Tag: Financial technology
UK Government to Pilot Digital Gilt on Distributed Ledger Technology
The UK government is set to launch a pilot program to introduce a Digital Gilt Instrument using distributed ledger technology (DLT), according to a recent statement. This move is part of the government's efforts...
Digital Asset Investment Platform Proposed by Russia for Emerging Markets
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently put forth a proposal to create a digital asset investment platform within the BRICS bloc. This platform aims to enhance investment opportunities in emerging markets, particularly in South Asia,...
Real-Time Forex Swap Onchain: Citi and Fidelity Showcase Proof-of-Concept
Citi and Fidelity, two major players in traditional finance, have collaborated on a proof-of-concept for a digital foreign exchange swap within an onchain money-market fund. This innovative concept will be showcased at the upcoming...
HKMA Collaborates with Brazilian Central Bank for Cross-Border Tokenization Test
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) recently announced a new collaboration with Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) to further advance cross-border tokenization initiatives. This partnership aims to explore payment and delivery systems for trade...
The Future of Stablecoins: Allaire Predicts Trillion-Dollar Expansion in 10 Years
The future of stablecoins looks promising, according to Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire. He predicts that stablecoins could capture 5%-10% of the global money supply over the next decade. This growth could lead to the...
Tokenized Gold: The Latest Addition to the Digital Gold Market
Swarm Markets, a platform that deals with real-world assets and is licensed by the German regulator BaFin, has partnered with OrdinalsBot to offer a new investment opportunity in the digital gold market. This collaboration...
SocGen’s Euro Stablecoin Shifts to Solana Blockchain for Improved Performance
SG Forge, a subsidiary of Societe Generale, is making a strategic move by shifting its euro stablecoin, EUR CoinVertible (EURCV), to the Solana blockchain. This decision comes after the initial launch of EURCV on...
Future of Crypto Careers: Top 5 Insights for 2024
The job market in the crypto industry is booming, with a surge in demand for roles in crypto and blockchain companies. In July 2024 alone, there were about 600 new crypto and blockchain job...
Analyzing MicroStrategy’s Success: Semler Scientific’s Bitcoin Strategy Shift
Semler Scientific recently made a significant shift in its investment strategy by converting much of its cash holdings to bitcoin. This decision came after Eric Semler, the company's chairman, became more actively involved in...
Kamala Harris’ Crypto Stance Unlikely to Sway Voters, Says Bernstein
Vice President Kamala Harris has recently been making efforts to connect with the crypto industry, but analysts at Bernstein believe that her actions may not be enough to sway voters in the upcoming US...
