Robinhood to Tokenize U.S. Stocks for Europe via Blockchain
Robinhood plans to launch a blockchain platform that will allow European investors to access U.S. stocks in tokenized form. The project, reported by Bloomberg, is part of a broader trend of real-world asset tokenization and democratization of access to global financial markets.
Using blockchain, Robinhood aims for a more
UK Government Declines Bitcoin National Reserve Strategy
The UK has rejected the idea of creating a national Bitcoin reserve, according to statements made by Emma Reynolds, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, at the Financial Times Digital Asset Summit in London. The official mentioned that while the UK aims to become a hub for digital assets, it will
SEC Delays Dogecoin, XRP ETF Reviews Until June
The SEC has postponed decisions on two major crypto ETFs: Dogecoin and Ripple. This move reflects growing pressure on the regulator to address the flood of applications from major asset managers.
Following the approval of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, the crypto market has seen a surge of similar proposals focused
NEAR Token May Soon Be Available Through Bitwise ETF
On May 6, Bitwise Asset Management filed a preliminary registration for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking the price of the NEAR token, the native asset of the Near blockchain network. According to the filing, the ETF will be structured as a trust, allowing investors to gain exposure to NEAR through
Bhutan Launches National Crypto Payment System for Tourists
Bhutan is making a significant step toward blockchain adoption by launching a cryptocurrency payment system exclusively for tourists. In partnership with Binance Pay and DK Bank, the authorities have created the world’s first national-level crypto tourism payment network. Visitors can now pay using crypto for a wide range of
21Shares Launches Cronos ETP on European Exchanges
Swiss digital asset manager 21Shares announced on May 6 the launch of a new exchange-traded product (ETP) based on the Cronos (CRO) token, the native asset of the Crypto.com blockchain network. The ETP is now available for trading on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam, offering European investors regulated access to
Tether Launches AI Platform with Integrated USDT and BTC Payments
Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has announced that its upcoming artificial intelligence platform, Tether AI, will support payments in Bitcoin and USDT. The payment functionality will be available through a new wallet development kit, enabling the creation of self-custodial wallets compatible with these cryptocurrencies.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino
VanEck Files for First U.S. Binance Coin (BNB) ETF
VanEck, one of the leading asset management companies, has taken a new step toward expanding its cryptocurrency-based financial products by filing for the launch of a Binance Coin (BNB) ETF in Delaware. This marks the first attempt to introduce a BNB-based ETF to the U.S. market.
Crypto ETFs are
CZ Proposes BNB and Bitcoin for Kyrgyzstan's National Crypto Reserve
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has proposed using BNB and Bitcoin as foundational assets for Kyrgyzstan’s planned national crypto reserve. The announcement follows Zhao's confirmation that he has joined the country’s National Crypto Committee at the invitation of President Sadyr Japarov.
Authorities in Kyrgyzstan are currently
Sui Launches Virtual Mastercard with xMoney and xPortal
Sui has announced the expansion of real-world payment access through a partnership with platforms xMoney and xPortal, offering users in Europe a complete digital wallet experience along with a virtual Mastercard. This collaboration enables users to directly spend crypto assets through integration with the xPortal wallet, which is used by