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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…
Chainlink CRE and UBS Enable In-Production Tokenized Fund Automation Under Hong Kong Framework
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…
Venezuela adopts USDT for survival amid hyperinflation, while El Salvador integrates it for beef imports and financial inclusion. USDT’s stability supports Venezuelans’ savings and daily commerce, just as it enables Paraguay’s beef exports to El Salvador’s agromarkets. The Venezuelan economy is in a complex situation, marked by persistent inflation and a national banking system that operates with limitations. In this context, USDT has found a space of practical utility for citizens, private companies, and the state itself. The hyperinflation that affected Venezuela, with rates that reached extraordinarily high levels in 2018, left a profound mark. Although the reported annual inflation…
Hyperliquid launches HIP-3 Growth Mode, making it easier and cheaper to deploy new markets. Taker fees, rebates, and volume-based contributions drop by over 90% The feature is permissionless, allowing anyone to activate it without approval Hyperliquid, a leading on-chain decentralized exchange, has introduced an exciting update that makes it easier, cheaper, and faster for anyone to launch new markets. This has sparked a lot of interest in the crypto community as it aims to lower the barriers to entry and bring in more activity and liquidity to the platform. This also opens the doors to unusual niche markets and pushes…
Openledger has launched a $5 million grants initiative in partnership with the Cambridge University Blockchain Society to accelerate research and development in the decentralized AI ecosystem. Dedicated Funding for Core Decentralized AI Components Openledger has announced a $5 million grants initiative in partnership with the Cambridge University Blockchain Society. This long-term program, which is designed to be one of the most substantial university-focused commitments in the decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, seeks to advance academic research and hands-on development at the intersection of AI and transparent blockchain infrastructure. The initiative’s core purpose is to tackle the prevailing challenge of “closed…
During a recent podcast appearance, Dan Morehead, CEO of Pantera Capital, recently stated that Strategy’s Michael Saylor “opened his eyes.” At first, Morehead, an early Bitcoin adopter, did not understand Saylor’s strategy, but seeing mutual funds make billions through it changed his mind since he realized that this was a revolutionary access mechanism. “So they invested less than a billion dollars and made six billion in profits for their investors. And so that is a great trade, and that’s what opened my eyes. It allows different types of investors to get access,” he said. Betting on Solana This revelation inspired…
Decentralized exchange Aster is delving into crypto’s degen culture with the launch of “Machi mode,” a new feature that rewards traders with points for getting liquidated. The update, set to go live next week, was announced with a direct nod to Machi Big Brother (real name Jeffrey Huang), a Taiwanese-American entrepreneur and former musician who has recently become a high-risk investor in the cryptocurrency space with a track record of liquidations. “You get liquidation points for getting rekt,” Aster wrote in a Wednesday post on X, adding that “this one’s for you, king @machibigbrother.” “Love the machi mode energy cant…