Bank of Italy Study Reveals Stablecoin Remittances Lack Systematic Advantage Due to Fiat On/Off-Ramp Friction
A comprehensive study by the Bank of Italy has challenged the prevailing narrative that stablecoin-based remittances inherently offer systematic cost or speed advantages over traditional payment channels. The research, which…
FTX Recovery Trust Initiates Fifth Distribution, Sending $900 Million to Creditors Amid Ongoing Legal Battles and $11 Billion Total Reimbursements
The trust responsible for reimbursing creditors of the defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX has initiated its fifth significant distribution of funds, disbursing an additional $900 million to affected users. This latest…
Citadel Acquires Significant Public Stock Portfolio From Leopold Aschenbrenner’s Situational Awareness Amidst AI Market Turmoil and Fund Losses
Ken Griffin’s Citadel, one of the world’s most prominent hedge funds, has reportedly acquired a substantial portion of the public stock portfolio held by Situational Awareness, the investment firm founded…
3iQ to Manage Part of Bhutan’s Gelephu Bitcoin Treasury
Gelephu, Bhutan – In a landmark development for its ambitious digital asset strategy, Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), a special administrative region envisioned as a sustainable economic and financial hub,…
Aviva Debuts XRPL Tokenized Fund with Irish Approval
Aviva Investors, the prominent London-based asset management arm of Aviva Plc, has officially launched a tokenized share class for its US Dollar Liquidity Fund on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), a…
Samsung SDS Deepens Digital Asset Push with Dunamu, Eyeing Stablecoin and AI Payment Innovation
Samsung SDS, the prominent IT services arm of the sprawling Samsung Group, is actively pursuing advanced initiatives in digital finance, notably exploring stablecoin infrastructure, sophisticated digital asset systems, and AI-driven…
South Korea Report Urges Early Stablecoin Rules Before Digital Asset Law
The comprehensive report, which synthesizes discussions from a high-level symposium held on June 23, underscores the urgent need for a pragmatic and progressive regulatory framework for stablecoins within the rapidly…
US arbitration giant launches specialist panel for crypto disputes
The American Arbitration Association (AAA), one of the globe’s foremost providers of private dispute-resolution services, has significantly enhanced the legal infrastructure surrounding digital assets by launching a specialized panel dedicated…
Binance Expands Traditional Finance Offering with USDT-Settled Gold and Silver Options via ADGM-Regulated Exchange
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced the launch of USDT-settled options contracts for gold and silver, marking a significant expansion into traditional financial products through…
Emirates Launches Crypto.com Pay, Enabling Cryptocurrency Flight Bookings for UAE Residents, Bolstering Nation’s Digital Economy Vision
Dubai-based flagship carrier Emirates has officially launched Crypto.com Pay on its website and mobile application, allowing eligible residents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to purchase flight tickets using a…
















