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Grayscale Moves to Convert Ethereum Trust to Spot ETF Amid Surge in ETH Futures ETF Launches
2.10.2023
Grayscale Investments, the largest digital asset fund manager by assets under management (AUM), has filed to convert its Ethereum Trust into a spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF). The news follows ether futures ETFs from Vaneck, Bitwise, and Proshares launching on Monday. Grayscale’s...
Today in Crypto: UBS Launches Tokenized Money Market Fund Pilot on Ethereum, $8BN was a 'Rounding Error' to SBF
2.10.2023
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Latam Insights: Brazil Launches Nationwide Blockchain ID Program, Venezuelan Crypto Watchdog Extends Restructuring Period
2.10.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Brazil launches a blockchain-based ID card, the Venezuelan cryptocurrency watchdog Sunacrip extends its restructuring period, and Buenos Aires launches...
Nomura’s Crypto Subsidiary Laser Digital Opens Office in Japan
2.10.2023
Laser Digital, the digital asset subsidiary of financial services giant Nomura, has opened a new Tokyo base, to expand its presence in the Far East.
Former Nomura’s executive director Hideaki Kudo, has been appointed to head the new office in Japan. Kudo has previously worked on several projects...
Brazil to Issue Digital IDs for Its 214 Million Citizens Using Blockchain Technology
2.10.2023
Brazil is set to issue digital identification documents for its more than 214 million citizens using blockchain technology.
The states of Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, and Paraná will be the first to adopt this new system, utilizing a private blockchain developed by Serpro, Brazil's national data...
Tokenization is “securitization done on steroids" — Franklin Templeton CEO
1.10.2023
Speaking at CNBC’s Delivering Alpha event, Jenny Johnson discussed how digital assets are disrupting securitization and the financial markets
NFT Sales Slide 9.91% Continuing a 6-Week Downtrend Despite Rising Crypto Prices
1.10.2023
Sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have slid once more this week, dipping to 9.91% below the preceding week’s figures. Data reveals that in the span from September 24 to October 1, 2023, around $72,767,450 worth of NFT sales have been logged, marking the latest seven-day stretch. NFT Sales...
Did You Know About These Crypto Airdrops in October?
1.10.2023
As markets continue to move sideways, crypto companies are trying to increase user engagement through airdrops. Among them are some well-known names in the space as well as new projects searching for their place. They all seek to arouse interest in digital money and their own products with...
Robert Kiyosaki Expects Bitcoin to ‘Become Priceless’ When the Fed Launches Central Bank Digital Currency
1.10.2023
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has predicted that bitcoin will “become priceless” when the Federal Reserve launches a central bank digital currency (CBDC). He warned that privacy will be destroyed, emphasizing that “Big Brother will be watching.” The famous author...
Brazil rolls out blockchain-based digital ID
30.9.2023
Brazil is launching its new national identity program powered by blockchain technology. Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, and Paraná will be the first states to issue identification documents on-chain
Invesco and Galaxy Pursue Spot Ether ETF Application
30.9.2023
Invesco and Galaxy Digital aim to introduce a spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) as more and more asset managers continue to explore digital asset products.
In a Friday post on X (formerly Twitter), Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart revealed that the two asset managers have filed...
Buenos Aires to Bring Blockchain-Based Digital ID to Millions of Citizens
30.9.2023
The city of Buenos Aires has announced that it will roll out a blockchain-based, privacy-focused digital ID wallet starting in October. The Quarkid project, previously known as Tangoid, will allow its users to download a “self-sovereign” wallet to hold their birth and marriage...
Georgia preparing limited live CBDC pilot, considering Ripple among tech providers
29.9.2023
As the country is considered for EU membership, the digital lari is seen as providing interoperability with a digital euro while preserving monetary freedom
Tackling the Ticket Scalping Scourge With Blockchain-Based Solutions a ‘No-Brainer’ Says Mohammed El Kandri
29.9.2023
According to Mohammed El Kandri, event organizers battling the ticket scalping problem have a greater chance of overcoming this challenge if they deploy a blockchain-based ticketing solution. A blockchain-based solution allows event organizers to issue digital tickets that are “tamper-proof...
Russian Business Leaders Talk Up Prospects of a BRICS Digital Fiat
29.9.2023
Russian business leaders want to use “digital assets” and a “single digital currency” to trade with BRICS members and other “friendly” nations.
Experts in Brazil have previously claimed that a BRICS digital fiat could launch within the next five to 10 years.”
Per the media outlet Bankovskoye...
China Uses Digital Yuan to Recycle Gold, Pay Land Registry Fees
29.9.2023
Chinese firms, banks, and city governments are using the digital yuan to recycle gold and pay land registry fees as CBDC adoption efforts continue.
Per the fiance-focused media outlet JRJ, the Shenzhen Branch of the central People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has teamed up with the Shanghai Gold...
Exchanges federation touts crypto trading regulation, integration with TradFi
28.9.2023
The World Federation of Exchanges, whose members handled $140 trillion in trades in 2022, has some concerns as its members adopt DLT
Buenos Aires to issue blockchain-based digital ID
28.9.2023
The first documents to be available on-chain in Buenos Aires include birth and marriage certificates, along with proof of income and academic verification
TradFi: 11 things to do when considering adding digital assets
28.9.2023
Digital assets can present expansive and valuable opportunities for a TradFi institution that’s prepared to lay the necessary foundation
13 Crypto Exchanges Hold Over 14% of Industry’s Wealth; Binance Dominates with 42% Share of $151B in Reserves
28.9.2023
On September 27, 2023, statistics indicate that 13 cryptocurrency exchanges possess assets under management (AUM) exceeding $1 billion, collectively constituting 14.39% of the crypto economy’s total value of $1.05 trillion. Among these 13 digital currency trading platforms, Binance stands...