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According to Bloomberg, Morgan Stanley has submitted an application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a brand new national trust bank for the custody of digital assets and to provide cryptocurrency trading and staking services for investment clients.The new entity will be headquartered in Purchase, New York, but will operate nationwide. In recent months, Morgan Stanley has been continuously strengthening its digital asset footprint, including appointing Amy Oldenburg as the head of digital asset strategy, applying for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana-related ETFs, and partnering with Zerohash to provide cryptocurrency trading services for E*Trade clients.

Stablecoin issuer Tether recently announced multiple job openings in South Korea, including Public Relations Manager, Blockchain Investigator, and Government Relations Officer. Previously, Tether entered the local market by hiring a representative for the South Korean market, but after the departure of relevant personnel, the company plans to expand its team in Korea.Additionally, industry insiders revealed that since the CEO of Circle visited South Korea last August, Circle has also been advancing its business expansion in the region. Reports indicate that the upcoming "Digital Asset Basic Law" in South Korea may require overseas stablecoin issuers to establish branches in Korea to distribute tokens in the local market. The recent actions of related companies are seen as a proactive approach to potential regulatory requirements.

Beijing Business Today published an article titled "Speculative Trading on the Rise, People's Bank of China Strikes Again at Virtual Currencies and Defines Stablecoins for the First Time," which points out: The People's Bank of China recently held a coordination meeting to combat speculative trading in virtual currencies, where financial regulatory authorities defined stablecoins for the first time, clarifying that stablecoins are a form of virtual currency that currently cannot effectively meet requirements for customer identity verification, anti-money laundering, and other aspects. There is a risk of being used for illegal activities such as money laundering, fundraising fraud, and illegal cross-border fund transfers, and it reiterated the need to continue combating illegal financial activities related to virtual currencies.However, industry insiders believe that this meeting will not affect the relevant layout of stablecoins in Hong Kong, but speculation on stablecoins in the mainland will be severely cracked down on. As a result, the subsequent layout of stablecoins by relevant entities within the mainland in Hong Kong will have its imaginative space significantly reduced, more limited to practical application scenarios such as cross-border payments and supply chain finance.

ChainCatcher news, investment education institution Jiufang Zhitu Holdings Limited (9636.HK) announced on Tuesday that its wholly-owned subsidiary JF SmartTrade has entered into a share subscription agreement with the virtual asset trading platform EX.IO to acquire a stake in EX.IO. The company stated that this move will help leverage EX.IO's exchange resources and Web3 technology to accelerate the layout of overseas digital asset business, enhance on-chain financial service capabilities, and promote diversification and sustainable development. The specific details of the investment have not been disclosed.Previously, EX.IO's subsidiary EXIO Ltd. obtained a virtual asset trading platform license in Hong Kong last December to engage in virtual asset trading and custody services.

ChainCatcher news, according to Zhitong Finance, FTFT.US announced today that its wholly-owned Hong Kong subsidiary "FTFT International Securities and Futures Limited" has officially signed a委托协议 with a well-known compliance consultant in Hong Kong. The agreement entrusts the consultant to apply for a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) based on the company's original holdings of Hong Kong licenses No. 1, 2, and 4, while also applying for a Type 9 asset management license, with plans to cover both traditional and virtual asset management businesses.The consultant will conduct a detailed review and assessment of the company's business model, risk management capabilities, and assist the company in preparing the relevant application materials and business plan to submit to the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.

ChainCatcher news, according to Zhitong Finance, Hongqiao Group (08137) announced that after the market closed on August 8, the company entered into a non-binding strategic cooperation memorandum with Dongfang Yilin Industrial Co., Ltd. Dongfang Yilin is a comprehensive operator of timber asset digitization registered in China.According to the memorandum, the main cooperation content between the two parties is as follows: both parties will use Hainan Huanghuali standing timber as the underlying asset to jointly explore the financialization path of precious timber assets, promote the industrialization of ecological resources, the capitalization of ecological industries, the productization of ecological capital, and the marketization of ecological products. They plan to construct a "precious timber industry resources + finance + blockchain" green economic closed loop, in line with the latest trends in RWA, stablecoins, and compliant digital currency issuance.The announcement stated that the group focuses on a business model in the resource sector and is committed to finding investment opportunities with resilience and stability. Hainan Huanghuali is the top among the world's five famous woods, possessing scarcity, growth potential, and high-value attributes. The proposed cooperation aligns with the group's exploration of potential business development models and strategic deployment requirements.

