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BNY Migrates $8.6 Trillion Transfer Agency Business to Blockchain
According to CoinDesk, the world's largest custodian bank, The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY), announced it will migrate its transfer agent core bookkeeping business to the blockchain, involving approximately $8.6 trillion in assets and 7.6 million accounts, aiming to establish a single on-chain ownership ledger and reduce reliance on multi-layer intermediaries. BNY client Baillie Gifford (managing over $261 billion) will be the first to use the service, launching the UK's first fully locally regulated tokenized fund, while BlackRock and its money market business Dreyfus also plan to follow suit. BNY stated that existing traditional systems will continue to run in parallel, with trillions of dollars in funds remaining on the traditional track in the short term.
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BNY Mellon Migrates $8.6 Trillion Fund Services Transfer Agent Records to Blockchain
: BNY Mellon is migrating its core transfer agent records onto the blockchain to create a single, on-chain ownership ledger and reduce reliance on intermediaries. The initiative will initially support clients including Baillie Gifford, BlackRock, and BNY's own Dreyfus, covering the first fully native, UK-regulated tokenized fund and other planned tokenized products. BNY and other major banks are building blockchain-based infrastructure and tokenized deposit networks. The bank anticipates that legacy systems will continue to coexist for several more years amid persistent cybersecurity and smart contract risks.
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BNY Mellon European Subsidiary Included in MiCA Registration, ESMA Adds 15 Crypto-Asset Service Providers
According to Cointelegraph, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) updated the registration list for the third time after the MiCA transition period deadline, adding 15 crypto-asset service providers, bringing the total number of licensed institutions to 309. New institutions include BNY SA/NV, the European subsidiary of BNY Mellon, 3 German banks, and digital asset platforms such as BitPay, Coinify, and Bleap.
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ESMA adds 15 crypto service providers to MiCA registry, including BNY Mellon subsidiary
the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) updated the provisional MiCA registry on Friday, adding 15 licensed crypto asset service providers (CASPs), bringing the total number to 309. The newly added institutions include BNY SA/NV, the Belgian subsidiary of US banking giant BNY Mellon. This latest batch includes four banking institutions, three of which are from Germany, alongside digital asset platforms such as BitPay, Coinify, and Bleap. Germany and Denmark each added three CASPs, Bulgaria and Latvia each added two, while Belgium, Cyprus, Liechtenstein, and the Netherlands each added one. ESMA stated that this update did not alter other MiCA-related registries, including those for asset-referenced tokens (ARTs), e-money tokens (EMTs), authorized issuers of crypto assets, and the list of non-compliant entities. Following the previous transitional deadline on July 1, ESMA’s second update had added 14 CASPs, including Ripple Payments Europe.
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BNY Mellon, which manages $62.6 trillion in assets, plans to launch a 24/7 tokenized U.S. Treasury settlement service by 2027
: BNY Mellon, which manages total assets of $62.6 trillion, plans to launch a 24/7 tokenized U.S. Treasury settlement service by 2027 and will begin a private blockchain pilot by the end of this year.
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纽约梅隆银行拟推进美国国债全天结算，代币化产品最早将于今年年底试点
据彭博社报道，纽约梅隆银行正为美国国债全天候结算搭建基础设施，以适应数字资产市场发展对传统金融体系带来的影响。该行表示，已于今年早些时候促成一笔涉及稳定币发行方的盘后国债交易。
OpenAI appoints two CEOs of publicly traded financial companies as independent directors ahead of IPO
on July 21, OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, announced the appointment of David Velez, founder and CEO of Brazilian digital bank Nubank, and Robin Vince, CEO of BNY Mellon, as independent directors of the foundation and the company. With the addition of two new independent directors, OpenAI's board will expand from eight to ten members. David Velez founded Nubank in 2013 and previously led Latin American investments at Sequoia Capital, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley. Robin Vince spent 26 years at Goldman Sachs, serving as Chief Risk Officer and Chief Operating Officer. OpenAI is currently controlled by a non-profit foundation that pursues a for-profit public benefit corporation. Most board members serve on both the foundation and the company's board, with CEO Sam Altman being the sole internal director.
