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BRICS Bloc Mulls Stablecoins, CBDC-Based System for International Settlements
23.4.2024
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov revealed that the BRICS bloc has been considering the use of stablecoins for its common rail payment systems. In an interview with TV BRICS, Ryabkov stated that the use of stablecoins and a connection linking the CBDCs of the participants were studied...
Nigerian Blockchain-Based Payment Startup, Ivorypay, Partners With Stablecoin Issuer, Tether
21.4.2024
A Nigerian startup specializing in blockchain-based payments and remittances has entered into a partnership arrangement with the stablecoin issuer Tether. The arrangement is expected to extend the benefits of stable digital transactions to a larger number of consumers and businesses across...
Crypto Payments Firm Triple-A Includes PayPal’s Stablecoin in Payment Options for Customers
19.4.2024
Singapore-based payments company Triple-A has announced plans to integrate PayPal's stablecoin into its list of supported tokens for customer payments.
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Binance Secures Full Virtual-Asset Services Provider License in Dubai
18.4.2024
The fourth and final stage of approval comes almost a year after the crypto exchange secured a third-stage license
Citadel-Backed Hidden Road Partners Targets $120M in Series B
18.4.2024
Hidden Road Partners aims to secure $120 million in a Series B funding round to bolster its crypto and other trading services, targeting a $1 billion valuation.
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Crypto-Skeptic Senator Sherrod Brown Open To Stablecoin Legislation, Bloomberg Reports
17.4.2024
Staunch crypto-skeptic Senator Sherrod Brown (D-H) is open to passing a stablecoin bill, a Tuesday report from Bloomberg reveals. Brown's willingness to advance the legislation comes amidst news of the introduction of Representatives Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Kirsten Gillibrand's (D-NY)...
Ordinals Explorer Ord.io Nets $2M in Pre-Seed Round to Pioneer Next-Gen Bitcoin Services
17.4.2024
On Wednesday, Ord.io, the Ordinals explorer, announced a $2 million pre-seed funding achievement to pioneer the expansion of Runes. Leonidas, the founder of Ord.io, stated that the startup is strategically positioning itself to “serve the next generation of bitcoiners.” Ordinals...
Deutsche Börse’s Post-Trade Business Clearstream to Invest in FinTech Startup Digital Vault Services
17.4.2024
Clearstream, Deutsche Börse’s post-trade business is investing an undisclosed amount in the fintech start-up Digital Vault Services (DVS).
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Norway’s New Data Center Law Raises Concerns for BTC Miners
16.4.2024
According to a report on April 15, The Norwegian government is proposing a new legislation to control data centres across the country and oversee the operations of Bitcoin miners. According to the law, every data centre must register with the relevant authorities and submit comprehensive...
South African Regulator Grants Approval to 59 Crypto Platforms for Resident Services
15.4.2024
South Africa's financial regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has granted approval to 59 license applications from cryptocurrency platforms seeking to offer services to residents.
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German Federal Bank Landesbank to Offer Crypto Custody Services With Bitpanda
15.4.2024
German federal bank Landesbank Baden-Württemberg has entered a crypto partnership with Bitpanda to offer crypto-asset custody services in the second half of 2024.
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Germany's Largest Federal Bank LBBW to Offer Crypto Custody Services With Bitpanda
15.4.2024
LBBW will first offer crypto custody to corporate clients with a market launch planned for the second half of 2024
HSBC Looks To Broaden Tokenized Asset Offerings after Gold Token Launch
15.4.2024
HSBC, one of the world’s largest banking services, intends to broaden its array of tokenized assets. CEO Noel Quinn said the bank will ensure these offerings are firmly anchored in reality.
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Deutsche Bank Survey: Over Half Expect Crypto to Become ‘Important’ Asset Class and Payment Method
13.4.2024
A new Deutsche Bank survey found that over half of respondents expect cryptocurrencies to become an important asset class and a method of payment. In addition, 10% of respondents expect the price of bitcoin to be above $75,000 by year-end. Deutsche Bank’s Crypto Survey A recent Deutsche Bank...
Payment Use Cases Fuel Increasing Stablecoin Growth
12.4.2024
The global stablecoin supply currently stands at over $150 billion, demonstrating new demand for relatively stable digital assets. The stablecoin market has also grown more competitive. For example, XRP issuer Ripple recently announced plans to launch a United States dollar-backed stablecoin. ...
Leading Lawmakers From House Financial Services Committee Meet With Chuck Schumer To Discuss Stablecoin Bill: Punchbowl News
12.4.2024
Leading U.S. lawmakers from the House Financial Services Committee (HSFC) met with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Thursday afternoon to discuss their upcoming stablecoin bill, Punchbowl News has reported. Thursday's meeting marks the latest move by McHenry and Waters to advance stablecoin...
EigenLayer introduces six new Actively Validated Services
12.4.2024
EigenLayer’s AVS mainnet launch marks a significant milestone in the development of Ethereum staking systems. Active validation services, or AVS, are critical for increasing the security and effectiveness of blockchain networks. EigenLayer restakers manage and secure these services, which...
Bitz casino announced USDT coin as a new payment method
12.4.2024
Bitz casino, the colossus of the online gambling arena, has just done something so revolutionary that it’s right up there with the wheel’s invention: they’re now accepting USDT (Tether) coin. Yes, in a move that’s sure to have historians reeling for millennia, Bitz enhances...
Crypto Exchange Luno Receives License From South Africa’s Financial Regulator
11.4.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Luno is one of the first firms to receive a license from the Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa, allowing the exchange to operate as a financial services provider in the country.
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Hong Kong Regulator Boosts HashKey’s License, Expanding Retail Crypto Services
11.4.2024
Hong Kong’s SFC granted an expanded license to HashKey Capital. This upgrade enables HashKey to offer its services to retail investors, removing the prior restriction that limited its clientele to professional investors only.
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