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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 partner Instarem to use blockchain solution for internal treasury operations, Shell and Gitcoin: a true blockchain alliance or greenwashing attempt and how to read blockchain statistics.
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Remember to listen to Unchained podcast with Laura Shin, where she dives into the week’s hottest news story, and then gives a rundown of the biggest headlines in the weekly news recap on Fridays.
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Ripple partner Instarem to use blockchain solution for internal treasury operations
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Instarem is seeking to further strengthen its internal operations via blockchain solutions. The objective was to streamline the hassle of cross-border payments for its global clientele.
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Shell and Gitcoin: a true blockchain alliance or greenwashing attempt
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Shell Global Solutions, an international gas company, has announced a partnership with blockchain platform Gitcoin, signaling a significant shift in leveraging blockchain technology for climate solutions.
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Blockchain statistics—and how to read them
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While ‘headline’ statistics are useful, this article dives into the more illuminating charts section, ranking the top projects in certain categories that gauge real-world utility.
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REGULATED DIGITAL ASSETS (STO, TRADING, CUSTODY, COMPLIANCE)
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Singapore finalizes stablecoin regulatory framework
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The rules apply to single currency stablecoins issued in Singapore in the Singapore dollar or any of the G10 currencies and that have a value of more than S$5 million.
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Digital assets legal reform – is it really necessary?
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Jurisdictions around the world are looking at how to regulate digital assets. The UK has set out proposals, and the authors of this article think the country may gain an edge over the competition.
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Custodia Bank goes live: bridging digital assets with US dollar payments
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Custodia Bank, the financial institution that aims to bridge digital assets with the U.S. dollar payment system, is to serve customers worldwide, providing enhanced regulatory clarity and minimized transactional risk.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES & CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY (CBDC)
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FDIC report highlights crypto, DLT risks for banks
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While most of the FDIC paper focused on bank involvement in crypto, it also mentions participation in broader DLT-based settlement systems or payment systems.
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Big names join Brazil's CBDC pilot phase
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Brazil's central bank has picked 16 proposals - from firms including Nubank, Microsoft, Visa and SETL - for the pilot phase of its Drex CBDC project.
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Zimbabwe says gold tokens will serve as CBDC foundation
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the central bank is preparing for the gold tokens to move into a second phase in which they are usable for payment transactions, project ZiG. Given they are tokens they can be used in fractional form.
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CRYPTOCURRENCIES, DeFi and NFT
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Global crypto regulation takes a different turn in Q2 2023
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While the technologies underlying blockchain, digital assets, and tokenization continue to evolve rapidly, the regulatory frameworks of different countries continue to evolve. Some regions have regulatory frameworks.
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Cardano’s DeFi boom: a look at the top DeFi projects on Cardano
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Liqwid Finance is a DeFi lending protocol that has been audited by Vacuumlabs. It is an open-source, non-custodial interest rate protocol that makes DeFi lending easier and accessible to everyone on the Cardano blockchain.
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Coca-Cola launches exclusive NFT collection “MasterPiece” on Base blockchain
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The move marks Coca-Cola's first foray into the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), showcasing iconic artworks alongside new creations from emerging artists.
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RECOMMENDED INDUSTRY REPORTS AND BOOKS
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2023 State of Crypto Report:
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Introducing the State of Crypto Index
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Swiss Digital Asset Custody Report 2023
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The safekeeping of financial assets is a global strength of Switzerland’s banking industry.
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Laura Shin is a crypto/blockchain journalist and host of the Unchained podcast. As a former senior editor of Forbes, she was the first mainstream reporter to cover crypto assets full-time. She gives an overview to all experts and novices alike on the use cases making a real impact, and their vision for the future of this innovative technology!
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