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SEC chair Gensler plugs changes to exchange definition that worries crypto
26.9.2024
Gary Gensler reminded a conference on Treasury bonds about a proposed rule change that would impact DeFi, too
Digital Asset, DTCC complete collateral tokenization pilot
23.9.2024
The project aimed for speed, privacy and legal compliance while using highly accessible and desirable US Treasury bonds as a collateral asset
Digital Asset, DTCC complete collateral tokenization pilot
23.9.2024
The project aimed for speed, privacy and legal compliance while using highly accessible and desirable US Treasury bonds as a collateral asset
$2 Billion Milestone Reached in Tokenized Treasury Bonds
31.8.2024
The U.S. Treasury bond-backed token economy has recently crossed a significant milestone, now exceeding $2 billion in value. Among the various projects contributing to this total, Blackrock and Franklin Templeton’s tokenized funds stand out, commanding a dominant 44.95% share of the net value....
Bloomberg’s Mike McGlone: Recession Fears Could Drive Gold to $3,000
9.8.2024
In a recent interview with Kitco News, Mike McGlone, Senior Commodity Strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, warned that the current economic situation might surpass the 2008 financial crisis in severity. Drawing comparisons to pre-2008 indicators, McGlone highlighted significant risks of increased...
Crypto startup launches tokenized US Treasury bonds on Bitcoin layer-2s
4.7.2024
The new tokenized assets offer the stability of the Bitcoin network with admirable yield
Metaplanet Directors Approve BTC Acquisition Plan; Company’s Stock up by Nearly 500% YTD
24.6.2024
The directors of Tokyo-based investment and consulting firm Metaplanet Inc. have approved the company’s proposal to purchase Bitcoin worth $6.25 million using bond proceeds. Metaplanet clarified that the acquired cryptocurrency will be recorded at its acquisition cost for long-term holdings....
Blackrock’s BUIDL Fund Overtakes Franklin Templeton to Become Largest RWA Tokenized Offering
5.5.2024
Based on the most recent figures, Blackrock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund, also known as BUIDL, has expanded to $381.76 million, overtaking Franklin Templeton’s onchain investment vehicle, BENJI, as the largest real-world asset (RWA) tokenized offering. Blackrock’s Digital Fund...
Interactive Brokers raises trading hours for US Treasury Bonds to 21
26.4.2024
Interactive Brokers, an international brokerage firm, has informed the public that trading hours for US Treasury bonds have been extended to twenty-one hours per day. Customers are now granted access to the trading platform from 8:00 pm Eastern Time (ET) until 5:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)...
Tokenized US Treasury Bonds Hit $1 Billion Milestone on Public Blockchains
29.3.2024
This week, 21.co’s onchain data analyst Tom Wan presented figures revealing that tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds on public blockchains have surpassed the $1 billion mark. The analyst highlighted that Blackrock’s BUIDL experienced significant growth of 400%, escalating from $40 million...
Philippines Government to Raise $180 Million Through Sale of Tokenized Treasury Bonds
16.11.2023
Source: Pixabay / David Peterson The Philippines Bureau of the Treasury has announced its plan to issue tokenized Treasury bonds for the first time on Monday after canceling a traditional auction initially scheduled for the same day. In a historic move, the Philippines Bureau of the Treasury is...
Philippines to sell $179M in tokenized treasury bonds for the first time
16.11.2023
Real-world asset tokenization as a concept has existed for some time. However, in 2023, with the growing interest of institutions, various governments have started experimenting with the concept
Backed Launches bIB01: A Tokenized Security Tracking US Treasury Bonds on the Blockchain
9.10.2023
Swiss-based real-world asset tokenizer Backed has introduced its latest tokenized security product, bIB01, on the Base blockchain, Coinbase's Layer 2 (L2) network.
The new tokenized security closely mirrors the performance of a short-term US treasury bond exchange-traded fund (ETF), offering...
Demand for Tokenized Treasury Bonds Soars as Crypto Investors Chase TradFi Yield
19.5.2023
The combined market capitalization of tokenized money market funds is nearing $500 million as high yields in traditional markets attract crypto capital
Cornell Professor Warns of Disruption to US Bond Market From Potential Collapse of Major Stablecoin
16.1.2023
A professor from Cornell University has warned about the potential effects a collapse of a major stablecoin could have on the U.S. bond market. Eswar Prasad said that if large stablecoins face a collapse, the number of Treasury bonds they would need to sell could disrupt the U.S. Treasuries market...
Rich Dad Poor Dad’s Robert Kiyosaki Changes His Mind About Treasury Bonds — Says ‘Time to Open My Closed Mind’
18.8.2022
The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, says it’s time to open his closed mind after listening to economist Harry Dent. He is now buying 2-year U.S. Treasury bonds despite repeatedly saying he does not invest in anything printed by the Federal Reserve...
Bitcoin may behave more like US Treasury bonds: Bloomberg Intelligence
4.8.2022
Bitcoin markets will behave more like that of Treasury bonds and gold during market recovery, said the analysts
Gold, bond portfolios are 'naked' without Bitcoin, Bloomberg strategist asserts
4.9.2021
The declaration appears as Bitcoin pops back above $50,000, with its addition in a Gold-Bond portfolio outperforming the S&P 500 index
US Dollar Drops to a Three-Year Low, Greenback Could Dip 10% Lower, Fed Still Not Ready to Taper QE
20.5.2021
America’s currency has been flirting with lows again, as the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) dropped to a low of 89 on Tuesday and the following Thursday. This is the third time since April 2018, the DXY has been this weak, and some analysts think the currency could drop even lower. US Dollar...
Hedge Fund Manager Says Sell-off in US Treasury Bonds a Threat to ‘High-Flying Assets’ Like BTC
17.3.2021
Hedge fund manager Bob Prince has warned that the recent sell-off in the U.S. government bond market could accelerate and this could “threaten high-flying assets” like cryptocurrencies and blank cheque companies. Prince, who is the co-CIO at Bridgewater Associates, links this looming...