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Tokenization News Roundup: Avalanche Invests $50M in RWA
27.7.2023
Competition among blockchains to grab some of the RWA market, new lending pool from Credix that supports Colombian farmer, the first-ever tokenization under Spain’s new laws, how the U.K’s regulations may lead to the country becoming a tokenization hub, and more for the week ending July 27, 2023
Asset Tokenization in Europe Gets a Boost With Securitize's Landmark Tokenized Equity Issuance
27.7.2023
The firm started issuing tokens representing equity in a Spanish real estate investment trust under Spain’s new digital asset supervision
Securitize issues tokenized assets in Spain, plans September trading start
27.7.2023
The U.S.-based trading platform is set to become the first to issue and trade tokenized assets in both the U.S. and the EU, and will operate under the new DLT pilot regime
Binance to Restore Full Services in Japan in August, CZ Unveils
27.7.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance will start offering full services in Japan next month, founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) announced. The leading trading venue for digital assets reenters the Japanese market with a domestic exchange after announcing earlier it was discontinuing services through its global...
Private Banking Firm With $14B Assets Starts First Crypto Fund of Spain
26.7.2023
The fund will be accessible to professional investors only and will be audited by PwC
Mintlayer founder says DeFi needs real-world assets; Here’s how InQubeta fixes this problem
26.7.2023
In the burgeoning world of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), there are still hurdles to clear on the path to global adoption. According to Enrico Rubboli, the CEO of Mintlayer, a layer 2 solution built on the Bitcoin blockchain, one such roadblock is the lack of integration with real-world assets....
CFTC Files Complaint Against Clarksville Couple for $6 Million Digital Assets Scheme
26.7.2023
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a complaint against a couple in Tennessee who convinced people to pay into an investment pool called “Blessings of God Thru Crypto.”
The couple, identified as Michael and Amanda Griffis of Clarksville, Tennessee, defrauded more than...
Italy’s Central Bank Taps Polygon, Fireblocks DeFi Project to Help Institutions Dabble With Tokenized Assets
26.7.2023
The initiative aims to help Italian banks, asset managers and financial institutions, including the $1 trillion banking group Intesa Sanpaolo, experiment with decentralized finance and security tokens
Crypto Lender Credix Brings Additional Private Credit Pool on Solana With 11% Yield
26.7.2023
Decentralized finance platform Credix opens a trade receivables lending pool with Solana Foundation among investors
Putin legalizes digital rubles and bans digital assets!
26.7.2023
In a groundbreaking development, President Vladimir Putin of Russia signed a law bill completely banning the utilization of digital financial assets, such as cryptocurrencies, for conducting transactions related to goods and services. This decisive bill, introduced in June and swiftly approved...
Binance, CZ to Seek Dismissal of CFTC Complaint
26.7.2023
Crypto exchange Binance and its founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) plan to seek the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). On July 27, the trading platform is due to submit its response to the CFTC complaint alleging that it broke derivatives laws...
Avalanche Foundation Commits $50M to Bring More Tokenized Assets to Blockchain
25.7.2023
The program follows Avalanche’s initiative to financial institutions to test blockchain services on one of its subnets
Namibia's Crypto Assets Bill Is Now a Law
25.7.2023
Namibia's virtual assets bill was put into law on Friday, according to the Gazette of the Republic of Namibia
Crypto’s Newest Sector: Telegram Bot Coin Economy Swells to $138 Million
25.7.2023
A new player has emerged in the constantly evolving cryptocurrency market: Telegram bot coins. These crypto assets, used within Telegram’s ecosystem, are leveraged to facilitate automated trades for users on decentralized exchange (dex) platforms. These distinctive crypto assets have turned...
AI Crypto Economy Suffers $1.42B Loss Since February Peak; Top Tokens Record Weekly Declines
24.7.2023
In February 2023, the AI-driven cryptocurrency sector reached a staggering $4 billion in value. Yet, it has since experienced a downturn of $1.42 billion. Over the last week, eight of the top 10 AI-based crypto tokens saw declines against the U.S. dollar. Downturn Hits AI Crypto Market Once...
EU Stablecoin Issuers With Bank Assets in Reserve Will Get Extra Regulation, EBA Draft Says
24.7.2023
The EU agency is consulting on new MiCA rules that mean “significant” tokens are centrally supervised with extra capital requirements
Ripple Committed to Markets With Clear Rules in Asia and Europe After US Court Win
24.7.2023
Following a partial court victory in the United States, crypto company Ripple intends to stay focused on markets with clear regulations for the industry, including jurisdictions in Asia such as Singapore and Hong Kong. The U.S.-based blockchain firm also plans an expansion in the U.K. and Europe...
GLI Token to Be Listed on CoinW and Bitforex – Celebrating Hagia Sophia’s Legacy Through Cryptocurrency
24.7.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Turkey, Istanbul – Hagia Sophia, the renowned architectural marvel that has captivated civilizations throughout history, finds a new tribute in the world of digital assets – the GLI Token. This unique cryptocurrency serves as a celebration of Hagia Sophia’s spirit...
Meme Coin Economy Grows by $759M in 30 Days: DOGE and SHIB Still Dominate the Market
23.7.2023
The top meme cryptocurrency assets, as ranked by market capitalization, have increased in value by $759 million over the past 30 days. Dogecoin (DOGE), leading the pack of meme coins, has risen more than 10% in the last month. Meanwhile, the second and third largest meme coins, shiba inu (SHIB)...
Nigerian Social Payments Platform Bundle Ceases Crypto Exchange Operations
22.7.2023
The Nigerian social payments platform Bundle said on July 20 it was shutting down its crypto exchange services business and will now focus on its peer-to-peer platform known as Cashlink. Bundle said users must withdraw or convert their digital assets to the stablecoin tether on or before Aug....