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J.P. Morgan and Apollo Global Collaborate with Avalanche to Revolutionize Asset Management through Blockchain

Onyx by J.P. Morgan, in collaboration with Apollo Global and under the aegis of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Project Guardian, has unveiled a proof-of-concept with Avalanche, a leading blockchain platform. This innovative venture aims to revolutionize asset and wealth management by harnessing the potential of blockchain, smart contracts, and tokenization to streamline portfolio management, […]

Commerzbank Becomes First German Full-Service Bank to Obtain Crypto Custody License

Commerzbank, a leading German full-service bank, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first bank in Germany to receive a Crypto Custody Licence. This license allows the bank, which manages assets worth $536 billion, to offer a wide range of digital asset services, with a focus on popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, XRP, and IOTA. […]

Citi Collaborates with T.Rowe Price and Fidelity International to Develop Blockchain Solution for FX Trading

Citi, in collaboration with T.Rowe Price and Fidelity International, has developed a blockchain solution for foreign exchange (FX) trading as part of Singapore’s Project Guardian. This marks a significant step in integrating blockchain technology into traditional financial systems, with the potential to revolutionize FX trading. The solution utilizes the Avalanche blockchain for streaming FX prices […]

Commerzbank Becomes First Full-Service Bank in Germany to Obtain Crypto Custody License

German banking giant Commerzbank has become the first full-service bank in Germany to receive a crypto custody license under the German Banking Act. This license allows Commerzbank to offer custody services for crypto assets and develop further digital asset services. The bank’s COO, Dr. Jörg Oliveri del Castillo-Schulz, sees this as a significant milestone and […]

Circle Ventures Makes Strategic Investment in Layer 1 Blockchain Sei, Expanding USDC Integration and Cross-Border Transactions

Circle Ventures, the investment arm of USDC stablecoin issuer Circle, has made a strategic investment in Layer 1 blockchain Sei. This investment includes go-to-market advice for Circle’s stablecoin infrastructure. The integration of USDC into Sei’s platform will provide developers and entrepreneurs with access to fast and instantaneous transaction settlements. This partnership will also enhance cross-border […]

Singapore’s Monetary Authority Proposes Interlinked Network Model for Digital Asset Interoperability

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has released a whitepaper titled “Interlinking Networks” that focuses on interoperability for digital assets. The whitepaper proposes an Interlinked Network Model (INM) that can facilitate the exchange of digital assets across independent networks. This would allow financial institutions to transact with each other without being on the same network, […]

Potential Security Threat Unveiled for Pre-2016 Bitcoin Wallets

Is your Bitcoin wallet at risk due to outdated technology? A recent report by cryptocurrency startup Unciphered reveals a potential security threat to Bitcoin wallets created before 2016. Dubbed “Randstorm,” this software flaw affects wallets generated by BitcoinJS between 2011 and 2015. The flaw could have impacted approximately 1.4 million Bitcoin, with a potential value […]

SEC Delays Ruling on Grayscale’s Ethereum Futures ETF Application, Sparking Controversy and Regulatory Discussions

Recent developments in the world of cryptocurrency have sparked discussions about the regulatory environment surrounding crypto-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to defer its ruling on Grayscale’s application for an Ethereum Futures ETF, which has caused controversy and speculation. Grayscale, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency investment space, submitted […]

Commerzbank Becomes First Major German Bank to Obtain Cryptocurrency Custody License

Commerzbank, a major German bank, has obtained a cryptocurrency custody license, becoming the first full-service bank in Germany to do so. This license allows the bank to expand its digital asset offerings and provide custodial services for crypto assets. Commerzbank plans to establish a secure and compliant platform using blockchain technology for these services. The […]

Standard Chartered Partners with FundsDLT to Offer Blockchain-Powered Transfer Service in North Africa and the Middle East

Standard Chartered Bank has partnered with FundsDLT to offer blockchain-powered funds transfer services to clients in North Africa and the Middle East. The new platform will streamline and enhance asset managers’ front-to-back solutions, addressing the challenges of manual transfer processes in the asset management industry. This partnership aligns technical and security standards, allowing Standard Chartered […]