Expanding the global reach of euro-based stablecoins, Circle has debuted its EURC token on the Solana blockchain, offering a fully reserved, euro-backed digital asset. Circle Expands its Stablecoin Portfolio With EURC Launch on Solana, Boosting Euro Integration in Digital Finance Circle, a leading stablecoin issuer, has announced the launch of its euro-backed digital currency, EURC, […]
Warren Buffett-Backed Nubank Collaborates With Circle and Talos to Increase Crypto Access in Brazil
Warren Buffett-backed Nubank is collaborating with crypto firms Circle and Talos to increase crypto access and adoption in Brazil. Nubank Cripto has added 11 new cryptocurrency options to the platform this year. “We continue to see strong demand across Latin America for access to dollars, specifically in Brazil, which has emerged as a driving force […]
Ethereum L2 Platform Blast Draws $400M in a Week Despite Invite-Only Access and Criticism
This week, the crypto community is abuzz with discussions about Blast, a new Ethereum layer two (L2) platform. The project gained prominence after securing a notable $ 20 million in funding, spearheaded by Paradigm and Standard Crypto, among other investors. Developed by Pacman, the entrepreneur behind the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Blur, Blast has …
Kronos Research Loses $26 Million in Unauthorized API Access Incident
According to Kronos Research, the crypto trading firm lost assets worth $ 26 million on Nov. 18 after an unknown party illegally accessed its application programming interface (API). Kronos Research claimed the losses associated with the unauthorized API access do not constitute “a significant portion” of its equity. Breach Does Not Affect Kronos’ Financial …
Hong Kong Regulators Restrict Retail Investor Access to ‘Complex’ Crypto Products
The securities regulator and the central banking institution of Hong Kong have updated the region’s crypto policy in response to enquiries from the industry. In a circular on the virtual asset-related activities of intermediaries, the authorities introduced additional measures to protect retail investors, restricting their access to what they describe as “complex products.” Hong Kong […]