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BIG Weekly Newsletter
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A Message To The Reader
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Welcome to the BIG weekly Newsletter!
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This week read about how Ripple launches XRPL fund to drive blockchain innovation in Japan, South Korea, why Japanese blockchain Astar proposes $38M token burn, and how Traditional financial institutions need to merge with blockchain technology.
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I will be attending the Point Zero Forum, on 1 - 3 July in Zurich and I'm looking forward to meeting with all of you there.
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Ripple launches XRPL fund to drive blockchain innovation in Japan, South Korea
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This strategic effort is part of Ripple’s larger plan to allocate 1B XRP to foster financial, technical, and business growth for blockchain developer. The new fund will support partnerships and startup investments.
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Japanese blockchain Astar proposes $38M token burn
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Developers of Japanese dApp and layer-two solution Astar Network are proposing to burn 350 million ASTR tokens, worth $38 million at the time of publication, to improve its tokenomics.
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Traditional financial institutions need to merge with blockchain technology
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The main focus is on developing a technology that validates and authenticates data across different blockchain layers. Many fashion and gaming companies are showing great interest.
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REGULATED DIGITAL ASSETS (STO, TRADING, CUSTODY, COMPLIANCE)
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REtokens contracts to tokenize $30M in real estate assets via Polymesh
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Tokenization helps for more assets to be traded on secondary marketplaces, enhancing liquidity for investors. Embracing tokenization maximizes asset value and positions assets to capitalize on future growth opportunities.
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CEO of ODX, Japan’s secondary security token market, says public blockchain necessary
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Currently Japan’s security token issuance market is dominated by MUFG-founded Progmat, and Ibet for Fin founded by Nomura-controlled BOOSTRY. Both platforms have multiple outside stockholders.
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Deutsche Bank joins Project Guardian to explore asset tokenization applications
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The bank will test an open architecture and interoperable blockchain platform to service tokenized and digital funds. It will then propose protocol standards and identify best practice to contribute to industry progress.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES & CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY (CBDC)
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Italian Banking Association trials two styles of wholesale CBDC
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While other wCBDC trials often involve testing securities settlement, the ABI focused on the settlement of interbank transactions. It has the distinction of launching one of the first mass DLT banking deployments.
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Russian official says international CBDC payments will be the norm within 5 years
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CBDCs are expected to become widespread and will be used for international payments. Countries are not yet ready to use digital currencies for international transactions.
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Qatar completes CBDC infrastructure build
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Qatar’s CBDC project uses artificial intelligence, distributed ledger technology and other emerging technologies. Compared to other Arab nations, Qatar’s banking sector is more internationally diversified with around 30% of deposits from foreigners.
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CRYPTOCURRENCIES, DeFi and NFT
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StarkWare plans to bring ZK scaling to bitcoin alongside ethereum
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StarkWare has plans to build a Bitcoin scaling solution in a significant expansion pivot. StarkWare, which was valued at $8 billion in its last investment round, is the core contributor to Ethereum Layer 2 Starknet.
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DeFi TVL reaches $192B for first time in 15 months
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The DeFi sector saw a decrease in the number of daily UAW, indicating that the user base is shrinking and remaining users are depositing more of their portfolios increase in value.
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Romanian Football Federation joins FIFA Collect NFT platform
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FIFA Collect is utilizing a blockchain technology to ensure the authenticity and uniqueness of each NFT.
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RECOMMENDED INDUSTRY REPORTS
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Swiss Blockchain Federation updates Circular on Staking
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Staking is an energy-efficient mechanism for consensus building in public blockchain networks such as Ethereum, Solana and Cardano.
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Masterthesis "Onchain-Finance"
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New and innovative services for Swiss banks with digital assets
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presented by Daniel Stüssi, MAS Digital Excellence for Financial Services at Zürcher Fachhochschule and HWZ Hochschule für Wirtschaft Zürich.
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Searching for Mana podcast is focused on tech innovation in finance, where Lloyd Wahed meets with some of the influencers, leaders and founders in the tech and finance space.
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Unchained podcast with Laura Shin, is where she dives into the week’s hottest news story, gives an overview to all experts and their vision for the future of this innovative technology!
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The Security Token Show podcast hosted by Kyle Sonlin and Herwig Konings, where they share news, innovation, and development is the finance.
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Paul Barron Network podcast dives into crypto news, reviews, research, and interviews with the leading experts and change agents defining the future of crypto and blockchain.
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