MHC Digital, Circle collaborate to expand USDC access in APAC region
Australian pension funds can expect a pitch soon for saving money on fees with a stablecoin. Go to Source
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Bank of England and FCA launch Digital Securities Sandbox
The regulatory sandbox aims to strengthen the United Kingdom’s position as a global financial hub. Go to Source
Taurus, Aktionariat partner to enable trading of tokenized shares
Taurus and Aktionariat’s collaboration will allow Swiss SMEs to tokenize shares, offering new trading possibilities for investors on the TDX platform. Go to Source
Ugandan Fintech Firm Gets Funding From Dutch Impact Investor
Ugandan fintech firm Agent Banking Company (ABC) receives undisclosed investment from Dutch impact investor Goodwell Investments. The funding, part of Goodwell’s $167M African startup fund, will expand ABC’s customer base, agent coverage, and services. CEO Richard Jabel says the investment will enhance financial inclusion and services accessibility via mobile phones, agents, and merchants. Affordable Financial … Read more
Hashgraph Association to explore digital asset use cases with Qatar stakeholders
The Hashgraph Association will explore digital asset use cases like equity and real estate tokenization with stakeholders in Qatar. Go to Source
Lightning Network-Focused Startup Lightspark Sets Its Sights on Latam
Lightspark hopes to enter Latin America’s cryptocurrency market through its partners in the region, including exchanges like Bitso and fintech institutions like Nubank. Nicolas Cabrera, Lightspark’s vice president of product, explained that the company will focus on targeting Latin America’s remittances and cross-border payments market, using its products to streamline these processes. Lightspark Aims to … Read more
Lawmaker Flags Concerns Over SEC’s Crypto Approach
Congressman French Hill has raised concerns over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s handling of digital asset regulations, criticizing Chairman Gary Gensler’s leadership for creating legal uncertainty and a politicized approach. The lawmaker highlighted his subcommittee’s legislative successes but expressed frustration with the SEC’s broad and unclear regulations, which he argued burden digital asset … Read more
World Banking Giants Join Project Agora to Reengineer Cross Border Payments
Over 40 leading private banking institutions have joined Project Agora, a Bank for International Settlements (BIS) initiative to integrate smart contracts to change the current payment flow standard. The objective is to design a system combining public and private money to enhance cross-border settlement processes. Project Agora Gains Support From Private Banking Giants Project Agora, … Read more
CFTC Teams up With SEC to Fight Cryptocurrency Scams
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has partnered with several organizations, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to educate the public about cryptocurrency scams, especially those involving fake romantic relationships. These partnerships aim to help consumers recognize and avoid these “pig butchering” scams, which defraud victims by building false trust and promoting fake cryptocurrency … Read more
Ramp Network Expands Crypto Services to All 50 US States
Ramp Network, a fintech company, has extended its cryptocurrency purchasing services to encompass all 50 U.S. states, including the District of Columbia. This growth, Ramp explained on Tuesday, broadens its user base by adding support for 17 more states, making it easier for users to buy and sell digital currencies. Ramp Network Covers 50 States, … Read more
