The Bank of Russia’s report highlights the potential benefits of tokenizing real-world assets but also emphasizes the need for a clear regulatory framework. Expanding the Value of Traditional Assets While tokenization has the potential to increase liquidity for real-world assets, among other benefits, a Bank of Russia report notes that Moscow’s legal framework for tokenization […]
Russia has revealed that it will respond in kind to the actions of Western governments, which are preparing to make a $ 50 billion loan to Ukraine collateralized by frozen Russian assets, potentially escalating this conflict. Russia Preparing Retaliatory Move Involving Western Assets The government of Russia has revealed a new plan to counter …
Residents can now use cryptocurrency to legally purchase real estate in South Africa in a first-of-its-kind offering. Real Estate Purchases Made Easy With Crypto Schindlers Digital Assets along with Schindlers Attorneys and Broll Auctions and Sales have developed the first legally-compliant process for crypto holders in South Africa to buy real estate with bitcoin or […]
Juan Carlos Reyes, president of the Digital Assets National Commission in El Salvador, recently highlighted the work behind the scenes to incentivize and prepare the nation for higher cryptocurrency adoption levels. During an interview, Reyes declared: “If you look at the bigger picture… you only see glimpses.” Reyes stated that even foreign companies that are […]
Bitget has officially re-launched its UK website in compliance with the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Financial Promotions Regime. With Archax’s approval, British Bitget users can now access a range of crypto services, including trading and custody for tokenized real-world assets. “At Bitget, compliance is the core of our expansion strategy,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of […]
As of press time, the crypto economy is sitting at a hefty $ 2.69 trillion, with the digital currency market posting substantial gains this week. Over the weekend, the total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (defi) climbed past the $ 100 billion mark. Defi TVL Crosses the $ 100B Mark Reaching …
With the U.S. 2024 election behind us and Donald Trump now set to return to the White House, voices across the crypto industry are buzzing. Many experts eagerly shared their views with Bitcoin.com News, providing a window into the community’s expectations and potential shifts in the sector’s future. Election Aftershock: What Trump’s Win Means for […]
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is advancing tokenization in financial services by launching Project Guardian, a collaborative initiative involving major financial institutions to develop and commercialize tokenized assets, including fixed income and funds. Deepening Liquidity of Tokenized Assets The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has revealed plans to advance tokenization in financial services. The […]
Kraken has announced the completion of its 2024 Proof of Reserves, an independent verification process conducted by a third-party accountant. This procedure allows clients to confirm that their account balances are fully backed by onchain assets. The latest attestation, which became available on November 1, 2024, covers a total value of over $ 21.5 …
Russia cautions that using frozen Russian assets could trigger profound shocks to global markets, spurring developing nations to bypass the U.S. dollar. Russia’s Asset Countermoves: Potential Global Financial System Impacts Russia’s Finance Ministry warns that leveraging Russian financial assets could have significant systemic effects on the global financial and monetary system. Deputy Finance Minister Ivan […]
Russia’s new crypto law amplifies state control, enabling regional restrictions, tighter infrastructure regulations, and enhanced transaction monitoring. State Authority Over Digital Currency Grows as Russia Publishes New Law The Russian government released a document on Friday detailing a law signed by President Vladimir Putin that broadens the scope of digital currency regulations. This new law […]
The Russian Finance Minister offered insight into the inner workings of the new BRICS payment system at the recent summit held in Kazan. Anton Siluanov stated that the modern system will take digital financial assets into account and will be able to deliver financial messages. BRICS Proposed Payment System Might Use Digital Assets as Currencies […]
Ledn, a crypto lending platform, has announced $ 1.67 billion in loans processed year-to-date (YTD) as of Q3 2024, marking a milestone since its inception in 2018. This total includes $ 258.7 million in retail loans and $ 1.41 billion in institutional loans, with Q3 alone accounting for over $ 506 …
Global investment bank JPMorgan is bullish on cryptocurrency into 2025, driven by regulatory shifts and geopolitical tensions. Analysts suggest a Donald Trump re-election as the U.S. president could propel BTC higher, reinforcing the “debasement trade” as investors seek refuge in digital assets. With major liquidations behind and institutional support increasing, JPMorgan sees strong momentum for […]
Crypto derivatives exchange Bitnomial is set to launch its U.S. perpetual futures trading platform, Botanical, backed by a $ 25 million round led by Ripple. The platform, integrating Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD, aims to challenge decentralized exchanges and offshore models. Bitnomial’s approach to bringing offshore trading models into the U.S. derivatives industry presents a significant …