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Singapore’s Monetary Authority Positions Regulated Stablecoins as the Future of Digital Payments, Rules Out Immediate CBDC
SINGAPORE — The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the nation’s central bank and integrated financial regulator, has signaled a major vote of confidence in the future of stablecoins, stating that the digital assets hold significant potential to become a mainstream instrument for everyday payments. However, this endorsement comes with a definitive caveat: strict regulatory oversight […]
The Dawn of Regulated Digital Assets: U.S. Treasury Opens Public Consultation on the GENIUS Act
The digital asset landscape in the United States stands on the precipice of a transformative era. As the U.S. Department of the Treasury begins the formal implementation process for the GENIUS Act—the landmark legislation signed into law by President Donald Trump last year—stakeholders across the financial and technological sectors are preparing for a new, highly […]
Bridging Tradition and Tokenization: Startale Japan and SBI Group Launch Regulated Stablecoin Bond Pilot
TOKYO — In a landmark development for the intersection of traditional finance and distributed ledger technology, Startale Japan has officially opened subscriptions for a corporate digital bond utilizing a yen-denominated stablecoin for all interest and principal settlements. While modest in its financial scale—totaling ¥99.9 million (approximately $650,000 USD)—the issuance serves as a critical, real-world stress […]
CFTC Opens the Door to True Perpetual Futures in Regulated U.S. Markets: A Watershed Moment for Derivatives
By the News Desk | Edited by Samuel Rae Published October 2023 Main Facts In a significant regulatory pivot, the U.S. derivatives landscape is inching closer to embracing a financial instrument long familiar to cryptocurrency traders: the true perpetual future. On October 5, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Division of Market Oversight issued a […]
Bitnomial Expands US Regulated Crypto Derivatives Pipeline With New Ondo-Linked Futures Contract
By the News Desk | Edited by Samuel Rae Published by Bitcoinist Main Facts The United States digital asset derivatives landscape is undergoing a structural transformation, driven by an expanding menu of regulated financial products. In the latest development underscoring this shift, digital asset derivatives platform Bitnomial has added a new crypto-linked contract tied to […]
Singapore’s Monetary Authority Signals Confidence in Well-Regulated Stablecoins While Dismissing Immediate Need for Retail CBDC
SINGAPORE — The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the nation’s central bank and integrated financial regulator, has expressed growing confidence in the future of stablecoins, suggesting they possess the fundamental characteristics required to become a mainstream, widely adopted payment instrument. However, this optimistic outlook is firmly contingent upon the implementation of robust, comprehensive regulatory frameworks […]
Singapore’s Monetary Authority Signals Confidence in Well-Regulated Stablecoins While Dismissing Retail CBDC Need
SINGAPORE — The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the nation’s central bank and integrated financial regulator, has formally expressed a strong vote of confidence in the future of stablecoins. According to MAS Managing Director Chia Der Jiun, these digital assets possess the structural characteristics necessary to evolve into a globally recognized and widely adopted medium […]
Kraken’s Parent Payward Files for CFTC-Regulated Perpetual Futures in Landmark Move for U.S. Crypto Traders
Written by the News Desk | Edited by Samuel Rae Published in partnership with financial and regulatory market insights. Main Facts In a watershed moment for the United States digital asset industry, Payward Inc.—the parent company of major cryptocurrency exchange Kraken—has officially filed to launch Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-regulated perpetual futures for eligible U.S. […]
Kraken to Launch First CFTC-Regulated Perpetual Futures for U.S. Traders
In a move poised to fundamentally alter the structural landscape of the digital asset derivatives market in the United States, cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced plans to introduce regulated perpetual futures to eligible domestic traders. The upcoming product launch will be facilitated through Kraken Pro, the exchange’s advanced trading platform, and powered by the regulatory […]
The "Regulated Internet of Value": Does a Deep-State Narrative Explain XRP’s Stagnant Price Action?
For years, the XRP community has grappled with a singular, frustrating paradox: despite Ripple’s expanding influence in the global banking sector and the robust utility of its blockchain technology, the token’s price performance has often failed to mirror the exponential growth seen by its peers. While Bitcoin and other major altcoins have shattered previous all-time […]
