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2026-07-28 02:08

Crypto.com Custody will provide institutional-grade custody and liquidity services for XYO and XL1

Crypto.com Custody has announced it will provide institutional-grade custody and liquidity services for XYO and XL1. This marks the first listing on a major trading platform for XL1 following its token sale, allowing qualified institutions and high-net-worth clients to store, manage, and exchange both tokens through a regulated pathway. Related assets will be held in client-segregated MPC wallets and held by bankruptcy-remote entities. Private keys are protected by multi-party computation running within a trusted execution environment. Clients have access to cold storage, audit trails, and Crypto.com’s institutional liquidity services. Eric Anziani, President and Chief Operating Officer of Crypto.com, stated that digital asset organizations require custody solutions that offer both security and liquidity. Markus Levin, co-founder of XYO, noted that after XYO was initially listed on the Crypto.com trading platform, the relationship between the two parties has continued to expand. In July 2026, Citadel Securities invested $400 million in Crypto.com at a valuation of $20 billion. In February 2026, the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) conditionally approved Crypto.com to establish Crypto.com National Trust Bank.

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2026-07-17 08:17

Citadel Securities invests $400 million in Crypto.com, valuation reaches $20 billion

According to PR Newswire, Crypto.com announced it has received a $400 million strategic investment from Citadel Securities. This financing round values the company at $20 billion and marks the first institutional capital injection in Crypto.com's ten-year history. Jim Esposito, President of Citadel Securities, stated that Crypto.com has laid a solid foundation for the continued institutionalization of the digital asset market. Kris Marszalek, Co-founder and CEO of Crypto.com, stated that this financing will accelerate the company's expansion into all asset classes such as tokenized securities and derivatives, promote the integration of cryptocurrency with traditional financial markets, and build a more efficient 24/7 financial ecosystem.

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2026-07-17 02:01

Crypto.com Secures $400 Million Investment from Citadel Securities, Valuation Reaches $20 Billion

Odaily News: Crypto trading platform Crypto.com has secured a $400 million investment from Citadel Securities, bringing its company valuation to $20 billion. This deal marks Crypto.com's first institutional funding round since its establishment in 2016. Crypto.com stated that it will use the funds to expand its business in tokenized securities, derivatives, and other asset classes.

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2026-07-08 21:10

Citadel Drops Trade Secrets Lawsuit Against Portofino, Turns to UK to Seek Bankruptcy Recovery from Founders

According to CoinDesk, Wall Street market-making giant Citadel Securities has dropped its U.S. trade secret lawsuit against crypto market maker Portofino Technologies, instead seeking to recover nearly 6 million pounds in arbitration awards previously obtained through U.K. bankruptcy proceedings. Citadel filed documents with a U.S. court on Wednesday, jointly applying with Portofino to dismiss the New York trade secret case, stating that continuing to pursue the U.S. litigation lacks economic sense because the judgment won in the previous London arbitration remains difficult to enforce. It is reported that the case lasted nearly three years, but the U.S. litigation ultimately did not issue a substantive ruling on the trade secret allegations previously raised by Citadel. Citadel emphasized that the withdrawal was not because its trade secret claims lacked merit, but because the company had already prevailed in another London arbitration proceeding.

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2026-07-02 17:27

Citadel Securities Sues Former Executive Leonard Lancia, Seeking Over $7.9 Million in Arbitration Damages

According to Bloomberg, Citadel Securities sued former employee Leonard Lancia in London, seeking to recover over 6 million pounds (approximately $7.9 million) in damages and related costs. Lancia was previously responsible for the company's European derivatives systematic market-making business and co-founded high-frequency crypto trading firm Portofino Technologies after leaving.

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2026-07-02 16:54

Citadel Securities Sues Former Employee for Over $7.9 Million Over Crypto Startup

Citadel Securities has filed a lawsuit in London, seeking over £6 million (approximately $7.9 million) from Leonard Lancia, its former European Head of Derivatives Systematic Market Making and co-founder of high-frequency crypto trading firm Portofino Technologies.Citadel Securities alleges that Leonard Lancia and his colleagues began planning their startup while still employed, and has won damages and legal cost support in related labor arbitration. Additionally, Citadel Securities filed a lawsuit against Portofino Technologies in the US in 2023, accusing it of stealing trade secrets. Leonard Lancia and Portofino Technologies have denied all allegations. The High Court in London rejected Leonard Lancia's request to lift the asset freezing order last Friday. (Bloomberg)

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2026-06-20 16:31

Analysis: US SEC Poised to Approve Tokenized Stock Trading, Potentially Reshaping the US Stock Market Structure

the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to introduce a new policy that would allow crypto companies to offer blockchain-based tokenized stock trading, potentially having a significant impact on the traditional stock market structure. According to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, companies will be permitted to experiment with new digital asset business models, including the tokenization of US stocks, without fully complying with existing disclosure and investor protection rules.However, the proposal has also raised concerns among traditional financial institutions such as Citadel Securities and SIFMA, who argue that such changes could divert liquidity and create regulatory arbitrage risks. As of now, the SEC has not made any public comments on the matter. (Reuters)

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2026-06-11 21:52

Digital Asset, developer of the Canton Network, has completed a $355 million funding round led by a16z.

