‘If not self-custody, then why crypto?’ — Ledger CEO
Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier told Cointelegraph that hardware wallets need to evolve because “crypto never sleeps.” Go to Source
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Revving Up Innovation: Zanzibar Introduces Blockchain Sandbox Program
The Zanzibar government has introduced a blockchain sandbox program to encourage entrepreneurship and technological advancements. The program, powered by the Xinfin XDC network and designed by Ledgerfi IT solutions, allows startups to safely test their blockchain-based solutions within the National Blockchain Network. Zanzibar’s sandbox follows a similar initiative in Tanzania, which aims to streamline regulations … Read more
Japanese Entertainment Giant’s Crypto Arm in Partnerships to Support Web3 Economy
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Crypto has secured Neoclassic Capital, a Florida-based global investment firm, as its lead investor. DMM Crypto also partnered with Presto, a quantitative trading company. The investments will support DMM Crypto’s Seamoon Protocol, which aims to create a Web3 economic hub for businesses and creators. Bringing DMM Group’s IP Development Capabilities to … Read more
Coinbase CEO, Elon Musk Back Pro-Crypto Senate Challenger Against Elizabeth Warren
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have voiced their support for pro-crypto Senate candidate John Deaton in his race against Elizabeth Warren. Armstrong warned that Warren, a vocal crypto critic, has pushed harmful regulations and backed U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s efforts to curb the industry. Musk signaled … Read more
Komainu targets Singapore custodian Propine for first acquisition
The acquisition of its competitor will net Komainu a Singapore Capital Markets Services License and hope for a Major Payment Institution license in the future. Go to Source
Metallicus secures FedNow transaction certification
The partnership was originally announced in mid-2023 ahead of the launch of FedNow. Go to Source
International agencies report on tokenization to G20 officials
The Bank for International Settlements and the Financial Stability Board have similar views on tokenization — it could provide new benefits and familiar challenges. Go to Source
Buenos Aires rolls out blockchain-based ID for 3.6M residents
Residents of the Argentine capital now have access to decentralized digital IDs on their mobile devices, powered by the scaling protocol ZKsync Era. Go to Source
Liminal challenges WazirX’s accusations after $235M security breach
According to Liminal, 75 days after the hack, WazirX still had more than $175 million in its custody despite blaming the custodian for causing the breach. Go to Source
Chainlink using AI, oracles to bring market-moving corporate data on-chain
The oracle protocol is partnering with financial infrastructure providers including Franklin Templeton and UBS. Go to Source