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BRICS DIGITAL ASSET PLATFORM PROPOSAL POISED TO RESHAPE GLOBAL INVESTMENT

A proposed BRICS digital asset platform could ignite unprecedented investment in South Asia, Africa, and Latin America, driving growth in emerging markets.

Digital Assets at the Core of BRICS’ Ambitious New Investment Platform
Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the proposed creation of a BRICS investment platform to support developing markets at the Valdai Discussion Club’s plenary session in Sochi on Friday. He was quoted by Tass as saying:

We suggest creating a new investment platform of [BRICS countries], using electronic assets, developing them.

“The point is to create such a platform of electronic payments, with the use of which it will be possible to invest in developing markets, and these are primary markets of South Asia, Africa, and Latin America in part,” the Russian leader added. The proposed system would facilitate investments from BRICS nations into high-growth areas by utilizing a digital framework, enabling streamlined investment in these regions.

The BRICS economic bloc expanded on Jan. 1 to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), joining Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This expansion aimed to boost the group’s global economic and political influence. At a recent summit in Russia, BRICS also extended partnership invitations to 13 additional countries, further widening its international presence.

Putin highlighted that the regions targeted by this initiative exhibit strong demographic and economic potential, factors that make them attractive for BRICS investment. He opined:

We think so because very strong demographic processes are taking place there: population growth, capital accumulation, the urbanization level is in sufficient there and it will definitely grow.

At the 16th BRICS Summit, held from Oct. 22-24 in Kazan, Russia, members discussed expanding the bloc’s global influence, including developing alternatives to Western-dominated payment systems to boost financial independence. 

Putin has also clarified Russia’s stance on the U.S. dollar, stating that while Russia faces restrictions on its use, it does not intend to abandon the currency. He criticized U.S. policies that limit dollar use, arguing they undermine American financial authority, though he affirmed the dollar’s importance to Russia’s economy.

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RIPPLE V. SEC LAWSUIT: RUMORS SUGGEST NEXT POTENTIAL CHAIRMAN OF THE REGULATOR WILL BE PRO-CRYPTO

Firing Gensler seems like one of Trump’s most important crypto-related promises.

▪️Trump’s pledge to replace SEC Chair Gensler with a pro-crypto leader has sparked excitement across the community.

▪️Legal experts believe such changes could lead to a faster resolution of the Ripple v. SEC case.

Gensler’s Possible Successor
Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections triggered a massive bull run for the cryptocurrency sector due to his shift from a previously skeptical view to a supportive stance on the asset class. During his campaign, the Republican pledged to make America “the crypto capital of the planet” and proposed creating a strategic BTC reserve.

He also expressed the intention to fire the SEC’s Chairman Gary Gensler on day 1, a promise which triggered huge enthusiasm among the XRP Army. To the uninitiated ones, the Commission and its head have been at war with numerous crypto companies, including Ripple.

Crypto X has been speculating whether the newly-elected president will stick to his promise and wondering who might replace Gensler at the helm of the securities regulator. 

Eleanor Terrett (a popular journalist at Fox Business) recently claimed she discussed the matter with “a person close to the Trump transition team,” who assured her that the successor “will be someone pro-crypto.”

NEW: I asked a person close to the Trump transition team about some of the names being floated for @SECGov chair and whether views on #crypto would factor into the decision.

The response: “I promise you it will be someone pro-crypto.”

— Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett) November 8, 2024

A new SEC Chairman who is more open to innovation and less inclined to hamper the crypto industry’s advancement by constant legal battles is considered good news not only for those invested in XRP but the entire digital asset market.

The Potential Effect on the Case
Last week, Fred Rispoli (a US attorney who has been following the updates surrounding the Ripple v. SEC lawsuit) argued that the election of Trump could lead to “extreme changes” at the watchdog.

He claimed that the $125 million penalty, which Federal Judge Torres ordered Ripple to pay for violating certain securities laws, is the biggest win the agency can gain. Rispoli also thinks that the SEC’s new potential leadership will “recognize this whole case was idiotic and settle at that point.”

