St. Galler Kantonalbank (SGKB), one of Switzerland’s oldest banks, has made a significant move into the world of cryptocurrency. Through a partnership with SEBA Bank, SGKB now offers its clients the ability to trade and store Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). This expansion into digital assets puts SGKB at the forefront of Swiss banks embracing […]
Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of Polygon (formerly known as Matic Network), has always had a burning desire to achieve greatness. Growing up in poverty in a Delhi ghetto, he was determined to make a big impact and not settle for mediocrity. Despite reaching a $19 billion market cap and becoming one of the top 10 cryptocurrencies, […]
USD Coin (USDC), the second-largest stablecoin, has experienced a decline in its circulating supply, falling below 25 billion for the first time since 2021. This decrease in supply is a result of Circle, the issuer of USDC, curbing minting services for retail users. Circle stated that they have discontinued their customer app and are now […]
PayPal, the digital payment giant, has received a subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its U.S. dollar stablecoin, PYUSD. This development highlights the growing intersection between traditional finance and digital currencies. PayPal made waves in August when it became the first major company in its field to embrace digital currencies for payments […]
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued two circulars to regulate digital asset tokenization, as the city aims to become a leading Web3 hub in Asia. The circulars provide instructions to intermediaries involved in tokenized securities activities and outline the criteria for tokenizing investment products authorized by the SFC. The SFC considers tokenized […]
PayPal, the popular payment platform, has been served a subpoena by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its stablecoin called PayPal USD (PYUSD). The SEC’s Enforcement division sent the subpoena to PayPal, according to a report by Reuters. This development comes three months after PayPal launched its PYUSD stablecoin, which is backed […]
St. Galler Kantonalbank, Switzerland’s fifth-largest cantonal bank, has entered the world of digital assets through a strategic partnership with SEBA Bank. This move signifies a significant step in the adoption of cryptocurrencies within the Swiss banking industry. SGKB has launched digital asset custody and trading services for select clients, starting with Bitcoin and Ethereum. This […]
deBridge, a web3 interoperability layer, has launched an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) solution to address the challenges of interoperability between the Ethereum and Solana ecosystems. This turnkey solution offers a subscription-based service that enables cross-chain movements on Ethereum and Solana Virtual Machines. The IaaS facilitates the transfer of authenticated messages via deBridge and promotes […]
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has revealed that it has paid out $16 million to whistleblowers this year. According to Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero, the majority of the 1,530 tips received by the CFTC were related to cryptocurrency. Romero stated that the crypto industry continues to be plagued by fraud and other illegal activities. […]
Bitcoin, the pioneering cryptocurrency, is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Since its inception, Bitcoin has experienced an astonishing growth of 3.4 billion percent, becoming a linchpin of the trillion-dollar cryptocurrency industry. Its rise reflects the unpredictable nature of the financial landscape and the increasing influence of digital assets. The creation of Bitcoin, outlined in Satoshi Nakamoto’s […]