According to CoinDesk, Digital Asset, the blockchain developer behind Canton Network, has announced a $355 million funding round led by a16z crypto, with participation from global institutions including ABN Amro, Apollo Funds, BNP Paribas, Citadel Securities, HSBC, SBI Group, and a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. The round exceeded its original target of $300 million, valuing the company at $2 billion. Canton Network is designed specifically for large financial institutions and enables the issuance and trading of tokenized real-world assets—such as bonds, loans, and funds—on a shared ledger, while maintaining privacy and meeting regulatory compliance requirements. In addition to financial support, a16z crypto will provide specialized assistance in development, policy, and research.

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2026-06-11 18:37

Digital Asset Completes $355 Million Funding Round Led by a16z crypto

According to Odaily, Digital Asset, the developer of the Canton network, has announced the completion of a $355 million equity funding round, led by a16z crypto. Participating investors include subsidiaries of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Apollo Funds, BNP Paribas, Citadel Securities, CME Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, HSBC, S&P Global, SBI Group, SoFi, Tradeweb, and others. The project's primary business is developing the Canton blockchain network designed for institutions. The funds will be used to accelerate partnerships with institutional players, pursue mergers and acquisitions, and participate in related projects. (The Block)

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2026-06-01 19:37

Binance US Stock Business Structure Exposed: Nest Trading Handles Connections, Alpaca Monopolizes 94% of Tokenized US Stock Market

Binance's US stock business adopts a dual-core structure of "introducing broker + clearing broker," with Nest Trading responsible for order referral, and US fintech company Alpaca Securities handling the entire process of trade execution, clearing, settlement, and asset custody.Nest Trading, formerly known as BCI Limited, obtained a broker-dealer license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) FSRA at the end of 2025 and officially began operations on January 5, 2026. Together with Nest Exchange and Nest Clearing and Custody, it forms Binance's compliance "troika" in ADGM. Registered on Reem Island in Abu Dhabi, Nest Trading handles key Binance services such as OTC, Convert, and Earn.Alpaca is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and a member of FINRA and SIPC, commanding a 94% market share of tokenized US stocks and ETFs, facilitating 1:1 on-chain asset conversion for platforms like Ondo Finance. In January 2026, Alpaca completed a $150 million Series D funding round at a valuation of $1.15 billion, achieving unicorn status with investments from Citadel Securities, Kraken, MUFG, and others. As of early 2026, Alpaca serves over 300 institutions, covering 9 million brokerage accounts. By the end of 2025, it held total assets of $1.386 billion and net capital exceeding $100 million.Public information indicates that Binance and its core team had no prior connection with Alpaca. This collaboration establishes a cross-border US stock trading loop characterized by "ADGM licensed connectivity + US compliant clearing."

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2026-05-20 20:35

AI fintech company Moment completes $78 million funding, led by Index Ventures

Moment, an AI fintech company founded by former Citadel Securities quantitative traders and researchers, has announced the completion of a $78 million funding round, led by Index Ventures with participation from existing investors including a16z and Avra. Moment has established partnerships with institutions such as Edward Jones, LPL Financial Holdings, and Hightower Advisors, primarily providing AI automation infrastructure for fixed income and equity trading. The new capital will be used to accelerate the deployment and product expansion of AI in Wall Street trading systems. (Bloomberg)

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2026-04-17 19:39

Citadel Securities President States: Company May Enter Prediction Markets, Focusing on Geopolitical Hedging Rather Than Sports Events

According to The Block, Jim Esposito, President of Citadel Securities, stated on Thursday at the Semafor World Economic Forum in Washington, D.C., that the firm is “fully capable” of providing liquidity to prediction markets—but explicitly expressed no interest in sports-event contracts. Instead, he emphasized the value of prediction markets for hedging geopolitical risks, citing the U.S. midterm elections this November as “one of the greatest risks facing investors’ portfolios.” Esposito noted that as platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket continue to grow rapidly, the prediction market is poised for sustained expansion—naturally drawing Citadel Securities into the space. Notably, Zhao Peng, CEO of Citadel Securities, participated last year in Kalshi’s $185 million funding round.

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