ChainCatcher news, Hong Kong-listed company Yisou Technology announced a strategic investment of 5 million USD in Lightnet, a fintech company under Charoen Pokphand Group, to support its Web 3 technology and cross-border payment business development.At the same time, Yisou Technology also stated that it will deepen its strategic layout of real-world assets (RWA) to build its own RWA ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, according to 4E observations, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) suddenly halted the "accelerated approval" of Bitwise's cryptocurrency index fund (BITW) conversion application on Tuesday, stating that it will conduct further review at the committee level. The fund includes mainstream assets such as BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, and DOT, and is seen as a diversified cryptocurrency investment target. Analysts believe that the SEC's move may be related to its efforts to establish a unified standard for cryptocurrency ETF listings.Meanwhile, 21Shares submitted an S-1 application for the ONDO ETF to the SEC, reflecting the ongoing institutional interest in the on-chain asset yield sector.According to informed sources, the prediction market platform Polymarket is considering launching its own stablecoin to control the revenue generated from its current USDC reserves. Given its closed ecosystem and the absence of complex compliance deposit and withdrawal processes, this model is feasible both technically and regulatory-wise. Additionally, Polymarket plans to acquire the U.S. compliant exchange QCEX to re-enter the U.S. market.Another significant move comes from ARK Investment, where "Cathie Wood" has led her fund to subscribe to $182 million worth of shares in the Ethereum asset management company BitMine, which also announced that part of the funds will be used to purchase ETH, further investing in the Ethereum ecosystem.Furthermore, SpaceX issued an internal warning to investors, stating that Musk may return to U.S. politics or take on a key position again. This news is listed as a "risk factor" in the company's investment offering documents, marking the first time such wording has appeared.4E reminds investors that current macro and policy expectations are frequently disturbed, and attention should be paid to the evolution of stablecoin legislation, ETF approval trends, and potential changes in U.S. politics that could impact market sentiment.

ChainCatcher news, according to Hong Kong's Wen Wei Po, Fosun International's subsidiary Fosun Wealth International Holdings has recently registered multiple trademarks in Hong Kong, including "Fosun International Crypto," "Fosun Wealth RWA," and "Star Coin," indicating its strengthened layout in the cryptocurrency and virtual asset industry.The company has obtained a license upgrade from the Securities and Futures Commission, allowing it to provide virtual asset trading services to clients. Its subsidiary, Starry Road Technology, will hold a Web 3 strategic upgrade and RWA product launch conference this Wednesday, where it will showcase the "Web 5+RWA" strategic deployment and the launch of virtual asset trading system 1.0, among other contents.This move resonates with Hong Kong's recent passing of the "Stablecoin Regulation Draft" and the release of the "Hong Kong Digital Asset Development Policy Declaration 2.0."

ChainCatcher news, according to DL News, Mastercard's Global Policy Chief Jesse McWaters stated that the GENIUS Act is a "turning point" for the mainstream adoption of stablecoins, which will drive institutional participation and the development of compliant stablecoins.He described the act as bringing about a "new era of regulatory clarity and confidence in digital assets." The act allows regulated entities to issue dollar-backed stablecoins, with giants like JPMorgan, Citigroup, Bank of America, Amazon, and Apple all advancing related plans. He added, "Mastercard has been preparing for this for a long time."

ChainCatcher news, iM Bank has submitted 12 trademark applications related to the Korean won stablecoin, including "iMKRW", "iMST", "KRWiM", etc., reflecting its layout around the combination of KRW and the bank's new name iM.Previously, iM Bank joined the Open Blockchain and DID Association (OBDIA) and participated in the stablecoin subcommittee. The bank stated that it plans to preemptively layout the development strategy for digital financial services after the institutionalization of the Korean won stablecoin through trademark preemption and technological internalization. (newsis)

