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UBS Launches First Tokenized Money Market Fund in Singapore

UBS Asset Management is making waves in the digital finance world by launching its first-ever tokenized money market fund, the UBS USD Money Market Investment Fund Token (uMINT), starting in Singapore. This innovative fund, built on Ethereum’s distributed ledger technology, aims to provide investors with a secure and efficient cash

November 1, 2024 1 min read

Paxos Unveils USDG Stablecoin in Singapore Backed by DBS

Paxos has officially launched the Global Dollar (USDG), a US dollar-backed stablecoin, in Singapore. This move aligns with the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) regulatory framework. Furthermore, the stablecoin’s reserves will be managed by DBS Bank, Southeast Asia’s largest bank, which ensures high compliance with financial standards. (1/4) Today marks

November 1, 2024 2 mins read

WisdomTree’s $599M Crypto Dump Sends Shockwaves

WisdomTree, a leading provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the digital assets space, has triggered market anxiety with substantial Bitcoin and Ethereum transfers amid a turbulent period for cryptocurrencies. According to Onchain Lens, using Arkham Intelligence data, WisdomTree deposited 8,258 BTC—equivalent to roughly $598.89 million—into Coinbase on October 31. Alongside

November 1, 2024 2 mins read

Gotbit Founder Aleksei Andriunin Indicted Amid Fraud Concerns

The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted Aleksei Andriunin, 26, the founder of cryptocurrency financial services firm Gotbit, in a large-scale market manipulation and fraud scheme. Gotbit, along with two of its directors, Fedor Kedrov and Qawi Jalili, has also been charged in connection with these activities. Andriunin, Kedrov, and

November 1, 2024 2 mins read

Solayer Labs Launches First Treasury Bills-backed and Yield-bearing Restaking Stablecoin On Solana Network Dubbed sUSD (Solayer USD)

Solana (SOL) network-based, Solayer Labs, a fast-growing restaking protocol with more than $281 million in total value locked (TVL), has announced the launch of its yield-bearing restaking stablecoin dubbed Solayer USD (sUSD). Backed by the United States short-term Treasury Bills (T-Bills), the sUSD intends to offer the crypto market a

October 30, 2024 3 mins read

Florida’s CFO Advocates Bitcoin to Diversify State Pension Fund

In a recent letter, Jimmy Patronis, Florida’s CFO, requested that Bitcoin and other digital assets be considered part of the state’s pension fund. It addressed Chris Spencer, the Executive Director of the Florida State Board of Administration.  Moreover, the letter emphasized Florida’s position as a leader in economic growth, persuading

October 30, 2024 2 mins read

CME Group’s FCM Approval Sparks CFTC and FIA Market Concerns

On October 29, the CME Group, a leading player in the derivatives marketplace, received approval from the National Futures Association (NFA) to establish its own Futures Commission Merchant (FCM). The granted approval allows CME Group to manage customer accounts directly and deepen its role in futures trading.  Yet, this move,

October 30, 2024 1 min read

Crypto.com Flips Coinbase Global in Trading Volume Across North America

Crypto.com has significantly grown digital asset trading in 2024, surpassing Coinbase Global Inc. in trading volumes across North America. The firm recorded a monthly spot trading volume of $134 billion in September.  This marks a significant surge from $34 billion in July, nearly a fourfold rise in two months. Collectively,

October 29, 2024 1 min read

Hacker Nets $600K by Exploiting Truth Terminal Founder’s X Acc

Truth Terminal founder Andy Ayrey faced a major security breach on his X account. The hacker used Ayrey’s account to promote a fraudulent token, raking in over $600,000 before investors realized the scam. The token, named Infinite Backrooms (IB), quickly amassed hype and briefly reached a market cap of $25

October 29, 2024 2 mins read