JPMorgan Chase & Co., a major financial services provider, has taken a significant step towards incorporating blockchain technology into conventional banking by launching euro-based payments using its JPM Coin for business customers. Similar to actions in 2021 when the cryptocurrency market was booming, traditional financial institutions are exhibiting substantial interest
The largest bank in Japan, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (MUFG), is in negotiations with worldwide stablecoin issuers to create its tokens on its own blockchain network. Moreover, Japan’s stablecoin legislation, which permits licensed banks, trust organizations, and authorized money transfer agents to issue these cryptocurrencies, went into force on
The MakerDAO team, creators of the DAI stablecoin, recently announced the successful completion of a $700 million USD Treasury bond purchase. The project said in a press statement that it now has a total bond allocation of $1.2 billion. MakerDAO has already proposed raising the debt cap for MIP65 from
Despite the electric vehicle (EV) titan reaching eight-month highs and up over 28% in June, the Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest business cut large Tesla stock holdings on Tuesday. The investment management business received $8.6 million in exchange for selling 31,500 of Elon Musk’s Tesla shares. Ark Invest, led by Cathie
In a significant move towards the adoption of blockchain technology in traditional banking, JP Morgan, one of the world’s leading financial institutions, has recently partnered with six Indian banks for blockchain-based interbank dollar settlements. This development sends a clear message to the financial world: blockchain technology has the potential to
Joseph Tsai has been named the next Chairman of Alibaba Group, a Chinese technology corporation specializing in e-commerce, succeeding Daniel Zhang. The Taiwanese-Canadian business mogul is worth billions of dollars. And his name has been attached to a number of other cryptocurrency and digital asset-related endeavors. Blue Pool Capital, the
Bitcoin faces a pivotal moment as it navigates conflicting monetary policies and fluctuating investor sentiment. This week, the focus is on the UK and Eurozone, where central banks are expected to implement rate hikes that could have broad implications for risk-on investments. The Bank of England’s monetary policy committee is
Mark Tercek, Peter Gross, Joe Weinman, and Stacey Shulman join world-class board comprised of thought leaders, technologists and environmentalists DOVER, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Redivider today announced the appointment of four new advisory board members to drive the company’s mission of delivering energy with impact. Mark Tercek, Peter Gross, Joe Weinman, and Stacey
The IMF is stepping up its support for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) being developed by countries throughout the globe. According to Reuters, the IMF is working on a worldwide platform to improve CBDC interoperability. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Monday that the platform will facilitate transactions between
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria has banned a company called Binance Nigeria Limited from operating in the country. Investments placed on Binance Nigeria Limited are not protected by law, as stated in a circular released by the local authorities. Binance is now engaged in a heated legal struggle
