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Bitcoin News

Banks and regulators join quantum-resistant crypto transfer pilot

Banks and financial regulators from Europe, the Middle East and Asia have joined a pilot testing quantum-resistant infrastructure for digital asset wallets and onchain transfers. The initiative, announced Monday by the Responsible Fintech Institute (RFI) and crypto custody provider Safeheron, marks one of the first cross-border efforts to prepare financial institutions for the arrival of […]

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Bitcoin News

Tether signs tokenization agreement with Nairobi Securities Exchange to explore blockchain-based market infrastructure

Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) to explore tokenized securities, blockchain-based market infrastructure, and the potential use of USDT as a settlement layer. The agreement, announced Tuesday, marks one of the most significant blockchain partnerships involving a major African stock […]

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Ethereum News

Ethereum Foundation Cuts 20% of Staff in Major Reorganization

The Ethereum Foundation, the non-profit organization that oversees development of the Ethereum blockchain, has laid off approximately 20% of its workforce, according to an internal announcement reviewed by several news outlets. The cuts, confirmed on [Date of announcement – e.g., February 28, 2025], are part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at creating a more […]

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Bitcoin News

Dash eyes Philippines for crypto payments push as regulatory arena evolves

Dash is evaluating the Philippines as a potential launch market for its cryptocurrency payment services, drawn by the country’s appetite for digital finance and lower-cost transaction alternatives. However, industry participants caution that dealing with the local regulatory framework remains a multi-year process, even as the government streamlines corporate registration. Dash assesses Philippine market for payment […]

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Bitcoin News

Tokenized Asset Market Surpasses $43 Billion as Institutional Adoption Accelerates

The market for tokenized real-world assets has surpassed $43 billion in total value, marking a significant milestone as major financial institutions accelerate their adoption of blockchain technology. The figure, which represents assets such as private credit, U.S. Treasury bonds, commodities, and real estate that have been represented on distributed ledgers, has grown sharply over the […]