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TuesdayJan 06, 2026 9:00 am

Iran is Using Crypto to Buy Weapons to Work Around International Sanctions

Iran has taken steps to widen how it accepts payment for military exports, indicating it is prepared to take crypto in addition to its national currency and non-cash exchanges. The country’s Ministry of Defense Export Center (Mindex) has set out terms aimed at foreign buyers seeking to purchase items ranging from ballistic missiles and naval vessels to other defense-related hardware. Mindex promotes its ties with 35 nations and operates an online showcase listing weapons systems, rockets, munitions, and amphibious craft. While references to alternative settlement options appeared as early as 2025, recent disclosures suggest a more defined framework designed for…

MondayJan 05, 2026 10:30 am

Forward Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI) Announces the Company’s Shares Are Live on the Solana Blockchain Through Opening Bell

Forward Industries, a Solana digital asset treasury company, recently announced that the company’s shares are now live on the Solana blockchain through Superstate’s Opening Bell platform. This move is important for the industry, marking the first time that a regulated public equity is able to be used as collateral within a live decentralized finance (“DeFi”) market. The partnership shows how companies can extend the utility and life of their shares beyond traditional exchanges. Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI), a company that is building and managing a large-scale Solana (“SOL”) treasury, recently announced that their SEC-registered shares are now live on the…

TuesdayDec 30, 2025 9:00 am

JPMorgan Considers Enabling Institutional Clients to Trade Crypto

JPMorgan Chase is weighing whether to introduce crypto trading services for its institutional customer base, a move that would further signal how deeply large banks are becoming involved in digital assets. The largest bank in the U.S. is currently reviewing which crypto-related products could make sense as it looks to deepen its involvement in the sector. These could eventually include direct purchases and sales, as well as more complex products linked to crypto prices. The internal discussions are still preliminary, and any rollout would depend on whether clients show sustained interest in specific tools or markets. Beyond trading, JPMorgan has…

WednesdayDec 24, 2025 9:45 am

BlockQuarry Corp. (BLQC) Repositions for AI and High-Performance Computing with New Website and Mining Hardware Platform

BlockQuarry has launched a new corporate website that reflects a broader strategic shift beyond Bitcoin mining, to revolutionary mining support platform technology, and a new focus on AI-driven data storage and high-performance computing (“HPC”). The BLQCBuster(TM) platform, the first 100% U.S. manufactured bitcoin mining platform, has completed public validation and is moving toward commercial rollout. Management is aligning hardware, energy, and data strategy to address power-intensive AI workloads, and is building new technology options across crypto, AI, data centers, and healthcare analytics. BlockQuarry (OTC: BLQC), a leading innovator in American-produced cryptocurrency mining solutions and now expanding into sustainable energy infrastructure…

TuesdayDec 23, 2025 9:00 am

BlackRock Advertises Several Crypto Positions in Europe, US, and Singapore

BlackRock Inc. is stepping up its push into digital finance, advertising a series of new roles tied to cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based products as it builds out its global digital assets business. Job postings published on the firm’s official careers site show openings across North America, Europe, and Asia, signaling a coordinated expansion. The listings cover a wide range of seniority, from early-career associates to managing directors. Openings are spread across major financial hubs, including New York, San Francisco, London, Dublin, Wilmington, Boston, and Singapore. Robert Mitchnick, who leads the firm’s digital assets strategy globally, confirmed the recruitment drive on LinkedIn.…

FridayDec 19, 2025 9:00 am

UK Treasury Drafts New Rules to Regulate Crypto Markets

The UK government is working to introduce a new regulatory framework that will place crypto under rules similar to those governing other financial products, with the legislation expected to take effect in 2027. Under plans being developed by the Treasury, companies operating in the crypto sector will be required to meet a defined set of requirements monitored by the Financial Conduct Authority. Ministers say the reforms are intended to address gaps that have emerged as crypto has surged in popularity, both as an investment and as an alternative payment method. Unlike shares, bonds, and other conventional assets, crypto has largely…

ThursdayDec 18, 2025 9:00 am

Larry Fink Reconsiders His Crypto Skepticism as BlackRock’s ETF Soars

Larry Fink has spent much of his career voicing doubts about crypto. For years, the BlackRock chief executive was among the most outspoken critics in traditional finance. Now, his view is changing, and so is his firm’s role in the digital asset market. Speaking at the New York Times DealBook conference, Fink acknowledged that his position on crypto has shifted. He told the audience that his thinking has evolved, a phrase he deliberately echoed from an earlier onstage conversation that referenced comments made by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about trade policy. That change in perspective comes as BlackRock has…

WednesdayDec 17, 2025 9:45 am

Forward Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI) Gains Buy Rating as Solana-Focused Treasury Strategy Strengthens Outlook

Earlier this year, Forward Industries pivoted toward digital asset management, transforming into the world’s largest Solana-based DAT. The Oak Ridge report observes a notable expansion in institutional activity even amid the downturn in the crypto market. The report highlights the company’s rapid expansion of its digital infrastructure. Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI) is the focus of a new analyst report from Oak Ridge Financial, which reiterates a Buy rating and establishes a $10 price target. The report highlights the company’s ongoing transformation into the world’s largest Solana-based Digital Asset Treasury (“DAT”) and evaluates why analysts believe the company may be positioned…

TuesdayDec 16, 2025 9:00 am

Beeline Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BLNE) Targets Faster, Simpler Mortgages, as It Expands AI-Driven Lending Model

The company is positioning itself as a digital-first mortgage and title platform aimed at reducing friction and accelerating loan approvals. Its AI-powered system can provide borrowers with a qualification decision in seven to eight minutes, offering 90% certainty of qualification. The fintech lender is targeting two large demographics: millennials and Gen Z buyers seeking access to mortgages for personal or investment purposes, as well as baby boomers who hold an estimated $10 trillion in home equity. Beeline announced that its lending entity achieved cash-flow positivity in October, and the firm is targeting company-wide cash-flow positivity in the first quarter of…

TuesdayDec 16, 2025 9:00 am

OCC Creates Federal Rules for Cryptocurrency National Banks

U.S. banking regulators have taken a major step toward bringing digital asset companies into the mainstream financial system, approving several crypto firms to establish federally chartered trust banks. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said Friday that five companies received conditional approval to move forward. The move is among the clearest indications yet that federal regulators are willing to integrate parts of the crypto industry into traditional banking oversight. Ripple and Circle were granted permission to begin setting up national trust banks, a type of charter that permits firms to safeguard assets and provide limited banking functions. The…