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Morgan Stanley Updates Ethereum and Solana ETF Filings, Coinbase to Serve as Custodian and Staking Service Provider
on July 14 that Morgan Stanley has updated the S-1 registration statements for its proposed spot Ethereum and Solana ETFs, designating Coinbase to handle custody and assist with staking. BNY Mellon will serve as the joint custodian for both trusts. The Ethereum trust plans to stake between 50% and 80% of its ETH under normal conditions, while the Solana trust may stake up to 100% of its SOL, retaining a portion of liquidity for redemptions and fees. The staking service provider and custodian will share 5% of the rewards, with the remaining 95% belonging to each trust. According to the filings, the annual sponsor fee for both funds is 0.14%. The Ethereum product is expected to trade under the ticker MSSE, while the Solana fund will be listed on NYSE Arca under MSOL. The relevant applications are still pending approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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Swift Teams Up With 17 Global Banks to Launch Blockchain Ledger Pilot, Enabling Round-the-Clock Cross-Border Payments
According to CoinDesk, Swift announced that its blockchain-based shared ledger platform is ready and will launch real-time transaction testing with 17 major banks. Participating institutions include HSBC, UBS, BNP Paribas, Citi, BNY, and Wells Fargo, among others, covering six continents. The platform aims to enable 24/7 cross-border payments through tokenized deposits, allowing banks to transfer funds for customers during nights and weekends, and providing liquidity support before final settlement is completed in existing payment systems. Swift clearly stated that the ledger system is positioned as a complement to existing payment rails, not a replacement.
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Data: USDC Leads USDT in Stablecoin Transaction Volume Competition, Monthly Volume Hits New High
Odaily报道 According to data from Visa's on-chain data platform, USDC has expanded its lead over USDT in stablecoin transaction volume during the first half of 2026. Data shows that the adjusted stablecoin transaction volume in June rose to $1.79 trillion, an increase of 63% month-over-month and 125% year-over-year from June 2025, setting a new all-time high. Visa's statistics have excluded non-genuine economic activities such as bot transactions and internal exchange transfers.The total stablecoin transaction volume for the first half of the year reached $8.82 trillion, surpassing the full-year 2024 level of $5.8 trillion, but still below the record $10.8 trillion set in 2025.Structurally, USDC accounted for approximately 70% of the volume in the first half of 2026, while USDT accounted for about 25%, indicating a significant shift in market share towards compliant stablecoins.Analysis points out that as banks and institutions increasingly use stablecoins for settlement and fund management—with institutions like Standard Chartered and BNY Mellon accelerating integration into the USDC ecosystem—stablecoin infrastructure is entering a phase of institutional expansion. (CoinDesk)
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Robinhood: Trump Account App Now Live and Available to Eligible American Families
OdailyOdaily Planet Daily reports that Robinhood has officially announced on X that the Trump Account application (supporting iOS and Android) is now live and available to all eligible American families. Users can now activate their accounts, which will officially begin accepting deposits on July 4, 2026.Robinhood added that all US children under the age of 18 with a valid Social Security Number are eligible to open a Trump Account; eligible children born between 2025 and 2028 will receive an initial $1,000 contribution from the U.S. Treasury; family members, friends, and employers can contribute a combined maximum of $5,000 annually; the account is designed for long-term investment.The so-called "Trump Account," also known as a 530A Account, is a tax-deferred investment account plan authorized by then-President Donald Trump on June 9, 2025, under the "Big and Beautiful" Act. Its purpose is to establish government-funded savings accounts for children of US citizens born between January 1, 2025, and January 1, 2029. The Bank of New York Mellon has been designated as the financial agent for the Trump Account, while Robinhood serves as the designated broker-dealer and initial trustee.
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Circle Expands Partnership with The Bank of New York Mellon to Include USDC in Digital Asset Custody and Provide Minting and Redemption Services
According to official announcements, The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) announced an expansion of its partnership with Circle, integrating the USD stablecoin USDC into its digital asset custody platform, making it the first stablecoin supported on the platform. Institutional clients can custody and transfer USDC at BNY, and conduct minting and redemption operations between USD and USDC through Circle.
