Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is a vibrant city that has shown a growing interest in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. The city has become a hub for crypto enthusiasts and is home to notable figures in the industry. One such figure is Martti Malmi, who made history by being the first person to sell Bitcoin […]
The World Bank has made history by issuing a 100 million euros ($105 million) digital bond on Euroclear’s blockchain-based securities issuance platform. This move marks the first use of Euroclear’s Digital Securities Issuance (D-SI) service, which allows for the issuance, distribution, and settlement of tokenized securities on the blockchain. The two-year bond, listed on the […]
Euroclear, a leading securities settlement house, has launched a digital securities issuance service and successfully settled a 100-million-euro digital bond issued by the World Bank. This marks the first step in Euroclear’s digital infrastructure strategy. The three-year bond, known as a digitally native note, was issued by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, a […]
Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, recently discussed the company’s stance on XRP and its broader business strategy. While Ripple owns a significant amount of XRP and recognizes its efficiency for various use cases like cross-border payments, Garlinghouse emphasized that they are not XRP maximalists. He believes there is room for other digital assets, including Bitcoin. Ripple’s […]
VeChain, a leading blockchain platform, has established significant partnerships with renowned companies to revolutionize its blockchain solutions and drive widespread adoption. These collaborations are reshaping various industries, with a particular focus on logistics and supply chain management. Notably, VeChain has joined forces with Kuehne & Nagel, a prominent player in the logistics sector, to leverage […]
Runtime Verification, a security audit firm based in Illinois, has introduced a new universal zero-knowledge (ZK) rollup called PI Squared. This technology, unveiled during the MultiversX xDay conference, aims to revolutionize the verification of computational claims by utilizing mathematical proofs instead of traditional methods. PI Squared will employ a universal proof checker implemented as a […]
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has announced its acquisition of digital asset infrastructure developer Securrency. The deal will enable DTCC to gradually incorporate digital assets into its existing products and services. The financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed, but the acquisition is expected to be finalized in the coming weeks. […]
Blockchain software developer Lightning Labs has launched its Taproot Assets protocol on the mainnet network. This protocol allows for the issuance of stablecoins and real-world assets on the Bitcoin and Lightning Network. The current version, Taproot Assets v0.3, leverages existing Bitcoin liquidity on the Lightning Network and is open for developers to test for potential […]
Ripple Labs Inc. has partnered with Tokentus Investment AG, a Frankfurt-based investment company specializing in the blockchain sector, to advance the growth and adoption of the XRP Ledger (XRPL). This collaboration is part of Ripple’s XRPL Accelerator Program, which aims to support emerging start-ups by providing mentorship and guidance. Tokentus, listed on the Munich stock […]
Bitcoin’s potential for scalability and privacy is being explored through the implementation of zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-proofs). ZK-proofs allow one party to prove the truth of a statement without revealing any of its contents. The transformative potential of ZK-proofs was realized by Eli Ben-Sasson, the founding scientist of Zcash, during the Bitcoin 2013 conference in San […]
