Trump Media hints at crypto trading, payments in TruthFi trademark filing
The new trademark filing from Trump Media and Technology Group mentions digital wallets, cryptocurrency payment processing services, and a digital asset trading platform. This post was originally published on this site
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO: Bitcoin Is a Commodity, Should Be Treated Like Gold and Oil
Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, says bitcoin is a commodity. “When you truly understand bitcoin, it’s hard to see it any other way,” he said, adding that the crypto “should be treated like gold and like oil.” While stating that other digital assets may vary, he firmly maintained that BTC is a commodity. Howard […]
Ugandan Fintech Firm Gets Funding From Dutch Impact Investor
Ugandan fintech firm Agent Banking Company (ABC) receives undisclosed investment from Dutch impact investor Goodwell Investments. The funding, part of Goodwell’s $167M African startup fund, will expand ABC’s customer base, agent coverage, and services. CEO Richard Jabel says the investment will enhance financial inclusion and services accessibility via mobile phones, agents, and merchants. Affordable Financial […]
Lawmaker Flags Concerns Over SEC’s Crypto Approach
Congressman French Hill has raised concerns over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s handling of digital asset regulations, criticizing Chairman Gary Gensler’s leadership for creating legal uncertainty and a politicized approach. The lawmaker highlighted his subcommittee’s legislative successes but expressed frustration with the SEC’s broad and unclear regulations, which he argued burden digital asset […]
Franklin Templeton Expands Tokenized Money Market Fund to Avalanche Network
Franklin Templeton has extended its blockchain initiatives by launching its tokenized U.S. Government Money Fund on the Avalanche network. This move marks another expansion of the firm’s onchain financial products. Avalanche Adds Franklin Templeton’s Tokenized Money Fund to Its Blockchain Ecosystem Franklin Templeton, an investment firm with $1.6 trillion in assets under management, has integrated […]
Execs at crypto-friendly Evolve Bank leave amid regulatory crackdown: Report
The bank services several crypto-friendly financial technology companies.This post was originally published on this site
State Street Partners With Taurus to Boost Digital Asset Services
Global financial services provider State Street has announced a strategic partnership with digital asset infrastructure provider Taurus to enhance its digital asset services. This collaboration aims to offer a comprehensive digital platform, including tokenization and digital custody, expanding State Street’s existing capabilities in fund administration. State Street Partners With Taurus to Expand Digital Asset Services […]
US Financial Services Committee leaders want ‘regulatory sandboxes’ for AI
In a letter signed only by republicans, the committee responded to a request for information sent by the Department of the Treasury.This post was originally published on this site
Cantor Fitzgerald announces $2B Bitcoin financing business
Howard Lutnick and Cantor Fitzgerald brought a reprieve from the day’s politics with a business announcement.This post was originally published on this site
Cantor Fitzgerald announces $2B Bitcoin financing business
Howard Lutnick and Cantor Fitzgerald brought a reprieve from the day’s politics with a business announcement.This post was originally published on this site