Digital Assets

Telegram has launched a built-in crypto wallet for users in the US, allowing them to send, receive, and manage digital money inside the app. The wallet, called TON Wallet, works without extra apps and gives users full control of their funds.

JPMorgan is planning to let clients borrow money using crypto like bitcoin and ether as collateral. This comes as rules around digital assets in the US become clearer and demand from wealthy clients grows.

The SEC Chairman said Ethereum is not considered a security, which has encouraged companies to increase their Ethereum holdings. This clear regulatory view has helped boost Ethereum’s price and sparked more interest from investors and firms.

Strategy now holds over 600,000 Bitcoin worth nearly $71 billion, making it one of the biggest corporate treasuries in the US. Its chairman, Michael Saylor, has hinted at another large Bitcoin purchase with a cryptic post online.

An Australian fintech company, Block Earner, has launched the country’s first mortgage that accepts Bitcoin as loan security. This became possible after a court ruled the product doesn't need a financial licence, letting people use crypto to buy homes without selling it.

Thailand is testing a crypto sandbox to let tourists change digital assets into Thai baht for local spending. Approved exchanges will handle the conversions, with spending limits and ID checks to meet national rules.

UK ministers urged a ban on political donations made with cryptocurrency to prevent untraceable foreign influence. Reform UK publicly started accepting Bitcoin for campaign funding, prompting concerns from lawmakers.

GameStop has bought over $500 million worth of Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and may allow crypto payments for trading cards. The company says it will take a careful approach to crypto, using its strong finances to explore new opportunities without rushing in.

In an interview with British media house The Times, the Governor of The Bank of England issued a warning to the world's leading banks against launching their own stablecoins, arguing that such crypto assets threaten global financial stability and undermine the traditional nature of money.

Bank of America has launched a new research series called On Chain to explore blockchain, stablecoins, and tokenised assets. The bank sees Ethereum and companies like Stripe as key to the future of digital finance and payment systems.