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Stablecoins in Asia Are Stably Reducing Dependency on USD

Asian countries are increasingly adopting stablecoins pegged to their local currencies to enhance monetary sovereignty, financial inclusion, and modernise payment systems.

Early Bitcoin investor jailed for unreported crypto gains in $4M BTC sale

A Texas Bitcoin investor faces two years in prison for failing to report over $4 million in cryptocurrency gains, setting a legal precedent.

Alexey Tartyshev: Revolutionising Real-World Assets Through Tokenisation

Tartyshev’s insights illuminated the transformative potential of blending traditional finance with cutting-edge technology.

IACBE Conference in Cayman explores the opportunities and challenges of AI

Walkers said the firm is committed to driving dialogue and innovation in the Cayman Islands through the firm’s support of initiatives that connect education, technology and industry.

Ripple wins NYDFS approval for stablecoin launch

At launch, RLUSD will be available globally for institutions and users on major global exchanges and platforms, including Uphold, Bitstamp, Bitso, MoonPay, Independent Reserve, CoinMENA, and Bullish.

Cryptocurrency pioneers to set up in Bermuda

GRVT has received a class M “modified” digital asset derivative exchange provider licence under Bermuda’s Digital Asset Business Act.

AXA IM continues its initiatives to test blockchain technology as part of ECB’s exploratory work on central bank money settlement

The first experiment involved a €3 million investment by AXA IM, on behalf of AXA France, into a digital sovereign bond issued by the Republic of Slovenia.

Crypto.com Taps Deutsche Bank for Corporate Banking Services in Key APAC Markets

The collaboration aims to expand banking support for Crypto.com globally as the partnership evolves

New York Regulator Greenlights Ripple’s Stablecoin RLUSD

This approval marks a significant milestone for Ripple as it ventures into the stablecoin market

Afiniti completes recapitalisation transaction

The recapitalisation transaction was completed with Afiniti’s secured lenders, led by Vista Credit Partners.

Will Singapore Realise Its Tokenisation Dreams?

The Lion City wants to become a well established tokenised nation all while balancing innovation and regulation.

Reserve Bank of India pilots new MuleHunter.AI solution to help identify mule accounts

These accounts create a network through which funds are more difficult to trace and recover, and are typically set up unknowingly by the victims of financial crime.

No Decision Yet on Global Headquarters, Says Binance CEO

CEO Richard Teng emphasised that factors like tax regulations and the ability to attract talent will be key in determining the headquarters' location

Opportunities, limits and ethical issues: what scenarios for AI in 2025?

The pervasive nature of AI is both fascinating and unsettling.

Why 45% of financial firms are turning to GenAI for risk management

From drafting documents and summarising data to automating workflows, these tools are revolutionising everyday operations in ONFR functions.

How to use crypto correlation for better risk management

Crypto correlation helps investors manage risk by understanding how digital and traditional assets move in relation to each other, enabling smarter portfolio diversification.

BSP’s Project Agila Explores Wholesale CBDC for 24/7 Interbank Transfers

Project Agila, BSP's wholesale CBDC, will allow financial institutions to conduct interbank transfers 24/7, be it after business hours or even during the holidays.

Cybersecurity, liability in digital age

A new era of accountability for medical devices

Coinbase Partners with Triple-A to Enable Crypto Payments for Users

This collaboration will allow Coinbase users to seamlessly make payments with crypto at select merchants across Triple-A's extensive network

BlackRock launches AI funds for European investors

The BGF AI Innovation fund, iShares AI Infrastructure UCITS ETF, and the iShares AI Adopters & Applications UCITS ETF

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