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ECB Launches Pontes: Blockchain Euro Settlement Platform
The European Central Bank has officially launched Pontes, a blockchain platform connecting 13 banks and 4 DLT operators for euro settlement. This marks a major milestone in the institutional adoption of blockchain technology and could reshape the future of tokenized finance.
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Circle Mint: Borrow USDC Against Bitcoin Without Selling BTC
Circle Mint now allows institutions to borrow USDC using Bitcoin as collateral, partnering with DeFi protocol Morpho. The new feature unlocks liquidity without forcing BTC sales, marking a major step for institutional DeFi adoption.
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CLARITY Act Setback: Coinbase Spotlight & SEC Crypto Moves
The CLARITY Act stalls, putting Coinbase under regulatory scrutiny. Meanwhile, the SEC moves forward with tokenized stocks and crypto firms push deeper into payments infrastructure.
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ECB Launches Pontes: A Wholesale Digital Euro Explained
The European Central Bank has launched Pontes, a wholesale digital euro infrastructure that lets financial institutions settle tokenized assets using central bank money on distributed ledger technology. The move marks a major step toward bridging traditional banking with blockchain.
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SEC Tokenization Order Boosts Ethereum: Bitmine Surges 6%
The SEC’s new tokenization directive has sparked a broad Ethereum rally, lifting Bitmine Immersion Technologies by 6%. The move signals a deeper convergence between traditional finance and DeFi, with Ethereum positioned as the leading settlement layer for tokenized real-world assets.
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Tim Draper: Apple’s BTC Rejection Is ‘Irresponsible’
Billionaire investor Tim Draper calls it “irresponsible” for Apple and Meta not to hold Bitcoin, warning that government spending will lead to either hyperinflation or a banking crisis. His bold prediction reignites the corporate Bitcoin adoption debate.
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Paradex Options Open Interest Tops $250M After Paradigm Integration
Paradex has surpassed $250 million in options open interest following the integration of Paradigm’s RFQ system. The milestone highlights growing institutional confidence in decentralized derivatives and signals a maturing DeFi trading landscape.
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Apple and Google Are Hiring Stablecoin and Web3 Experts
Apple and Google are actively recruiting experts in stablecoins, tokenization, and blockchain technology, signaling that Big Tech is preparing for a major push into Web3 and digital finance.