“This might include a reduction in the fine and an agreement that current sales of XRP by Ripple are sufficiently structured to not be investment contracts,“ he added.

The American lawyer Jeremy Hogan chipped in, too. He went even further, forecasting that the new leader of the SEC may dismiss all non-fraud crypto lawsuits filed over the years. Similar to Rispoli, Hogan believes the case could be officially settled for the amount of $125 million:

“It would be…awkward to settle for less than what was already awarded by a Court! The Coinbase and other cases in litigation will simply be dismissed. This will take some time. Not January, but perhaps before summer. That’s my call, and I’m sticking to it.”

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Sunday Afternoon 11-10-24

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‘WE WON THAT CASE LAST SUMMER’: RIPPLE CEO OPENS UP ABOUT TRUMP, GENSLER AND XRP LAWSUIT

In recent days, Ripple’s XRP has been making headlines. However, its progress is being hindered by an ongoing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

CEO Brad Garlinghouse discussed Donald Trump’s support for cryptocurrency, where Trump has positioned himself as a “crypto advocate” during his campaign. Trump has even stated that one of his first actions if elected president would be to remove Gary Gensler, the SEC chairman, who has taken a tough stance against crypto.

Global Crypto Regulations vs. U.S. Approach
In an interview with BBC, Brad points out that many countries like the UK, Switzerland, and Singapore have embraced crypto by creating clear regulatory frameworks.

This has allowed the crypto industry to grow, attracting entrepreneurs and capital. In contrast, the U.S. government, particularly under the Biden administration, has been more hostile toward crypto, creating challenges for the industry..

What a Win Would Mean for Crypto?
Brad talked about the ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. SEC. Ripple has been fighting the SEC over whether XRP should be classified as a security. Last summer, a judge ruled that XRP is not a security, but the SEC is appealing the decision, though they are not challenging the ruling on XRP itself.

Brad stressed the need for clearer regulations in the U.S. While Bitcoin and XRP have some regulatory clarity, many other cryptocurrencies, like Ethereum and Solana, remain in a “gray area.” 

This lack of clarity makes it difficult for the industry to move forward. Brad advocates for clear, well-defined regulations—similar to those in the UK or Japan—so that the crypto industry can follow the rules without fear of uncertainty.

SEC’s Role in Crypto Regulation
He criticized the SEC under Gary Gensler for trying to regulate crypto through enforcement actions rather than creating formal, clear rules. He argues that cryptocurrencies, unlike traditional securities, do not provide ownership rights or governance rights, so they should not be classified as securities.

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CHARLES HOSKINSON BREAKS SILENCE WITH FOUNDATIONAL MODEL OF CARDANO BLOCKCHAIN

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson recently returned to social media with a compelling message that outlines his vision for Cardano and its potential. In his first major tweet since a brief hiatus, Hoskinson described Cardano as "a decentralized ecosystem of blockchain technology, smart contracts, and community governance committed to improving economic, political, and social systems for everyone, everywhere."

Hoskinson went on to outline Cardano's role as a foundational infrastructure designed to empower individuals and communities to "manage their identity, value, and governance," and foster the emergence of decentralized applications, businesses and network states.

This marks one of Hoskinson's first posts on X since Nov. 3, when he announced that he would be taking a week-long social media break to celebrate his birthday and enjoy time "off-grid." His return brings a renewed sense of purpose and focus on Cardano’s mission, reflected in his first tweets.

The Cardano community has reacted positively to Hoskinson’s statement, seeing it as a reaffirmation of the project's goals and values. What happened? Hoskinson previously lamented growing criticisms toward him and the Cardano ecosystem.

Amid this and with one user implying that Hoskinson might be Cardano's cancer, the founder decided to poll the community.

In the survey, Hoskinson asked if he was a "cancer" for Cardano. The poll received 50,501 votes at press time, with 51.6% agreeing that Hoskinson was Cardano's "cancer" and 48.4% saying the Cardano founder was not to blame for the ecosystem's challenges.

