Cryptocurrency

May 17, 2024

DTCC, Chainlink complete fund data tokenization pilot with US banks

The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) and blockchain oracle Chainlink have concluded a pilot program with major U.S. banking firms to enhance tokenization in traditional […]

Bitcoin bridge XLink resurrection underway post $10M hack

XLink, a prominent Bitcoin blockchain bridge, is preparing to resume operations following a shutdown on May 15 due to a $10 million hack.   Security Breach […]
May 16, 2024

Mastercard launches ‘next generation’ of blockchain payments startup program

Fintech leader Mastercard revealed the inclusion of five new startups into its Start Path Blockchain and Digital Assets program on May 15.   Accelerating Fintech Innovation […]

GameFi studios are booming once again as crypto prices recover

GameFi projects, which were highly sought after during the crypto bull run from 2020 to 2022, are making a comeback as Bitcoin approaches all-time highs.   […]

FTX repayments could create ‘bullish overhang’ for crypto markets — K33 Research

Analysts from K33 Research suggest that slated cash repayments to FTX creditors could generate a bullish wave of buying pressure in the crypto market.   FTX […]

Blockchain ID project Humanity Protocol hits unicorn status with $30M raise

Decentralized identity solution Humanity Protocol has achieved unicorn status following a recent $30 million fundraising round, elevating its valuation to $1 billion.   Led by Kingsway […]

SEC custody rule made crypto regulation a ‘political football’ — Rep. Nickel

Representative Wiley Nickel accuses the United States securities regulator of politicizing crypto regulation, asserting that its “open hostility” is not in President Joe Biden’s best interests. […]

Mastercard, Standard Chartered test tokenized deposit transaction

Mastercard and Standard Chartered Bank Hong Kong (SCBHK) have successfully conducted the first live test of Mastercard’s Multi-Token Network (MTN) within the Hong Kong Monetary Authority […]
May 15, 2024

Vanguard names Bitcoin-friendly former BlackRock exec as new CEO

Vanguard, a prominent asset management giant, has made a significant move by appointing Salim Ramji, a former executive at BlackRock known for his Bitcoin-friendly stance, as […]

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