JPMorgan Chase has launched its U.S. dollar-denominated deposit token, JPM Coin, on the Ethereum blockchain, expanding its blockchain payments business as financial institutions increasingly explore ways to move money and assets on-chain. … [Read more...] about JPMorgan brings JPM Coin deposit token to Ethereum
Kraken parent Payward to acquire European bank in push into traditional finance
Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has agreed to acquire Lithuania-based Saldo Bank, marking a significant step in its expansion from digital asset trading into traditional banking services. … [Read more...] about Kraken parent Payward to acquire European bank in push into traditional finance
Samsung brings USDC transfers to 82 million Galaxy phones
Samsung is moving ahead with its stablecoin plans, confirming that USDC transfers will launch directly inside Samsung Wallet for eligible Galaxy devices in the United States later this month. … [Read more...] about Samsung brings USDC transfers to 82 million Galaxy phones
Tokenized equity trading hits record $15.6 billion in September
Trading of tokenized equities reached a record $15.6 billion in September, rising 16.4% from the previous month as activity in blockchain-based stocks continued to expand, according to a CoinDesk Research report published Oct. 6. … [Read more...] about Tokenized equity trading hits record $15.6 billion in September