Hamilton has announced the tokenization of U.S. Treasury bills on Bitcoin’s layer two (L2) platforms, stating that it marks a significant advancement in bridging traditional finance with Bitcoin’s decentralized finance (defi) sector. The move aims to enhance financial accessibility and liquidity within the Bitcoin ecosystem. U.S. Treasury Bills Tokenized on Bitcoin’s L2s Hamilton, a startup […]
Paypal Ventures-Backed Mesh Partners With Conio to Launch Open Banking Solutions for Bitcoin in Europe
Mesh, a U.S. fintech company backed by Paypal Ventures, has partnered with Italian digital asset wallet Conio to enhance cryptocurrency exchange access for Conio’s 430,000 customers. This collaboration allows users to access 10 leading crypto exchanges, including Binance and Coinbase, through the Conio app, and seamlessly transfer bitcoin purchases directly into their Conio wallets. By […]
Abra Launches Digital Assets Treasury Solutions Amid Rising Crypto Demand
Abra, a digital asset platform, has introduced Abra Treasury, providing customized digital asset treasury solutions. The service targets corporations, family offices, and non-profits. Abra Treasury, operated by Abra Capital Management LP, aims to offer an integrated suite of services including custody, trading, borrowing, and yield through separately managed accounts. Abra insists these solutions are tailored […]
An Introduction to Bitcoin Layer Two Solutions
Bitcoin, the pioneer of blockchain technology, has faced challenges as its adoption has grown. With its original design allowing only seven transactions per second, the network often struggles with scalability, leading to high fees and slower transaction times. To address these issues, Bitcoin layer two (L2) solutions have emerged. These projects aim to enhance the […]
Paypal Expands PYUSD to Solana Blockchain for Better Payment Solutions
Payments giant Paypal has made Paypal USD (PYUSD) available on the Solana blockchain, making the stablecoin “faster and cheaper to use.” Platforms like Crypto.com, Phantom, and Paxos are among the first to offer PYUSD on Solana, alongside Paypal and Venmo wallets. Paypal Makes PYUSD Available on Solana Blockchain Paypal Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: PYPL) announced at […]