Stables Expands into Europe with Stablecoin Virtual Card in Partnership with Mastercard
Stables, the Australian stablecoin payment startup, has announced its expansion into Europe with the launch of their stablecoin virtual card, in collaboration with Mastercard. This move follows a successful partnership with Mastercard in April 2023 in Australia, where Stables became the first stablecoin wallet in the APAC region to offer seamless payments from a single […]
Wirex and Visa Announce Partnership to Enhance Digital Currency Use in the UK and EEA
Earlier this week, Wirex announced a partnership with Visa, aiming to promote the use of digital currencies in the UK and the European Economic Area (EEA). A key aspect of this collaboration is the launch of Wirex Pay, a modular Zero Knowledge (ZK) payment chain developed by Wirex. Wirex Pay is designed to simplify how […]
Putin Calls for Robust Development Framework for Digital Assets in Russia
In a significant move towards modernising the Russian financial landscape, President Vladimir Putin has underscored the necessity for developing a comprehensive framework for the integration and utilisation of digital assets. Speaking at a recent meeting on economic matters, Putin highlighted the strategic importance of creating favourable conditions to foster the growth of digital assets, including […]
BIS Release Results of Survey on CBDCs and Cryptocurrency
94% of central banks are actively exploring the development of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), and the results from an extensive survey performed by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) involving 86 central banks highlights a significant increase in experiments and pilot programmes, particularly in advanced economies, with a notable rise in activity among […]
TRON to Introduce Gas-Free Stablecoin Transfers by Year-End
Justin Sun, the founder of TRON, has announced a notable advancement in the blockchain realm: gas-free stablecoin transfers. This feature is scheduled to be available on the TRON blockchain by the end of this year. The new technology aims to eradicate transaction fees for users, enhancing the accessibility and efficiency of stablecoin transfers. Sun envisions […]
Circle Becomes First Global Stablecoin Issuer to Comply with EU’s MiCA Regulations
Circle, a leading financial technology firm and issuer of the USDC and EURC stablecoins, has announced its status as the first global stablecoin issuer to comply with the European Union’s landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework. This accomplishment follows Circle’s attainment of an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence (‘agrément en qualité d’établissement de monnaie […]
How Star Wars and Star Trek Got The Future of Money So Wrong! | Poundcast Episode 17
In episode 17 of the Poundcast, we are thrilled to host technologist and thought leader Dave Birch. With a rich background in secure communications and financial services, Dave shares his insights on the evolution of money from physical forms to digital assets. We delve into the historical context of money, discuss the role of digital […]
Driving growth in digital assets markets
Source: Quant Quant Founder and CEO, Gilbert Verdian, recently had an in-depth conversation with Dominic Hobson, the co-founder of Future of Finance. They delved into the opportunities, challenges, and threats related to accelerating institutional adoption of digital assets. There are many factors encouraging, shaping and, in some cases, preventing the emergence of large-scale, global digital […]
Insights from Ripple’s President: SEC Battles, Payment Innovations, and Stablecoins
In a recent episode of ‘The Scoop Podcast’ by The Block, Monica Long, President of Ripple, offered a detailed discussion about the strategic movements of Ripple, especially in relation to XRP and the company’s new venture into stablecoins. Monica Long elaborated on how the clarity obtained from last July’s U.S. court decision—which confirmed XRP is […]
Global Counsel partners with the Digital Pound Foundation
We are delighted to announce that Global Counsel has become a strategic partner of the Digital Pound Foundation (DPF). Global Counsel is a global strategic advisory firm providing integrated consultancy services to clients working with policy change. Global Counsel and the DPF will collaborate on areas of overlapping interest across their policy and advocacy activities, […]
