BeInCrypto Institutional 100 Shortlists 16 Firms in Tokenization
BeInCrypto announced 16 shortlisted firms in the 2026 Tokenization and On-Chain Finance pillar. The list includes major players in stablecoins, custody, and agentic payments.
Coinbase Gains CFTC Clearance for Global Crypto Derivatives
Coinbase Financial Markets is cleared by the CFTC to connect US clients to global crypto perpetual and options markets. The move creates a regulated pathway to instruments that account for most global crypto trading volume.
Panther Protocol Launches on Polygon With Programmable Privacy Infrastructure
Panther Protocol has deployed its programmable privacy infrastructure on Polygon. The launch includes compliance enabled zones and a DAO governed participation model.
ERA Wallet Adds On-Device Clear Signing to Address DeFi Blind Signing
ERA Wallet introduces an on-device transaction parsing engine as the Ethereum Foundation launches a Clear Signing standard to address blind signing risks in DeFi.
Crypto-Backed Lending Advances While Mortgages Face Barriers
Stablecoins anchor crypto payments, while collateral-based lending gains attention. Mortgages require stronger custody, valuation, and risk standards.
GitHub Internal Breach Prompts Crypto API Key Rotation Warnings
GitHub confirmed that a malicious VS Code extension led to access to around 3,800 internal repositories. Crypto developers have been urged to rotate API keys as a precaution.
US Treasury Sanctions Over 50 Iran-Linked Entities and Vessels
The US Treasury sanctioned more than 50 Iran-linked entities and vessels, targeting shadow banking networks, oil shipments, and cryptocurrency flows.
Iran Launches Bitcoin-Settled Insurance for Hormuz Shipping
Iran has launched Hormuz Safe, a state-backed maritime insurance platform settled in Bitcoin for cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Officials project more than $10 billion in annual revenue.
DeFi Lending Hack Losses Equal 3 Basis Points of TVL
Non bridge DeFi lending exploits reached $30.9 million over 12 months, equal to 3 basis points of average TVL. Recoveries reduced net losses to 3 basis points.
Bitcoin Suisse Secures Bermuda Licenses for Institutional Crypto Services
Bitcoin Suisse (International) Ltd. has obtained dual regulatory approval in Bermuda to offer digital asset management and investment advisory services to institutional clients.