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Abu Dhabi Global Market has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chainlink to explore blockchain regulation, tokenization, and emerging technologies. The agreement will support blockchain projects registered with Abu Dhabi Global Market by providing access to Chainlink’s infrastructure and expertise.…


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Malaysia’s central bank eyes asset tokenisation, says crypto represent less than 1% of bank deposits
In its annual report, Malaysia’s central bank outlined plans to support asset tokenization and explore digital asset technologies without plans to recognize crypto as legal tender. Malaysia‘s central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia, has rolled out its 2024 annual report, highlighting…

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Stablecoins should be treated as both payment tools and investment assets, requiring a comprehensive regulatory framework, a new research suggests. A stablecoin tied to the Korean won could give South Korea a stronger footing in the global stablecoin race, according…

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Policymakers must balance both perceived and real concerns with the massive upside of holding a finite digital reserve asset

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Tether is reportedly looking to tap a Big Four auditor for its U.S. dollar pegged stablecoin’s reserves. According to Paolo Ardoino, the chief executive officer of Tether, the company is “engaging” one of the top accounting firm in the world…


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The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, BaFin, has ordered Ethena GmbH to stop all public sales of its stablecoin USDe. This comes after the German financial markets regulator found serious flaws in Ethena GmbH’s USDe approval process. Per the BaFin…



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Maryland Delegate Adrian Boafo and New York Assemblyman Clyde Vanel have urged top Democratic lawmakers to establish a federal cryptocurrency regulatory framework. The lawmakers cautioned in a letter that inconsistent state laws might impede financial innovation. They addressed Senators Elizabeth…

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As India signals a recalibration of its crypto policies, crypto service providers are targeting the Indian market. As national jurisdictions are changing their stance on crypto, led by Donald Trump’s pro-crypto agenda, India is starting to recalibrate as well. Although…

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The adoption of stablecoin will directly correspond to Europe's willingness to expand and strengthen the euro’s role in global payments



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Tether, the issuer of USDT, ranked as the seventh-largest buyer of U.S. Treasury securities in 2024. According to a Mar. 20 post on X by Tether chief executive officer Paolo Ardoino, Tether (USDT) purchased a net $33.1 billion in U.S.…

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s address at Blockworks’ Digital Assets Summit in New York is a sign of how big crypto has become in the finance space, Dan Greer, co-founder of Defi App, says. According to Greer, the president delivered a…

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Although Bybit CEO Ben Zhou says 88% of stolen crypto is still traceable, the recent Bybit hack has been linked to an unprecedented money laundering operation. Is money laundering via crypto on the rise? Let’s break it down. BlackRock’s Larry…

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On March 18, Reuters reported that various crypto companies seek to become state or national banks, which they see as an avenue for expanding their businesses under the Trump administration. What can change for crypto companies once they become banks?…

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Bithumb is reportedly under investigation by Korean prosecutors for allegedly using company money to support the former CEO’s apartment purchase. South Korean prosecutors have reportedly raided the headquarters of cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb over allegations that the company’s funds were used…

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While MiCA will certainly impact parts of the digital asset landscape, it’s not the framework that will define the future of tokenized finance.

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Pakistan appears to be exploring a legal framework for crypto to potentially attract foreign investment. Pakistan seems to be exploring the possibility of establishing a legal framework for cryptocurrency trading, aiming to attract international investment while potentially providing more clarity…