Investment Platforms and Marketplaces

June 25, 2026 @ 3:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Coalition for Prediction Markets, a group that represents Kalshi, crypto.com, and several other platforms, has submitted an Amicus Brief in support of the lawsuit (KalshiEX LLC v. Schuler et al.) targeting Kalshi and its preference for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to hold regulatory… Read More

June 25, 2026 @ 2:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PostFinance has introduced its first proprietary exchange-traded fund, marking a milestone as the first Swiss retail bank to launch its own multi-asset ETF. The PostFinance Global Portfolio ETF, developed in partnership with Xtrackers by DWS, began trading on the SIX Swiss Exchange on 23 June… Read More

June 24, 2026 @ 5:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bullish Exchange (NYSE: BLSH) announced that SoFiUSD, a U.S. dollar payment stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, N.A. (NASDAQ: SOFI), is now available for trading on its platform. This move positions Bullish as the first centralized cryptocurrency exchange to list the token, extending its reach beyond… Read More

June 24, 2026 @ 4:08 pm By JD Alois  |  

Digital asset firm Securitize has been sued by Liquid Rarity Exchange, dba RarityX, and by tZERO. The claim is for patent infringement relating to two patents covering asset tokenization and fractionalized ownership systems The filing by Liquid Rarity Exchange alleges that Securitize’s tokenization platform and digital… Read More

June 24, 2026 @ 11:09 am By JD Alois  |  

StartEngine, a prominent online marketplace for private securities, has filed to raise more funds under Regulation A (Reg A). StartEngine has launched multiple securities offerings under the exemption to support platform growth. Securities issued under Reg allow anyone to participate. According to the Offering Circular,… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 2:16 pm By JD Alois  |  

tZERO will make Archax $GOVY, tokenized treasuries, available to institutional investors. Archax said the digital asset will be available for qualified purchasers via tZERO’s broker-dealer later this year. $GOVY provides access to short-term treasuries with on-chain settlement, custody, and delivery. Archax noted this builds upon… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 4:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca has indicated that stablecoins have evolved into essential infrastructure for global investors seeking efficient entry into traditional financial markets. Alpaca recently highlighted the growing role of its stablecoin funding feature, which allows Broker API partners and Trading API users to deposit supported stablecoins to… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 6:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) is teaming up with Cboe Global Markets to introduce a new suite of options contracts tied to the performance of the S&P 500 index. These products will let clients place straightforward yes-or-no wagers on whether the benchmark closes above or below predetermined… Read More

June 21, 2026 @ 6:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Prediction market platform Kalshi has entered informal discussions with investment banks about a potential initial public offering, according to a new report. The conversations remain preliminary, with any listing likely still more than a year away. The development comes alongside strong evidence of accelerating business… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 9:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Investment platform Kraken has rolled out an enhancement to its mobile application, enabling users to engage in on-chain trading of thousands of tokens directly within the familiar platform. This update, announced on June 18, 2026, eliminates many traditional hurdles associated with decentralized finance, making more… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 2:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent analysis from Coinbase’s (NASDAQ:COIN) independent Quantum Advisory Council underscores growing concerns over the long-term security of Bitcoin holdings as quantum computing technology advances. The report draws attention to the substantial portion of the Bitcoin supply—potentially up to 7 million BTC—that could become vulnerable… Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 4:40 pm By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) , the everything exchange, revealed a series of new features and updates today during a “System Update” presentation that holds a bit of Apple showmanship. The event was opened by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, who declared the US is in the midst of a golden… Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 10:39 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN)  has announced “true” tokenized stocks as part of a “System Update,” which includes a series of announcements. Tokenization, or digital securities, can reference various real-world assets as outlined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Some platforms “wrap” shares and describe them as tokenized…. Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 8:28 am By JD Alois  |  

Modern brokerage Robinhood  (NASDAQ: HOOD)will slash its workforce by 10%, according to an update from the company. In a post on X, Robinhood founder and CEO Vlad Tenev described the move as a way to maximize”talent density.” “We’ve made the difficult decision to say goodbye to… Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 7:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The debut of SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) on public markets has unleashed intense speculative fervor in cryptocurrency-based synthetic trading products. On the day shares began trading on Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX at an IPO price of $135, a perpetual futures contract tracking the company on Hyperliquid… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 10:52 am By JD Alois  |  

 Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN)  CEO Brian Armstrong took to X to tout Bitcoin, the world’s most popular crypto, stating he is “bullish as ever on Bitcoin and “still long.” Bitcoin seems to have hit a floor, hovering around $60,000 at times below, but it is now nearing $67,000. Speculation is… Read More

June 13, 2026 @ 3:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets investment platforms Binance, Bybit, and Bitget have scrapped their campaigns offering tokenized exposure to SpaceX’s highly anticipated initial public offering. The cancellations stemmed from an inability to secure sufficient underlying shares through their tokenized equity partner, highlighting persistent challenges in bridging on-chain products… Read More

June 13, 2026 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SpaceX’s (NASDAQ :SPCX) debut on the Nasdaq marked a historic milestone, emerging as one of the largest initial public offerings ever and drawing unprecedented investor interest. The event also brought into sharp focus a key difference in investment mechanics: tokenized digital representations of shares versus… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 3:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Zesty, a regulated fintech firm overseen by Chile’s Comisión para el Mercado Financiero (CMF), has rolled out cryptocurrency trading capabilities, marking a significant expansion for investors in the country. This new feature integrates digital assets with access to US and domestic Chilean markets, all available… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 9:06 am By JD Alois  |  

OKX, a leading crypto marketplace that also offers access to more traditional securities, says it will list SpaceX Perpetuals for European investors on the day SpaceX is scheduled to go public under the ticker SPCX. According to a note from the firm, retail investors in… Read More