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business21 hours ago

Circle maps a programmable internet of money in its 2026 financial-system report

Circle’s 2026 Internet Financial System report argues that regulated, full-reserve digital dollars and open internet-native money protocols will become the backbone of a global, programmable economy, with USDC and Circle at the center as public blockchains evolve into trusted platforms for trillions in value, enabling broader digital-asset markets, global payments, humanitarian finance, and on-chain infrastructure under converging regulatory foundations.

via Circle Internet|
#blockchain#business#circle
business1 day ago

US Senate Crypto Clarity Act Could Elevate XRP, Solana and Dogecoin to Bitcoin-like Regulatory Status

A draft Senate bill, the Clarity Act, would classify certain tokens as "non-ancillary" assets if they were the principal asset of an ETF listed on a national exchange as of Jan 1, 2026, potentially placing XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin (along with others) in a Bitcoin/Ethereum-like regime and exempting them from SEC securities rules. The change would mainly affect institutional access and regulatory clarity rather than short-term price moves, though the bill’s fate is politically uncertain and could hinge on upcoming elections.

via Decrypt|
#blockchain#business#crypto
world28 days ago

Marshall Islands Launches World’s First On-Chain Cryptocurrency UBI Program

The Marshall Islands has launched the world's first national universal basic income scheme offering payments via cryptocurrency and traditional methods, aiming to support citizens amid rising costs. The program, funded by a US-backed trust, provides quarterly payments of about $200, with most recipients choosing bank deposits or checks, and a small number opting for digital wallets. While innovative, the scheme faces challenges related to internet connectivity and governance, and its long-term success remains uncertain.

via The Guardian|
#blockchain#cryptocurrency#digital-payments
business2 months ago

Ripple Secures $500 Million Investment from Fortress and Citadel at $40 Billion Valuation

Ripple has raised $500 million at a $40 billion valuation with backing from major Wall Street firms like Fortress and Citadel Securities, aiming to expand its services in custody, stablecoins, and prime brokerage. Its US-dollar backed stablecoin RLUSD has surpassed $1 billion in market value, and the company has processed over $95 billion in transactions, positioning itself as a key infrastructure provider for institutional crypto adoption amid increasing regulatory clarity and industry momentum.

via Bloomberg.com|
#blockchain#business#cryptocurrency
business2 months ago

Stripe-backed Tempo secures $500M to expand stablecoin payments and blockchain integrations

Tempo, a blockchain startup developed by Stripe and Paradigm, has raised $500 million in a Series A funding round led by Thrive Capital and Greenoaks, valuing it at $5 billion. The project focuses on stablecoins and aims to become a key infrastructure layer for global payments, reflecting mainstream investment interest in crypto. Stripe continues to expand its crypto-related initiatives, including acquisitions and new product launches, with Tempo representing its most ambitious blockchain project to date.

via Fortune|
#blockchain#business#funding
finance3 months ago

Shiba Inu's 2023 Surge: A New Era for Meme Coins?

The article compares Bitcoin and Shiba Inu, highlighting Bitcoin's status as a scarce, gold-like asset favored by institutional investors, versus Shiba Inu's meme coin status with potential growth tied to its Layer-2 network Shibarium. While Bitcoin is generally a safer, more established investment, some see potential in Shiba Inu due to its ecosystem development, though it faces stiff competition and risks of underperformance. Overall, most investors should prefer Bitcoin, but a contrarian case exists for Shiba Inu based on its growth prospects.

via The Motley Fool|
#bitcoin#blockchain#cryptocurrency
business3 months ago

Robinhood CEO Predicts Tokenization to Transform Global Finance by 2030

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev predicts that asset tokenization will revolutionize financial services by expanding the market to tens of trillions of dollars, making assets more accessible and reducing fees, with initial growth outside the US. Robinhood has already begun offering tokenized equities and is exploring expansion into prediction markets globally, positioning itself as a key player in this transformative trend.

via Bloomberg.com|
#asset-trading#blockchain#business