President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve has drawn attention to his previous advisory role at Anchorage Digital, the federally chartered crypto bank now issuing Tether’s new regulated stablecoin, USAT. This connection underscores the deepening ties between prospective leaders of traditional finance and the evolving cryptocurrency sector, occurring against a backdrop of political pressure on central bank independence and the implementation of new stablecoin regulations.
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0 in Finance and 1 in Crypto last weekTrump-Linked Crypto Firm Seeks Federal Stablecoin Bank Charter
A cryptocurrency venture with ties to former President Donald Trump’s family has applied to form a federally regulated national trust bank, a move that would place its USD1 stablecoin under the direct supervision of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. If approved, World Liberty Financial would join Anchorage Digital as only the second crypto-native firm to secure such a charter, marking a significant step in the integration of digital assets into the traditional financial regulatory framework.
about Trump-Linked Crypto Firm Seeks Federal Stablecoin Bank CharterAnchorage Acquires Securitize’s RIA Platform to Expand Digital Asset Services
In a strategic move to consolidate its position in the institutional digital asset space, federally chartered digital asset bank Anchorage Digital has acquired Securitize For Advisors (SFA), the investment adviser platform of real-world asset tokenization specialist Securitize. The acquisition, announced Monday, folds adviser-facing tools directly into Anchorage’s ecosystem, creating a unified platform for custody, trading, and advisory services. This transaction underscores the growing institutional demand for streamlined digital asset solutions while allowing Securitize to sharpen its focus on its core tokenization business.
about Anchorage Acquires Securitize's RIA Platform to Expand Digital Asset ServicesForward Industries Appoints Georgia Quinn as General Counsel
Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI) has appointed Georgia Quinn as General Counsel effective immediately, signaling a strategic reinforcement of its legal and compliance capabilities as the company aggressively pursues its Solana-focused treasury strategy. Quinn brings nearly two decades of specialized experience from leading digital asset firms including Securitize, Anchorage Digital, and CoinList, with direct involvement in Solana’s initial fundraising and token launch. This appointment underscores Forward Industries’ commitment to building institutional-grade governance around its digital asset treasury operations while maintaining its traditional design business serving medical and technology sectors.
about Forward Industries Appoints Georgia Quinn as General CounselU.S. Bank Tests Stablecoin on Stellar Blockchain
U.S. Bank has launched a stablecoin pilot on the Stellar blockchain, marking a significant step in traditional banking’s embrace of digital assets. The Minneapolis-based institution is collaborating with PwC and the Stellar Development Foundation to explore blockchain as an alternative payment rail, joining peers like Citi, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America in the rapidly evolving stablecoin space. This initiative reflects growing institutional confidence following recent regulatory developments and highlights the strategic advantages of Stellar’s unique architecture for financial applications.
about U.S. Bank Tests Stablecoin on Stellar BlockchainAnchorage Digital Expands HYPE Staking on HyperCORE
Anchorage Digital has significantly expanded its institutional crypto services by integrating HYPE staking capabilities on HyperCORE, providing regulated access to staking rewards while leveraging the company’s established custody infrastructure. This strategic move represents a crucial advancement in bridging traditional finance with decentralized finance protocols, offering institutions secure participation in blockchain network security and reward generation through both banking channels and self-custody options.
about Anchorage Digital Expands HYPE Staking on HyperCORESora Ventures CEO Becomes Largest AsiaStrategy Shareholder
Jason Fang, CEO of Sora Ventures, has emerged as the largest effective shareholder in Nasdaq-listed AsiaStrategy following a strategic restructuring of Pride River Limited’s ownership. The governance shift consolidates control around Fang-aligned entities while maintaining the company’s Bitcoin-focused corporate strategy, which includes rewarding luxury watch customers with Bitcoin gift cards and scaling its institutional treasury position. This move reinforces AsiaStrategy’s position as a leading Asian vehicle for corporate Bitcoin adoption without altering management or operational direction.
about Sora Ventures CEO Becomes Largest AsiaStrategy ShareholderWestern Union Launches USD Stablecoin on Solana
In a landmark move bridging traditional finance with digital innovation, Western Union announced on October 28, 2025, its plan to launch a U.S. Dollar Payment Token (USDPT) built on the Solana blockchain. This strategic initiative, developed in partnership with Anchorage Digital Bank, represents the money transfer giant’s most significant entry into digital assets to date, aiming to create a compliant Digital Asset Network that modernizes global money transfers through blockchain technology and stablecoin efficiency.
about Western Union Launches USD Stablecoin on SolanaBanks Fight Coinbase’s Bid for Federal Trust Charter
Major banking associations are intensifying their opposition to Coinbase’s application for a national trust bank charter, revealing deep tensions between traditional financial institutions and cryptocurrency firms seeking regulated status. The Independent Community Bankers of America and Bank Policy Institute have formally urged the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to block Coinbase’s bid, citing systemic risks and legal concerns. Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal has countered that banks are engaging in protectionism disguised as consumer protection, preferring crypto remain unregulated to avoid competition.
about Banks Fight Coinbase's Bid for Federal Trust CharterWestern Union Picks Solana for 2026 Stablecoin Launch
Western Union is making a strategic leap into blockchain technology by selecting Solana for its Digital Asset Network and USDPT stablecoin, scheduled for launch in the first half of 2026. This landmark decision, announced during the company’s third-quarter earnings call and detailed in partnership with Anchorage Digital Bank, represents one of the most significant bridges between traditional financial services and digital currency infrastructure to date. The move positions the 170-year-old money transfer giant to compete in the rapidly evolving digital payments landscape while leveraging blockchain’s efficiency and global accessibility.
about Western Union Picks Solana for 2026 Stablecoin LaunchWestern Union to Launch Solana Stablecoin in 2026
Western Union, the 170-year-old international payments giant, is making a strategic leap into the digital currency arena with plans to launch its own stablecoin, USDPT, on the Solana blockchain in 2026. This landmark move, developed in partnership with the Solana Foundation and issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, represents a significant bridge between traditional finance and cryptocurrency infrastructure, signaling a major shift in how global payments may be processed in the future.
about Western Union to Launch Solana Stablecoin in 2026Fed Proposes Direct Payment Access for Stablecoin Issuers
In a landmark policy shift, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has proposed granting stablecoin issuers and crypto firms direct access to the central bank’s payment infrastructure through a new ‘skinny’ master account. This revolutionary payment-only door would provide Fedwire and ACH connectivity while excluding traditional banking services, potentially transforming how digital dollar transactions are settled and positioning compliant U.S. stablecoins as central bank-backed instruments.
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