CME Group is expanding its regulated crypto derivatives offering with the addition of futures contracts tied to Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar, signaling continued institutional interest in diversified digital asset exposure…
A commercial real estate transaction in Miami has set a new benchmark for crypto based settlement after nearly $14 million worth of property was cleared using USDT, underscoring how stablecoins…
Periods of market volatility tend to expose weaknesses that remain hidden during stable conditions. In recent years, repeated cycles of sharp price movements, liquidity stress, and macro uncertainty have pushed…
Financial markets rely on complex back-end systems that rarely attract attention unless something breaks. Clearing, settlement, collateral movement, and liquidity management form the plumbing that keeps markets functioning smoothly. In…
Brett Harrison has raised 35 million dollars to build a derivatives exchange that applies crypto market mechanics to traditional financial assets, signaling growing interest in adapting digital trading infrastructure to…
As digital assets become more tightly woven into the financial system, the idea of state intervention during a severe crypto crisis is no longer confined to theoretical debate. Unlike earlier…
Foreign exchange and trade finance sit at the center of global commerce, yet both have long relied on processes that are slow, sequential, and heavily intermediated. Settlement delays, reconciliation gaps,…
For decades, global markets were analyzed primarily through the lens of capital flows. Where money was invested, withdrawn, or reallocated shaped market narratives and policy responses. While capital flows remain…
Stable finance was initially viewed as a niche layer supporting digital asset markets. Its early use cases were narrow, often tied to trading convenience or operational shortcuts rather than broader…
Stable assets are often discussed in the same way as other financial products, evaluated by market capitalization, trading volume, or short term demand. This framing suggests that their primary role…