AED Stablecoin LLC has received approval from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to launch its stablecoin, AE Coin. This makes AED Stablecoin the first entity in the UAE to issue stablecoins, aligning with the government’s digital strategy. AE Coin is a fiat-backed stablecoin, meaning each coin is backed by the AED […]
Ripple, a digital asset infrastructure provider, has received approval to expand its operations in Dubai. The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) granted Ripple “in-principle approval” to offer its services from the Dubai International Financial Centre. This will allow Ripple to provide seamless cross-border payment services in the United Arab Emirates and align with its goal […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted approval for the listing and trading of options on the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), a product by Blackrock. This decision introduces a new financial instrument aimed at providing investors with the ability to hedge and manage risk associated with bitcoin exposure. These options will be physically […]
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently shared an update on social media, summarizing the latest research on Ethereum block-building as of August 7, 2024. Buterin highlighted a consensus among researchers that having multiple actors contribute transactions to be included in a block is beneficial. However, there remains an open debate on whether it is possible to […]
On Wednesday, the list of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) grew from 11 to 12 with the introduction of Grayscale’s Mini Bitcoin Trust. The day’s trading session saw these funds attracting a modest $ 298,930 in net inflows. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Report Modest Inflows During Tuesday’s trading session, only two spot bitcoin ETFs experienced …