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The launch of USDC on Arbitrum will replace the currently circulating bridged version of USDC that comes from Ethereum. In an announcement on Thursday, June 1, stablecoin issuer Circle announced its plans to launch the native version of its USDC stablecoin on the Arbitrum blockchain network. USDC on Arbitrum As per the official announcement, Circle shall replace the existing version of USD Coin, which is an Ethereum-based token bridged to Arbitrum, with a native token that runs and resides...

FDUSD will not be used in Hong Kong until its stablecoin regulations are fully in place. First Digital Group announced the introduction of its USD stablecoin FDUSD. The company, which has its headquarters in Hong Kong, is launching the stablecoin on the Ethereum and BNB blockchains. Having a coin on multiple blockchains can facilitate better interoperability and broader adoption. It also heightens the chances of gaining access to a wider community and benefiting from each blockchain’s...

Securing this recent license will allow Crypto.com to offer DPT services to a wide range of customers in Singapore. In a major development, Crypto.com announced that it has secured the license of a Major Payment Institution (MPI) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for offering Digital Payment Token (DPT) services in the region. Previously, Crypto.com received its in-principle approval from the MAS last year in June 2022. Having secured the license recently, the platform will be...

USDT has become the most traded stablecoin, especially after the de-pegging of Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) earlier this year.  United States-dollar-backed stablecoin Tether (USDT) has hit an all-time high in its market capitalization based on existing market data. The new milestone has helped Tether exceed its previously set all-time high of $83.2 billion which was announced back in May 2022. USDT is currently the third largest cryptocurrency by market cap which at the time of writing is...

Gemini is looking to expand its business offerings across the UAE as regulators begin to accept applications for VASP licensing. Leading cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has announced its plans to secure a license in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to tap into the surging interest in digital assets in the region. The move aligns with the company’s commitment to catering to the evolving needs of investors and its plans to strengthen its position in the global crypto market. In a blog post...

Nansen has promised to work assiduously with its remaining team to ensure they provide the best services to their customers as well as build the best workplace in crypto. Nansen, a leading startup in the blockchain technology industry, has recently announced a significant reduction in its workforce. The news of the 30% cut in blockchain data analytics firms has caused quite a stir in the industry, with many speculating on the reasons behind the decision. According to the blockchain...

The Bahamas government’s response will determine whether to go on with or drop some of the cases. Sam Bankman-Fried was apprehended last year in the Bahamas and subsequently transferred to the United States. The allegations against him involve multiple charges relating to financial fraud and the collapse of FTX. Bankman-Fried is charged with engaging in illegal activities, including allegedly working with former FTX executives to persuade American legislators to pass legislation that would...

The Qwan tokens have a total supply of 1 billion with about 455 million, representing 45.5 percent, being allocated to the ecosystem’s treasury. The Qwan, a Web3 crypto token geared towards revolutionizing the gaming industry by involving users, has announced plans to launch on the Ethereum ecosystem on May 31. Backed by key Web3 investors including Horizen Labs Ventures – which has backed successful GamiFi projects like Yuga Labs, The Sandbox, and Animoca Brands – the Qwan token intends...

As the NFT landscape continues to evolve, the integration of Ethereum and Bitcoin ecosystems through the BRC-721E standard paves the way for further innovation and expansion that can even attract more mainstream innovators into the Web 3.0 world. The recent introduction of Bitcoin (BTC) Ordinals and the unveiling of the BRC-721E protocol is aimed at bridging the gap between Bitcoin and Ethereum (ETH), particularly in the field of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). According to reports, the...

The ECB has finalized its digital euro prototype scheme as it mulls whether to roll out the government-backed token.  The European Central Bank (ECB) has finalized a digital euro prototype ahead of a development decision. Later this year, the leading central bank would decide whether to develop the fiat euro as a digital variant. According to a Friday report, the ECB examined distributed ledger technology and smart contracts as prime components of a potential digital euro. However, the...