Jack Ma’s Ant International eyes stablecoin licenses in Singapore, Hong Kong

Jack Ma’s Ant International eyes stablecoin licenses in Singapore, Hong Kong

Ant International plans to apply for stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong and Singapore, signaling growing fintech interest in regulated crypto payment systems, Bloomberg reported. Ant International reportedly plans to apply for stablecoin issuer licenses in Singapore and Hong Kong, signaling growing institutional cryptocurrency adoption among fintech firms. Ant International, a Singapore-based unit of the Jack…

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Crypto has a structural optimism built to withstand crises

Crypto has a structural optimism built to withstand crises

Crypto’s optimism isn’t just hype; it’s a structural feature. Even as global shocks and policy shifts rattle traditional markets, digital assets consistently show greater emotional resilience. Opinion by: Oleksandr Lutskevych, Founder and CEO of CEX.io Bitcoin markets have consistently shown greater emotional resilience than traditional equities during multiple global shocks. While some on Wall Street…

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European crypto firm K33 raises .2M for Bitcoin buys

European crypto firm K33 raises $6.2M for Bitcoin buys

K33 CEO Bull Jenssen said his firm hopes to use its Bitcoin holdings as a foundation to offer new services, such as BTC-backed lending. Norwegian crypto brokerage firm K33 plans to join the growing number of public companies buying up Bitcoin after raising 60 million Swedish krona ($6.2 million) to buy and hold the cryptocurrency….

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In volatile markets, RWAs like gold are a lifeline

In volatile markets, RWAs like gold are a lifeline

Gold has long been a safe haven in turbulent times, but decentralized finance (DeFi) can unlock its untapped potential. Opinion by: Kevin Rusher, founder of RAAC It’s a volatile world out there. This year, we’ve seen stocks take a wild ride as gold has pumped and crypto has been caught somewhere in the middle. Investors…

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Bitcoin price reclaims 0K for first time since January

Bitcoin price reclaims $100K for first time since January

Unlike the previous $100,000 hits, the new price spike came as Bitcoin market dominance surged above 60%, reflecting more bullish BTC sentiment. Bitcoin has reclaimed the $100,000 price level for the first time since January, reflecting renewed bullish sentiment among investors. Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $100,000 mark on May 8 at 3:22 pm UTC, surging…

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Is this the end of Bitcoin DeFi?

Is this the end of Bitcoin DeFi?

Bitcoin’s institutional adoption reshapes its development landscape, prioritizing security and compliance over grassroots innovation. Bitcoin’s decentralized roots, however, face unprecedented challenges. Opinion by: Markus Bopp, CEO of TAP Protocol Not long ago, the idea of Bitcoin as a government-backed reserve asset seemed like a stretch. The US Federal Reserve’s move to establish a Strategic Bitcoin…

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