Author: Vickie Helm

Real Finance and Anchorage Digital sign RWA infrastructure agreement. The partnership combines tokenization, custody and payment tools. Companies aim to institutionally implement on-chain capital markets. As institutional interest in real world asset (RWA) tokenization continues to grow, Real Finance and Anchorage Digital have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at supporting the entire lifecycle of tokenized assets. The partnership will combine Real Finance’s blockchain-based tokenization infrastructure with Anchorage Digital’s regulated custody, treasury management, payments, and institutional security capabilities. The companies said the partnership aims to address key operational challenges that have slowed widespread institutional adoption of tokenized financial products. Under…

Coins.ph adds BTC and ETH payments to the Philippines’ QRPh system. Users can spend their cryptocurrencies at 700,000 QRPh-compatible merchants. Stablecoins remain important for remittances and daily cryptocurrency payments. Coins.ph has expanded its QRPh crypto payment capabilities to support Bitcoin and Ethereum transactions, expanding the use of digital assets within the Philippines’ national QR payment infrastructure. The Manila-based cryptocurrency platform announced on May 19 that users can now pay merchants nationwide using Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) through QRPh, the national QR code standard developed by the Bank of the Philippines (BSP). This expansion builds on Coins.ph’s early rollout of…

My only advice is not to buy tokens until you take over their financial management like a lender. Because in early stage cryptocurrencies, the quickest way to lose money is not “bad technology”, but sloppy financial management and no real accounting. I’ve been working in corporate accounting/FP&A (including seed rounds, due diligence, cash management, and intercompany coordination) for over 15 years, and the same red flags pop up every time, just with different buzzwords.Look for a simple “source and use + runway” model and test it against reality. Things like how much money you’re currently burning, what cash you have…

“No, swipe left. We can do better.” Photo: Getty Images Young Australians are increasingly using artificial intelligence platforms like ChatGPT to get financial advice, putting their savings at risk and prompting a warning from investment watchdogs. New data from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission shows young people are bypassing financial experts and blindly following “biased” and “dangerous” positive AI recommendations into high-risk investments such as crypto trading. ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland said AI tools are good at presenting general information, but they also systematically hide downsides. “AI is often poor at giving a balanced view of the risks associated…

India has a habit of arriving early in the future but late in completing paperwork. Cryptocurrency is a great example. Across cities, small towns, and trading communities, Indians are embracing digital assets at such a speed that policymakers can no longer dismiss them as the enthusiasm of a few. Chainalysis has ranked India first in its 2025 Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Index. This highlights the breadth of activity across retail and institutional channels. However, the legal framework surrounding this area remains incomplete. Cryptocurrencies are taxed, monitored, and partially supervised. However, it is still not governed by a clear and comprehensive framework.…

Opinion (OPN) is a decentralized prediction market that allows users to trade the outcomes of real-world events using blockchain technology. Unlike traditional forecasting methods that rely on centralized monitoring, Opinion provides a transparent, automated system where market prices reflect collective probabilities.This article explains what Opinion (OPN) is, its stack architecture, how prediction markets work, and how to use Opinion. We also outline the differences between Opinion and other forecasting platforms, as well as the challenges and risks for traders and investors.What is Opinion (OPN)? Opinion Cryptocurrency Project OverviewOpinion (OPN) is a blockchain-based prediction marketplace that allows users to create, trade,…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed herein belong solely to the authors and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news editorials. In 2026, global digital asset laws will move from enforcement to operation, with a primary focus on stablecoin oversight, tokenized real-world assets, and tax compliance. Key changes from the US, China, and UAE during February include: summary From experimentation to enforcement: In 2026, digital asset policy will move from experimentation to operational law centered around stablecoins, tokenized RWA, and tax compliance. US advances market structure clarity: The Clarity Act is moving towards finalization, aimed at formalizing CFTC…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed herein belong solely to the authors and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news editorials. I’ve watched enough liquidation cascades to know that prices move faster than the story, timelines are filled with confident views, and even experienced traders start reacting to the loudest signals in the room. The central challenge in these minutes is to maintain a consistent decision-making process when the environment attempts to break it. summary Volatility exposes the limits of attention. When markets cascade, traders don’t just need predictions, they need compressed context. AI becomes a “second screen”…

Open this photo in gallery:Bitcoin and stablecoins are often lumped together, but stablecoins should be considered direct competitors, write Paul Bewdley and Amartya Lahiri.Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty ImagesPaul Bewdry is a professor at the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver School of Economics and a former deputy governor of the Bank of Canada. Amartya Lahiri is a Royal Bank Professor at the Vancouver School of Economics.Since its introduction in 2009, Bitcoin has received increasing attention from investors, regulators, and technology enthusiasts. Bitcoin, which operates on a peer-to-peer network using blockchain technology, was the first operational cryptocurrency made available to individual users. Reflecting this…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed herein belong solely to the authors and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news editorials. Anyone paying real attention to the stablecoin market knows that these assets are firmly entrenched among the most important components of the modern digital economy. By late 2025, the market capitalization of stablecoins will already exceed $300 billion, which shows how much trust people have in stablecoins. summary Stablecoins have crossed the threshold. With market capitalization exceeding $300 billion and card usage skyrocketing, stablecoins are no longer an experiment and are becoming core payment infrastructure. Banks are…