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France has indicated it may attempt to obstruct cryptocurrency firms operating locally with licenses acquired from other European nations, highlighting concerns over enforcement gaps in the European Union’s crypto regulatory framework.The country’s financial regulator, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), informed Reuters on Monday that it is worried about possible gaps in regulatory enforcement related to Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), the first comprehensive crypto regulatory framework globally.Fearing that some cryptocurrency firms might pursue licenses in more accommodating EU jurisdictions, the AMF is contemplating a prohibition on operating in France using MiCA licenses from other member states.“We do not…
Update Sept. 15, 7:58 am UTC: This article has been updated to include another section on LSEG and Microsoft’s collaboration.The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has introduced a blockchain-based infrastructure platform for private funds, marking it as the first major global stock exchange to implement such a system.This platform, named Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI), facilitates the entire lifecycle of digital assets—from issuance and tokenization to post-trade settlement. Developed in partnership with Microsoft, it operates on Microsoft Azure, as the exchange announced on Monday.LSEG stated that the system aims to provide interoperability between distributed ledger technology and conventional financial systems, striving…
American Express, a payments company, has introduced blockchain-based travel stamps for customers, serving as digital mementos of their journeys.Each travel stamp will be secured as an ERC-721 non-fungible token on the Ethereum layer-2 Base, allowing users to maintain a record of their travel experiences and cherished overseas memories, according to the company’s official site.“Travel magic often lies in recalling past adventures, and commemorative mementos offer a wonderful way for travelers to reflect on their favorite trips,” stated Luke Gebb, Executive Vice President of Amex Digital Labs, on Monday.“As traditional passport stamps fade away, Amex Passport offers an exciting way for…
Credit Saison, Japan’s third-largest credit card issuer, has launched a $50 million investment vehicle named Onigiri Capital to assist startups focused on blockchain-based real-world asset applications. Managed by its venture arm Saison Capital, the fund has already secured most of its target from both internal and external investors. This initiative highlights the increasing connections between US blockchain developers and Asia’s financial markets. Credit Saison Expands into BlockchainSponsored Sponsored Credit Saison has expanded its venture efforts by launching Onigiri Capital, a fund focused on blockchain and real-world asset (RWA) projects. The fund, overseen by partners at Saison Capital, has raised around…
Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content while maintaining the original HTML tags: MSTR stock experienced a significant drop on Monday, establishing a strongly bearish trend that indicates a potential 30% decrease in the upcoming weeks. Summary MSTR stock has created a death cross pattern on its daily chart. This pattern suggests a forthcoming dip of 30% in the near future. The NAV of Strategy continues on a strong downward trajectory. Michael Saylor’s Strategy has fallen to $323, marking its lowest point since April and representing a 40% decline from its peak in 2023. It has lagged behind Bitcoin…
The London Stock Exchange Group has successfully executed its inaugural blockchain-based fundraising, allowing MembersCap to secure capital for a private fund via a comprehensive digital markets framework. Summary The transaction encompassed issuance, trading, and settlement all on a single platform. LSEG’s blockchain system is designed to reduce settlement times from 40–50 days to almost instantaneous, enhancing transparency. Increasingly, banks, exchanges, and asset managers are looking into blockchain and tokenization to modernize capital markets. The London Stock Exchange Group has initiated its first blockchain-based transaction, representing a significant advancement in the application of distributed ledger technology within traditional finance, as reported…
Cryptocurrency investment products shifted their recent outflow patterns last week, with Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana exchange-traded products (ETPs) experiencing notable inflows.Global crypto ETPs attracted $3.3 billion in inflows last week, increasing the total assets under management (AUM) to $239 million, approaching the record high from August. Last month, crypto ETPs reached an all-time AUM of $244 billion.The inflows coincided with modest gains in underlying assets. Bitcoin (BTC), which was priced at $111,900 on September 8, climbed 3.3% to $115,600 by Friday. Ether (ETH) rose from $4,300 to $4,500 in the same timeframe, marking a 4.6% increase within five days.Meanwhile, Solana…
Main Insights:Gemini AI acts as a robust resource for exploring day trading strategies but does not execute trades itself.It provides summaries of fundamentals and compares assets to aid daily trading decisions but still relies on access to data sets.Gemini AI promotes trading discipline by converting watchlists, catalysts, and post-mortems into organized loops, helping traders avoid distractions.The latest version, Gemini Flash 2.5, lacks real-time data access, so it should be used with data from platforms like TradingView, Glassnode, or Nansen.Crypto day trading is fast-paced, with order books changing, narratives shifting, and liquidity pockets appearing and disappearing. Google’s Gemini AI can help…
The payments giant American Express has introduced blockchain-powered stamps for its customers, serving as a digital memento of their journeys. These travel stamps are to be stored as ERC-721 non-fungible tokens on the Ethereum layer-2 Base, ensuring customers can preserve their travel history and cherished overseas memories, as stated on the company’s website. “The essence of travel is reflecting on past adventures, and keepsakes are a significant way for explorers to revisit their favorite journeys,” said Luke Gebb, Executive Vice President of Amex Digital Labs, on Monday. “With physical passport stamps fading away, Amex Passport offers Card Members a chance…
On Monday, shares in the healthcare-focused Bitcoin holdings company KindlyMD Inc. saw a dramatic drop, halving in value as its CEO warned of impending “share price volatility” and advised short-term traders to sell if solely seeking profit.David Bailey stated in a shareholder letter that “we expect share price volatility may increase for a period of time,” referencing the company’s regulatory filing from Friday that registered a $200 million discounted share sale to private investors.“For those shareholders who have come looking for a trade, I encourage you to exit.”The deal, known as a private investment in public equity (PIPE) offering, raised…