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US adopts crypto in mortgage risks as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac update asset models

The order also requires the enterprises to add risk mitigants that account for market volatility and to keep reserve ratios that reflect the share of collateral held in digital assets.

1 year ago

Layer-2 ADA -0.73%

Coinbase launches Cardano and Litecoin wrapped tokens cbADA, cbLTC on Base

The launch comes after Coinbase released cbDOGE and cbXRP in early June, finishing the launches previewed on May 13.

1 year ago

Hacks STRK -2.09%

zkLend shuts down amid exploit fallout and delistings, remaining $200k redirected to users

The removal of ZEND from Bybit and KuCoin made a relaunch unrealistic, according to the protocol.

1 year ago

RWA

Lumia and Avail team up for secure, scalable real-world asset tokenization

Lumia taps Avail's infrastructure to overcome blockchain fragmentation for real-world asset tokenization.

1 year ago

RWA

Bitfinex launches groundbreaking equity tokens worth $143 million

Bitfinex Securities' tokenized equity offerings aim to lower entry barriers and broaden alternative investment access.

1 year ago

Payments

Designing for the Real World: Reflections on building with the Finternet

Unlike isolated financial systems, the Finternet aims for global interoperability with verifiable identities and enforceable agreements.

1 year ago

Banking BTC -0.26%

Barclaycard ‘Makes Money Work For You’ unless you want to buy crypto – because its banned

Barclays decides what customers can do with their money as it now blocks crypto purchases.

1 year ago

Investments MATIC +2.76%

From FBI raids to unicorn status: Inside Polymarket’s explosive new $1 billion valuation

Polymarket’s $200M shock deal and why Founders Fund is all-In on crypto betting.

1 year ago

Stablecoins

K-Won is coming: South Korea’s 8 mega-banks to unleash world’s newest stablecoin shockwave

Megabanks collaborate to stem foreign stablecoin dominance and bolster Korea's monetary sovereignty.

1 year ago

Tokenization NEAR +5.70%

Near Protocol faces pivotal vote to slash token inflation by half

NEAR eyes inflation reduction to boost token's store of value potential and DeFi competitiveness.

1 year ago

Crime

Coinbase and Tether backed sting helps Secret Service freeze $225M from crypto scammers

Coinbase's blockchain tracing aids in historic Secret Service crypto seizure.

1 year ago

Technology

Cardano sets sights on a new era of scalability with layer-2 advancements

Cardano pushes beyond singular frameworks, aiming for interoperable Layer-2 solutions to boost speed, privacy, and composability.

1 year ago

Technology XRP -0.71%

XRP Ledger’s new upgrade looks to fuel institutional interest for the network

XRPL's advanced capabilities, including PermissionedDEX and Permission Delegation, cater to the growing needs of financial entities.

1 year ago

Politics

Arizona state won’t buy Bitcoin – But is happy to seize and hold it

Governor rejected a “buy Bitcoin” bill - now approves a bill to hold seized Bitcoin instead. Crypto held by the state, not self-sovereign citizens.

1 year ago

Staking

US academic institutions urge SEC to implement stringent crypto staking rules, oversight

Academic leaders propose staking transparency and guarding against aggressive yield advertising in SEC discussions.

1 year ago

Regulation

Senate Banking Committee pushes for rapid legislative action on crypto market framework

The committee's seven-point framework distinguishes digital securities from commodities, aiming to close regulatory gaps while maintaining innovation.

1 year ago