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Israeli fintech Kima, Mastercard lab look to develop ‘DeFi credit card’
14.5.2024
Kima is seeking to bridge traditional and Web3 finance and make the user experience more manageable
EU seeks stakeholder opinion on adding crypto to 12T euro investment market
9.5.2024
If approved, the EU’s UCITS funds would make way for crypto assets to gain exposure to a 12 trillion euro investment product market
DeFi Borrower Behavior Key to Gauging Tokenization Risks: BIS Study
14.3.2024
The study was designed to look at the largely unexplored "intricacies" of user behavior and dynamics of decentralized finance lending, the authors said
ETH to Surpass $5,800 by End of 2025 — Experts See Lowest Price of $1,352 in 2023
10.11.2023
The U.S. dollar value of the cryptocurrency ether is predicted to end the year averaging $1,840 and $5,824 by the end of 2025, the latest Finder’s prediction report has said. Regulatory uncertainty and a challenging macroeconomic environment are likely to cause ether’s drop...
Fiat on-ramps, banking partners crucial for institutional Web3 adoption - European Blockchain Convention
7.11.2023
Prominent fiat payment rail services and neobanking platforms are becoming a catalyst to address institutional mistrust in the cryptocurrency sector
Fiat on-ramps, banking partners crucial for institutional Web3 adoption - European Blockchain Convention
7.11.2023
Prominent fiat payment rail services and neobanking platforms are becoming a catalyst to address institutional mistrust in the cryptocurrency sector
Chainlink’s LINK Soars, Outperforming Other Crypto Majors
18.9.2023
The uptick comes as the company has secured a number of notable partnerships with traditional finance institutions
21co Unwraps New Suite of Wrapped Cryptocurrencies
12.9.2023
21.co, the parent company of crypto exchange-traded products provider 21shares, has introduced a suite of wrapped tokens pegged to top crypto assets across multiple blockchains. The wrapped tokens are designed to increase liquidity and interoperability between different crypto networks. 21co...
Traditional Finance Exchanges Divided on Crypto Services: Survey
5.9.2023
A World Federation of Exchanges survey found 41% of respondents already offer crypto-related products or services, with a further 24% planning to offer them in the future
Polymarket Wagers Favor Trump for Nomination; Ramaswamy’s Bid Gains Momentum
25.8.2023
Following the initial Republican debate and an exclusive interview between Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson on the social media platform X, wagers on the decentralized prediction marketplace Polymarket suggest Trump is leading, with presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy trailing the former president....
Study: Six Countries Account for Over 90% of Africa’s Crypto Interest in H1 2023
18.7.2023
Between Jan. 1 and July 4, the Nigerian share of Africa’s overall interest in cryptocurrency stood at 66.8%, a figure nearly eight times that of second-ranked South Africa’s share, according to the latest Coingecko report. South Africa, along with Morocco, Ghana, Egypt, and the Ivory...
House Bill Shows Challenge of Regulating Crypto Without Giving TradFi a Free Pass
13.6.2023
House Republicans Patrick McHenry and GT Thompson face a central problem drafting their crypto bill: Removing SEC discretion over whether a crypto token is a security allows issuers of traditional stocks and bonds the opportunity to arbitrage regulation, writes Todd Phillips
Will AI talent marketplaces replace traditional employment models?
5.5.2023
Discover how AI talent marketplaces are transforming the job market and disrupting traditional employment models
Tradfi Sees Opportunity in Crypto Despite ‘Red Wedding,’ Burning Buildings
27.4.2023
Institutional investors are salivating over opportunities in growth equity and depressed tokens that took an undeservingly excessive hit during crypto's bear market, market participants said during Wednesday's Consensus 2023 event
Real-World Tokenization Is Surging as TradFi Grows More Receptive to Blockchain
4.4.2023
A number of banks and other big brands are turning to RWA in the form of digital tokens on the blockchain as they look to bring more efficiency to transactions. Industry watchers say the trend will grow
Crypto Banking Rules Could Be Modified If Market Reacts, Basel Committee Chair Says
28.3.2023
Controversial rules unveiled last year would discourage banks from holding assets such as bitcoin that are deemed risky
Franklin Templeton Sees Web3 Driving Next Wave of Tech Innovations
27.3.2023
In a new report, the asset management giant outlines tech-driven megatrends that are shaping society, including decentralization
South African crypto landscape primed for TradFi growth after FSCA ruling
25.10.2022
Industry insiders believe South Africa's move to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products could drive the adoption and legitimacy of the sector
‘Fear of the unknown’ holds back tradfi investors from crypto — Bloomberg analyst
21.9.2022
Bloomberg crypto analyst Jamie Coutts believes it's a “missed opportunity” that traditional asset managers choose not the educate themselves on crypto
Study: 10% Growth in Crypto Market Cap Reduces Value of African Firms by 0.76%
2.4.2022
A study undertaken by two assistant professors at American University in Cairo (AUC) has suggested that an increase of 10% in the crypto market cap causes the market value of “African micro-entities” to drop by 0.76%. Crypto Market Growth Hurts Less Competitive Sectors According...