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纽约梅隆银行称 FOMO 情绪推动资管公司进入代币化基金
BNY 表示 FOMO 情绪驱动资管公司进入代币化基金领域，基金发行商正探索区块链 ETF 以占据早期立足点。
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“Trump Account” App Now Available on Major U.S. App Stores
: The Trump Accounts application was launched on major U.S. app stores on Thursday. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated in a release: "The Trump administration is taking another step toward expanding opportunities for American families. The Trump Accounts app provides families with a simple, secure way to participate from the very beginning in a program designed to build long-term financial strength."According to a Treasury spokesperson cited by CNBC, the app was developed in collaboration with the Bank of New York Mellon and Robinhood Markets. Starting in July, parents or guardians will be able to fund new Trump Accounts (also known as 530A accounts). Parents must first fill out a form on the Trump Accounts website to open an account for their child. While all U.S. children under 18 with a Social Security number are eligible to register, only those born between 2025 and 2028 will receive a $1,000 startup contribution from the Treasury.
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Bank of New York Mellon Launches Compliant Institutional-Grade Digital Asset Custody Service in Abu Dhabi
the Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) has announced the launch of a compliant institutional-grade digital asset custody service in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), aiming to position Abu Dhabi as a global digital finance hub. The service is designed to provide institutional clients with highly secure and scalable digital asset custody solutions. Initially, the service will support the custody of Bitcoin and Ethereum, with subsequent phases expanding to stablecoins, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), and more regulated digital financial products. The project remains subject to final agreement confirmation and relevant regulatory approvals. (Crowdfundinsider)
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BNY Mellon increases holdings in Strategy to 1 million shares, with total position valued at approximately $187 million
: BNY Mellon, with $2.1 trillion in assets under management, has increased its holdings by 101,810 shares of Strategy (MSTR), a Bitcoin treasury company, with the additional stake valued at approximately $18.7 million. Currently, BNY Mellon holds a total of 1 million shares of MSTR, with the total position valued at about $187.2 million. (BTCtreasuries)
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New York Bank Expands Digital Asset Custody Business to Abu Dhabi
According to CoinDesk, BNY Mellon—the world’s largest custodian bank, with $59 trillion in assets under custody—has announced a partnership with Finstreet and the ADI Foundation to launch digital asset custody services in the UAE, operating under the regulatory framework of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). Initially, the service will focus on custody for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), with plans to later expand to stablecoins and tokenized assets.
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Grayscale Revises Hyperliquid ETF Application: Changes Custodian to Anchorage Digital Bank, Removes Coinbase
Odaily News Grayscale has updated its ETF application document linked to Hyperliquid, changing the custodian to Anchorage Digital Bank, replacing Coinbase which previously served as the prime broker and custodian.This adjustment has garnered significant attention, as Coinbase has long dominated the crypto ETF custody space. Currently, almost all U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs (except Fidelity's) rely on its custody services.The filing shows that The Bank of New York Mellon will continue to serve as the transfer agent for this ETF (proposed ticker GHYP). The fund's staking functionality still requires regulatory approval and will utilize CoinDesk's Hyperliquid benchmark pricing data.Furthermore, Anchorage Digital Bank, as the first federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S., has been continuously expanding its institutional service capabilities in recent years, including areas such as stablecoins, wealth management, and token lifecycle management. (The Block)
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Arkham: Identified Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF On-Chain Address, Current Bitcoin Holdings 1,348 BTC
Odaily News Arkham posted on the X platform, stating that it has identified the on-chain wallet address of Morgan Stanley's spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT), becoming the first platform to publicly identify the on-chain BTC holdings of this ETF, enabling users to track fund inflows and outflows in real-time.It is reported that the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF was listed on NYSE Arca on April 8, with Coinbase and BNY Mellon serving as custodians. According to Arkham tracking data, it currently holds 1,348 BTC, valued at approximately $103.92 million.
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Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF records $34 million in net inflows on its first trading day, with over 1.6 million shares traded
According to CoinDesk, Morgan Stanley’s spot Bitcoin ETF, the “Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust,” saw active trading on its first day, with over 1.6 million shares traded and approximately $34 million in net inflows. Coinbase serves as the cold-storage custodian for the fund, while BNY Mellon handles cash management, administrative, and transfer functions. The fund’s expense ratio is 0.14%.
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