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Dutch Banking Giant ABN AMRO Concludes Tokenized Securities Test on Ethereum

ABN AMRO, in partnership with 21X, has successfully completed a blockchain-based pilot that tested tokenized securities on Ethereum. The trial demonstrated Ethereum’s capacity for improving financial systems by reducing settlement times and eliminating costly intermediaries. The tokenized securities were settled using stablecoins, illustrating the practicality of blockchain for financial markets. . In a bid to…

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Wanchain and Polygon zkEVM Unite for Slippage-Free Cross-Chain ETH Transactions

Wanchain will allow users to transfer ETH across Polygon zkEVM and other networks easily. With its ETH XFlows technology, transactions are not only faster and cheaper, they also don’t need centralized exchanges. Decentralized interoperability solution Wanchain wants to introduce its ETH XFlows technology to the Polygon zkEVM network. According to a press release, the move…

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Kenya Proposes Mandatory Local Offices for Crypto Firms to Enhance Oversight

Kenya is pushing for stricter oversight of the crypto industry by mandating local offices for virtual asset firms. The draft law is the country’s most structured effort yet to regulate digital assets, addressing consumer protection, cybersecurity, and financial oversight. Under the proposed rules, companies like Binance and Coinbase will need government-approved CEOs or directors to…

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Donald Trump Officially Sworn in as President of the US: What’s Next for Crypto?

Trump’s return to the presidency has sparked expectations of a more favorable regulatory landscape for digital assets. Earlier today, Bitcoin surpassed $109,000, with analysts crediting Trump’s pro-crypto stance for renewed investor confidence. Trum plans to integrate Bitcoin into national reserves alongside Treasury bonds to define monetary policy. On January 20, 2025, was officially inaugurated as…

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Ripple and Trinity College Dublin Partner to Advance Blockchain Research

Ripple and Trinity College Dublin team up to advance blockchain research, backed by a $200,000 grant. The partnership will explore cryptocurrency security, fintech solutions, and decentralized applications.Trinity will host an XRP Ledger validator, contributing directly to Ripple’s blockchain ecosystem. Trinity College Dublin has joined forces with to launch a new blockchain research initiative aimed at…

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MicroStrategy Announces $1.05B Notes Redemption amid Reports of Potential Tax Upheaval

Company expands authorized Class A shares to 10.3 billion, reflecting strong institutional demand and market confidence in Bitcoin strategy. Recent acquisition of 11k BTC brings total holdings to 461k, backed by Capital Group’s $2.2 trillion management portfolio. Stock performance shows 650% yearly gain with 1.69% BTC yield, positioning company for continued growth under new administration….

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