BIG Weekly Newsletter

June 13, 2024
Issue: No 240

A Message To The Reader

Welcome to the BIG weekly Newsletter!

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.

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.

Remember to listen to Unchained podcast with Laura Shin, the Searching for Mana podcast with Lloyd Wahed, the Paul Barron Network show and The Security Token Show podcast hosted by Kyle Sonlin and Herwig Konings.

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    BLOCKCHAIN HEADLINES

    Ripple launches XRPL fund to drive blockchain innovation in Japan, South Korea
    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.

    COINSPEKER

    Japanese blockchain Astar proposes $38M token burn
    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.

    COINTELEGRAPH

    Traditional financial institutions need to merge with blockchain technology
    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.
    CRYPTO

    REGULATED DIGITAL ASSETS (STO, TRADING, CUSTODY, COMPLIANCE)

    REtokens contracts to tokenize $30M in real estate assets via Polymesh
    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.

    THETOKENIZER

        CEO of ODX, Japan’s secondary security token market, says public blockchain necessary
        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.

        LEDGERINSIGHTS

        Deutsche Bank joins Project Guardian to explore asset tokenization applications
        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.
        THETOKENIZER

        FINANCIAL SERVICES & CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY (CBDC)

        Italian Banking Association trials two styles of wholesale CBDC
        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.

        LEDGERINSIGHTS

        Russian official says international CBDC payments will be the norm within 5 years
        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.

        CRYPTOSLATE

        Qatar completes CBDC infrastructure build
        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.

        LEDGERINSIGHTS

        CRYPTOCURRENCIES, DeFi and NFT

        StarkWare plans to bring ZK scaling to bitcoin alongside ethereum
        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.
        THEBLOCK

        DeFi TVL reaches $192B for first time in 15 months
        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.

        COINTELEGRAPH

        Romanian Football Federation joins FIFA Collect NFT platform
        FIFA Collect is utilizing a blockchain technology to ensure the authenticity and uniqueness of each NFT.
        NFTPLAZAS

        RECOMMENDED INDUSTRY REPORTS

        Swiss Blockchain Federation updates Circular on Staking
        Staking is an energy-efficient mechanism for consensus building in public blockchain networks such as Ethereum, Solana and Cardano.

        BLOCKCHAINFEDERATION

        Masterthesis "Onchain-Finance"
        New and innovative services for Swiss banks with digital assets
        presented by Daniel Stüssi, MAS Digital Excellence for Financial Services at Zürcher Fachhochschule and HWZ Hochschule für Wirtschaft Zürich.
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        PODCAST SERIES

        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.
        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!
        Unchained podcast
        The Security Token Show podcast hosted by Kyle Sonlin and Herwig Konings, where they share news, innovation, and development is the finance.
        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.
        Behind The Numbers With Lena Petrova, CPA Podcast by Lena Petrova, where she share her research into the world of finance, economics and geopolitics.

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