With all the shifts happening in the crypto scene, big names like Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche may seem a bit overdone or old hat. However, there’s a new wave of tokens that are raring to go. Despite some uncertainty, these 5 fresh faces appear promising. Read on if you’re curious …
fiat
-
-
Global Banking Network SWIFT Paves Way for Tokenized Asset Integration
by Martin Youngby Martin YoungOn Sept. 11, the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) announced that it was “paving the way towards real-world solutions that will enable our members to access and transact with regulated digital assets and currencies.” The organization has a vision of enabling its members to transact with both traditional …
-
In March, the CNV opened the registry of virtual asset service providers, which is required for companies in the sector that want to operate in the country In 2023, Bit2Me raised $15 million in a funding round to grow its position in Spain and accelerate its expansion in Latin America …
-
England’s High Court of Justice ruled that Tether’s USDT stablecoin is property. The ruling comes as the government proposes a new classification of property that would specifically cover cryptocurrencies. The High Court of Justice for England and Wales said Tether’s USDT stablecoin, the largest by market cap, can be considered …
-
Stablecoins are increasingly used for everyday finances such as savings, currency conversion and cross-border payments in emerging markets, according to a Thursday report by digital asset investment firm Castle Island Ventures and hedge fund group Brevan Howard. Based on a survey of more than 2,500 cryptocurrency users in Brazil, Nigeria, …
-
In a recent SlateCast episode, Noelle Acheson, author of the “Crypto Is Macro Now” newsletter, joined host Liam “Akiba” Wright and CryptoSlate CEO Nate Whitehill to discuss the growing influence of cryptocurrency on global macroeconomics and financial systems. Crypto’s Impact on Monetary Policy Acheson emphasized that crypto, particularly Bitcoin and …
-
U.S. Consumers Say Crypto Is Here to Stay, Stablecoins Maybe Not: Deutsche Bank
by Will Cannyby Will CannyFewer than 1% of U.S. consumers called crypto a fad, according to a Deutsche Bank survey. Only 18% of respondents said they expected stablecoins to thrive; 42% expected them to fade. Sentiment about bitcoin’s outlook was not so positive, the survey said. U.S. consumers are warming up to crypto, with …
-
In a decisive move, the Internal Revenue Service and Federal Police of Brazil seized around $1.6 billion worth of crypto and fiat. Both organizations launched an operation called Niflheim to dismantle a large scheme involving money laundering, tax evasion and cryptocurrency fraud. This joint operation targeted multiple cities of Brazil …
-
Swift unveils global infrastructure to streamline tokenized asset transfers
by Gino Matosby Gino MatosSwift announced a new initiative on Sept. 11 to streamline global transactions and enable its members to use their Swift connection for transactions involving both traditional and emerging asset types, such as crypto. Swift plans to test multi-ledger Delivery-versus-Payment (DvP) and Payment-versus-Payment (PvP) transactions on its global platform. This could …
-
Swift unveils global infrastructure to streamline global tokenized asset transfers
by Gino Matosby Gino MatosSwift announced a new initiative on Sept. 11 to streamline global transactions and enable its members to use their Swift connection for transactions involving both traditional and emerging asset types, such as crypto. Swift plans to test multi-ledger Delivery-versus-Payment (DvP) and Payment-versus-Payment (PvP) transactions on its global platform. This could …