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Bena Ilyas
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Bank of England to Launch ‘Digital Pound Lab’ for Hands-on CBDC Testing
By Bena Ilyas
• 4 mins read
The Bank has actively engaged stakeholders through multiple forums to gather insights shaping the design phase of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
Bitcoin is ‘Highly Speculative’ But Different From Other Tokens, Gensler Says in Exit Interview
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
“Bitcoin is a highly speculative, volatile asset. But with 7 billion people around the globe, 7 billion people want to trade it just like we do have gold for 10,000 years,” said Gensler.
JPMorgan Predicts $15B in Net Inflows for Proposed SOL and XRP ETFs
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
Matthew Sigel described the potential XRP and SOL ETFs as game changers, echoing growing sentiment about the transformative impact of such products.
Crypto Hits 300M Users, Outpaces Internet, Mobile Growth in 12 Years: BlackRock Reports
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
Bitcoin stands at the forefront of crypto adoption among 300 millions users, leading the pack as the world’s most widely adopted cryptoasset.
Ethereum Whale Dumps $33 Million Worth of ETH as Crypto Plunge 15% in Single Week
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
The combination of falling prices and reduced futures interest reflects a bearish sentiment in the market.
Arbitrum DAO Votes on BoLD Protocol to Boost Security: Key Changes Ahead
By Bena Ilyas
• 2 mins read
“BoLD will eventually replace the current, permissioned fraud proof mechanism that powers Arbitrum chains today,” said Arbitrum.
Solana DEX Raydium Launches Perpetual Futures Trading with Orderly Network
By Bena Ilyas
• 2 mins read
The beta phase of Raydium includes over 70 trading pairs with leverage reaching 40x. It also introduces zero maker fees and taker fees set at 0.025%.
MANTRA and DAMAC Group Sign $1 Billion Tokenization Agreement
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
MANTRA partnership with DAMAC merges blockchain with traditional financial systems, paving the way for secure, transparent, and accessible tokenized investment opportunities.
IMF Pushes Kenya to Tighten Crypto Laws: Clear Rules Needed
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
The IMF has recommended immediate reforms to mitigate risks and strengthen oversight in Kenya’s cryptocurrency market.
Germany’s DZ BANK Launches Digital Custody in Collaboration with Ripple
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
DZ BANK’s collaboration with Ripple Custody is a key driver behind its innovative platform. The digital ledger technology employed ensures secure, efficient transactions and effective wallet management.