The Republic of Palau is making significant progress in its stablecoin project, with the launch of the second phase powered by Ripple’s XRPL technology. The Palau Stablecoin (PSC) pilot program aims to improve financial accessibility and facilitate transactions in Palau.The PSC stablecoin is a U.S. dollar-linked token held at a commercial bank with FDIC insurance. […]
The Ministry of Finance in Palau has launched the second phase of the Palau Stablecoin (PSC) Program. This program aims to establish a digital currency pegged to the U.S. dollar at a 1:1 ratio. The PSC is stored in a commercial bank with FDIC insurance and is issued on the XRP Ledger. Palau plans to […]
BlackRock, a prominent investment management company, has made headlines this week with two major developments in the world of technology. Firstly, the company has unveiled its new AI tool, which is set to act as a co-pilot for its operations. This innovative tool is expected to enhance BlackRock’s decision-making processes and improve overall efficiency.In addition […]
The digital tenge, Kazakhstan’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), has successfully completed a month-long pilot project. The pilot run involved various initiatives, including providing schoolchildren with free lunches in Almaty using the local Onay! card, originally designed for the transit system. The Kazpost postal system operator facilitated these transactions.During the pilot, plastic cards were issued […]
The Ethereum community has approved the ERC-3643 standard, which is the first-ever standard designed specifically for compliant tokenization. This new standard improves upon the widely used ERC-20 standard, particularly in securities activities. It enhances ERC-20 tokens with controlled advanced functions and compliance modules.Joachim Lebrum, Chair of the Technology Working Group ERC-3643 Association, stated that the […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has engaged in discussions with asset managers regarding the potential approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States. The recent meetings included officials from Gary Gensler’s office, indicating a heightened level of attention from the regulator.BlackRock, one of the asset managers, held a meeting with […]
Bank of Korea Governor Chang-yong Rhee has expressed concerns about the rise of stablecoins and their potential impact on central bank money and monetary policies. Speaking at a conference on digital money in Seoul, Rhee emphasized the need for central banks to issue their own digital currencies to counter this threat. He highlighted two main […]
Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, recently conducted a survey to understand how its users are utilizing crypto in their daily lives. The survey revealed that a majority of users believe that crypto can help reduce income inequality. Over three-quarters of the respondents stated that they use crypto to earn additional income alongside their […]
The launch of the First Trust Bitcoin Buffer 30 ETF could have a significant impact on the cryptocurrency investment landscape. This unique ETF offers protection for investors by shielding them from the initial 30% loss in the underlying ETP. Unlike regular Bitcoin ETFs, the Butter ETF provides downside risk mitigation and caps potential gains. This […]
Goldman Sachs has expressed optimism about Ripple’s XRP, calling it the “opportunity of a lifetime.” Former Goldman Sachs executive Raoul Pal and attorney John Deaton believe that XRP has real-world utility and market resilience, making it a valuable investment. Despite the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple, Pal and Deaton see the potential for XRP to capture […]
