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Euro stablecoin market surges under MiCA
6.8.2024
French and Irish fintech companies have partnered to introduce a euro-backed stablecoin. The coin will launch on the Stellar blockchain a month after MiCA stablecoin laws were enacted
Google Pay, Amazon Pay, Walmart-Backed Phonepe Eye Entry Into RBI’s Digital Rupee Program
6.8.2024
Google Pay, Amazon Pay, and Walmart-backed Phonepe are reportedly seeking to join India’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiative led by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Other fintech firms like Cred and Mobikwik are also seeking participation. These companies aim to facilitate...
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
Yield-bearing Treasury-backed stablecoin USDY launches on Aptos
31.7.2024
Stablecoin issuers are becoming some of the largest buyers of United States government debt at a time of increased de-dollarization
Lloyd’s of London-Backed Insurance Policies Can Now Be Paid for in Crypto on Ethereum
31.7.2024
Cryptocurrency insurance underwriter Evertas, a Lloyd’s coverholder, has teamed up with smart contract-based insurance marketplace Nayms to offer the on-chain policies
RFK Jr. promises BTC strategic reserve, dollar backed by hard assets
27.7.2024
The presidential hopeful praised Bitcoin eloquently as a future support for the US economy and a way to fix broken American money and society
RFK Jr. promises BTC strategic reserve, dollar backed by hard assets
27.7.2024
The presidential hopeful praised Bitcoin eloquently as a future support for the US economy and a way to fix broken American money and society
RFK Jr. promises BTC strategic reserve, dollar backed by hard assets
27.7.2024
The presidential hopeful gave Bitcoin eloquent praise as a future support for the US economy and way to fix broken American money and society
South African Startup Neonomad to Launch Rand-Backed Stablecoin
24.7.2024
Neonomad, the South African hybrid exchange platform, is set to launch Zarcoin, a stablecoin tied to the South African Rand. This innovative stablecoin epitomizes the seamless integration of regulatory safety with decentralized efficiency. Neonomad’s platform will also facilitate multiple...
Crypto Exchange Woo X Allows Daily Interest Withdrawals from T-Bill-Backed Earn Vaults
22.7.2024
Woo X and partners OpenTrade claimed bragging rights for being the first exchange to offer T-Bill interest bearing products to retail customers
Standard Chartered-Backed Zodia Markets to Buy Elwood Trading Desk
17.7.2024
The deal will strengthen Zodia Markets' over-the-counter business while allowing Elwood to conentrate on its software-as-a-service activities
Hermetica Introduces Bitcoin-Backed Synthetic Dollar on Bitcoin L1
16.7.2024
Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (defi) protocol Hermetica has launched its BTC-backed synthetic dollar, USDH, on Bitcoin’s layer one (L1) through the Runes protocol. The company also announced plans to scale its Bitcoin-native defi operations using layer two (L2) solutions like Stacks....
From Microstrategy to Gamestop — Backed Introduces 5 New Tokenized Equities
16.7.2024
Backed, a firm specializing in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, has launched five new tokenized equities. The newly introduced tokens represent stocks of prominent companies, offering non-U.S. investors exposure to these assets via blockchain technology. RWA Firm Backed Launches 5 Tokenized...
Founder's Gambling 'Struggles' Spur Crippling Loss at Crypto Casino Backed by Galaxy
15.7.2024
Galaxy is one of several investors who have accused Richard Kim of misappropriating at least $3.67 million of company funds belonging to Zero Edge, his crypto casino
Standard Chartered-Backed Blockchain Firm Partior Closes $60 Million Series B Round
14.7.2024
Blockchain firm Partior announced on July 12 that it had closed a $60 million Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners. The investment will be used to enhance Partior’s capabilities, including intraday foreign exchange swaps, cross-currency repos, and just-in-time multi-bank payments. Partior...
JP Morgan-backed blockchain firm ‘Partior’ closes $60M series B
13.7.2024
Partior is already processing transactions on behalf of several firms including JP Morgan, DBS, and Temasek
JP Morgan-backed blockchain firm ‘Partior’ closes $60M Series B funding
13.7.2024
Partior is already processing transactions on behalf of several firms including JP Morgan, DBS, and Temasek
Partior, Blockchain Payment Network Backed by JPMorgan and DBS, Raises $60M Series B
12.7.2024
Standard Chartered’s Zodia Markets in Talks to Acquire Alan Howard-Backed Crypto Firm
10.7.2024
Standard Chartered’s crypto subsidiary, Zodia Markets, is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Elwood Capital Management, a digital-asset business backed by billionaire hedge fund manager Alan Howard. The acquisition, expected to be completed this month, will provide Zodia Markets with...
Circle launches euro-backed EURC on Base, enabling layer-2 forex trades
9.7.2024
Circle announced that the new Base version of EURC is the first MiCA-compliant stablecoin for the network