held bitcoin reserve after Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 21 into law
Tokenized reinsurance can expand capital access and lower industry costs
Tokenization of real-world assets, particularly reinsurance contracts, offers an opportunity to expand capital sources in the insurance sector
New tariffs put Bitcoin miners in the U.S. under pressure
American Bitcoin miners are struggling after President Trump’s new tariffs focus on crucial hardware imports
EU insurers to keep crypto exposure low under proposed S2 risk charge
EU insurers to maintain minimal exposure to crypto assets if the European Commission adopts a proposed 100% Solvency II (S2) risk charge
Crypto life insurtech Meanwhile raised $40 mn in a Series A, valued at $190 mn
Meanwhile, a life insurance startup that operates exclusively in Bitcoin, raised $40mn in a Series A funding round. The company is now valued at $190mn
Senator Miller introduces Minnesota Bitcoin Act to advance state crypto adoption
Senator Jeremy Miller introduced the Minnesota Bitcoin Act (SF2661), aiming to expand the state’s financial tools by incorporating crypto into state investment strategies
North Carolina proposes bills to allocate State retirement funds to crypto and bitcoin
North Carolina lawmakers have proposed twin bills in the House and Senate to allocate up to 5% of state retirement funds to crypto assets
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp updates guidance on banks engaging in crypto
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued new guidance for banks under its supervision that are involved or planning to be involved in crypto
Digital asset insurtech Soter Insure sequred funding in Series A led by Galaxy
Insurtech Soter Insure, a provider of insurance products for the digital asset market, has raised an undisclosed amount in its Series A funding round, led by Galax
Relm Insurance launched of FaltaWEB3 to mitigate crypto exchange bankruptcy risks
Relm’s FALTAWEB3 responds to the increasing frequency of such events, aiming to strengthen confidence among commercial users of crypto exchanges
Blockchain Deposit Insurance Corp launched of an international crypto insurance division
Blockchain Deposit Insurance Consultant Group LLC announced the launch of an international cryptocurrency insurance division and plans to apply for Lloyd’s coverholder status
AI Financial Technology expands into Japan’s crypto insurance market
AI Financial Technology (AIFT), which operates the insurtech platform OneDegree, announced plans to expand into Japan following its rebranding last year
Insurtech Relm introduced 3 new AI-focused insurance products
Bermuda-based Relm Insurance has introduced three new AI-focused insurance products to manage risks associated with AI use in business operations
Oklahoma’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act aims to strengthen State’s financial future
Rep. Cody Maynard, R-Durant, has introduced the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act (HB1203), a new legislative proposal aimed at making Oklahoma a leader in digital asset investments
Aiccelerate DAO launches to advance crypto and AI integration
Industry veterans from Coinbase, Google, ai16z, and other major firms have formed Aiccelerate, a new Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)
Tron achieved deflationary status: what does it mean for investors
Tron (TNX) has achieved an important milestone this year. The ninth biggest cryptocurrency in the world has gotten deflationary status
Whisp.Money introduced payment and crypto payroll platform
Whisp.Money has introduced its payment and payroll platform with a focus on faster payments, crypto integration, and fintech-driven solutions
U.S. Court rejected a homeowner’s lawsuit against Lemonade Insurance over $170K crypto scam
U.S. appeals court rejected a homeowner’s lawsuit against his insurer over a $170,000 crypto scam loss. The three-judge panel ruled there was no error
Scaling the insurance industry with blockchain & DeFi: Insights from Nayms
The insurance industry has long struggled with issues of transparency, access, and operational efficiency. Blockchain technology offers potential solutions
Allianz acquires 24% of MicroStrategy’s $600 mn notes
Allianz, Germany’s largest insurer, has purchased 24.75% of MicroStrategy’s $600 mn convertible note offering. The deal was finalized in March 2024
Sompo tests blockchain for automatic claims processing on MaaS train delay insurance
Sompo Japan Insurance announced it is testing blockchain technology for automating claims on its Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) train delay insurance
Blockchain RWA platform Re tokenized reinsurance fund with $15 mn
Real-world asset (RWA) platform Re offering tokenized reinsurance, has launched its first open-ended reinsurance fund on the Avalanche (AVAX) network
Coinbase, one of the most prominent crypto trading platforms in the US, just rolled out a new capability: decentralized exchange trading done in-app
NFTs have a lot of potential in the metaverse. They provide a way to represent ownership of assets, create scarcity, and monetize content
As insurers worldwide look for ways to modernize operations and enhance client experiences, blockchain offers a compelling solution to long-standing challenges
Multiple indicators suggest the beginning of another “crypto winter,” driven by sharp negative sentiment following the introduction of global tariffs and the risk of further escalation