Apparently dismayed by the results of the poll, Hoskinson decided to take a break from X throughout the week, stating he wanted to disconnect and meditate. In a Nov. 3 post, Hoskinson made known his decision saying "It's going to be a lot of fun disconnecting and meditating.

On the other side, I'm going to have a different approach to social media and how I communicate to the Cardano ecosystem. I suspect I'll use X a lot less and will emphasize more productive and curated mediums. I will miss the daily interactions and spontaneity of things, but it's honestly become too toxic."

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NORWAY SUPPORTS MICA, CONSIDERS CBDC FOR FINANCIAL STABILITY

Norges Bank backs the EU’s MiCA regulation while considering a CBDC to enhance cross-border payments and support financial stability in Norway.

Norges Bank, Norway’s central bank, has endorsed the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) as the country evaluates the potential adoption of a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Kjetil Watne, project director for Norges Bank’s CBDC project, said in an interview with Cointelegraph that Norway, as a member of the European Economic Area (EEA), welcomes MiCA’s framework. However, he noted that the bank is still considering “whether additional regulations are necessary to promote financial stability.”

Watne explained that Norges Bank has “not yet decided” if it will issue a CBDC and is assessing how to “mitigate regulatory gaps related to decentralized finance.”

Supporting MiCA and CBDC implementation
As part of the EEA, Norway closely aligns with EU regulations, including MiCA, which Watne said is “under public review and currently being assessed by the Ministry of Finance.”

According to Watne, Norges Bank considers CBDCs potentially useful for cross-border payments but that “it remains to be seen how a CBDC-based cross-border payment system would look.”

In 2023, the bank participated in “Project Icebreaker,” a trial exploring new architectures for retail CBDC transactions across borders. Watne added:

“We believe that an eventual CBDC will, if issued, will supplement and not replace cash. We also believe that digital currencies will continue to exist in parallel with CBDCs.”

Addressing privacy concerns
According to Watne, Norges Bank has taken a measured stance on privacy concerns related to CBDCs, recognizing that digital payments “will leave digital taxes.”

He emphasized that Norges Bank “is not responsible for monitoring individual payment transactions” and noted that most central banks, including Norges Bank, do not plan to access customer CBDC payment details or account balances.
“Norges Bank’s analyses assume that this will be the path also for Norges Bank. As with other forms of payment, it will be necessary to ensure that relevant rules are complied with, for example anti-money laundering rules.”

Does MiCA pose “systemic” banking risks?
The EU’s MiCA regulation is set to take full effect on Dec. 30 and could introduce “systemic risks” to the banking sector, particularly for stablecoin reserves, according to Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino.

Under MiCA, stablecoin issuers will be required to hold a significant portion of their reserves, at least 60%, in European banks, creating a cause for concern when it comes to loans.

Ardoino explained that, due to banks’ ability to loan up to 90% of their reserves, the risks posed by MiCA regulatory requirements could create significant points of vulnerability for reserves if a bank holding them goes bankrupt.

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ANALYST: EUROPE IS SECRETLY PREPARING FOR A RENEWED GOLD STANDARD

Jan Nieuwenhuijs, an expert in gold markets, believes he has found evidence that Europe is preparing to adopt a new standard. He states that the recent movements of several Eastern European countries—purchasing or selling gold to reach a determined ratio—are part of the actions leading up to this development.

Analyst: Countries in Europe Equilibrating Gold Reserves to Adopt a Common Standard
Countries in Europe are getting ready to back their currency, at least partially, with gold. Jan Nieuwenhuijs, an expert in the movement of gold markets that follows central bank purchases, has found evidence that this is happening coordinately, even though central banks publicly deny it.

The root of this common understanding would be the 1999 Washington meeting that produced the Central Bank Gold Agreements, in which 15 central banks inked a pact to coordinate their gold sales and maintain a stable metal market.

