Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

Mastercard has launched a new partnership program designed to explore the benefits and limitations of central bank digital currencies.

The Wall Street Memes coin, inspired by the meme stocks movement, is making waves in the crypto domain and has secured $25m.

Dinari, a firm dedicated to offering real-world asset-backed tokens, has recently publicised its successful $7.5m seed investment.

Coinbase Financial Markets, Inc. has achieved a significant milestone by receiving regulatory clearance from the National Futures Association (NFA), a CFTC-designated self-regulatory body. This approval allows them to function as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) and extend their crypto futures offering to eligible US customers via their platforms.

Digital payment pioneer, Wirex, has forged a partnership with Sumsub, a leading global full-cycle verification platform. This collaboration aims to fortify Wirex's stance in the domain of virtual asset compliance and transaction monitoring.

Coinbase has secured approval to offer cryptocurrency futures trading to US retail customers following a 2-year application process.

Layer-1 blockchain network, ZetaChain, has recently garnered a remarkable $27m in its latest equity round.

BitGo, the "leading regulated custodian in over 50 countries" and responsible for processing "20% of all on-chain Bitcoin transactions by value", has announced today a considerable achievement. The company successfully raised $100m in their Series C financing round.

ZTX, a Web3 virtual world and creator platform, is now in a stronger position in the digital finance realm.

A recent report from the Bank of Canada reveals that there is a limited appetite among Canadians for the adoption of a CBDC.