Japans major banks back new stablecoin project for global trade

Project Pax, backed by Japans top banks, seeks to streamline cross-border transactions using stablecoins, addressing inefficiencies identified by the G20.

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Siemens 300 million digital bond on SWIAT blockchain settled in minutes

Siemens issued a €300 million digital bond on SWIAT’s blockchain platform. The bond settled in minutes, a significant improvement from Siemens’ previous bond. Major German banks participated, showcasing growing interest in blockchain assets. Germany’s tech giant Siemens has issued a €300 million digital bond, its second blockchain-based bond. The bond, issued under Germany’s Electronic Securities Act […]

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Rahats Rumee Singh Enhances Financial Resilience with Blockchain

Rahat, led by Rumee Singh, leverages blockchain technology to support financially vulnerable populations globally, winning accolades and grants. (Read More)

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Robinhood Markets to Release Q3 2024 Financial Results on October 30

Robinhood Markets, Inc. will announce its Q3 2024 financial results on October 30, 2024, followed by an earnings call. (Read More)

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Kasikornbank to launch Thailands first licensed digital asset custodian

Kasikornbank is set to launch orbix Custodian, Thailand’s first licensed digital asset custodian. Operations for orbix Custodian are set to begin in early 2025 after licensing. KBank also focuses on AI development through its partnership on Project SEALD. Thailand’s second-largest bank by assets, Kasikornbank (KBank), is set to launch orbix Custodian, the country’s inaugural licensed […]

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Jameson Lopp: Most dont realize how easy self-custody has become

Cypherpunk Jameson Lopp is making sure there are viable custody solutions that prioritize the user.

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ChangeNOW Takes a Bold Step with Its New Telegram Mini App Heres Why It Matters

ChangeNOW recently launched a Telegram Mini App, simplifying crypto transactions for users The platform supports 1,000+ cryptocurrencies with instant swaps and low fees Its non-custodial model ensures user privacy and security during transactions ChangeNOW, a leading cryptocurrency exchange offering some of the lowest-fee crypto swap services, is making headlines with its recently launched Telegram Mini […]

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Threshold community proposes merger to safeguard WBTC amid growing concerns

Threshold community proposes merging tBTC with WBTC. The proposal is driven by concerns over WBTC’s stability due to Justin Sun’s involvement. According to the proposal, BitGo will receive T tokens, becoming a major stakeholder in Threshold Network. In a strategic move to protect the future of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), a proposal dubbed “#saveWBTC – a […]

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Avalanche announces Avalanche9000, its largest upgrade since mainnet launch

Avalanche9000 upgrade will enhance subnet deployment on Avalanche, making L1 launches more feasible. The upgrade will also Introduce customizable chains, speeding up project development and market entry. The announcement has had no impact on the price of AVAX, which is down 2.22% amid a broader market decline. Avalanche, a leading high-performance blockchain platform, has unveiled […]

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SFC Imposes Lifetime Ban on Charles Lam Chung Yiu

The Securities and Futures Commission has issued a lifetime ban on Charles Lam Chung Yiu for misconduct. (Read More)

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Qatars Crypto Leap: New Framework Sets the Stage for Asset Innovation

In a revolutionary development for digital finance, Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) has issued its innovative regulatory framework governing crypto assets. This new initiative called the QFC Digital Assets Framework 2024, is a unique and pioneering standard for QFC digital assets regulation and creation. The framework, which was presented by the Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFCA) […]

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Former Chinese finance minister urges crypto study after US Bitcoin ETF shift

Lou Jiwei stressed that China must assess cryptocurrency developments, particularly as the US shifts policy on Bitcoin ETFs.

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FBI seizes $6M from crypto scammers targeting US citizens

Tether said it aided in recovering the stolen crypto by freezing the scammers wallets, which the FBI then seized.  

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HKMA Releases September 2024 Quarterly Bulletin and Financial Stability Report

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) publishes its September 2024 Quarterly Bulletin and Half-Yearly Monetary and Financial Stability Report. (Read More)

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HKMA and SFC Finalize Proposals to Enhance Hong Kong's OTC Derivatives Reporting Regime

The HKMA and SFC have concluded their consultation on enhancements to Hong Kong's OTC derivatives reporting regime, aiming for implementation in September 2025. (Read More)

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Upholds Topper integrates with Ledger hardware wallet

Uphold’s Topper integrates with Ledger hardware wallet’s Ledger Live software for seamless fiat-to-crypto transactions. The Integration aims to challenge traditional banking and improve crypto accessibility. Following the integration, Ledger hardware now offers 14 on-ramps but only one off-ramp, enhancing user options. In a significant move to enhance cryptocurrency accessibility, Uphold’s fiat-to-crypto on-ramp, Topper, has officially […]

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Synesis Foundation partners with AirMoney DEGN for DePIN-focused consumer hardware

Synesis Foundation and AirMoney DEGN partner to enhance AI and DePIN hardware. AirMoney DEGN device will support AI data validation and reward users in crypto. Partnership boosts decentralized data validation and expands DePIN utility. Synesis Foundation has announced an exciting partnership with AirMoney DEGN to accelerate the adoption of decentralized hardware within the AI and […]

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Kosovo receives guidance from Council of Europe on crypto crime tracing

Kosovos Financial Intelligence Unit partners with the Council of Europe to improve crypto crime tracing skills and strengthen regulations on digital currencies.

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Assetera launches secondary tokenized RWA market on Polygon

Assetera will provide Europe's first regulated secondary tokenized real-world asset marketplace.

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Wallet in Telegram app temporarily blocked for UK users due to restructuring

Telegram users in the United States are also restricted from using the Wallet in Telegram app due to financial regulations.

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