Identity & Digital Assets
Cardano spins out Veridian to verify who can act online
Veridian becomes an independent identity business. Its credentials, company shares and Cardano's ADA serve different purposes.
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Market Insights
The developments moving crypto markets, the networks and businesses behind them, and what they mean for the economy. Editorial analysis with an eye for overlooked opportunities and the evidence that matters next.
Stablecoins & Access
Europe tightens access to unauthorised stablecoins
ESMA wants EU crypto firms to stop offering non-compliant stablecoins. Existing holdings get only limited services for an orderly exit.
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Stocks & Settlement
Securitize brings share-backed stocks to Solana
Securitize’s stock tokens bring shareholder rights and USDC settlement to Solana. Wider trading access remains conditional.
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Liquidity & Leverage
Coinbase links Deribit liquidity. What changes for crypto?
Follow trading access into hedging, collateral, token economics and financing risk.
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Stablecoins & Payments
Stablecoins are becoming payment rails. Who captures the value?
Follow business payments into issuer reserves, crypto network fees, token value and the wider economy.
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