Singapore Central Bank to Start ‘Live’ Wholesale CBDC Trials
The trials are part of a broader initiative to test digital money, including tokenization of banking assets.
Bitcoin Ordinals Token Ecosystem Emerges as Latest Crypto Play, Led by ORDI Hype
Overall capitalization of such tokens has risen over 21% in the past 24 hours, outperforming most other token sectors.
Do Kwon’s Appeal in Fake Passport Case Denied by Montenegro High Court
The founder of Terraform Labs was sentenced to four months in prison, and faces extradition following the completion of his sentence.
Philippines to Sell Tokenized Treasury Bond Next Week
The Bureau of the Treasury has set a minimum target of 10 billion pesos.
Bitcoin Could Reach $45K by Year-End, Analyst Says
Options market positioning and dovish Fed expectations indicate the path of least resistance is on the higher side.
U.S. Lawmakers Urge Treasury to Revise Proposed Crypto Tax Rules
A letter by a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has urged the U.S. Treasury to revise its proposed digital-assets taxation regime.
‘Cryptocurrencies Have Failed the Test of Digital Money,’ MAS’ Managing Director Says
Ravi Menon, the Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, said crypto has performed poorly as a medium of exchange or store of value.
South Korea’s Pension Fund Bought $20M Coinbase Shares in Q3, Made 40% Profit: Report
The fund snapped up COIN at an average price of $70.5 in the third quarter, achieving a 40% profit from investment.
Stablecoin Issuer Paxos Plans New U.S. Dollar-Backed Token for Singapore Operations
Paxos, a cryptocurrency brokerage firm, has received a preliminary license from regulators to offer digital payment token services in Singapore, the company said Wednesday in a statement.
NYDFS Rolls Out Stricter Guidelines for Cryptocurrency Listings, De-listings
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has said it strengthened its guidelines for listing or de-listing cryptocurrencies in a move to beef up protections for crypto investors throughout the state, NYDFS Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris said Wednesday in a statement.