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Solana-Based RWA Platform AgriDex Taps Stripe's Bridge to Lower Cost for Agricultural Trade Settlements
29.10.2024
AgriDex is an example of how stablecoins are being increasingly used as a payment vehicle in emerging regions as a cheaper alternative for traditional banking rails
Weekly digital asset inflows reach $901M, totaling $27B in 2024
28.10.2024
According to CoinShares, anticipation for the United States elections and Republican gains are fueling bullish market sentiment
HKEX launches digital asset index as Hong Kong expands crypto licensing
28.10.2024
The new index series from HKEX will offer a single reference price for Bitcoin and Ether, aligning with Asia-Pacific trading hours, and it aims to boost transparency in the digital asset market
Critics: G7’s $50 Billion Russian Assets-Backed Loan Might Upset the West’s Financial Stability
28.10.2024
The G7’s finalized deal approving a Russian assets-backed loan of $50 billion to support the Ukrainian war effort has the potential to upset the Western financial system. Critics state that the U.S. and other countries may face repercussions, including losing the trust of some of their...
Russia Warns of Global Market Shock if Frozen Assets Are Tapped, Intensifies Sanctions Threat
27.10.2024
Russia cautions that using frozen Russian assets could trigger profound shocks to global markets, spurring developing nations to bypass the U.S. dollar. Russia’s Asset Countermoves: Potential Global Financial System Impacts Russia’s Finance Ministry warns that leveraging Russian...
Russia Publishes New Crypto Law Expanding State Control Over Digital Assets
27.10.2024
Russia’s new crypto law amplifies state control, enabling regional restrictions, tighter infrastructure regulations, and enhanced transaction monitoring. State Authority Over Digital Currency Grows as Russia Publishes New Law The Russian government released a document on Friday detailing...
BRICS Payment System a SWIFT Substitute? Network to Implement Digital Assets and Financial Messages
26.10.2024
The Russian Finance Minister offered insight into the inner workings of the new BRICS payment system at the recent summit held in Kazan. Anton Siluanov stated that the modern system will take digital financial assets into account and will be able to deliver financial messages. BRICS Proposed...
Wall Street Financial Services Firm Lazard Plans to Create Tokenized Funds with Bitfinex Securities
25.10.2024
Tokenization of conventional financial products is a booming sector within the digital asset industry, with BlackRock, HSBC and now Lazard among the global firms entering the space
Newly-Qualified Crypto Custodian Balance Aims to Bring ETF Assets Held in the U.S. Back to Canada
25.10.2024
Earlier this week, Canadian crypto custody specialist Balance announced it had become a qualified custodian in the country
South Korea to ramp up oversight of cross-border crypto transactions: Report
25.10.2024
South Korea’s finance minister, Choi Sang-Mok, says the country will introduce reporting mandates on cross-border crypto transactions to combat foreign exchange crime
South Korea to ramp up oversight of cross-border crypto transactions: Report
25.10.2024
South Korea’s finance minister, Choi Sang-Mok, said the country will introduce reporting mandates on cross-border crypto transactions to combat foreign exchange crime
Indo-Pacific Nations Outpacing the US in Crypto Regulation, SEC Commissioner Says
25.10.2024
A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner has urged the U.S. to adopt a more proactive approach to crypto regulation, pointing to the leadership of Indo-Pacific nations like Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. He emphasized that these countries have crafted clear frameworks that...
Bitcoin Bill Clears Major Hurdle in Pennsylvania, Signaling Crypto Regulation Changes
25.10.2024
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill that protects the rights of residents to self-custody bitcoin and use it as a payment method, while establishing tax guidelines for bitcoin transactions. The Bitcoin Rights bill, which passed 176-26, now moves...
Tether proposes boron-backed tokens to Turkey’s government
24.10.2024
Turkey’s state-owned boron miner estimates the country has more than 70% of global reserves of borate minerals
Senator Claims BRICS Push to Ditch US Dollar Could Boost USD Global Dominance
24.10.2024
U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty has warned of growing efforts by BRICS nations to bypass the U.S. dollar’s dominance but argued this could ultimately strengthen the status of the dollar as the world’s reserve currency. He emphasized the need for a regulatory framework to boost demand for U.S. treasuries...
Ledn’s Lending Leap: Record $1.67 Billion in Loans Signals Institutional Confidence in Digital Assets
23.10.2024
Ledn, a crypto lending platform, has announced $1.67 billion in loans processed year-to-date (YTD) as of Q3 2024, marking a milestone since its inception in 2018. This total includes $258.7 million in retail loans and $1.41 billion in institutional loans, with Q3 alone accounting for over $506...
UK crypto rules unclear for firms avoiding Europe’s MiCA regulation
23.10.2024
While some industry execs believe that MiCA could trigger a shift from the EU to the UK, others question the UK’s unclear crypto regulations
UK crypto rules unclear for firms avoiding Europe’s MiCA regulation
23.10.2024
While some industry execs believe that MiCA could trigger a shift from the EU to the UK, others question the UK’s unclear crypto regulations
Vietnam releases blockchain strategy, aims for regional leadership
23.10.2024
Vietnam’s new blockchain strategy focuses on legal frameworks, infrastructure and international cooperation, as it aims to boost innovation and build a thriving ecosystem
Vietnam releases blockchain strategy, aims for regional leadership
23.10.2024
Vietnam’s new blockchain strategy focuses on legal frameworks, infrastructure and international cooperation, as it aims to boost innovation and build a thriving ecosystem