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Ripple and Archax Extend Collaboration to Boost Real-World Asset Tokenization on XRP Ledger
13.6.2024
Ripple, a leading enterprise in blockchain and crypto solutions, and Archax, the UK’s first regulated digital asset exchange, have announced an extension to their existing collaboration on June 13, 2024. This partnership aims to bring hundreds of millions of dollars of tokenized real-world...
Thai Finance Minister Revokes Crypto Exchange Zipmex’s Licenses
13.6.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand announced Monday that the Thai Minister of Finance has revoked Zipmex’s digital asset exchange and broker licenses effective May 28, 2024. This decision, which followed the Thai SEC Board’s recommendation, was based on concerns over...
Blockchain thriving among Fortune 500 companies, but US lags — Coinbase
12.6.2024
Coinbase’s fourth annual corporate adoption report found that Fortune 500 companies and small businesses are adopting blockchain technology
Ripple Completes Acquisition of Standard Custody & Trust Company
12.6.2024
Ripple has completed its acquisition of Standard Custody & Trust Company, a regulated digital asset custodian. This acquisition, announced by Ripple earlier this year, involves a trust company regulated by the New York Department of Financial Services. It broadens Ripple’s portfolio...
Zimbabwe consults crypto firms on virtual asset regulation needs
12.6.2024
The Zimbabwean government hopes to create a regulatory structure tailored to country’s specific needs and conditions
Surge in Digital Asset Investments Following SEC ETF Approvals, Coinshares Reports
10.6.2024
Digital asset investment products have witnessed significant inflows totaling $2 billion, marking a strong five-week streak that accumulates to $4.3 billion. As reported by Coinshares, this surge aligns with increased trading volumes and shifting monetary policy expectations. Record-Breaking Week...
South Korea enacts Virtual Asset User Protection Law, issues NFT guidelines
10.6.2024
South Korea is making significant strides in regulating the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency landscape with the implementation of the Virtual Asset User Protection Law. This landmark legislation, now in effect, aims to safeguard users and ensure the integrity of the virtual asset market. Alongside...
Crypto inflows hit $2B in June, Ethereum sees best week since March with $69M
10.6.2024
CoinShares believe the turnaround is due to "weaker than expected macro data in the U.S."
Customers Bank Said to Debank Some Digital Asset Hedge Funds
7.6.2024
The move is not a widespread debanking of hedge-fund clients, but rather the offboarding of inactive accounts, one person said
Semler Scientific now holds 828 Bitcoin and has $150M plan to buy more
7.6.2024
The medical manufacturer now holds 828 BTC and says it will “continue to pursue our strategy of purchasing Bitcoins with cash.”
Franklin Templeton considers new altcoin-focused crypto fund
6.6.2024
Franklin Templeton is reportedly considering a private fund for institutional investors dedicated to altcoins
Misyon Bank launches an Avalanche-based asset tokenization platform
6.6.2024
Turkey-based Misyon Bank, an investment bank and one of Turkey’s first neobanks, has recently launched a platform that enables the tokenization of real-world assets on the Avalanche blockchain network. Misyon Bank announced this on June 5, describing it as a comprehensive platform that enables...
New law grants US president power to block digital asset access
6.6.2024
A new U.S. law grants the president unprecedented authority to block access to digital assets, sparking significant concerns about its broad implications and potential impact on users
Tether invests $18.75 million in XREX to enhance the online asset space
6.6.2024
Tether has invested $18.75 million in XREX Group to improve the overall online asset space and initiate global payments with USDT. In addition, Tether plans to introduce inventive innovative regulatory technology. For the uninitiated, Tether is known as the largest company in the online asset...
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
US political change could expose crypto to $20T industry: Bitwise
5.6.2024
Regulatory uncertainty is holding back the $20 trillion dollar financial advisory industry from investing more in crypto, claims Bitwise investment head Matt Hougan
Fidelity exec says most investors should have some Bitcoin allocation
5.6.2024
The head of digital asset strategies at Fidelity Bank explained that most investors should have positions in Bitcoin regardless of their market thesis
The Promises and Perils of Private Asset Tokenization
4.6.2024
Hong Kong Police sound alarm on rising digital asset-linked crime wave
4.6.2024
In recent months, the Hong Kong Police Force’s Advisory Group has raised alarms over a significant increase in crimes related to digital assets. This surge in illegal activities involves cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and other blockchain-based financial instruments....
Watford FC Partners With Republic to Offer 10% Stake to Fans and Investors
4.6.2024
The English football team Watford FC has partnered with the digital asset investment firm Republic to sell 10% of the club to fans and investors. Although fans won’t receive voting rights, the stake will provide dividends to holders. Watford FC Collaborates With Republic to Sell 10% Stake...