IBM Connects Digital Asset Haven to Swift Ledger to Streamline Tokenized Deposit Movements
September 27, 2026
IBM has integrated its Digital Asset Haven platform with Swift's shared ledger in beta, allowing financial institutions to process tokenized deposit transactions using familiar payment messaging standards.
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Coinbase Expands Into Primary Markets, Offering Retail Investors Access to Oura IPO Allocations
September 22, 2026
Coinbase is opening primary equity market access to U.S. retail investors, allowing eligible users to request pre-market IPO allocations starting with smart ring manufacturer Oura.
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S&P Global Acquires OpenZeppelin in Strategic Expansion Into Onchain Risk Infrastructure
September 18, 2026
S&P Global has agreed to acquire blockchain security firm OpenZeppelin, bringing smart contract auditing and open-source library standards into its digital asset risk management division.
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Standard Chartered Predicts Arbitrum (ARB) Could Hit $10 by 2030 Driven by TradFi Tokenization
September 16, 2026
Standard Chartered has initiated coverage on Arbitrum with a bold $10 price target by 2030, citing institutional tokenization, technology licensing, and adoption by financial giants like Robinhood as key growth drivers.
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Coinbase Targets U.S. Derivatives Expansion with SEC Filings for Single-Stock Perpetuals
September 3, 2026
Coinbase has filed notices with the SEC to introduce single-stock perpetual futures in the U.S., aiming to bring crypto-native trading instruments to traditional stock markets.
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Backpack Integrates Micron and SanDisk Shares as Collateral in Expanded Cross-Asset Trading Push
September 2, 2026
Backpack exchange has expanded its unified margin accounts by allowing users to post Micron and SanDisk shares as collateral while launching 24/7 perpetual futures on major tech stocks and index ETFs.
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Wall Street Titans Unite: 21 Banking Giants Announce Landmark Joint Stablecoin Venture
September 2, 2026
A powerful consortium of 21 major financial institutions, including Bank of America and Goldman Sachs, has announced plans to launch a joint U.S. dollar stablecoin venture targeted for 2027.
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Sberbank Prepares for Crypto-Backed Lending via Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether
September 1, 2026
Russia's largest banking entity, Sberbank, is laying the groundwork to accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether as loan collateral, pending new regulatory approvals from the Bank of Russia.
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Charles Schwab Expands Crypto Trading Platform to Include Solana, Avalanche, and Chainlink
August 28, 2026
Charles Schwab is expanding its retail crypto platform by adding Solana, Avalanche, and Chainlink alongside Bitcoin and Ether, signaling growing institutional support for alternative digital assets.
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Wells Fargo Advances Enterprise Blockchain Strategy with Fall Launch of Tokenized Deposits
August 21, 2026
Wells Fargo is launching a tokenized deposit platform for corporate clients this fall, initiating a USD-to-GBP settlement corridor ahead of a planned global expansion through 2027.
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