Anchorage Digital

Anchorage Digital has integrated off-exchange settlement with Binance. This addresses counterparty risk, a major obstacle for institutional capital in crypto markets.

Anchorage Digital and Binance have launched off-exchange settlement for institutional crypto trading, allowing clients to access Binance's liquidity while maintaining asset custody at Anchorage Digital Bank. The partnership uses Anchorage Digital's Atlas platform to separate custody from execution, mirroring traditional financial market structures.

Anchorage Digital's analysis indicates Bitcoin options traders are adopting defensive strategies amid lingering near-term uncertainty. However, markets are not currently pricing in an extreme downside scenario for Bitcoin.

PayPal is shutting down its 10-year-old venture arm, PayPal Ventures, as part of a corporate restructuring under new CEO Enrique Lores. The venture team’s headcount has dropped from over 10 to two, and the company is exploring the sale of some positions via investment bank Jefferies. The previous CEO, Alex Chriss, was ousted in February due to declining stock performance and competitive pressures.

Charles Schwab aims to launch spot cryptocurrency trading, transfers, and custody services for registered investment advisors by mid-2027. The initiative targets institutional adoption by integrating crypto into existing custody systems used by 16,000+ advisory firms, distinct from Schwab's retail-focused crypto service launched in 2026.

Tether’s USA₮ supply increased 540% month-over-month to over 140 million tokens, as reported in Anchorage Digital's latest attestation. The growth represents a six-fold increase in supply compared to the previous month.

Anchorage Digital launched its Visual Sign Protocol for the Porto institutional self-custody wallet, allowing institutions to securely engage with DeFi protocols. The protocol eliminates blind signing on Solana by translating complex transactions into clear summaries. This innovation maintains the highest security standards.

Anchorage Digital and Grupo Salinas have partnered to integrate stablecoin infrastructure into cross-border payment flows. This partnership aims to enhance cross-border payments. Grupo Salinas is a Mexican conglomerate led by billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego.

Anchorage Digital has a queue of 20 banks and tech giants waiting to issue stablecoins. These institutions are looking to leverage Anchorage Digital's services to launch their own tokens. The development indicates growing interest in stablecoins among traditional financial players.

Anchorage Digital and J.P. Morgan Asset Management announced a tokenized instrument solution to power cashless stablecoin reserves on Solana. This solution aims to facilitate stablecoin transactions. The partnership involves two major players in the financial and digital asset space.

Western Union has launched its USDPT stablecoin on Solana via Anchorage Digital, which will be used for cross-border payments and a consumer spending product in over 40 countries. The launch aims to power global transactions and expand financial access. Western Union's move into the digital currency space marks a significant development in the remittance industry.

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) announced a July pilot and October launch for tokenized securities, allowing for digital representation of existing assets on a blockchain. The service will be available through its subsidiary, the Depository Trust Company, which holds over $114 trillion in custodied assets. DTCC is working with over 50 firms, including traditional custodians and crypto-native infrastructure firms.

Anchorage Digital and M0 have partnered to develop the next wave of regulated stablecoins, aiming to enhance compliance and transparency in the cryptocurrency market. This collaboration focuses on leveraging blockchain technology to create stablecoin solutions that meet regulatory standards.

Anchorage Digital has integrated Marinade Finance's staking strategies for Solana clients, enabling them to earn yield through validator selection while maintaining custody and control. The partnership allows users to leverage these strategies within a single platform.