February 2024

EURM Trials Overview In 2024, Monei is embarking on trials of EURM, a stablecoin backed by the euro. These trials are being conducted under the watchful supervision of the Bank of Spain. The introduction of this euro-backed stablecoin represents a significant advancement within Spain’s financial landscape. As Monei delves into these trials, it aims to […]

UAE-China CBDC Transaction The recent UAE-China cross-border digital currency transaction through the mBridge network represents a groundbreaking achievement in global finance. With a substantial value of $13.6M, this transaction serves as a testament to the potential of CBDCs in reducing dependency on the US dollar amidst escalating tensions. Moreover, it brings to light the complexities

In a strategic move to enhance its generative art ecosystem, Art Blocks, a prominent digital art company, has announced the acquisition of the NFT marketplace Sansa. This acquisition is part of Art Blocks’ broader vision to create a unified home for generative art, expanding the ways creators can release their work and providing collectors with

Nexo, a leading digital assets company, has recently achieved a significant milestone in securing client data and privacy by obtaining ISO 27017 and ISO 27018 certifications. These certifications, building on Nexo’s existing compliance with ISO 27001, mark a significant enhancement in their security and privacy protocols, especially relevant in the increasingly cloud-reliant crypto ecosystem. ISO

Bitfinex Securities, the tokenized securities trading arm of the prominent Bitfinex exchange, has officially launched operations in El Salvador. This strategic move comes months after obtaining a digital asset service provider license under the country’s Digital Assets Issuance Law in April 2023. The launch is a significant step following El Salvador’s comprehensive regulatory and infrastructural

The QRDO Foundation, dedicated to fostering the QRDO ecosystem, announced its strategic partnership with EQ LAB, a prominent blockchain developer lab, to introduce the Warden Protocol. This collaboration marks a significant step in the imminent launch of the Warden Protocol, an innovative intent-based interoperability protocol rooted in the Cosmos ecosystem and built on the Fusionchain

In a dynamic shift towards embracing the digital age, the U.K.’s Labour party has laid out a futuristic vision for the nation’s financial sector. Their comprehensive plan, as articulated in a 28-page policy paper titled “Financing Growth,” revolves around transforming the U.K. into a leading hub for securities tokenization and the advancement of a digital