Singapore advances asset tokenization with new MAS frameworks
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is pulling together the projects and participants needed for the next step in its asset tokenization trials. Go to Source
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Kamala Harris Unveils New Crypto Plan and Major Financial Opportunities for Black Men
Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled a plan focused on supporting Black men, with cryptocurrency playing a significant role. Her “Opportunity Agenda for Black Men” includes ensuring that those holding digital assets “benefit from financial innovation.” Noting that over 20% of Black Americans have owned cryptocurrency, Harris promises regulatory protections to help safeguard their participation … Read more
Elizabeth Warren vs. Innovation: It’s Time for Massachusetts to Choose
Elizabeth Warren has been a major political figure in Massachusetts for over a decade. While she’s known for championing consumer protection and taking on big banks, her stance on modern financial innovation—particularly her aggressive opposition to cryptocurrency—shows that her leadership is increasingly out of touch with today’s fast-changing economy. Massachusetts needs fresh leadership that embraces … Read more
National Bank of Bahrain Launches Bitcoin Investment Product
The National Bank of Bahrain has made a groundbreaking move by launching the first bitcoin-linked structured investment product in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). This innovation, developed with ARP Digital, highlights Bahrain’s leadership in fintech while offering accredited investors a secure way to tap into bitcoin’s long-term growth potential. NBB Launches First Bitcoin-Linked Investment Product … Read more
Vaneck Launches $30M Fund to Boost Fintech, Crypto, and AI Startups
Vaneck, a global investment management firm, has announced the launch of a $30 million early-stage venture fund targeting fintech, digital assets, and artificial intelligence (AI) startups. Vaneck’s $30M Fund to Invest in Fintech, Digital Assets, and AI Named Vaneck Ventures, the fund will support companies in the pre-seed and seed stages, continuing the firm’s strategy … Read more
Trump to launch World Liberty Financial crypto platform on Monday
Donald Trump said in a video posted to X that his World Liberty Financial crypto project would launch Sept. 16. Go to Source
$110M Added to Tokenized Treasuries in 5 Weeks, Market Cap Approaches $2B Mark
As of today, the market capitalization of tokenized U.S. Treasuries stands at an impressive $1.92 billion, reflecting a $110 million increase since July 9, 2024, marking a 6.08% rise over roughly five weeks. Blackrock’s BUIDL continues to lead the pack among tokenized Treasury assets by market cap, experiencing a $14.85 million uptick in just 38 … Read more
US Senator Discusses Trump’s Bitcoin Plan and National BTC Stockpile
U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty has discussed former President Donald Trump’s bitcoin plan, which includes creating a national bitcoin stockpile. The lawmaker expects to see several legislative proposals beyond what Trump announced. He believes this move will establish credibility for the currency and demonstrate national support for it. Senator Hagerty Discusses Trump’s Bitcoin Strategy U.S. Senator … Read more
Senator Lummis Proposes Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill to Bolster US Economy
At the Bitcoin 2024 conference, Republican U.S. Senator for Wyoming, Cynthia Lummis, introduced the “Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill” aimed at establishing a strong bitcoin reserve to mitigate the national debt and strengthen the economy. The bill proposes converting federal assets into bitcoin (BTC), capitalizing on its appreciating value without raising taxes. Bitcoin Reserve Bill Introduced … Read more
Taiwan central bank says no rush for CBDC launch
The central bank mentioned handling government tenders through special purpose tokens to improve operational efficiency using smart contracts for bids and performance bonds. Go to Source
