BlackRock executives told investors tokenization is the key to integrating crypto with mainstream finance, pointing to the firm's scale and its $2.8 billion tokenized cash market fund as proof of commitment. They see tokenized assets easing settlement and expanding access for institutional clients.
A new UAE banking decree formally folds crypto and blockchain into the regulated financial system, placing digital assets under Central Bank oversight. The move is designed to boost market certainty and attract institutional business.
Hong Kong requires fiat-backed stablecoin issuers to hold at least HK$25 million and to provide a legally enforceable 1:1 fiat redemption within a short period. Regulators say the move is intended to boost consumer protection and market stability.
New Hampshire has become the first U.S. state to issue a Bitcoin-backed municipal bond, linking public debt to BTC and opening a bridge between crypto and traditional finance. The move signals municipal interest in crypto-linked funding while raising questions about volatility and regulation.
Aave has unveiled a bank-like DeFi application designed to simplify crypto access and broaden adoption beyond current users. The move aims to address long-running usability and trust gaps that have held decentralized finance back.
Circle posted a strong Q3 with USDC supply exceeding $73 billion and net income up over 200% year-over-year. The company also launched its Arc testnet and signaled the possibility of a native token as it scales onchain and institutional offerings.
Market expert Paul Barron released a detailed XRP ETF launch calendar listing launch dates and fee schedules, coinciding with Canary Capital’s launch of the first ‘33 Act XRP ETF today. The calendar sheds light on competition and fee tiers across incoming XRP funds.
Luxembourg has become one of the first European states to allocate public funds directly to Bitcoin, and the finance minister suggested other nations will follow. The move marks a high-profile sovereign bet on crypto as a reserve asset.
Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum's DeFi ecosystem now rivals traditional banks, offering safe, transparent savings and lending options for users worldwide.
Luxembourg says it has used public funds to buy Bitcoin and its finance minister expects more countries will follow. The move positions Luxembourg among early European adopters of direct government investment in BTC.