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Ripple to Allocate $10M to Tokenized U.S. Treasury Bills on XRP Ledger
1.8.2024
This is part of a larger fund that Ripple will allocate to tokenized T-bills provided by OpenEden and other issuers
OpenEden launches tokenized T-Bills on XRP Ledger
1.8.2024
Ripple invests $10 million in OpenEden’s tokenized T-bills initiative, marking a significant TradFi advancement on the XRPL
OpenEden launches tokenized T-Bills on XRP Ledger
1.8.2024
Ripple invests $10 million in OpenEden’s tokenized T-bills initiative, marking a significant TradFi advancement on the XRPL
BIS, Bank of England unveil Project Pyxtrial for stablecoin monitoring
31.7.2024
The proof-of-concept showed that real-time monitoring of stablecoin reserves could be achieved with cooperation among regulators, technologists and issuers
Investor Surveys Reveal Strong Interest in Digital Assets
31.7.2024
Research from EY-Parthenon shows that many institutional and retail investors want to increase allocations to digital assets and digital assets related products, Prashant Kher, Senior Director at EY-Parthenon
England’s Law Commission proposes new property category for crypto assets
31.7.2024
The Law Commission's final report advocates for legal reforms to better protect the unique features of digital assets
UAE residents can now trade crypto directly with their bank accounts
31.7.2024
The new integration enables the direct conversion of UAE dirhams into Bitcoin and Ether using M2’s spot market
Nigerian CBDC Adoption Lags, Makes Up Less Than 1% of Currency in Use
30.7.2024
Nigeria’s central bank digital currency, known as the eNaira, was the first of its kind in Africa. However, it currently represents only about 0.36% of the total currency in circulation. Nigerian experts attribute the slow adoption of the e-naira to its perceived lack of significant benefits...
SEC backs down on claiming SOL, ADA, MATIC and other tokens are securities in Binance suit
30.7.2024
The SEC has retracted its request for a court ruling to classify tokens such as Solana, Cardano, Polygon and others as securities
Hong Kong Police Arrest Quartet Accused of Using Counterfeit Banknotes to Swindle Crypto Traders
30.7.2024
A group of four Hong Kong fraudsters, who swindled victims’ digital assets worth $1.4 million between October 2023 and July 2024, have been apprehended. The suspects, aged 14 to 39, are charged with conspiracy to defraud and possession of 5,000 counterfeit banknotes. According to Hong Kong laws...
Bitcoin Giant Moves 777.91 Bitcoins Worth $52M After 7 Years
30.7.2024
Following the activation of a dormant bitcoin address from 2017, which transferred 210 bitcoins at block height 854,501, another inactive wallet created on April 9, 2017, moved 777.91 BTC worth over $52 million roughly 35 blocks later. Notably, the owner of the bitcoin might be the same entity that...
21shares Announces Chainlink Integration for Real-Time Ethereum Reserve Verification
29.7.2024
21shares announced it has integrated Chainlink’s Proof of Reserve on Ethereum mainnet to bolster the transparency of the 21shares Core Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), also known as CETH. The crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) issuer said this integration aims to provide real-time...
Slovenia launches EU's first digital sovereign bond via BNP Paribas
29.7.2024
The bond was issued as part of ECB wholesale settlements experiments and matures on Nov. 25
Chainlink integration adds transparency to 21Shares Ether ETF
29.7.2024
The integration aims to create more transparency for 21Shares’ Ether ETF, which could create more trust among investors
Vaneck Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $2.9 Million by 2050
29.7.2024
Asset management firm Vaneck released a report projecting bitcoin could reach $2.9 million per coin by 2050, becoming a global medium of exchange and reserve currency. The report suggests bitcoin could settle 10% of global international trade and 5% of domestic trade, with central banks holding...
Ripple CEO Suggests Vice President Kamala Harris Steer Clear of Anti-Crypto Rhetoric
29.7.2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized Congressman Brad Sherman’s anti-crypto comments, urging Vice President Kamala Harris to distance herself from such views. The Ripple executive warned that opposing cryptocurrencies is equivalent to opposing innovation, benefiting Republicans...
Trump won’t sell US BTC if elected, what about seized assets?
28.7.2024
Questions abound concerning the Bitfinex and Silk Road funds if Trump is re-elected
Harris's campaign aims to repair democratic ties with crypto sector
28.7.2024
As the 2024 election approaches, the interplay between political strategies and industry dynamics will continue to evolve
FINMA Warns Stablecoins Threaten Swiss Financial Reputation
28.7.2024
The Swiss regulator, the Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), recently published guidance on the issuance of stablecoins. The regulator says stablecoins are not only associated with money laundering risks but pose reputational risks for the entire Swiss financial centre. Stablecoin...
US Senator Hails Bitcoin’s Potential to Democratize Finance and Improve Financial Inclusion
28.7.2024
Senator Tim Scott highlighted bitcoin’s potential to democratize finance and improve financial inclusion at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference. He criticized the Biden administration’s approach to digital assets and endorsed efforts to overturn restrictive SEC guidelines. Scott advocated...