The recently passed GENIUS Act might provide a major boost for the tokenisation of funds. A regulated, blockchain-based payment mechanism brings the automation of payments by tokenised funds a step closer. Drawdowns and...more
There were significant crypto developments at both the state and federal levels. In Wyoming, the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT) officially launched on mainnet, making the state the first public entity in the United States to...more
With the GENIUS Act (stablecoins) now signed into law, and the CLARITY Act (market structure) having passed the House and entering active discussion in the Senate, the U.S. federal government’s embrace of digital asset policy...more
According to a recent press release, a major stablecoin consortium announced a new partnership with a leading international crypto exchange. The exchange has now integrated USDG and seeks to offer the stablecoin to its 60...more
Congress continues to prioritize digital asset legislation, with the House leadership designating the week of July 14 as “Crypto Week,” when the House plans to vote on three significant pieces of digital asset legislation:...more
Robert Leshner, a four-time founder and the CEO of Superstate, a fintech innovator bridging financial assets with crypto capital markets, talks with Orrick’s Albert Vanderlaan about the evolution of blockchain, the regulatory...more
On December 19, 2024, Luxembourg adopted Blockchain Law IV, a landmark legislative move aimed at strengthening the legal framework for blockchain in the financial sector. ...more
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