Commerzbank, one of the largest banks in Germany, has received regulatory approval to offer crypto custody services, making it the first full-service bank in the country to do so. The approval was granted by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) under the German Banking Act. This milestone allows Commerzbank to develop digital asset solutions, including […]
Liberland, a small micronation situated between Croatia and Serbia on the Danube river, is gaining attention in the cryptocurrency world. Led by its self-proclaimed president, Vít Jedlička, Liberland aims to establish a jurisdiction with minimal regulations to attract blockchain companies and operate on voluntary taxes. Bitcoin holds a significant role in the nation, with the […]
The Stellar Foundation has been making significant progress this year in leveraging blockchain technology to bring about real-world changes. At the recent Meridian Conference, the foundation showcased some of its notable developments and shared future plans, including its collaboration with actor Idris Elba. Elba, known for his humanitarian work, recognized the potential of Stellar in […]
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York is making waves in the traditional art world with its recent acquisitions of groundbreaking generative art pieces. MoMA has added Refik Anadol’s “Unsupervised — Machine Hallucinations” and Ian Cheng’s “3FACE” project to its collection, marking the first-ever inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI) and nonfungible token (NFT) […]
Commerzbank, a German bank, has been granted a license to handle cryptocurrency by local regulators. This license, issued under the German Banking Act, makes Commerzbank the first “full-service” German bank to receive such authorization. With this license, the bank will be able to offer digital asset services and custody of cryptocurrency assets. Commerzbank sees this […]
The dYdX Chain, a decentralized derivatives trading platform, has reached a significant milestone with the launch of its beta mainnet stage. This transition was made possible through a governance vote that received overwhelming community support. The beta stage allows for active trading across 33 markets, offering users the opportunity to engage in trading with leverage […]
Singapore’s Monetary Authority, MAS, has launched new asset tokenization pilots as part of its efforts to enhance the country’s financial landscape. This move is seen as a significant step towards embracing digital assets and blockchain technology. The pilots aim to explore the potential of tokenizing various assets, such as real estate and private equity, and […]
The chairman of Kazakhstan’s National Payment Corporation (NPC) has conducted the first transaction using the country’s new central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital tenge. During a recent speech, he made a payment using a debit card linked to the CBDC account. The digital tenge has been officially launched on the retail market, with plans […]
Investors who were pursuing legal action against Robinhood over trading restrictions imposed in early 2021 have faced another setback. The United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida rejected their request for class certification. Chief Judge Cecilia Altonaga stated that the plaintiffs failed to convince the court that issues of individualized reliance would […]
Smart analytics have revolutionized the investing landscape, empowering investors with valuable data and indicators to make well-informed financial decisions. These analytics offer insights into various aspects of the market, helping investors navigate the complexities of the crypto and Web3 space. By leveraging smart analytics, investors can save time, reduce emotional strain, and potentially increase their […]
