The Zuger Kantonalbank, a Swiss bank, has announced that it is now offering its customers the ability to buy, trade, and securely store the most popular cryptocurrencies within a fully regulated banking environment. This makes it the first cantonal bank to respond to the changing market demand for digital assets. Customers can access this new […]
The Levana perpetual swap protocol, operating on the Osmosis blockchain, recently suffered a significant exploit, resulting in a loss of $1.14 million. Over a 13-day period, an unauthorized party managed to drain more than $1.1 million from Levana’s liquidity pools, causing a loss of 10% of the protocol’s liquidity. The exploit was a result of […]
Hong Kong’s financial authorities, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Financial Services and Treasury Bureau (FSTB), have launched a public consultation to establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins. The proposed framework aims to regulate stablecoin issuers and mitigate potential risks to monetary and financial stability.The framework includes a licensing regime, requiring fiat-referenced stablecoin […]
A new startup called Quantarea has recently launched in Stettlen, Switzerland, with the aim of offering “Quant as a Service” to the country’s financial industry. The company, founded last summer, is based in the former paper and cardboard factory in Bernapark. Led by a team of experienced individuals from the Swiss finance scene, including former […]
Paxos, a leading stablecoin issuer, has received regulatory clearance to launch its Paxos USDP stablecoin on the Solana blockchain. This move highlights Paxos’ growth and adaptability in the industry. Previously, Paxos had only issued stablecoins on the Ethereum blockchain.One key difference between Paxos and Circle, the issuer of USDC stablecoin, is that Paxos operates as […]
American crypto exchange Coinbase has recently introduced Base, its Ethereum layer-2 network, which positions the company as a fundamental layer for decentralized commerce and activity. Base, built on the Ethereum scaling solution Optimism, serves as an on-chain ecosystem for both Coinbase’s own products and numerous decentralized apps used by millions of individuals. Since its launch, […]
Safe, Sygnum, and CoinCover have joined forces to launch Safe{RecoveryHub}, a platform that offers a range of recovery options for digital asset holders. With over 900K ETH (worth approximately $1.92 billion) inaccessible to users due to forgotten keys, the need for recovery solutions is evident. Safe{RecoveryHub} aims to address this issue by providing a marketplace […]
Smart wallet infrastructure leader Safe has partnered with digital asset banking group Sygnum and recovery service provider CoinCover to introduce Safe RecoveryHub. This platform aims to address the challenge of inaccessible digital assets, which is estimated to be over 900K ETH (valued at $1.92 billion) due to forgotten keys.Safe RecoveryHub offers various recovery options, including […]
The Ethereum Enterprise Alliance (EEA) has released its latest assessment of Ethereum’s readiness for enterprise use. The report highlights Ethereum’s strong ecosystem, security, and decentralization as key advantages. It also acknowledges the platform’s appeal to global financial services firms, with institutions like SWIFT, Standard Chartered, and JP Morgan exploring the public blockchain.One significant development for […]
The Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) has announced changes to its pricing structure for personal accounts and banking packages. Starting from 2024, the bank will no longer charge annual fees for personal accounts and debit cards for private customers. This move is aimed at providing more affordable banking options for customers.However, it is important to note that […]
