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Bank of Russia to Launch Digital Ruble Payment Infrastructure by July 2025
16.9.2024
The Bank of Russia aims to open the payment infrastructure for the Russian central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital ruble, by July next year. Larger banks will offer digital ruble accounts and services by this deadline, with smaller institutions following later. The initiative seeks...
Building a Yield Curve for Defi
16.9.2024
While decentralized finance (defi) continues to innovate, it still lacks a critical component that has long been foundational in traditional finance: fixed-income products. I sat down for a great conversation with Jerry Li, co-founder and CEO of Term Structure, who introduced me to the idea...
Bitcoin’s Role in Defi Evolves: CMC Research and Footprint Analytics Report
15.9.2024
Coinmarketcap (CMC) Research and Footprint Analytics have released a thorough report exploring the swift expansion of decentralized finance (defi) on the Bitcoin blockchain. The report delves into Bitcoin’s evolving role, driven by innovations that are redefining its potential within...
RWA Tokenization Leader Rexas Finance (RXS) Announces Presale Date
15.9.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Rexas Finance (RXS), a pioneer in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, has just announced the date for its highly anticipated presale, set to begin on September 8th, 2024. With its groundbreaking platform that merges blockchain technology, smart contracts, artificial intelligence...
US Sentences 12 in $3.5 Million Cryptocurrency Heist Involving Violent Home Invasions
15.9.2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has sentenced 12 individuals for a series of violent home invasions aimed at stealing over $3.5 million in cryptocurrency. The group’s leader received 47 years in prison, while his accomplice was sentenced to 20 years. “The victims were held...
Swift Unveils Plan to Integrate Digital Assets and Currencies Into Global Payment Network
15.9.2024
Swift has unveiled a plan to enable the movement of digital assets and currencies on its global payment network. The initiative aims to integrate regulated digital currencies into Swift’s platform, building on past experiments. “We’re paving the way towards real-world solutions that...
Flash Loan Exploits: Understanding the Risks and Prevention Methods
14.9.2024
Introduction to Flash Loans Flash loans have become a prominent feature in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, offering an innovative […]
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In-Depth Study Reveals Stablecoins as Pivotal Players in Global Finance
13.9.2024
As digital economies evolve, stablecoins emerge not just as mere facilitators for crypto trading but as pivotal tools in global financial systems. A comprehensive report by Castle Island Ventures and Brevan Howard Digital, sponsored by Visa, unveils the profound impact of stablecoins on monetary...
Spanish Crypto Exchange Bit2Me Obtains License in Argentina as a Virtual Asset Service Provider
13.9.2024
The registry, launched in March by Argentina's National Securities Commission, already has 79 approvals
Trump’s crypto platform launch, Uniswap denies charging for protocol deployment: Finance Redefined
13.9.2024
Trump is launching the World Liberty Financial DeFi platform, Uniswap’s CEO denies charging for protocol deployment, and the Sonic blockchain hits 720ms finality
Latin American Crypto Exchange Ripio Unveils DeFi Credit Card With Visa
13.9.2024
The product will allow users to access up to 30% of blocked assets in a liquidity pool
Polymarket Bettors See 84% Chance of Donald Trump Starting His Own Token
13.9.2024
The bump came as Trump said he would launch the family-helmed World Liberty Financial project on Monday
World Liberty, Crypto Project Helmed by Donald Trump's Family, Will Release on Sept. 16
13.9.2024
World Liberty Finance is helmed by Trump’s sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr, and the 18-year-old Barron Trump is the project's "DeFi visionary.”
Grayscale Launches XRP Trust — Cites Potential to Transform Legacy Financial Systems
13.9.2024
Grayscale Investments has created a new trust for XRP, allowing accredited investors to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency known for facilitating cross-border transactions. The Grayscale XRP Trust functions like other single-asset crypto investment vehicles, holding only XRP. Grayscale’s...
DeFi Lending Giant Sky Sets Vote to Offload Wrapped Bitcoin as Justin Sun Concerns Linger
13.9.2024
The action could impact $200 million of DeFi loans in the Sky ecosystem should the proposal pass
Coinbase Launches Wrapped Bitcoin for Ethereum and Base Networks
12.9.2024
Coinbase has unveiled Coinbase Wrapped Bitcoin (cbBTC), giving users a gateway to decentralized finance (defi) apps on Ethereum and Base, using bitcoin (BTC). The cbBTC token is essentially a wrapped version of bitcoin, fully backed by BTC held in Coinbase’s custody. Coinbase Wrapped Bitcoin...
Stablecoins Increasingly Used for Savings, Payments in Emerging Countries, but Crypto Trading Still Leads: Report
12.9.2024
The report surveyed more than 2,500 cryptocurrency users in Brazil, Nigeria, Turkey, Indonesia and India
Stablecoin Giant Circle Is Moving Its Headquarters to New York City
12.9.2024
The USDC issuer will move into One World Trade Center, and New York Mayor Eric Adams – who has sought to make the city a crypto hub – will attend the Friday ribbon cutting
YieldNest Unveils First Liquid-Restaking Token on BNB Chain as Return-Boosting Strategy Gains Ground
12.9.2024
Restaking protocol YieldNest is introducing ynBNB, the first liquid-restaking token on BNB Chain
WeWork Founder's Climate Firm Refunds Crypto Token Holders After Failed Launch: Forbes
12.9.2024
Flowcarbon, which raised $70 million from investors like Andreessen Horowitz, aims to tokenize carbon credits, but the token never launched