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Blockstream Mining Starts Third Investment Round for Hashrate-Backed Tokenized Note
5.9.2024
The EU-compliant security token gives investors exposure to the hashrate over a four year period
Spreading USD-Pegged Stablecoins—Trump-Backed Defi Project Reveals ‘Transformative’ Plans
4.9.2024
Over the past few weeks, there’s been a buzz of intrigue and speculation around World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance (defi) project led by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. After facing some rumors and critiques, the project’s X account finally released fresh details about its mission...
In Trump-Backed Crypto Project, Insiders Are Poised for Unusually Big Token Payouts
4.9.2024
Brevan Howard-Backed Tokenization Firm Libre Arrives on NEAR Blockchain
2.9.2024
NEAR Protocol’s cross-chain signing feature will allow users on multiple blockchains to transact with Libre’s selection of tokenized credit and hedge funds
Crypto Startup Backed by Likes of Dragonfly Aims to Create Market to Trade Airdrop-Related Points
26.8.2024
Supreme Court Urged to Protect Crypto in Nvidia-Backed Legal Fight
23.8.2024
The Digital Chamber filed an amicus brief on Tuesday in support of Nvidia Corp. It focuses on the implications of the Ninth Circuit’s decision for the cryptocurrency industry. The brief argues that the Ninth Circuit’s approach to pleading standards under the Private Securities...
Memecoin Frenzy Reaches Tron as Justin Sun-Backed SunPump Rakes in Big Bucks
22.8.2024
The memecoin generator launched in mid-August and has crossed $1 million in revenues in its first nine days - a large amount considering Tron’s low fees
Gold-Backed and Ready to Shine: HAQQ Founders Share Story Behind Deenar Stablecoin
22.8.2024
HAQQ brings together the most reputable actors of Ethical finance in order to promote community-driven decentralized technologies worldwide. HAQQ is an EVM-equivalent chain, based on Cosmos SDK. The technology behind HAQQ makes it possible for any smart contract created on other EVM chains to...
Experts Question Ghana VP’s Gold-Backed Currency Pledge
22.8.2024
A Ghanaian banking consultant, Richmond Atuahene, has expressed concerns about Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia’s pledge to back the cedi with gold. Atuahene believes Ghana needs a stable economic environment before implementing this policy. John Gatsi, a dean at the University of Cape Coast...
Zimbabwe’s Gold-Backed Currency Sees Gains, but US Dollar Remains Dominant
21.8.2024
Zimbabwe’s gold-backed currency, the ZIG, has seen a significant increase in usage since its introduction in April. While the U.S. dollar remains the dominant currency for most citizens, the ZIG is used for 40% of payments and 80% of government transactions. The government aims to eventually...
Ledn Secures Landmark $50 Million Bitcoin-Backed Loan From Sygnum to Expand Retail Lending Operations
21.8.2024
Ledn, a crypto lending firm, has secured a $50 million Bitcoin-backed syndicated loan from Sygnum, a Swiss digital asset banking group. This loan will be used to expand Ledn’s retail lending operations, providing additional liquidity to the crypto sector and the $1.38 trillion syndicated loan...
Arizona crypto PAC-backed candidate ekes out narrow victory after recount
20.8.2024
Democratic candidate Yassamin Ansari, supported by more than $1 million in crypto Super PAC funds, claimed victory in an Arizona congressional primary
Crypto-backed Candidate Ansari Narrowly Wins Arizona Primary By 39 Votes
20.8.2024
Another crypto fan is likely to arrive in Congress next year, with Yassamin Ansari winning her Democratic primary race in Arizona by a scant 39 votes, a result confirmed Tuesday after an automatic recount
Ledn secures Industry-first $50M Bitcoin-backed syndicated loan
20.8.2024
Ledn’s groundbreaking $50 million Bitcoin-backed loan, syndicated by Sygnum, is set to transform retail lending and institutional crypto finance
Metamask Partners With Mastercard to Launch Crypto-Backed Debit Card in Europe
14.8.2024
Metamask has teamed up with Mastercard and Baanx to launch a debit card that lets users spend their crypto assets directly from their self-custody wallets. Consensys, the firm behind the project, views this new card as a pivotal step in weaving digital currencies into everyday life. Mastercard...
Tokenized Asset Issuer Backed to Offer Crypto RWAs in LatAm with eNor Securities
13.8.2024
ENor Securities, an exchange based in El Salvador, will offer Backed’s bTokens to retail investors in Latin America
A Trump-Themed Token Soars, Then Dives 95% After His Son Dashes Hope the Former President Backed It
8.8.2024
The debacle underscores the wild world of memecoin markets, where grifts and rug pulls abound
Coinbase-Backed Vega Gets Into Prediction-Market Race, Chasing Polymarket
8.8.2024
A major upgrade to Vega's blockchain and decentralized perpetuals exchange will allow users to bet on the outcomes of future events
Crypto Asset Manager Algoz Taps Standard Chartered-Backed Zodia Custody for Safer Investing
8.8.2024
Algoz will use Zodia's Interchange service to offer off-venue settlement and mitigate risks around liquidity and insolvency
California county to regulate Bitcoin ATMs backed by state laws
7.8.2024
Chico, California, looks to state and local regulations to oversee Bitcoin ATMs, aiming to limit fraud and ensure transparency