The introduction of Instant Payment in the Swiss payment system is expected to be the biggest change since the introduction of QR codes on invoices. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) and SIX subsidiary Swiss Interbank Clearing (SIC) have laid the groundwork for the implementation of Instant Payment with SIC5. The new system has already been […]
Nasdaq, the largest stock exchange in the US, has decided to repurpose its blockchain technology developments after discontinuing its plans to launch a custodian business for digital assets due to regulatory concerns. Despite this setback, Nasdaq remains focused on expanding its technology services related to tokenized assets.The new strategy for Nasdaq involves using its blockchain […]
Uniswap, the leading decentralized exchange (DEX) in the world of decentralized finance (DeFi), has made a groundbreaking move by deploying its version 3 (v3) on Rootstock, a Bitcoin sidechain. This integration merges the innovative smart contracts of Uniswap, originally designed for Ethereum, with the robust security of Bitcoin’s proof-of-work network.By exploring the Bitcoin universe, Uniswap […]
Chainlink’s price feeds have been integrated into zkSync Era, a layer-2 network backed by Matter Labs. This integration was made possible through the Oracle blockchain’s SCALE program, which enables access to Chainlink’s price feeds for layer 1 and 2 networks. Chainlink’s price feed is a crucial tool that connects smart contracts with real-world data, such […]
The Swiss digital exchange SIX Digital Exchange has tokenized private shares of Aktionariat AG on its regulated blockchain-based central depository. According to a statement released on Tuesday, the Bern Cantonal Bank (BEKB) acted as the issuer agent for Aktionariat and also served as the custodian.This transaction demonstrates that shares issued as register value rights on […]
Daiwa Securities has partnered with Progmat to develop a solution for issuing tokenized bonds, marking a significant step in modernizing the bond market. The collaboration involves the use of R3’s Corda blockchain technology and the participation of SBI R3. Daiwa’s solution aims to automate the manual process of bond issuance, which typically involves investor contact […]
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has granted a conditional license to Enjinstarter’s AYA platform for offering crypto asset and investment services. The license is subject to certain conditions that need to be fulfilled before the platform can commence its services. Once all the requirements set by VARA are met, the platform will undergo regulatory […]
Japanese financial services firm SBI Holdings and Saudi Arabian state-owned oil company Saudi Aramco have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration in digital asset investment and semiconductor production projects. The agreement includes the establishment of SBI Middle East in Riyadh as a base for operations in the region.Under the MoU, SBI and […]
Decentralized exchange Uniswap has successfully expanded its operations to the Bitcoin blockchain by integrating with the Rootstock sidechain. This integration is a significant milestone for both Uniswap and Bitcoin, as it opens up new possibilities for decentralized exchanges on the flagship blockchain.The deployment of Uniswap version 3 on Rootstock was led by GFX Labs, the […]
Coinbase has announced the listing of SEAM, the governance token of Seamless Protocol, on its platform. This makes SEAM the first Base Layer 2 token to be listed on Coinbase. Seamless Protocol is a decentralized lending and borrowing protocol that aims to expand access to decentralized finance (DeFi) by offering lower-collateral borrowing and focusing on […]
