DeFi

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Fireblocks launches non-custodial wallet for fintechs and corporates

Today, Fireblocks, an enterprise platform to manage digital asset operations and build innovative businesses on the blockchain, expands its industry-leading wallet-as-a-service solution, with the launch of its non-custodial wallet-as-a-service (WaaS) offering built for brands, corporates, fintechs, and Web3 businesses. Fireblocks’ non-custodial wallets offer iOS, Android, and web browser support, enabled through the Fireblocks wallet SDK.

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CFTC issues orders against 3 DeFi operators for illegal derivatives trading

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today continued its enforcement focus in the digital asset decentralized finance (DeFi) space, by issuing orders simultaneously filing and settling charges against Opyn, Inc., a Delaware-registered company based in California; ZeroEx, Inc., a Delaware company based in California; and Deridex, Inc., a Delaware company based in North Carolina.

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Top crypto firms form Tokenization lobby group

The Tokenized Asset Coalition (TAC) launched today with industry leaders including Aave Companies, Centrifuge, Circle, Coinbase, Base, Credix, Goldfinch and RWA.xyz as founding members.

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Iosco consults on new DeFi regulatory proposals

IOSCO, the global standard setter for the securities markets, has today issued for consultation nine policy recommendations to address market integrity and investor protection concerns arising from Decentralised Finance (DeFi).

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Modulus files new order type patent for its white label futures exchange

Modulus, a US-based developer of ultra-high-performance technology that powers Fortune 500 firms; government agencies and laboratories; and leading research universities, announced that the company filed for a patent on a new order type now available within the company’s white label futures exchange solution. The order type, “Automatic Order Autonomy,” is said to offer a next level competitive advantage to clients. The Modulus futures exchange made international news previously as the technology upon which FTX built their exchange empire.

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NayaOne integrates Bitpanda tech into its marketplace

The Digital Transformation Platform provider, NayaOne has integrated Bitpanda Technology Solutions into its marketplace.

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Global Millennial Capital launches Web3 investment programme

The program aims to invest in companies operating in verticals such as data ownership, Web3 privacy tools, NFTs, cryptocurrency platforms, blockchain technology, and DeFi.

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Barcelona-based crypto startup Nebeus closes Seedrs funding round

Nebeus, the Barcelona-based crypto startup, has successfully closed its latest funding round on Seedrs and announced plans to launch its DeFi wallet.

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Gulf Binance granted digital asset licenses in Thailand

Gulf Binance Co., Ltd., (“Gulf Binance”), has been granted digital asset operator licenses by the Thailand Ministry of Finance through the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) in Thailand. Gulf Binance is a joint venture between Binance and Gulf Innova Co., Ltd. (“Gulf”) following a 2022 agreement between the two organizations to set up a digital asset exchange in Thailand. Having secured these licenses, Gulf Binance will be able to operate as a digital asset exchange and digital asset broker and is set to launch in Thailand in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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ESRB publishes report on policy options to stem crypto and DeFi risks

The European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) has today published a report outlining the systemic implications of crypto markets and proposing policy options to address the risks stemming from crypto-assets and decentralised finance (DeFi).

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Polymesh joins NayaOne network

Polymesh, the leader in public-permissioned blockchain, announced today its integration into the ecosystem of NayaOne, a leading digital transformation platform for the financial services industry.

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Digital asset hedge fund AltTab Capital opens London office

AltTab Capital, the cryptocurrency and digital assets hedge fund company, announces the launch of an office in London, UK, which will allow it to expand its network of international Professional Investors and other partners. AltTab Capital was founded as an investment company in North America in 2021 and the fund has timed this launch to take advantage of thawing conditions in the digital asset markets to establish a presence in Europe. The fund currently has an AUM of $19M, including its principal Forerunner Fund and a number of Special Purpose Vehicles.

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Reltime scales Web3 financial services ecosystem globally with Microsoft

Reltime, a global leader in Web3, Layer 1 Proof of Authority Blockchain and Metaverse financial services platform has been selected by Microsoft’s Global Startups Program.

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LI.FI raises $17.5m to help traditional finance build on DeFi

LI.FI, the leading multi-chain liquidity and data gateway, announced today that it has raised more than $17 million in a Series A fundraise co-led by CoinFund and Superscrypt.

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Aston University researchers pinpoint regulatory blind spots in DeFI

The work from the Cyber Security Innovation (CSI) Centre looks into regulatory blind spots of decentralised finance (DeFi)

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Zodia Custody inks joint venture with SBI Digital Asset Holdings

Zodia Custody Limited (“Zodia Custody”), a leading crypto asset servicing provider for institutional investors and a subsidiary of Standard Chartered, and SBI Digital Asset Holdings Co., Ltd. (“SBI DAH”) announce that they have entered into definitive agreements to launch a joint venture in Japan.

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Membrane Finance rolls out EU-regulated crypto stablecoin

Finnish fintech company Membrane Finance has today launched EUROe – Europe’s first and only EU-regulated full-reserve stablecoin and payment network.

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Unlimint and Credits to release Mastercard debit cards in EU and LATAM

London-based global fintech Unlimint has, today, announced a partnership with digital neobank Credits to issue Mastercard debit cards for users in Europe and LatAm, providing an enhanced banking experience. Unlimint is an award-winning global all-in-one fintech offering advanced payment capabilities through an evolving financial interface to startups and businesses across the globe with 16 offices across five continents.

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Bison Bank's subsidiary partners with Sygnum Bank to enter crypto market

Bison Digital Assets, Bison Bank’s crypto subsidiary, announces a strategic partnership with Sygnum that empowers its end-clients to buy, sell and hold cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) in a fast, cost-effective manner. This future-proofs Bison Digital Assets’ offering, enabling the capture of more Share-of-Wallet from existing customers along with additional market share via access to the global crypto market.

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Huobi launches crypto debit card in partnership with Solaris

Huobi Global, one of the world’s leading virtual asset exchanges, has announced a partnership with Solaris, to deliver a crypto-to-fiat debit card that will enable Huobi users to spend digital assets at the point-of-sale globally.