Visa, a long-established heavyweight in the financial world, is taking a transformative step into the cryptocurrency domain. Recognizing the expansive potential of digital currencies, the company is integrating Solana blockchain and the USDC stablecoin to enhance its cross-border payment system. … [Read more...] about Visa’s strategic leap: harnessing Solana and USDC for global transactions
Grayscale gains momentum: court decision paves way for first spot bitcoin ETF
A significant legal milestone has been achieved that could soon lead to the debut of the first spot Bitcoin ETF. Grayscale, a leading cryptocurrency asset management company, has secured a pivotal court ruling in its favor against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). … [Read more...] about Grayscale gains momentum: court decision paves way for first spot bitcoin ETF
Singapore’s stablecoin surge: digital asset payment firms reconsider strategy
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently finalised its stablecoin regulatory framework, which has sent ripples throughout the nation's financial technology sector. The move offers greater clarity to businesses keen on navigating the burgeoning stablecoin scene, and as a result, many digital asset payment firms are reevaluating their strategies, aligning with these … [Read more...] about Singapore’s stablecoin surge: digital asset payment firms reconsider strategy
Europe treads the Bitcoin ETF path: a sign of maturing crypto markets
In a move that signals the continued integration of cryptocurrencies into mainstream financial systems, Europe has unveiled its very first Bitcoin ETF. The Euronext Amsterdam Exchange, a prominent stock exchange located in the heart of Europe's financial domain, has become the launchpad for this innovative investment vehicle. This development comes as part of a larger trend of … [Read more...] about Europe treads the Bitcoin ETF path: a sign of maturing crypto markets
PayPal introduces PYUSD, its own US dollar-backed stablecoin
In a bold move into the burgeoning world of digital assets, global payment giant PayPal has announced the launch of PYUSD, its own U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, according to an official press release. The PYUSD stablecoin is positioned as an essential building block in PayPal’s broader strategic push into the cryptocurrency sector. … [Read more...] about PayPal introduces PYUSD, its own US dollar-backed stablecoin
Tether announces soaring Q2 profits amid US treasuries exposure
Tether, a trailblazing stablecoin issuer, has recently reported an impressive profit of $850 million for the second quarter of the year. This announcement comes amid Tether's significant exposure to US Treasuries, with the company revealing a staggering $72 billion holding in these government bonds. … [Read more...] about Tether announces soaring Q2 profits amid US treasuries exposure
Crypto.com gains foothold in the Netherlands with regulatory nod
Crypto.com, a globally recognized cryptocurrency platform, has attained a significant milestone in its quest for global expansion. Recently, the company secured registration approval to offer its services in the Netherlands. … [Read more...] about Crypto.com gains foothold in the Netherlands with regulatory nod
RFK Jr. advocates for bitcoin-backed dollar and tax abolition
In a recent groundbreaking announcement, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) has suggested a revolutionary approach to modern financial systems – the backing of the US dollar with Bitcoin. This unprecedented move, as reported by TheStreet, would not only give a new foundation to the world's most used currency but also align it with the digital age's most prominent cryptocurrency. … [Read more...] about RFK Jr. advocates for bitcoin-backed dollar and tax abolition