On Monday, former President Donald Trump announced that the whitelist for World Liberty Financial (WLF) is now open to eligible individuals. Addressing his 91 million followers on X, he called it their “chance to be part of this historic moment.” Trump’s Latest Crypto Venture World Liberty Financial Whitelist Goes Live The know-your-customer (KYC) process for […]
Visa Introduces Tokenized Asset Platform for Blockchain-Based Financial Services
Visa has launched the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP), a new product designed to help banks issue fiat-backed tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. This platform aims to digitize and automate the trading of real-world assets, such as commodities and bonds, using smart contracts. VTAP provides financial institutions with the tools and infrastructure needed to tokenize […]
Lightning Wallet Osmo Brings Financial Services to Puerto Rico
Piero Coen, co-founder and CEO of Osmo, a Latam-focused bitcoin and lightning network wallet, has announced that they are now bringing their full suite of financial services for customers in Costa Rica. Costa Ricans can top up their wallet using Sinpemovil, a quick cellphone-linked fiat payment method, debit and credit cards. In addition, wallet users […]
Australia Mandates Financial Services Licenses for Crypto Firms Under New ASIC Regulations
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced new legislation requiring cryptocurrency exchanges to obtain financial services licenses. This expansion of the Corporations Act aims to provide clearer oversight of the crypto sector, ensuring that widely traded crypto assets, such as bitcoin, are appropriately regulated. The new regulations are set to be implemented by […]
Trump’s World Liberty Financial Crypto Venture Reveals WLFI Token Structure
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has led the launch of World Liberty Financial, a new cryptocurrency venture, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest. The project, featuring the WLFI token, allocates 20% to the founding team, including the Trump family, and 63% for public sale. Despite heavy promotion, its purpose remains unclear. A leaked draft […]