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HQLA^X secures minority investments from Broadridge and Digital Asset

21 April 2026 US, Luxembourg
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

The firm says that the investments will support HQLA^X’s next phase of growth, including the continued evolution of its technology platform, collaboration with Broadridge’s DLR platform, and a planned migration to the Canton Network

JSCC confirms PoC to enhance collateral management through Canton Network

21 April 2026 Japan
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The proof-of-concept is a joint launch between Mizuho Financial Group, Nomura Holdings, Japan Securities Clearing Corporation, and Digital Asset Holdings

Payward to acquire Bitnomial

17 April 2026 US
Reporter: Hansa Tote

The combination brings together Bitnomial's fully CFTC-licensed infrastructure with Payward's global client base, deep liquidity, and distribution across Kraken and NinjaTrader

L&G’s suite of liquidity funds now available on CTD Network

15 April 2026 UK
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

The CTD Network — built to connect traditional fund products with digital distribution channels — aims at enabling investors to access L&G’s liquidity strategies in tokenised form via blockchain enabled infrastructure

SEC selects Woodcock

10 April 2026 US
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

During his prior SEC tenure, Woodcock led Enforcement and Examinations lawyers, accountants, and examiners, oversaw investigations across numerous major areas of the SEC’s enforcement program

Circle launches CPN Managed Payments

09 April 2026 US
Reporter: Matthew Challis

Circle Payments Network Managed Payments will allow clients to interact entirely in fiat with Circle managing the digital asset aspect, including the minting and burning of USDC, payment orchestration, compliance controls, and infrastructure