Hong Kong Advances Stablecoin Regulatory Push

Hong Kong is driving its stablecoin regulatory push with lawmakers’ deliberating. Stablecoin issuers will have to secure licenses to operate in the region. Issuers must also adhere to AML, KYC, and CTF rules. The Hong Kong Legislative Council Committee held its first with key government officials regarding stablecoins on Tuesday. The regulators discussed the proposed…

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CME Group to Launch Options on Bitcoin Friday Futures on February

The strategic expansion brings first-ever daily expiring crypto options to CME, demonstrating growing institutional demand for sophisticated derivatives tools. International market impact proven with 44% of existing Bitcoin Friday futures traded outside US hours, showing strong global adoption. New options complement CME’s crypto suite while providing granular exposure management through smaller contracts and flexible expiry…

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Dutch Banking Giant ABN AMRO Concludes Tokenized Securities Test on Ethereum

ABN AMRO, in partnership with 21X, has successfully completed a blockchain-based pilot that tested tokenized securities on Ethereum. The trial demonstrated Ethereum’s capacity for improving financial systems by reducing settlement times and eliminating costly intermediaries. The tokenized securities were settled using stablecoins, illustrating the practicality of blockchain for financial markets. . In a bid to…

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Ripple and Trinity College Dublin Partner to Advance Blockchain Research

Ripple and Trinity College Dublin team up to advance blockchain research, backed by a $200,000 grant. The partnership will explore cryptocurrency security, fintech solutions, and decentralized applications.Trinity will host an XRP Ledger validator, contributing directly to Ripple’s blockchain ecosystem. Trinity College Dublin has joined forces with to launch a new blockchain research initiative aimed at…

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MicroStrategy Announces $1.05B Notes Redemption amid Reports of Potential Tax Upheaval

Company expands authorized Class A shares to 10.3 billion, reflecting strong institutional demand and market confidence in Bitcoin strategy. Recent acquisition of 11k BTC brings total holdings to 461k, backed by Capital Group’s $2.2 trillion management portfolio. Stock performance shows 650% yearly gain with 1.69% BTC yield, positioning company for continued growth under new administration….

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Frax Finance Eyes $5M Investment in Trump-Linked DeFi Platform WLFI

Frax Finance proposes a $5 million investment in Trump-aligned DeFi platform WLFI. The partnership aims to integrate frxUSD into WLFI’s ecosystem, boosting adoption. The proposal has sparked both support and criticism within the crypto community. Renowned DeFi protocol Frax Finance has a $5 million investment in World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance platform tied…

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Trump’s Crypto Moves Spark $1.9 Billion Surge in Digital Asset Investments

Trump’s executive orders drive investor confidence through the roof, bringing about $1.9 billion inflows. US-based funds dominate, with $1.7 billion in net capital inflows last week. Crypto funds being run by top asset managers closed last week after seeing unprecedented amounts of investments. According to CoinShares, BlackRock, Grayscale, Fidelity, Bitwise, ProShares, and 21Shares recorded net…

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