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Idris Elba Collaborates with Stellar Foundation to Revolutionize Humanitarian Efforts with Blockchain Technology

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 […]

Taiwan’s Financial Watchdog Grants First STO License to Cathay Securities

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has granted Cathay Securities the country’s first security token offering (STO) license. Cathay’s “Sunshine Green Yield” STO bonds, with a maturity of six years, an initial annual interest rate of 3.5%, and a principal amount of 30 million New Taiwan Dollars ($0.93 million), have received regulatory approval. These bonds allow […]

Boosting Gender Equality in the Workplace: The Investment Implications

Diversification and gender equality in the workplace continue to be important issues, especially for publicly traded companies. This has led to investment implications as more market participants demand diversity, equity, and inclusion. One ETF that addresses these concerns is the Calvert US Large-Cap Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Index ETF (CDEI). Managed actively, CDEI offers exposure […]

World Bank Issues €100 Million Digital Bond on Euroclear’s Blockchain Platform

The World Bank has made history by issuing a 100 million euros ($105 million) digital bond on Euroclear’s blockchain-based securities issuance platform. This move marks the first use of Euroclear’s Digital Securities Issuance (D-SI) service, which allows for the issuance, distribution, and settlement of tokenized securities on the blockchain. The two-year bond, listed on the […]

Solana Leads Energy Efficiency Race, but Ethereum Remains Dominant

One developer, known as “0xIchigo,” believes that Solana is leading the way in terms of energy efficiency, but acknowledges that Ethereum is a formidable competitor that cannot be ignored. Solana, a generation-4 blockchain, aims to address the challenges faced by the original smart contract platform. It boasts higher performance and throughput, although there have been […]

The Battle for Financial Freedom: Decentralized Cryptocurrencies vs Central Bank Digital Currencies

Charles Hoskinson, the CEO of Input Output Global and creator of Cardano (ADA), has highlighted the growing conflict between decentralized cryptocurrencies and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). In an interview, Hoskinson argues that the real battle is not between different cryptocurrencies, but between the decentralized world of crypto and CBDCs.Hoskinson raises concerns about the potential […]

Palau’s CBDC and Ripple-Powered Stablecoin Drive Financial Inclusion and Efficiency

Palau, a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean, is taking a significant step towards financial modernization by introducing a government-issued stablecoin powered by Ripple. This move aims to address the financial challenges faced by Palau, where cash transactions are prevalent and access to financial services is limited. By leveraging Ripple’s technology, Palau hopes to […]

Binance Launches UK Domain in Compliance with Financial Promotion Rules

Binance, the world’s largest exchange, has launched a new domain for United Kingdom users in compliance with the incoming financial promotions rules of the island nation. The new rules, announced by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in June, are designed to ensure that all potential investors understand the risks that come with dealing with […]

Circle Ventures Joins XION Ecosystem, Pushing Boundaries of Blockchain Technology

Circle Ventures has joined a consortium of notable investors in the Burnt and XION blockchain ecosystem, a testament to XION’s potential and innovation. This collaboration highlights the commitment to advancing blockchain technology and its widespread adoption. XION Blockchain stands out for its integration of USDC, its modular account abstraction layer, and its dedication to security […]

European Regulator Proposes Sustainability Indicators, Trade Transparency for Crypto-Asset Service Providers

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) released a second consultative paper on Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) mandates on Oct. 5. The 307-page document seeks stakeholders’ input on five areas of MiCA, including sustainability indicators for distributed ledgers, disclosures of inside information, technical requirements for white papers, trade transparency measures and record-keeping for crypto-asset service […]