Circle, the issuer of the USD Coin (USDC), is reportedly considering an initial public offering (IPO) in early 2024, according to Bloomberg. While the stablecoin issuer has been in talks with advisers about the move, there is no certainty that it will result in a public listing. Circle had previously agreed to go public through […]
Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Financial is reportedly considering an initial public offering (IPO) in early 2024. The company, known for issuing the popular USDC stablecoin, has been in discussions with advisors as it explores the possibility of going public. While no final decision has been made, Circle has expressed its long-standing aspiration to become a […]
The acting chief of the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Michael Hsu, expressed optimism about the potential of tokenization while remaining cautious about cryptocurrencies due to their high levels of risk. Speaking at the DC Fintech Week, Hsu emphasized the benefits of tokenization in streamlining the settlement of funds and securities. […]
The NFT market is showing signs of recovery, with monthly sales volumes increasing for the first time in a year. In October, trading volume grew by 32%, reaching $405 million. However, this is still lower than the volume seen in March. Ethereum-based NFTs continue to dominate the market, with a growth of over 50% in […]
XRP, the cryptocurrency associated with Ripple, experienced a significant surge in price, rising over 8% in the past 24 hours. This surge propelled XRP to become the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, temporarily displacing Binance Coin (BNB) from its position.The price rally appears to be a reaction to two key developments concerning Ripple. Firstly, the […]
In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Hong Kong Centre, and the Bank of Israel (BOI) have joined forces to explore the potential of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC). This initiative, known as “Project Sela,” aims to create an advanced CBDC ecosystem that prioritizes privacy, security, […]
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has achieved a significant milestone in its blockchain initiative with its digital token, JPM Coin, now processing $1 billion worth of transactions daily. The coin, which operates on Quorum, a private blockchain developed by the bank, enables instant payments between clients with accounts at JPMorgan. Each JPM Coin is pegged 1:1 […]
PayPal, the global payments firm, has received a subpoena from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its PYUSD stablecoin. The subpoena requests the production of documents, and PayPal has stated that it is cooperating with the SEC in connection with this request. This comes as regulatory scrutiny around stablecoins increases, with Circle, the […]
The National Bank of Georgia (NBG) has partnered with Ripple to launch a pilot program for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) called the Digital Lari. Ripple’s CBDC platform, built on a private version of the XRP ledger, will enable the NBG to mint, manage, and redeem CBDCs in a flexible and scalable manner. The […]
Hong Kong is considering allowing retail investors to trade spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to Julia Leung, the CEO of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). This move signifies a potential change in the commission’s previous restriction on spot-crypto ETFs for retail investors. Hong Kong has been actively positioning itself as a crypto-friendly […]
