CRYPTOCURRENCY
Paxos and Standard Chartered Enhance Stablecoin Reserve Management
Paxos partners with Standard Chartered to advance stablecoin reserve management, strengthening digital asset infrastructure and regulatory compliance across global markets.
Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT Collaborate in HKMA Stablecoin Issuer Sandbox
Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT are joining forces in the HKMA’s stablecoin issuer sandbox to explore digital asset innovations.
Bitcoin's Potential Surge to $200K by 2025
Standard Chartered predicts Bitcoin could reach $200,000 by 2025, contingent on successful U.S. Bitcoin ETFs, with inflows estimated at $50-100 billion.
dYdX Transitions to Public Benefit Corporation
dYdX Trading Inc. has updated its charter to become a Public Benefit Corporation on 17 October 2023, as announced by its founder, Antonio. This move aims at aligning the company more closely with the web3 community, promoting global economic and technological advancement through open-source and decentralized crypto asset exchanges. This transition, a first of its kind in the DeFi sector, enables dYdX to balance shareholder value with public benefit.
Banks Embrace Tech to Navigate Economic and Cyber Challenges, ISG Highlights
Global banking and financial services (BFS) firms are increasingly leveraging technology to improve customer experience and navigate the tumultuous landscape, according to a report by Information Services Group. The ISG TechXchange event in Paris will explore how BFS institutions can use data, automation, and AI to differentiate themselves in a saturated market. The event will feature prominent BFS leaders discussing the future of banking, emerging tech platforms, and the potential of the metaverse.
Singapore Air Charter Embraces Cryptocurrency and Flexible Payment Options
Singapore Air Charter introduces flexible instalment plans and cryptocurrency payments, enhancing accessibility to its premium aviation services as of August 16, 2023.
From $5,000 to $120,000: Standard Chartered's Controversial Bitcoin Price Predictions
According to Retuers, Standard Chartered predicts Bitcoin's price to reach $120,000 by 2024, reaching $50,000 this year and $120,000 by 2024. This upward trend aligns with the recent increase in Bitcoin's value, encouraging miners to hold onto the digital currency.
Shaping the Future of Banking: Standard Chartered and PwC China Release White Paper on Central Bank Digital Currency"
Standard Chartered, in collaboration with PwC China, have co-published a comprehensive white paper detailing the potential advancements in the future of banking, courtesy of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
Standard Chartered raises $36m for crypto custody platform
Standard Chartered's crypto custody subsidiary, Zodia Custody, has raised $36 million in a series A funding round led by SBI Holdings. Standard Chartered remains the majority shareholder in the firm.
Standard Chartered Enters The Sandbox Metaverse
Banking giant Standard Chartered has entered the metaverse with The Sandbox to build a virtual space for its clients and supporters.