Enterprise Onchain TLDR
Welcome to Enterprise Onchain TLDR, your essential weekly digest of the institutional blockchain revolution reshaping global finance.
We cut through the noise to deliver the critical updates, enterprise initiatives, and ecosystem developments that matter to builders, institutions, and innovators driving the onchain economy forward.
Brought to you by the Enterprise Onchain team: James Smith, Head of Ecosystem at the Ethereum Foundation, and David Walsh, Head of Enterprise at the Ethereum Foundation.
Ethereum Foundation Launches Institutional Portal
We’re excited to share that the Ethereum Foundation has launched a new institutional portal highlighting Ethereum’s enterprise use cases and Layer-2 ecosystem. This resource is designed to accelerate institutional adoption by showcasing the breadth of solutions being built on Ethereum today.
JPMorgan to Accept Bitcoin and Ether as Collateral
JPMorgan breaks new ground by accepting Bitcoin and Ether as collateral in spot form - a significant evolution from its previous ETP-only approach. The banking giant expects to launch this service for institutional clients before year-end, according to Bloomberg.
Japan’s First Regulated Yen-Backed Stablecoin Launches on Ethereum
JPYC has achieved a regulatory milestone by launching Japan’s first compliant yen-backed stablecoin on Ethereum, with ambitious plans to issue up to ¥10 trillion ($66 billion) over three years, fueled by robust international demand.
Digital Asset Treasury Firm Sharplink Deploys $200M ETH to Linea for Institutional DeFi
ConsenSys-backed Sharplink has committed $200 million in ETH to Linea’s Layer-2 network, executing sophisticated institutional DeFi strategies through EigenLayer and ether.fi—a testament to growing institutional confidence in Ethereum’s L2 infrastructure.
BlackRock Launches Bitcoin ETP in the United Kingdom
BlackRock capitalizes on the UK’s lifted retail trading ban, launching its Bitcoin ETP to British investors this week.
FalconX has acquired 21Shares, transforming from a prime brokerage into an ETF issuer - a strategic pivot reported by the Wall Street Journal.fg
Chinese Tech Giants Pause Hong Kong Stablecoin Ambitions
Ant Group and JD.com have suspended Hong Kong stablecoin initiatives following Beijing’s regulatory guidance, highlighting China’s commitment to its digital yuan over private alternatives, per the Financial Times.
IBM Launches ‘Digital Asset Haven’ for Enterprises
IBM debuts a comprehensive blockchain platform supporting custody, compliance, and tokenization services for banks and governments, capitalizing on surging institutional demand for stablecoins and RWA infrastructure.
Citi Targets 2026 for Crypto Custody Launch
Citi reveals plans for a comprehensive crypto custody service launching in 2026. Global Head of Partnerships Biswarup Chatterjee confirmed to CNBC that the bank has invested two to three years in development, with steady progress continuing.
Morgan Stanley Opens Crypto Floodgates
Morgan Stanley eliminates all restrictions on crypto fund access for wealth clients, including retirement accounts—a watershed moment for institutional crypto adoption.
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Thanks for reading!
Until next week,
James Smith & David Walsh
Enterprise Onchain Team