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11 months agoBitfinex Securities Raises $5.2 Million in Groundbreaking Tokenized Bond for Microfinance Industry
Bitfinex Securities has successfully raised $5.2 million through one of the world’s first tokenized bonds. The bond, issued by Alternative, a securitization fund under microfinancing platform Mikro Kapital, was d…
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11 months agoSouth Korean Financial Supervisor to Meet with SEC Chair to Discuss Crypto Regulation
The head of South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), Lee Bok-hyun, is reportedly planning to meet with the chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, to discuss c…
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11 months agoXRP Price Rally in 2024: Analysts Predict Significant Growth Amid Legal Victories and Political Support
XRP, the native cryptocurrency of Ripple, has experienced significant developments in 2023. The token has seen ups and downs, with a notable rally in July that pushed the price above $0.80. The future price of XRP…
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11 months agoLedger to Fully Compensate Victims of $600K ConnectKit Exploit and Disable Blind Signing for EVM dApps by June 2024
Hardware wallet provider Ledger has announced that it will fully compensate users who were impacted by a recent vulnerability in its ConnectKit library. The compromise resulted in the theft of approximately…
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11 months agoRipple Establishes EU Base in Ireland Ahead of Crypto Regulation Rollout
Ripple, a leading digital asset company, has chosen Ireland as its base in the European Union (EU) in preparation for the implementation of the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. This move d…
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11 months agoInternational Securities Regulators Issue DeFi Policy Recommendations to Safeguard Investors and Market Integrity
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has released a report providing policy recommendations for Decentralized Finance (DeFi). The aim is to address potential risks to market integrity…
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11 months agoInternational Securities Regulators Issue DeFi Policy Recommendations to Safeguard Investors and Market Integrity
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has released a report providing policy recommendations for Decentralized Finance (DeFi). The aim is to address potential risks to market integrity…
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11 months agoSolend Expands to Sui Blockchain, Boosting DeFi Momentum
Solend, the leading lending and borrowing protocol on Solana, has announced its upcoming launch on the Sui blockchain. This marks Solend’s first expansion onto a blockchain other than Solana and demonstrates t…
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11 months agoSwiss Financial Managers Achieve Rare Success in Spac Industry
Two well-known financial managers in Switzerland have successfully brought a Spac shell company to fruition, a feat that many of their competitors have not been able to achieve. VT5, the first and only Swiss Spac…
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11 months agoLGT Wealth Management Appoints Siobhan Archer as Global Stewardship Lead
Siobhan Archer has been promoted to the position of global stewardship lead at LGT Wealth Management. In her new role, Archer will be responsible for overseeing the firm’s stewardship strategy, which includes a…
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11 months agoSmaller Swiss Banks Follow Suit as Major Bank Eliminates Account Fees
The Zurich Cantonal Bank (ZKB) has announced its plans to eliminate various account and card fees starting in 2024. This move comes as a response to the ongoing digitization in the banking industry, where the cost…
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11 months agoRipple Registered with Ireland's Central Bank, Expands Services in Europe
Ripple, the blockchain enterprise, has been registered with Ireland’s Central Bank, allowing it to offer digital asset services in the country. This move positions Ripple to expand its services across the E…
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11 months agoAdobe Cancels Acquisition of Figma Due to Regulatory Hurdles
The mediation process in Switzerland regarding the abusive dismissal of trade unionists has been put on hold. Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin has made the decision to suspend the process, stating that a mutually…
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11 months agoAmerican Bankers Association Influenced Contentious Crypto Bill, Sparking Backlash from Crypto Community
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall has revealed that the American Bankers Association played a role in formulating the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act, a controversial bill that has faced criticism from the…
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11 months agoCrypto Industry Faces Pivotal Court Decisions in 2024
In 2024, the cryptocurrency trading sector is set to experience significant court rulings that could shape the future of the global financial world. Key players such as Coinbase, Binance, Ripple, and prominent…
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11 months agoZuger Wealth Manager Ficas Expands Team with Former Fund Professional Specializing in Digital Investments
Swiss asset manager Ficas has expanded its team with the addition of former fund professional Harlan Carere, who is also knowledgeable about digital investments. Carere, who has three decades of experience in the…
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11 months agoUnicredit CEO Andrea Orcel Sets Sights on Acquiring Major Bank
Andrea Orcel, the CEO of Unicredit, has emerged as one of the most successful managers in the banking industry. Under his leadership, the bank’s stock price has surged by 178% since he took office in April 2021, w…
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11 months agoIOSCO Releases Comprehensive Policy Recommendations for Crypto Regulation
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has released a set of nine policy recommendations aimed at promoting consistent regulatory oversight in the crypto sector. As the global…
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11 months agoBlackRock, Nasdaq, and SEC Discuss Rule Changes for Bitcoin ETF Listing
BlackRock, Nasdaq, and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently held discussions regarding the listing of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The meeting focused on the necessary…
