Taurus adds staking backbone to its custody system via Everstake integration

The move combines Everstake’s validator infrastructure with Taurus’ regulated custody stack, adding a staking pathway for institutional clients. Taurus has entered into a partnership with Everstake that will integrate enterprise staking into its custody system for institutional clients, offering access to yield generation across proof-of-stake networks. Taurus, a Swiss FINMA-regulated digital asset infrastructure provider, will
Forward Industries hires former ParaFi executive to lead Solana treasury strategy

Ryan Navi will guide Forward Industries’ Solana treasury strategy as digital asset companies’ shares face steep market declines. Top SOL treasury company Forward Industries has appointed Ryan Navi as chief investment officer to oversee the execution of the company’s Solana-focused treasury strategy. According to Monday’s announcement, Navi will handle sourcing and structuring capital markets opportunities
Bhutan stakes $970K ETH via Figment in validator push

The small nation’s Ether staking adds to its expanding blockchain activity as it remains one of the few governments holding Bitcoin. Blockchain data shows the Royal Government of Bhutan has staked 320 Ether (ETH) worth about $970,000 through Figment, marking the latest onchain activity from the Himalayan state as it expands its crypto holdings and
Amundi brings euro money market fund onchain with first tokenized share

The asset manager’s hybrid rollout enables investors to choose between the traditional fund and a new blockchain-based version recorded on Ethereum. Amundi, Europe’s largest asset manager, has introduced its first tokenized share class for a euro money market fund. The fund is now offered in a hybrid structure, allowing investors to choose between the traditional
Tokenized money market funds surge to $9B, BIS warns of new risks

Tokenized money market funds are emerging as one of the most important yield-bearing assets on public blockchains, offering money-market returns and securities-level protections that stablecoins can’t provide, according to a new report from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). According to the bulletin, tokenized money market funds now hold nearly $9 billion in assets, up
Binance launches concierge crypto service for wealth managers, family offices

Binance has launched a concierge-style service designed for family offices, asset managers and private funds taking their first steps into the crypto space. According to the exchange on Wednesday, the new service offers personalized onboarding with dedicated managers, support for over 100 fiat currencies, and access to tailored structured products. The service also includes credit
MegaETH scraps $1B plan after technical failures derail sale

MegaETH’s pre-deposit event unraveled on Tuesday after a cascade of technical failures disrupted what was meant to be a controlled opening for verified users. In an X post, the team said that configuration errors and rate-limit issues caused the platform’s Know Your Customer system to fail. The pre-deposit was an early window for verified users
Paxos debuts USDG0 to extend its regulated stablecoin across multiple blockchains

Paxos Labs has launched USDG0, an omnichain extension of its regulated USDG stablecoin, bringing fully backed dollar liquidity to Hyperliquid, Plume and Aptos through LayerZero’s OFT standard. According to an X post from Paxos Labs on Tuesday, USDG0 extends USDG (USDG), a 1:1 dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Paxos and governed by the Global Dollar Network
MARA and Hut 8 profits surge in Q3 as Bitcoin reserves grow

Bitcoin miners MARA Holdings and Hut 8 posted strong third-quarter results on Tuesday, with both reporting sharply higher profits and expanding Bitcoin reserves. MARA’s revenue climbed 92% year-over-year to $252 million in the third quarter of 2025, swinging from a $125 million loss to $123 million in net income over the period, while Hut
Ethereum Foundation revamps grants program under new funding approach

Grants will now be distributed through a wishlist and requests for proposals, aligning funding with the Ethereum ecosystem’s goals. The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has overhauled its grants program, shifting from an open application model to a new funding approach under its Ecosystem Support Program. According to a blog post on Monday, grants will now be