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Blockchain.com admitted into ARIP by Nigerian SEC

18 August 2026 Nigeria
Reporter: Matthew Challis

The firm has joined the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme, where it will work directly with the body as it evaluates digital asset business models

Accenture chooses Zeglarski as principal director for digital assets

17 August 2026 US
Reporter: Matthew Challis

Following three years with the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, Bob Zeglarski joins the IT consulting firm to guide global institutions as they transition from legacy infrastructure to DeFi technology

Lai joins B2C2 as senior advisor

17 August 2026 Singapore
Reporter: Matthew Challis

Based in Singapore, Jason Lai’s appointment reflects B2C2’s aim of deepening its funds, asset managers, and family offices across the APAC region

Marketnode to offer BNY Investments funds onchain

17 August 2026 APAC
Reporter: Matthew Challis

Select funds will be available on the open-source Layer-1 blockchain, the Stellar network, extending Marketnode’s alignment with the Stellar Development Foundation

MUFG launches PoC for onchain JGB repo transactions on Canton Network

17 August 2026 Japan
Reporter: Theodore Law

In collaboration with Digital Asset, Progmat, and four MUFG companies, the proof-of-concept aims to apply blockchain technology to secondary‑market repo activity by enabling automated lifecycle processes and real‑time settlement

World Liberty Financial receives preliminary OCC approval

17 August 2026 US
Reporter: Matthew Challis

World Liberty Trust Company will operate as a de novo national trust bank, purpose-built for stablecoin operations partaking in the issuance and redemption of the firm’s US dollar-pegged token, USD1

Bank Leumi partners with Galaxy to launch digital asset trading

14 August 2026 Israel
Reporter: Theodore Law

Customers of Leumi and PEPPER will be able to assess selected digital assets directly within the Leumi Trade capital markets application

Thunes expands Web3 infrastructure to enable instant euro treasury funding

13 August 2026 Singapore
Reporter: Madison Hendrickson

By integrating EURC, Circle’s MiCA compliant euro-backed stablecoin, across major blockchains, the firm says it serves as a critical bridge between digital assets and traditional fiat

STS Digital to accept USDM1 from eligible counterparties

13 August 2026 US
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

USDM1 brings on chain collateral with 24/7 transferability into established institutional derivatives frameworks

Copper Markets accepted as FINRA member

12 August 2026 US
Reporter: Matthew Challis

Copper’s US entity has received approval under the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and will offer qualified custody, staking, financing solutions, and OTC services, along with access to the ClearLoop Network

Digital Prime Technologies receives investment from LTP

12 August 2026 APAC
Reporter: Matthew Challis

LTP will join the consortium of DPT partners — including EquiLend, Galaxy Digital, and Marex — which are working to advance the next phase of institutional digital asset lending infrastructure

ARP Digital obtains broker-dealer licence from VARA

12 August 2026 UAE
Reporter: Matthew Challis

With its Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority approval, the firm will offer eligible UAE-domiciled clients conversion of regulated digital assets and stablecoins to local currency, dirham

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