Finance

February 13, 2025
Finance

SEC Filing Shows Mastercard Tokenized Nearly One-Third of 2024 Transactions

Mastercard reported that 30% of its transactions in 2024 were tokenized, according to a recent filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The filing explicitly states: “Approximately...

February 12, 2025
Blockchain, Finance

CZ Advocates for More Decentralized Apps to Strengthen Blockchain Resilience

Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has urged crypto builders to prioritize developing decentralized applications (dApps) rather than focusing on launching new blockchain networks. His remarks come in response...

February 12, 2025
Crypto News, Finance

WLFI Launches Macro Strategy Reserve to Integrate Traditional and Crypto Markets

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi project with ties to Donald Trump’s family, has introduced a strategic token reserve called Macro Strategy to bolster its financial stance and strengthen...

February 11, 2025
Crypto News, Finance

ECB Grants Fintechs Direct Access to Central Bank Payment Systems

The European Central Bank (ECB) has introduced a regulatory framework that grants non-bank payment service providers (NB-PSPs) direct access to Eurosystem central bank payment systems. This move is set...

February 11, 2025
Crypto News, Finance

Hedge Funds Ramp Up Short Positions on Ether CME Futures – Bearish or Carry Trade?

Hedge funds have accumulated record short positions in Ether (ETH) futures trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), prompting speculation about their motivations. While the data may initially suggest...