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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....
Asset tokenization to reach $2T by 2030 despite ‘cold start’ — McKinsey
24.6.2024
Tokenized financial assets have seen a slow start, and broad adoption is “far away,” but McKinsey analysts predicts some to take off faster than others
‘First Citizen’ of Bitcoin City Leaves El Salvador After Waiting Over 2 Years for Its Construction
10.6.2024
Corbin Keegan, a U.S. national who self-proclaimed himself as the first citizen of Bitcoin City, has temporarily left El Salvador after waiting over two years for the state to build the settlement. President Nayib Bukele first announced this infrastructure proposal for Bitcoin City in November...
Public blockchains too ‘fragile’ for tokenization: Professor tells Congress
6.6.2024
Allen argued that public blockchains “can’t process large volumes of transactions” — though on-chain data suggests otherwise
Robert Kiyosaki Advises Buying Bitcoin Before Price Explodes — Warns of Bonds Crashing
27.5.2024
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has warned investors about the bond market crashing, urging them to invest in “safer real assets,” like bitcoin, before their prices “explode.” He criticizes financial planners for promoting bonds as safe investments, predicting...
China’s $53.3B Divestment in US Treasuries Signals Massive Shift From Dollar Assets
18.5.2024
According to records, China has divested $53.3 billion in U.S. Treasury notes and agency bonds during the first quarter. Some analysts suggest this reduction in foreign exchange reserves might be China’s strategic move to leverage its holdings against the United States. China’s Treasury...
State-owned German Bank Set to Introduce Blockchain-Backed Digital Bonds
8.5.2024
On May 6, the state-owned German bank KfW declared that it would issue its first digital bonds based on blockchain technology. This action represents a significant advancement in Germany's traditional banking institutions' adoption of blockchain technology.
The post State-owned German Bank Set...
Ripple to Launch USD-Backed Stablecoin in June? CTO David Schwartz Hints
6.5.2024
Ripple stablecoin is supposed to be backed 1-to-1 by US Dollar deposits, US government bonds and other low-risk investments.
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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)...
BlackRock aware that RWAs are ‘multitrillion-dollar opportunity’ — Kinto co-founder
23.4.2024
Kinto co-founder Victor Sanchez says real-world asset tokenization could be the future of finance and explains why BlackRock has decided to get in on the action
Max Boonen's PV01 Tokenizes $5M Treasury Bill, Plans to Look at Corporate Bonds
16.4.2024
The company aims to bring corporate bonds to blockchain rails, which could have averted a similar credit meltdown to what happened in crypto in 2022, CEO and co-founder Max Boonen said in an interview
Why MicroStrategy Could Flood The Market With 1.6 Million Shares Of MSTR
10.4.2024
MicroStrategy's convertible bonds are due in December 2025, and seem due to a large-scale conversion into equity.
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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...
Coinbase Aims to Raise $1 Billion Through Convertible Bond Sale as Shares Spike
13.3.2024
Coinbase Global, Inc. has unveiled its strategy to generate $1 billion through the issuance of convertible bonds set to mature in 2030. This plan includes a provision for initial buyers to acquire an extra $150 million to address any over-allotments. Coinbase revealed that the proceeds would...
Coinbase Announces $1B Bond Sale
13.3.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global, Inc., has announced a private offering of $1 billion convertible senior notes which will be due in 2030.
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New York Community Bancorp Counters Moody’s Junk Status, Asserts Strong Deposits
8.2.2024
Just one week following a dramatic plunge in New York Community Bancorp’s shares, which tumbled 40% in a single day at January’s close, Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the bank’s credit rating to junk status. The bank’s troubles have ignited concerns over a potential...
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele Eyes Bitcoin-Backed Bonds, Bitcoin Cities in Re-election Bid
1.2.2024
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele intends to push forward with his plans for Bitcoin if he secures a second term in the upcoming election. Despite pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reconsider the country’s adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender during loan...
New York Community Bancorp Grapples With 40% Share Drop Following Disappointing Earnings Report
31.1.2024
New York Community Bancorp (NYCB) faced significant challenges on Wednesday, with its shares plummeting by over 40%, prompting a halt in trading. Currently, NYCB shares have experienced a decline of just above 36%, trading at $6.61 per share. Last Year’s Banking Fears Resurface as NYCB Faces...
Chinese Company Issues First $350 Million Tech Innovation Bond Raised in Digital Yuan
29.1.2024
A Chinese infrastructure company has successfully raised $350 million in digital yuan for its new technology innovation bond. According to Shanghai Securities News, the Shandong Hi-Speed Group issued the “Shandong Hi-Speed Group Co., Ltd. 2024 Public Offering to Institutional Investors...