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Mastercard has reported that 30% of its transactions in 2024 were tokenized, recognizing stablecoins and other cryptocurrencies’ ability to disrupt traditional financial services. In a recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, the company highlighted its progress in developing blockchain-based…
Taurus, a Swiss digital asset infrastructure provider backed by Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse, has integrated two of its flagship products with the Solana network. The move should encourage global financial institutions and developers to build tokenized asset solutions. The integrated…
Crypto scammers defrauded victims of at least $9.9 billion in 2024, marking one of the most significant financial crimes of the year. While this figure represents a 29% drop from the record $14 billion stolen in 2021, experts warn that the…
Texas lawmakers have reintroduced a bill aimed at establishing a state-run Bitcoin reserve, this time broadening its scope to include other digital assets that meet specific criteria. The new legislation, Senate Bill 21 (SB 21), replaces a previous version and introduces…
The Cboe BZX Exchange on Wednesday proposed a rule change to the US SEC to allow staking within the 21Shares Core Ethereum (ETH) ETF. The company filed a Form 19b-4, potentially introducing the first Ethereum ETF in the US that features…
Authorities have charged six men in connection with the October 2024 kidnapping of four people from a Chicago townhouse, forcing them to transfer approximately $15 million in crypto. According to a report from the Chicago Tribune on Wednesday, the victims, including…
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce indicated a shift away from the SEC’s previous reliance on enforcement actions to shape crypto policy in a February 11 interview with Bloomberg. Peirce stated that the SEC is working to change its…
One in four South Koreans own crypto, a new survey has found, with most saying they trade coins in the hope of earning short-term profits. Per Hanguk Kyungjae, the findings came from Hashed Open Research, a think tank affiliate of the…
Trillion-dollar asset manager Franklin Templeton launched its tokenized money market fund, Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund (FOBXX), on the Solana blockchain on Wednesday. Breaking news: $1.5T AUM firm Franklin Templeton’s tokenized money market fund (FOBXX) is now available on Solana!…
In a coordinated international effort, Thai law enforcement in Phuket detained four Russians suspected of conducting crypto ransomware attacks on Monday. These suspects are believed to be part of the 8Base group, known for utilizing Phobos ransomware to extort victims. Arrests…
Crypto.com has officially expanded its services to all European Economic Area (EEA) member states after receiving a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the Malta Financial Services Authority. “Crypto.com is proud to confirm from today it can provide crypto asset services…
A significant portion of central banks worldwide have delayed their plans for launching central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), citing regulatory challenges and shifting economic priorities. A February 11 report by the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) and security firm…