Banking
BIS Appoints Digital Currency Expert Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli to Lead Innovation Hub
The Bank for International Settlements is set to launch significant digital currency initiatives under the new leadership of Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli.
Economic Insights
The Impact of Declining Inflation on Bitcoin Prices and Perceptions
This article explores how cooling inflation influences Bitcoin's role as an asset, its price behavior, and investor sentiment.
Blockchain
Chainlink Founder Predicts DeFi Could Achieve Full Adoption by 2030
Chainlink's co-founder Sergey Nazarov outlines the potential pathway for decentralized finance (DeFi) to reach complete mainstream adoption within the next four years, emphasizing the critical role of regulatory frameworks.
Finance
Robinhood's Prediction Markets Surge in Popularity
Robinhood has reported a significant rise in its prediction markets since launching in March, trading billions of contracts.
Markets
Understanding Bitcoin CME Gaps and Their Impact on Market Trends
An exploration into Bitcoin CME gaps, examining what they are, their significance for traders, and how they influence Bitcoin's price movements.
Crypto News
Standard Chartered Partners with 21Shares for Digital Asset Custody Amid Growing Traditional Finance Influence in Crypto
The collaboration between Standard Chartered and 21Shares highlights the increasing presence of traditional finance in the cryptocurrency sector.
Crypto
Ondo Finance Invests $25 Million in Figure's Stablecoin for Tokenized Fund
Ondo Finance enhances its on-chain treasury reserves with a $25 million investment in Figure’s YLDS stablecoin, boosting its tokenized US Treasurys fund.
Finance
Franklin Templeton and Grayscale Launch XRP ETFs, Boosting Trading Activity
XRP sees an 8% rise as Franklin Templeton and Grayscale enter the ETF market, enhancing investor access to the cryptocurrency.
Business
Metaplanet Pursues $135M Funding through New Class B Shares to Enhance Bitcoin Holdings
Metaplanet is set to raise $135 million by issuing new Class B perpetual preferred shares to strengthen its Bitcoin treasury.
Crypto
Aave Unveils New Savings Application Offering Up to 9% APY to Challenge Traditional Banking
Aave's latest savings app features impressive yields and real-time tracking, setting the stage for a greater presence in consumer banking amid rising inflation.
Crypto
Crypto Company LevelField Gains Approval to Acquire Chicago Bank
LevelField could become the first US federal bank offering crypto services after securing approval to purchase Burling Bank in Illinois.
Crypto
XRP Soars as US Government Shutdown Nears Conclusion, ETF Listings Surface
XRP sees a price surge following the US Senate's agreement to conclude the government shutdown, along with emerging XRP ETFs on the DTCC.
Finance
Ledger Considers New York Public Listing as Revenue Surges Amid Cybercrime Rise
Ledger explores a potential public offering in New York following significant revenue growth due to increased demand for its cold storage solutions spurred by rising cyberattacks.
Crypto
Mastercard's $2 Billion Bet on Crypto: A Shift Towards Continuous Banking
Mastercard's potential $2 billion acquisition in the crypto sector aims to enable round-the-clock transactions, although various challenges lie ahead.
Business
Bridging the Gap Between DeFi and TradFi
Exploring how collaboration between decentralized finance and traditional finance can enhance crypto's role in mainstream adoption.
Crypto
Intensifying Competition for Crypto ETNs in the UK as Retail Access Revived
Following the reinstatement of retail access, issuers of crypto exchange-traded notes in the UK are cutting fees significantly, highlighting a fierce competition for market dominance.
Finance
Institutional Demand for Regulated Crypto Yields Grows
As institutions look for secure investment avenues, the crypto yield space faces a demand for regulatory compliance and risk management.
Crypto
A New Era for Crypto: The Rise of Decentralized Markets
Decentralized finance (DeFi) is seeing unprecedented growth as trading shifts away from centralized exchanges (CEXs) towards transparent platforms based on code and regulation.
Business
Aave Increases Consumer DeFi Presence with Acquisition of Stable Finance
Aave Labs enhances its consumer DeFi services through the acquisition of Stable Finance, founded in 2023, signifying a strategic move towards addressing retail needs amid institutional expansions.
Crypto
Understanding the High Failure Rate of Crypto Airdrops and Potential Solutions
A deep dive into why 88% of crypto airdrops fail and insights on how to improve their success.
