Abu Dhabi Global Market has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chainlink to explore blockchain regulation, tokenization, and emerging technologies. The agreement will support blockchain projects registered with Abu Dhabi Global Market by providing access to Chainlink’s infrastructure and expertise. It also includes plans for educational events on topics like cross-chain interoperability and proof of…
As Canada prepares to vote, Coinbase is calling on the next government to take crypto seriously, warning that without clear regulations, the country could lose its competitive edge. As Canada approaches a federal election, the country’s crypto future hangs in the balance, with Coinbase‘s Canadian country director Lucas Matheson warning that while the country has…
To promote Ethereum’s ERC-3643 standard for permissioned securities tokens, the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation, the main U.S. clearinghouse for securities transactions, has joined the ERC-3643 Association. The announcement, made on Mar. 20 in a press release, indicates DTCC’s growing engagement with blockchain-based financial solutions. ERC-3643, also known as the T-REX protocol, is an open-source…
Stability is a key factor on which global financial institutions operate, and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is made for exactly that purpose. However, not many people know about this powerful organization and its role in the global finance world. In this article, we’ll discuss what is the Bank for International Settlements, who owns…
Bitcoin exchanges supply has dropped to its lowest in 8 years, sparking hopes of a price recovery towards a new BTC all-time high. According to a Mar. 27 post on X by blockchain analytics firm Santiment, Bitcoin’s (BTC) supply on exchanges has dropped to 7.53%, its lowest level since 2018. This implies that more investors…
PwC Italy and blockchain consultancy SKChain Advisors are developing a digital identity solution for the European Union using blockchain technology. The product, built on the World Mobile Chain, a Layer 3 network on Coinbase’s Base, aims to provide a secure, self-sovereign identity framework that allows users to control their personal data without relying on centralized…
Hong Kong-based crypto firm HashKey has launched a new initiative to rate cryptocurrencies and exchanges in a bid to enhance market transparency and compliance. Cryptocurrency trading group HashKey has unveiled a new initiative to rate cryptocurrencies and crypto exchanges in Hong Kong to help the local crypto businesses align with regulatory framework for virtual assets,…
GameStop’s stock experienced a stock decline of over 25% intraday on Thursday. This slump followed the announcement of a strategic pivot involving the issuance of $1.3 billion in convertible bonds to finance the acquisition of Bitcoin (BTC). The video game retailer plans to offer these 0% convertible senior notes, maturing in 2030, in a private…
Chinese electric car company Zeekr is integrating Minima’s blockchain to enable a tokenized system for secure charging station reservations. Minima, a decentralized blockchain network, is collaborating with European arm of Chinese electric car maker Zeekr to launch a charging solution that could expand access to charging stations. In a press release shared with crypto.news, Minima…
Dunamu, the operator of crypto exchange Upbit, posted an 85.1% increase in operating profit for 2024, fueled by Bitcoin’s halving and pro-crypto policies in the U.S. Dunamu, the company behind South Korean crypto exchange Upbit, had a strong 2024, with revenue and profit rising sharply, as its latest earnings report suggests that improved investor sentiment…
