Alex Harutunian

Solomon Islands enters CBDC trials with the help of the Government of Japan. The project may be replicated for other island states.

The Australian Central Bank Digital Currency Pilot was focused on exploring potential use cases with an aim to define the 'public policy rationale' for it. Four key themes were identified.

Crypto custodian holding hundreds of millions of clients' digital assets goes bankrupt as a result of crypto key mismanagement. As often happens in the crypto world, the story may continue to develop.

Asset-Backed Securities are among the most likely candidates for moving onto the blockchain. An empirical study reveals significant benefits from using the technology.

Soramitsu plans to connect its Cambodia-based RTGS system, Bakong, to its cross-chain stablecoin exchange, creating a pan-Asian transfer and payment network.

Tether published its quarterly reserve report. The company has built up reserves but added little to the overall transparency.

Automatic crypto exchange Curve was hacked and $50 million stolen. DeFi markets are experiencing massive volatility.

Startup Ethena picked up on the crypto visionary's idea for a stablecoin that is fully collateralized, yet independent of the traditional financial system. The project has already received funding and onboarded a motivated team.