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Investment bank UBS has entered a strategic partnership with financial technology company Ant International to explore tokenized deposits for real-time cross-border payments and global liquidity management, marking a notable expansion of the Swiss bank’s blockchain-based digital cash platform. The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Singapore, anchoring the deal in one of the most active hubs for institutional blockchain experimentation. The move positions tokenized bank money as a potential replacement for traditional treasury settlement rails, which are still defined by cut-offs, fragmentation and multicurrency delays. Ant International, which oversees operations within the broader Alipay+ ecosystem, announced that it…

TL;DR New Capital: Aptos Labs co-founder, Mo Shaikh, introduces Maximum Frequency Ventures, a $50 million fund. Early Focus: The fund will be allocated for pre-seed and seed stage investments in the crypto ecosystem. Experience and Network: Shaikh will use his experience and network of contacts to guide new entrepreneurs in the sector. A new boost for the Crypto ecosystem. This marks the arrival of fresh capital for emerging projects. Mo Shaikh, a recognized figure in the industry as the co-founder and CEO of Aptos Labs, has announced the launch of his own venture capital fund, named Maximum Frequency Ventures. So…

Binance Futures has announced the addition of a new USDⓈ-margined perpetual contract to the platform, aiming to expand its product range and enhance users’ trading experience. Binance Futures to Open ZECUSDC Perpetual Contract on November 19, 2025 The company announced that its perpetual contract, called ZECUSDC, will be available for trading at 1:30 PM on November 19, 2025. The new contract aims to provide users with access to more trading options and increase portfolio diversity. The ZECUSDC contract will be built on the privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcash (ZEC) and offer leverage of up to 75x. The collateral and settlement asset for…

Infura, a blockchain infrastructure firm owned by Consensys, is expanding its API data marketplace, the Decentralized Infrastructure Network (DIN), to run on EigenLayer, a protocol that lets Ethereum stakers reuse their staked ETH to secure external services. In a press release shared with The Defiant, Infura said this marks the first large-scale RPC and API marketplace to run as an EigenLayer Autonomous Verifiable Service. That means the service is now backed by stakers who can earn rewards if it performs well, or lose part of their stake if it fails, encouraging operators to stay online. E.G. Galano, co-founder of Infura,…

In this post: RaveGods is preparing for a token and NFT launch that merges blockchain technology with real-world rave culture. The project is a community-driven ecosystem that gives its NFT and token holders exclusive access to events, revenue-sharing opportunities, and digital perks. The project’s developers also announced they are working on a game that will allow users to compete for NFT rewards. RaveGods has announced its upcoming token and NFT launch. The project developers aim to integrate blockchain technology into authentic world rave culture. The project’s native token, RAVE, and NFT launches are set to reward holders with access to…

Norfolk, Nebraska — Telcoin, a blockchain-powered fintech operating across 171 countries, has raised $25 million in an ongoing pre-Series A round to launch Telcoin Digital Asset Bank — the first regulated blockchain bank in the United States. —The raise enables Telcoin to meet capital requirements for its conditionally approved Nebraska Digital Asset Depository Institution (N-DADI) charter. Once operational later this year, the bank will bridge the $4 trillion blockchain economy with traditional finance — introducing a fully regulated, bank-issued stablecoin known as eUSD “Digital Cash.” As a GSMA member, Telcoin has long focused on merging telecommunications, blockchain, and banking to…

The new Safello TAO ETP brings regulated, yield-bearing exposure to Bittensor to European investors via a familiar exchange-traded format. What does Safello TAO ETP listing on SIX Swiss Exchange offer? How is the Bittensor staked product structured? What are the economics of the Safello TAO product? Who advises and supports Safello in this listing? How does this ETP fit into Safello’s broader strategy? What does Safello TAO ETP listing on SIX Swiss Exchange offer? Safello, the leading crypto exchange in the Nordics, has listed its physically backed and staked TAO Exchange Traded Product on SIX Swiss Exchange. Announced in Stockholm…

The technical pilot using Chainlink DTA and CRE demonstrates fully automated subscription, redemption, and compliance processes executed through smart contract–to–smart contract interactions. The initiative comes as institutional demand for standardized, compliant tokenization infrastructure accelerates, with Chainlink emerging as a preferred choice. DigiFT has released a new whitepaper highlighting a live, production-ready tokenized fund workflow built by leveraging the Chainlink Digital Transfer Agent (DTA) technical standard and Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE). The initiative features collaboration between Chainlink, UBS, and DigiFT, marking a significant step in bringing regulated fund operations on-chain. Chainlink, UBS Featured in DigiFT Whitepaper for Tokenized Fund Workflow Developed…

The campaign runs between 19 November and 3 December. Eligible users should buy or deposit SOL worth over $50 using the Crypto.com App. The top 2,000 participants will receive $10 in ETH each. While the broader market seeks footing, with Bitcoin at $90,000, Crypto.com has announced a remarkable opportunity for its users. The exchange took it to X on November 19, to confirm the official launch of the SOL App Campaign, which offers $20,000 Ethereum reward pool for participants who interact with SOL. The SOL App Campaign is live ⚡️ Stand a chance to win from a US$20,000 $ETH prize…

Blockchain technology is one of the most widely adopted innovations in the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) era. What gained popularity as the technological layer for digital assets like Bitcoin and Ether is now being integrated in more engaging and exciting industries, most notably the sports arena. Thanks to this technology, sports fans are no longer limited to the “old way” of fandom, where they were mere spectators. Blockchain’s decentralized architecture is changing this narrative by providing an opportunity for sports fans to be vested participants or active owners in several ways. Imagine being able to own a portion of your…