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[RIA Advisors] Tokenization: The New Frontier For Capital Markets
Asset tokenization is the act of digitizing the ownership of an asset. At a very high level, it is not that different from the way your bank manages your checking account. Your bank doesn’t have a vault stuffed with your cash in it. Instead, it has a computer with a series of 1s and 0s… Read more
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[U.S. SEC] Staff Statement on Meme Coins
As part of an effort to provide greater clarity on the application of the federal securities laws to crypto assets, the Division of Corporation Finance is providing its views[1] on “meme coins.” A “meme coin” is a type of crypto asset[2] inspired by internet memes, characters, current events, or trends for which the promoter seeks to attract… Read more
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[U.S. SEC] Crypto 2.0: Regulatory Whiplash
[1]Today the Commission dismissed its enforcement action against Coinbase, a crypto trading platform. This reverse-course midstream – coupled with recent high-profile stays of other litigations – is not only unprecedented, it ignores 80 years of well-established law. We say we are dismissing the action because of future recommendations that may be made by the “crypto… Read more
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[BINANCE] Sustainable Tokenomics: Questions Every Founder Should Think About
Why Tokenomics Matter? To establish a healthy token economy, we posit that there are four key design objectives: Beyond Tokenomics: Other Considerations for Success The future for tokens is exciting, albeit uncertain, as we enter a new regulatory landscape with an unprecedented cryptocurrency working group. However, teams can only work on what is within their… Read more
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[Fireblocks] Revolutionizing Cross-Border Transactions with Permissioned DeFi
This white paper explores how permissioned DeFi can transform cross-border payments, offering faster transactions, lower costs, and enhanced compliance compared to traditional banking and permissionless DeFi. Key Benefits of Permissioned DeFi for Cross-Border Transactions How Permissioned DeFi Works in Practice Challenges & Considerations The Future of Permissioned DeFi With rising institutional interest in stablecoins, CBDCs,… Read more
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[The Big Whale] How payment systems are integrating digital assets
This report explores the integration of stablecoins into global payment systems, analyzing how digital assets are reshaping financial transactions. 1. The Role of Blockchain in Payments 2. The Stablecoin Ecosystem in 2024 3. Stablecoins vs. CBDCs: Coexistence or Competition? Stablecoins are disrupting traditional finance, enabling faster, cheaper, and more transparent transactions. With increasing regulatory clarity… Read more
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[Ben Davis] The $1.5B ByBit Hack: Would Insurance Have Helped?
The cryptocurrency industry was recently shaken by a sophisticated attack on ByBit, resulting in a $1.5 billion loss in ETH. The attack, attributed to North Korea’s sanctioned Lazarus Group, has sparked extensive discussion within the security community. Rather than providing another technical analysis, this article examines the incident through an insurance lens, using Harry Donnelly’s comprehensive technical write-up… Read more
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[51 INSIGHTS] Memecoins: How to Separate Value from Hype
Introduction to Memecoins: The Evolution and Popularity of Memecoins: Challenges and Regulatory Considerations: Memecoins as Strategic Business Tools: For business leaders, memecoins can be leveraged for: Conclusion: Memecoins are more than speculative assets—they are cultural instruments that allow individuals and decentralized communities to wield influence and power. This shift is not just financial, but also… Read more
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[ISCA] Stablecoins 101 (Part 2)
Key Stablecoin Companies in Singapore: Stablecoin Use Cases: Regulatory Landscape: Risks & Concerns: Challenges & Limitations: Conclusion: https://ca-lab.isca.org.sg/technicalities/stablecoins-101-part-2/ Read more
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[ELLIPTIC] The readiness of the digital asset ecosystem
The digital asset market is highly dynamic and influenced by many factors and In the last few years, sentiment about the industry has fluctuated as a result of new regulations, increased institutional adoption, new technology developments, and macro economic factors such as higher inflation. Positive sentiment often follows favorable developments on any of these fronts. Read more