Cboe Clear Europe is pleased to announce the expansion of its clearing services to include cryptocurrency-backed exchange-traded products (ETPs), following recent regulatory approval.

Selected members of the ERC3643 association, together with Tokeny, LayerZero, Fasanara Capital, and ABN AMRO, have launched a cross-chain Delivery-vs-Payment (DvP) solution for regulated tokenized assets. The solution enables atomic settlement between ERC-3643-based security tokens and cash-equivalent tokens across the Polygon and Base networks.

Plume, the first blockchain and ecosystem purpose-built for Real World Asset Finance (RWAfi), today announced a strategic partnership with Soneium, an Ethereum Layer-2 open blockchain developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs, to bring RWA staking and real-world yield to millions of users across the Soneium ecosystem, via SkyLink.

Plaza Finance, the pioneering platform for on-chain bonds and leverage, is today launching its core protocol on Base, introducing the first programmable derivative tokens to the network: bondETH and levETH. These assets unlock novel strategies for yield generation and leveraged exposure to Ethereum within the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.

Camp Network announced today that it has raised a total of $30 million, including its latest Series A funding round co-led by 1kx and Blockchain Capital, with participation from dao5, Lattice, TrueBridge, Maven 11, Hypersphere, OKX, Paper Ventures, Protagonist and others. The raise supports Camp Network’s mission to scale its Layer 1 blockchain, which enables users to register and tokenize their IP onchain, train and deploy AI agents, and participate in distributions for the use of agents trained on their IP in a transparent, enforceable way.

Sygnum, a global digital asset banking group, reveals an accelerating push towards sophisticated, holistic Crypto-TradFi treasury management by its DLT foundation and corporate clients. The demand for advanced tools to manage multi-asset treasuries – on the same banking platform – has led to a doubling of clients trading traditional securities since 2023, and 400% average annual growth in trading volumes since 2020. This push towards more sophisticated, holistic Treasury Management has been accelerated by the uncertain macro-environment, US regulatory and market reforms and the need for more agile risk management.

GC Exchange Ltd. (GCEX UK), part of the GCEX Group, a leading regulated digital prime brokerage, has submitted its results for y/e 31 December 2024, reporting a turnover of £3.76 million – a 63% increase compared to the previous year.

Bitget, the world’s leading crypto exchange and web3 company announced a strategic collaboration with Avalanche®, the fastest and most reliable smart contracts platform in the world. Bitget and Avalanche are leaders in the field of digital asset trading and blockchain technology respectively and the partnership is aimed at leveraging the combined strength of both global brands to enable grassroots adoption of web3 technology.

As Layer 2 scaling solutions remain a focal point of industry discourse, Sonic presents a fundamental shift in blockchain architecture.

Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced a major upgrade to its Liquidity Incentive Program, set to take effect on May 1, 2025. The revamped program introduces a more competitive fee structure, enhanced rewards, and expanded coverage for both spot and futures markets. This strategic update aligns with Bitget’s commitment in 2025 to serving institutional investors, improving liquidity depth, and trading efficiency across its platform.

Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has launched a groundbreaking addition to its affiliate program: the first-ever on-chain affiliate initiative in the crypto exchange sector, offering partners up to 40% in rebates alongside existing commission structures. This innovative program bridges centralized (CEX) and decentralized (DEX) trading ecosystems, empowering affiliates to seamlessly monetize their influence across both worlds.

Bitpanda, Europe’s leading crypto platform, is now the first-ever crypto brand to sign an exclusive multi-year partnership with the ATP Tour, becoming an Official Partner of the global men’s professional tennis circuit. The partnership is a major milestone in Bitpanda’s global brand strategy, providing visibility across one of the world’s most widely followed sports.

Theya has announced the launch of Theya for Business—a modular, scalable platform that gives organizations secure, full-control bitcoin infrastructure

OKX, a leading global crypto exchange, has partnered with Komainu, a regulated digital asset custodian, and Atitlan, a UK-based crypto wealth manager. This allows Atitlan to trade 24/7 on the OKX platform while its bitcoin assets remain securely held in segregated custody by Komainu. This milestone for OKX reflects growing institutional adoption, fueled by demand for secure custodial solutions and increasing confidence in digital assets.

The Starknet Foundation is proud to announce its continued support for Chipi Pay, a Mexican-based prefunded stablecoin wallet aimed at delivering seamless, crypto-powered payments to Mexico’s 50 million+ unbanked citizens. Chipi Pay leverages Starknet’s scalable, low-cost Layer 2 infrastructure to power fast, affordable digital transactions—bridging the gap between traditional finance and the Web3 ecosystem for consumers and merchants.