Guoxiong Capital Co., Ltd. announced today that it will fully enter the Web 3.0 and cryptocurrency asset fields. Guoxiong Capital Chairman Yao Shangkun stated that he is optimistic about the long-term strategic value of Bitcoin and crypto assets, believing that this field aligns with global financial development trends and holds tremendous growth potential. The company has been approved for a special budget of 200 million yuan to develop related businesses and invest in crypto assets over the next three years.According to public information, Guoxiong Capital Co., Ltd. was established on September 24, 2019, and is headquartered in Huangdao District, Qingdao City, Shandong Province. It is a venture capital institution focused on high-tech industry investments. As of 2024, the company manages a fund size of 2.87 billion yuan, focusing on emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, biomedicine, and new energy.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, YZi Labs recently announced an investment in the open-source hardware wallet project OneKey, aiming to enhance the security of global crypto assets and promote self-custody solutions.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Cointelegraph, the survey report released by the digital asset platform Fireblocks on May 15 shows that among 295 traditional banks, financial institutions, and payment gateways, 90% of the institutions have either actually applied or plan to deploy stablecoins, with only 10% taking a wait-and-see attitude. Among them, 49% of respondents have used it for payment scenarios, 23% are in the pilot stage, and 18% are in the planning phase.Traditional banks view stablecoins as strategic tools for cross-border payments, with 58% of banks using them for cross-border remittances and 28% for receiving payments. Additionally, 12% of banks use them for liquidity management, and 9% for merchant settlements and B2B invoice processing. The report points out that stablecoins, with their characteristics linked to fiat currencies, can be seamlessly integrated into existing fund management systems, helping banks reduce capital lock-up risks and fend off competition from fintech companies.In terms of application advantages, 48% of institutions list "improved settlement speed" as the primary benefit, followed by enhanced transparency (37%), optimized liquidity management (29%), integrated payment processes (25%), and improved security (18%). Only 12% of institutions believe that "reduced transaction costs" is the main driving force.Fireblocks emphasizes that stablecoins are becoming a key pathway for the modernization transformation of the traditional financial system. As customer demand grows and use cases mature, institutions need to accelerate their layout to avoid technological obsolescence, especially in the field of cross-border payments by rebuilding efficiency barriers through stablecoins.

ChainCatcher news, EdgeX Labs announced the completion of strategic financing from Ryze Labs. As a platform focused on decentralized edge computing and AI intelligent agents, EdgeX Labs will use this round of funding to accelerate the deployment of global edge nodes, optimize the performance of the EdgeX OS system, and expand the ecological applications of its core product, EdgeX AI Agent.EdgeX Labs is building an intelligent infrastructure network that integrates edge computing, AI agents, and Web3. It has deployed over 10,000 edge devices globally, including XR7 and 40SoC Edge Servers, supporting the collaborative operation of multiple AI agents to enhance AI inference efficiency and ensure data privacy.Currently, EdgeX Labs has established partnerships with Google Cloud (GCP), MTK Edge, ROAM, and others to promote the implementation of core technologies and global expansion.The addition of investor Ryze Labs injects new momentum into the EdgeX Labs ecosystem. Previously, the project had received early support from Waterdrip Capital and ZC Capital.

ChainCatcher news, at the "CRYPTO 2025 Breakthrough and Rebirth" event co-hosted by RootData and ChainCatcher on April 8, Arda Senoz, head of the Alchemy Pay ecosystem, mentioned in his presentation titled "Bridging the Fiat and Crypto Global Economies" that since its establishment in 2017, Alchemy Pay has served as the infrastructure for blockchain payments. Its fiat deposit and withdrawal solutions have covered 173 countries worldwide, supporting over 50 fiat currencies, and holding relevant licenses in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Europe, South Korea, Indonesia, and other regions.As of 2024, Alchemy Pay's registered user count has exceeded 3 million, processing over 8 million orders throughout the year, achieving a 300% business growth. It is reported that this year Alchemy Pay will also officially launch the public chain Alchemy Chain, focusing on stablecoin payments and transfers, and plans to introduce new features and products such as fiat purchases of RWA and AI payments.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, two companies in the field of encrypted data storage, Textile and 3Box Labs, have announced a full stock merger agreement. The merged company will retain the Textile brand and will be led by current CEO Andrew Hill.3Box Labs co-founder Michael Sena stated that the two companies previously had overlapping products and will work together to build blockchain data infrastructure in the future. The new company plans to create a "smart layer for the multi-agent economy," providing data storage, access, and verification services for AI agents. Hill emphasized that blockchain provides a natural platform for AI agent operations, enabling data interaction and alpha trading between agents.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Jiemian News, China-funded Green Supply Chain (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. has been established, with Tian Zemin as the legal representative and a registered capital of 300 million RMB. The business scope includes research and development of resource recycling technology, supply chain management services, software and services related to blockchain technology, public data platforms for artificial intelligence, development of artificial intelligence application software, sales of artificial intelligence hardware, big data services, etc., and is wholly owned by China Resources Environmental Protection Development Co., Ltd.