USDC's Circle has been making bold moves at home and abroad to secure the SEC's approval of its IPO. The combination of the digital dollar and going public strategy means this major stablecoin issuer introduces a new paradigm to money technology - a public seigniorage.
Eva Senzaj PauramPavel Durov changed Telegram's privacy policy to be more government-friendly. Is this the end?
Eva Senzaj PauramThe projects have developed a ‘smart wallet’ allowing users to efficiently manage their assets across various Ethereum networks.
Alexander MardarThe patented blockchain is open-source, now been rebranded as "Hiero". Hedera has also launched a new Asset Tokenization Studio, an open-source toolkit that allows tokenized bonds and equities to be configured, issued, and managed on its network.
ObserversThe Trump family-backed crypto project announced a new governance token. The project might be short on details, but that hasn’t dampened the buzz.
Rebecca DentonUSDC's Circle has been making bold moves at home and abroad to secure the SEC's approval of its IPO. The combination of the digital dollar and going public strategy means this major stablecoin issuer introduces a new paradigm to money technology - a public seigniorage.
Eva Senzaj PauramEthereum's changes help make the website more accessible to new users.
Many users expressed discontent with the anti-cheating policy and the number of tokens awarded. Meanwhile, the team launched an "Interlude" period to prepare users for the next season. The game authors' ultimate goal has not been revealed yet.
At half the price of Saga with improved specs, Solana's Chapter 2 "Seeker" features better hardware and software. The new phone has already received over 140,000 pre-orders.
Australia and Canada abandon retail CBDCs, as a new Atlantic Council report shows 44 countries are now piloting one. Meanwhile, HSBC buys and sells tokenized gold with the help of quantum-secure technology.
Happy Sunday, Observers! The Bulls are happy and excited for a new run! Jerome Powell’s half-point rate cut announced on Wednesday has cleared the path for some speculation. The good news must be taken with caution, as unemployment levels put at risk the post-high-rate soft landing that the United
On their first week, Flappy Bird and Moonbix have offered up a complete entertainment package: a game and a scandal.
SEC alleges TUSD hasn’t been backed by USD since 2022. VISA launches Ethereum platform for banks to test tokenized assets. Polygon to host Europe's first regulated blockchain-based tokenized asset market, Assetera. Celo overtakes Tron in daily active addresses for stablecoin usage. BNY Mellon nears launch of custody
Season 1 is coming to an end today. Users have become more active, trying to earn at the last moment. Meanwhile, the team takes on the cheats and finds new partners.
For all the key details of new blockchain projects in the banking world, real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, and central bank digital currency (CBDC) updates, the Observers 'Banking and CBDC Roundup' has you covered. This week it has been difficult to avoid the SEC's approval of 11
Jack MartinCoinbase has entered a partnership with Yellow Card to promote the exchange and USDC across 20 African countries. Meanwhile, USDC issuer Circle has applied for an IPO in the U.S.
Sasha MarkevichAnyone hoping that the SEC’s approval of several spot bitcoin ETFs this week might lead to a brief respite in the topic’s domination of the crypto news cycle is sadly out of luck. If anything, reporting seems instead to have kicked into overdrive. We sift through the noise to give the full picture.
Jack MartinThe CFTC's first report on DeFi advises U.S. government agencies to cooperate with the industry to mitigate risks and take advantage of its opportunities.
Eva Senzaj PauramThe latest report by the Solana Foundation accounts for a prolific network in regards to developer activity.
Eva Senzaj PauramClients who withdrew over $100,000 in the 90 days prior to bankruptcy must pay back the creditor 27.5% of this amount to receive distribution payments under the settlement plan.
Sasha MarkevichThe MangoFarmSOL exit scam is part of a fresh wave of attacks targeting the Solana blockchain. The network has also seen a surge in drainer kits sold online that are helping inexperienced hackers profit from Solana's wave of success.
Eva Senzaj PauramAccording to the Ethereum co-founder, a 33.3% increase to 40 million would be "reasonable" at the moment.
Sasha Markevich