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DTCC to Connect Tokenized Assets to Stellar by 2027 in Blockchain Initiative
DTCC aims to integrate its tokenized securities platform with Stellar by 2027, enhancing Wall Street's blockchain efforts for traditional assets.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Major Crypto Exchanges Support Initiative for Token Disclosure Standards
Over 40 cryptocurrency firms, including Coinbase and Kraken, have launched the Transparency Alliance to implement standardized token disclosures similar to stock market regulations.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Finland Allocates €2.8 Million for Quantum Projects
Finland's Business Finland has allocated €2.79 million for two quantum projects, supporting QMill and ESL Shipping in optimizing fleet operations and developing new algorithms.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Banca Sella Receives Approval for Crypto Services in Italy
Banca Sella has become the first bank in Italy to gain approval from the Bank of Italy to offer crypto services, including digital asset custody and transfers.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Robinhood Introduces AI Agents for Trading and Credit Card Use
Robinhood has launched Agentic Trading and an Agentic Credit Card, allowing AI agents to trade stocks and make purchases for users, with built-in safety controls.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Crypto Exchanges Heighten Transfer Oversight Following HTX Sanctions
The UK has sanctioned HTX, prompting major crypto exchanges to heighten scrutiny on transactions involving the platform, which HTX disputes.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
DAOs, Turquoise Management, and Open Source: A Triad of Genius or a Dilemma of Outcasts?
Exploring the interconnectedness of DAOs, turquoise management, and Open Source, this article discusses their collective potential and challenges in the evolving landscape of decentralized organizations.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
CoinDesk 20 Update: Internet Computer (ICP) Surges by 9.8%
Internet Computer (ICP) has seen a significant increase of 9.8%, making it one of the top performers on the CoinDesk 20 Index, alongside Stellar (XLM) which rose by 1.7%.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Mastercard Obtains New York BitLicense to Enhance Digital Payment Solutions
Mastercard has obtained a New York BitLicense, enabling it to engage in digital asset activities, enhancing its blockchain payment infrastructure.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Economist Warns of Currency System Collapse and CBDC Risks
Economist Richard Werner warns of an impending global financial crisis and the dangers of CBDCs as tools for government control.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
CatFi Token Skyrockets 6,000% Following Arrests Linked to Rug Pull
The CatFi token's price surged nearly 6,000% following the arrest of its creators linked to a rug pull that cost investors $600,000.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Binance Co-Founder Yi He Named Among Fortune's Most Powerful Women
Yi He, co-founder of Binance, has made history as the first woman from the crypto industry to be included in Fortune's Most Powerful Women list.
Mercation Admin1 min