Source: The Tokenizer CoinDesk reports how BlackRock CEO Larry Fink emphasized the company’s strategic direction in a recent interview, stating that their filings for spot bitcoin and ether ETFs marked “are stepping stones towards tokenization.” This statement underscores BlackRock’s trajectory toward embracing blockchain-based asset representation. The investment management powerhouse, BlackRock (BLK), has introduced a new… Continue reading BlackRock Collaborates with Securitize to Establish Fund for Real-World Asset Tokenization
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Decima Fund Secures 4.5 Billion Yen to Bolster Web3 Ventures in Japan
Source: Blockchain News Decima Fund, a specialized Web3 venture fund, announces the successful closure of approximately 4.5 billion Yen in capital to support the global expansion of Japanese Web3 ventures. In a boost to Japan’s emerging Web3 industry, Decima GP Limited has announced the successful closure of a funding round amassing approximately ¥4.5 billion for… Continue reading Decima Fund Secures 4.5 Billion Yen to Bolster Web3 Ventures in Japan
OKX Announces Spot Trading for Ether.fi’s ETHFI Token Amidst Growing DeFi Interest
Source: Blockchain News Global crypto exchange OKX lists Ether.fi’s governance token ETHFI for spot trading, highlighting the platform’s expansion and the DeFi sector’s growth. OKX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has officially announced the inclusion of Ether.fi (ETHFI) in its spot trading market. This move marks a significant step for both OKX and the decentralized finance… Continue reading OKX Announces Spot Trading for Ether.fi’s ETHFI Token Amidst Growing DeFi Interest
Daiwa Securities demos countering hacking risks of public blockchain security tokens
Source: Ledger Insights In November we reported that Daiwa Securities, Japan’s largest security token underwriter, planned to trial digital securities on public blockchains. The digital bond was issued (and redeemed) in February and was the first in Japan to record transfer rights on a public blockchain. However, the experiments aimed to prevent the theft of… Continue reading Daiwa Securities demos countering hacking risks of public blockchain security tokens
Coinbase expands asset recovery tool to Polygon and BNB Chain
Source: Cointelegraph The cryptocurrency exchange will charge a 5% commission for retrievals above $100. Crypto exchange Coinbase will soon enable users to recover lost assets sent to the platform’s unsupported blockchains, including BNB Chain and Polygon. According to the Feb. 27 announcement, users who sent assets to Coinbase accounts on BNB Chain or Polygon would… Continue reading Coinbase expands asset recovery tool to Polygon and BNB Chain
Crypto, Tokenization, AI Are Priorities for Monitoring, FSB Says Ahead of G20 Meeting
Source: CoinDesk The Financial Stability Board plans to publish a status report on its crypto roadmap and a report on the financial stability implications of tokenization. The FSB said it will continue spearheading crypto policy efforts in 2024. The body plans to release reports on crypto, tokenization and AI, and ensure its global regulatory framework… Continue reading Crypto, Tokenization, AI Are Priorities for Monitoring, FSB Says Ahead of G20 Meeting
Binance Boosts Web3 Wallet with New Features and $1M Airdrop Campaign
Source: Blockchain News Binance enhances its Web3 Wallet with ERC-404 token support, an Inscriptions Marketplace, and announces a $1M airdrop to engage users. Binance, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced significant upgrades to its Web3 Wallet, introducing an array of new features and integrations that streamline user experience in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space.… Continue reading Binance Boosts Web3 Wallet with New Features and $1M Airdrop Campaign
U.S. Bans Crypto Addresses Tied to LockBit Ransomware Group From Financial System
Source: CoinDesk LockBit hit more than 2,000 different victims, who forked out north of $120 million in payments, according to a DOJ press release. The Office of Foreign Asset Control named two Russian nationals and identified 10 bitcoin and ether addresses after an international operation gained control of the organization’s website. Law enforcement agencies said… Continue reading U.S. Bans Crypto Addresses Tied to LockBit Ransomware Group From Financial System
Hong Kong to Host Its First Green FinTech Summit
Source: Fintech News Hong Kong In alignment with Hong Kong Green Week, set for 26 February to 2 March, Cyberport, in collaboration with Finoverse and the World Green Organisation, is set to co-host the first Green FinTech Summit. The summit will convene over 500 financial leaders to discuss the integration of Web3 and green technology… Continue reading Hong Kong to Host Its First Green FinTech Summit
Circle to cease minting USDC on Tron network effective immediately
Source: Cointelegraph The U.S.-based stablecoin issuer said it would discontinue minting USDC on the Tron network “to ensure that USDC remains trusted.” Circle, the issuer of the United States dollar-pegged stablecoin USD Coin, says it will discontinue support for the token on the Tron blockchain, saying the decision aligns with “efforts to ensure that USDC… Continue reading Circle to cease minting USDC on Tron network effective immediately
