The head of Mastercard’s blockchain and digital assets for the APAC region told CNBC that CBDCs are unnecessary since consumers are already comfortable with fiat currency. Ashok Venkateshwaran, speaking on the fringes of the Singapore FinTech festival on Wednesday, said that adoption is the most challenging aspect of the industry.
In an open letter published on Twitter, Nick Johnson, the founder and principal developer of Ethereum Name Service (ENS), urges blockchain domains firm Unstoppable Domains to relinquish a newly obtained patent or face legal action. Unstoppable Domains was issued its first patent (US11558344) in January, for a technology that leverages
XREX, a cryptocurrency exchange located in Asia that focuses on global transactions, was granted in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license in Singapore. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has awarded preliminary permission to XREX Singapore for a license that would enable the firm to provide digital payment
Republic has selected Avalanche as the blockchain to introduce its profit-sharing digital asset, the Republic Note, marking a significant step forward in its goal to democratize private market investment. Due to its scalability, speed, and customization capabilities, Republic chose Avalanche, and for the next year, it intends to extend its presence to
While prominent cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are trading in the red, Dogecoin (DOGE) has displayed a significant surge of more than 10% in its price, propelled by renewed interest and heightened activity on its network. The reason behind this unexpected spike appears to be speculation about
A new research report from the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) details the institution’s growing worries about the stability of stablecoins. BIS expressed serious doubts regarding their dependability as both an investment and a medium of exchange in their study report. The research analyzes 68 stablecoins and finds that none
An updated application for a spot Bitcoin ETF has been submitted by WisdomTree. Prominent ETF analyst James Seyffart has said that this modification is normal yet crucial in the multi-stage process of ETF approval. That indicates Wisdom Tree is in constant touch with the U.S SEC about its application to
Asset management giant BlackRock has officially submitted a filing for a spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This development underscores BlackRock’s increasing commitment to cryptocurrency investments and follows its recent registration of the iShares Ethereum Trust in Delaware. BlackRock filed for a
On Thursday, the cryptocurrency app Strike announced a huge broadening of its services. In a post published on Thursday, Strike’s founder Jack Mallers revealed the company’s international expansion. Users in 36 countries (soon to be 65+) outside the United States may now use the app to purchase bitcoin. As part
The National Pension Service (NPS) of South Korea, the third biggest pension fund in the world, has put $19.9 million into Coinbase. For a pension fund that oversees over $755 billion, this transaction represents a substantial venture into the crypto sector. With this purchase, NPS takes its first tentative steps
