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ECB preps DLT trials for wholesale central bank money settlement

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ECB preps DLT trials for wholesale central bank money settlement

The European Central Bank has put together a host of participants for exploratory work on the use of distributed ledger technology to settle wholesale transactions in central bank money.

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Ellipsis Labs raises $20m

Ellipsis Labs, the core developers behind the on-chain Phoenix exchange, today announced $20 million in Series A funding. Led by Paradigm with participation from Electric Capital, the funding will accelerate Ellipsis Labs’ efforts to build DeFi products that can rival the performance of traditional finance.

Ripple plans stablecoin

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Ripple plans stablecoin

Crypto and blockchain giant Ripple is launching its own dollar-pegged stablecoin.

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Finboot appoints Mark Redwood to advisory board

Finboot is announcing today it has appointed Mark Redwood a financial and professional services specialist and former Chairman of Karnov Group, and Thomson Reuters President, to its Advisory Board.

BofE and FCA issue draft guidance on Digital Securities Sandbox

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BofE and FCA issue draft guidance on Digital Securities Sandbox

UK regulators are inviting feedback on draft guidance for firms looking to enter the country's new Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS).

Central banks explore tokenisation of cross-border payments

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Central banks explore tokenisation of cross-border payments

A collection of seven central banks are working with the Bank for International Settlements to explore tokenisation of cross-border payments.

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Zand Bank subscribes to Infosys Finacle corporate banking suite

Infosys Finacle, part of EdgeVerve Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY) and Zand Bank (Zand), UAE’s first digital-only bank, today announced the bank’s decision to subscribe to the Infosys Finacle Solutions suite to power its corporate banking services.

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XYO joins Singapore's Digital Assets Association

Today, XYO ($XYO) and XY Labs ($XYLB) proudly announce their membership in the Digital Assets Association (DAA), a non-profit association at the forefront of integrating blockchain technology into the fabric of traditional finance.

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Connected infrastructure startup peaq raises $15m

peaq, the blockchain for real-world applications and machines, announces raising $15 million in a pre-launch multi-tranche funding round led by Generative Ventures and Borderless Capital with the participation of Spartan Group, HV Capital, CMCC Global, Animoca Brands, Moonrock Capital, Fundamental Labs, TRGC, DWF Labs, Crit Ventures, Cogitent Ventures, NGC Ventures, Agnostic Fund, Altana Wealth, and others.

Russia-linked fintechs hit with US sanctions

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Russia-linked fintechs hit with US sanctions

The US government has imposed sanctions on 13 fintechs for offering crypto-based services to Russian firms looking to evade the economic restrictions in place since the outbreak of war in Ukraine.

Euroclear invests in blockchain company

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Euroclear invests in blockchain company

Post-trade group Euroclear has acquired a stake in Iznes, a pan-European, blockchain-based network within the asset management market.

Ireland’s fintech funding slumps

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Ireland’s fintech funding slumps

2023 saw a 94% decline in funding for Irish fintechs, according to recently published research.

BlackRock claims tokenisation first

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BlackRock claims tokenisation first

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has taken its first step into the world of tokenisation.

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Citi and the Brazilian Development Bank join Hyperledger Foundation

Today, Hyperledger Foundation, the open, global ecosystem for enterprise-grade blockchain technologies, announced Citi and the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) as new members.

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Sygnum tokenises Matter Labs' treasury reserves in $6.9bn Fidelity MMF

Sygnum, a global digital asset banking group, is tokenising USD 50m of Matter Labs' treasury reserves onto the zkSync blockchain.

Blockchain payment network Zone raises $8.5 million

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Blockchain payment network Zone raises $8.5 million

African blockchain payment network, Zone, has raised $8.5 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round led by VC firms Flourish Ventures and TLcom Capital.

/crypto

Binance integrates Solana Network Integration into Web3 Wallet

Binance, the leading blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, is thrilled to announce the integration of the Solana network with its Binance Web3 Wallet. This much-anticipated integration marks the latest update on Binance Web3 Wallet, solidifying the company’s commitment to continually enhancing the user experience and making Web3 more accessible.

Wall Street players pilot Canton Network blockchain platform

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Wall Street players pilot Canton Network blockchain platform

A host of major financial players, including Goldman Sachs and BNY Mellon, have taken part in a pilot of Digital Asset's Canton Network blockchain platform for tokenised assets.

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Supply chain technology provider Finboot wins fresh funding

Today Finboot is announcing the completion of the first close of its latest funding round to accelerate the next phase of its growth strategy – with a particular focus on enabling companies and their net-zero transition through technology.

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Aleph Zero joins Digital Euro Association

Aleph Zero has joined a major think tank working on stablecoins and CBDCs, to help shape the future of digital currencies in Europe and beyond.

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