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Facebook pilots Novi, but without Diem

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Facebook pilots Novi, but without Diem

Facebook is launching a small pilot for its Novi digital app. However, it does not involve the Diem stablecoin, instead utilising the USDP (Pax Dollar) through partnerships with Paxos and Coinbase.

France tests CBDC issuance in treasury bond blockchain trial

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France tests CBDC issuance in treasury bond blockchain trial

A consortium of institutions led by Euroclear have completed a test run of the use of central bank digital currency (CBDC) for settling French treasury bonds on a blockchain.

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Archax completes first raise for Montis Digital using Primary Issuance Platform in FCA sandbox

Archax, the only UK regulated and registered digital securities exchange, broker and custodian, today announced that it has completed the first fundraise on its Primary Issuance Platform working with DLA Piper.

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Cais and Digital Asset to explore application of DLT at intersection of wealth and investment

CAIS, the leading alternative investment platform, and Digital Asset, the creators of the Daml multi-party application platform, today announced a working collaboration to explore specific use cases for blockchain, distributed ledgers, and smart contracts at the intersection of wealth management and alternative investments.

Sibos 2021: Collaboration and discipline is required for digital asset and CBDC success

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Sibos 2021: Collaboration and discipline is required for digital asset and CBDC success

Day three of Sibos started with a future facing perspective in the form of two morning sessions covering developing and upcoming digital technologies, including as CBDCs, DeFi, and NFTs, reiterating that these areas of innovation remain hot topics of interest.

Coinbase preps NFT marketplace

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Coinbase preps NFT marketplace

Coinbase is joining the NFT party, creating a decentralised marketplace where users can mint, collect and trade non-fungible tokens.

R3 acquires stablecoin issuance platform Invo

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R3 acquires stablecoin issuance platform Invo

Enterprise blockchain outfit R3 has acquired the technology and team of financial asset tokenization specialist Ivno, expanding its capabilities in the digital assets and currency space.

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BlockWRK releases cryptro-rewards app and Visa card

BlockWRK, issuer of the federally approved WRK token, announces the launch of its blockchain-powered employee rewards app and Visa card.

McKinsey: Firms should prepare for the ‘inevitable changes’ of CBDC

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McKinsey: Firms should prepare for the ‘inevitable changes’ of CBDC

McKinsey’s annual Global Payments Report released on day one of Sibos 2021, outlines a positive, albeit unbalanced, return to growth across the sector after Covid-19, underscoring the action firms should take in anticipation of widespread digital currency adoption.

Banco Hipotecario and Open Bank Project bid to facilitate bitcoin adoption in El Salvador

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Banco Hipotecario and Open Bank Project bid to facilitate bitcoin adoption in El Salvador

In the wake of El Salvador's embrace of bitcoin, one of the country's leading banks has enlisted the company behind the Open Bank Project to help facilitate adoption of the cryptocurrency.

MoneyGram and Stellar team on instant crypto-to-cash transfers

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MoneyGram and Stellar team on instant crypto-to-cash transfers

Having tipped its nose at Ripple, MoneyGram has formed a partnership with rival blockchain network Stellar to support instant money transfers using the USDC stablecoin.

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Auto1 FT introduces car financing on blockchain

Auto1 FT, the leading financial partner of the automotive industry, is eliminating all manual input and paper processes in its core business, car financing.

Deutsche Börse bids to reinvent post-trade with DLT-based D7 project

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Deutsche Börse bids to reinvent post-trade with DLT-based D7 project

Deutsche Börse is preparing for the phased launch of a new cloud-backed and DLT-ready platform, D7, paving the way for same-day-issuance and paperless, automated straight-through processing for the entire value chain of issuance, custody, settlement, payment and asset servicing for digital securities.

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BNY Mellon joins trade finance blockchain network Marco Polo

BNY Mellon has joined a consortium working to introduce blockchain technology into international trade finance and digitize how working capital is provided to both suppliers and buyers across the globe.

SBI, Sygnum and Azimut launch $75 million digital asset venture fund

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SBI, Sygnum and Azimut launch $75 million digital asset venture fund

SBI Group, Sygnum and Azimut Group have created a $75 million venture capital fund to invest in start-up companies in the digital asset sector.

Visa bids to make digital currencies interoperable

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Visa bids to make digital currencies interoperable

Visa is working on a 'universal payment channel' (UPC) that enables interoperability between different digital currencies such as CBDCs and private stablecoins.

Ripple launches $250 million 'Creator Fund' for NFT projects

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Ripple launches $250 million 'Creator Fund' for NFT projects

Ripple is creating a $250 million fund to provide financial and technical support to developers looking to craft premium NFT projects issued on the XRP Ledger (XRPL).

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BitPay blockchain brings crypto payments to Verifone terminals

BitPay, the world’s largest provider of bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment services, and Verifone, a global FinTech leader and payment solution provider to the world’s largest retail brands, today announce the extension of BitPay’s blockchain payment technology to enable consumer cryptocurrency payments on Verifone’s in-store and eCommerce Cloud Services platforms in the United States.

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Sustainable finance, crypto and blockchain on Esma agenda for 2022

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has published its 2022 Annual Work Programme (AWP), setting out its priority work areas for the next 12 months to deliver on its mission to enhance investor protection and promote stable and orderly financial markets.

BIS: CBDC and DLT combo outperforms correspondent banking system

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BIS: CBDC and DLT combo outperforms correspondent banking system

A prototype of multiple central bank digital currencies (mCBDCs) developed by the Bank for International Settlements and four central banks has demonstrated the potential of using digital currencies and distributed ledger technology (DLT) for cheaper and safer cross-border payments and settlements.

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