Moody’s 2026 Digital Finance Outlook report positions blockchain technology as an emerging foundational infrastructure for traditional finance, forecasting it will reshape capital allocation and market operations. The ratings agency highlights significant efficiency gains through the adoption of tokenized assets and stablecoins but warns that global regulatory fragmentation poses the most substantial barrier to realizing this digital future at scale.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekFireblocks Buys TRES Finance for $130M to Bridge Crypto Accounting Gap
In a strategic move to bridge a critical gap in institutional crypto adoption, blockchain infrastructure leader Fireblocks has agreed to acquire accounting platform TRES Finance for approximately $130 million. The cash-and-equity deal aims to integrate standardized financial reporting directly into Fireblocks’ custody and transaction stack, targeting enterprises scaling stablecoin and treasury operations on-chain. This acquisition underscores the mounting pressure on crypto-native firms and traditional institutions alike to achieve audit-ready operations as transaction volumes soar and regulatory scrutiny intensifies.
about Fireblocks Buys TRES Finance for $130M to Bridge Crypto Accounting GapMoody’s Downgrades Jersey City Credit Rating to A2
Moody’s Ratings has delivered a significant blow to Jersey City’s financial standing, downgrading its credit rating from A1 to A2 on December 4, 2025. The agency explicitly labeled the city as financially “struggling” with a “deteriorating liquidity profile,” casting a shadow over its fiscal management just one day after voters elected Council Member James Solomon as the new mayor. This timing underscores the severe economic challenges awaiting an administration that campaigned on promises of affordability and reform.
about Moody's Downgrades Jersey City Credit Rating to A2Interpol Arrests 83 in $260M Africa Crypto Crime Bust
In a sweeping international operation targeting terrorism financing and cybercrime networks across Africa, Interpol and Afripol have arrested 83 individuals and flagged $260 million in illicit crypto and fiat currencies. Operation Catalyst, conducted between July and September, leveraged crucial blockchain intelligence from private sector partners including Binance to disrupt sophisticated criminal operations. While cryptocurrencies are increasingly featuring in African financial crimes, Interpol confirms traditional banking systems remain the primary channel for most illicit activities.
about Interpol Arrests 83 in $260M Africa Crypto Crime BustFrance Credit Downgrade: S&P Cuts Rating, Funds May Sell
S&P Global Ratings has delivered an unexpected blow to France’s financial standing with an unscheduled sovereign credit downgrade late Friday, marking the country’s second major rating reduction in just over a month. This development threatens to force investment funds with strict credit quality mandates to divest from French government bonds, compounding fiscal pressures as markets await Moody’s Ratings’ impending verdict on the nation’s creditworthiness.
about France Credit Downgrade: S&P Cuts Rating, Funds May SellRaymond James Upgrades Moody’s to Market Perform
Raymond James has upgraded its rating on Moody’s Corporation to Market Perform, citing improved issuance activity and reduced valuation concerns. The move comes despite recent share price weakness as tighter credit spreads continue to benefit the company’s core ratings business, highlighting the complex interplay between credit market conditions and equity performance in the financial services sector.
about Raymond James Upgrades Moody's to Market PerformOpenEden’s TBILL Fund Earns S&P’s Top Rating for Tokenized Treasuries
OpenEden’s tokenized Treasury fund has achieved the highest possible ratings from S&P Global, cementing its position as a benchmark for institutional-grade blockchain finance. The TBILL Fund now holds both S&P’s ‘AA+f’ credit quality and ‘S1+’ volatility ratings, following its earlier ‘A’ rating from Moody’s. This dual recognition establishes the fund as the most trusted tokenized Treasury product in the market, combining traditional finance safeguards with blockchain efficiency to accelerate institutional adoption of on-chain assets.
about OpenEden's TBILL Fund Earns S&P's Top Rating for Tokenized TreasuriesMoody’s: Cryptoization Threatens Emerging Markets’ Monetary Policy
Moody’s Ratings has issued a stark warning about the growing phenomenon of ‘cryptoization’ in emerging markets. The credit rating agency says rapid cryptocurrency adoption is undermining central banks’ monetary control and threatening bank deposit stability. This trend poses significant risks to financial systems in regions with uneven regulatory frameworks.
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Bloomberg Television’s closing bell coverage brings together an elite roster of financial experts including Ironsides Macroeconomics’ Barry Knapp, ValueEdge Advisors’ Nell Minow, and Moody’s Mark Zandi for real-time analysis of critical market movements. The program provides investors with comprehensive insights during the crucial final minutes of trading, featuring diverse perspectives from macroeconomics, corporate governance, and industry specialists that help decode daily market performance and broader economic trends influencing Wall Street.
about Wall Street Closing Bell Analysis with Top Financial ExpertsBIS Warns of Stock-Bond Disconnect Amid Debt Fears
The Bank for International Settlements has issued a stark warning about the growing chasm between record-high global equity markets and bond markets that are flashing red signals about government debt sustainability. This alarming divergence comes as credit rating agencies downgrade both the United States and France, reflecting mounting concerns about fiscal outlooks in major economies that stock investors appear to be ignoring.
about BIS Warns of Stock-Bond Disconnect Amid Debt FearsBIS warns of mounting disconnect between debt and stock markets
The Bank for International Settlements has issued a stark warning about a dangerous divergence developing between record-high global stock prices and bond market signals flashing red over government debt sustainability. Rising long-term bond yields reflect mounting investor anxiety about fiscal outlooks, with recent credit rating downgrades for both the United States and France underscoring these deepening concerns about sovereign debt levels.
about BIS warns of mounting disconnect between debt and stock marketsBNY Mellon to Manage OpenEden’s Tokenized T-Bills Fund
BNY Mellon will oversee OpenEden’s tokenized U.S. Treasury Bills ($TBILL) fund, combining TradFi expertise with DeFi innovation. The fund, launched in 2023, offers exposure to short-term T-Bills and reverse repos via blockchain, backed by BNY’s $55T custody infrastructure. Rated ‘A’ by Moody’s, it highlights institutional demand for regulated on-chain assets. BNY’s role includes sub-management via BNY Investments Dreyfus and custodianship, reinforcing its commitment to digital assets since 2021. OpenEden’s CEO praised the collaboration for setting new standards in tokenized finance. BNY’s crypto journey includes Bitcoin custody, Chainalysis integration, and preparations for ETF services, now expanding with Ripple’s stablecoin involvement.
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