On this agreement, Nieuwenhuijs stated:

For those paying close attention, it was obviously meant to equalize gold reserves among countries relative to GDP.

To justify his allegations, Nieuwenhuijs reports that the recent purchases from countries like Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic were directed to equilibrate their gold reserve to GDP ratio to the ones held by countries in the Eurozone. This is supported by statements made by Poland’s former Minister of Finance Konrad Raczkowski, directly commenting on these numbers.

Raczkowski assessed that Poland should purchase 120 tonnes of gold to reach the ratio maintained by several other countries in the Eurozone, 4% GDP. He declared:

It seems that in the near future, this will be the new gold standard for the entire eurozone. These reserves will have to be adjusted to the size of the economy.

Nonetheless, Nieuwenhuijs reports that, even with all the evidence surrounding these coordinated moves, central banks have continuously denied there is some kind of harmonization behind these exchanges. “Countless Freedom of Information (FOI) requests submitted throughout Europe, directed at central banks and Ministries of Finance, all yielded nil,” he stressed.

However, he has sometimes received negative answers to these petitions, with the Central Bank of Belgium stating that this information was “confidential,” obeying a central bank law that commanded the institution to maintain a “legal obligation of secrecy.”

In August, Nieuwenhuijs alleged that China, which had stopped purchasing gold according to reports, was secretly growing its reserves to take advantage of the price cool-off.

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Saturday Afternoon 11-9-24

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TETHER COMPLETES FIRST MIDDLE EAST CRUDE OIL TRANSACTION

Tether has finalized its first funding transaction in a Middle East crude oil investment, expanding the crypto company’s ventures beyond its flagship digital assets product.

The investment involves a major publicly traded oil company and a leading commodity trader, aiming to facilitate the loading and transportation of over 670,000 barrels of crude oil.

According to the announcement on Nov. 8, the Tether stablecoin issuer’s investment arm completed the transaction in October 2024. The total value of the Middle Eastern crude oil is approximately $45 million, marking Tether’s initial entry into the crude oil business in the region.

It also highlights the crypto company’s growing traction in commodities trading across the world.

“This transaction marks the beginning, as we look to support a broader range of commodities and industries, fostering greater inclusivity and innovation in global finance,” said Paolo Ardoino, chief executive officer of Tether.

Tether’s Trade Finance unit, which launched earlier this year, has experienced significant growth as the company targets opportunities in the $10 trillion trade finance market.

Notably, while this new venture is part of Tether Investments’ broader portfolio, it is not connected to the platform’s USDT stablecoin reserves.

Tether stated that this investment is part of its expansion strategy, which also includes involvement in artificial intelligence, education, renewable energy, Bitcoin mining, and telecommunications.

The company recently revealed it hit $7.7 billion in nine-month profits for 2024, with the third quarter attestation report also highlighting over $102 billion in U.S. Treasury holdings.

While the USDT circulation reached nearly $120 billion in the quarter, Tether said it held over $6 billion in extra reserves.

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AUSTRALIA TO TRIAL WHOLESALE CBDC FOR ASSET TOKENIZATION IN 2025. INVITES PARTICIPANTS

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has launched a consultation on wholesale CBDC and asset tokenization with the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC), with a deadline for responses of December 11.

It is inviting industry members to provide feedback and take part in trials for wholesale tokenization use cases in 2025 as part of Project Acacia. They may also want to join the industry advisory group.

Apart from a wholesale CBDC, Project Acacia will explore the use of private forms of digital money, including tokenized deposits.

Previous RBA and DFCRC CBDC experiments covered both wholesale and retail CBDC where the CBDC was issued on a central bank controlled infrastructure. In the latest trials, the central bank will consider issuing a pilot wCBDC onto third party blockchain networks, in a similar manner to Switzerland’s Project Helvetia.

RBA assistant Governor Brad Jones said the aim is to “examine how innovation in wholesale markets could be enabled by new forms of digital money and supporting infrastructure.

The role that tokenised asset markets could play in improving the efficiency and resilience of wholesale payments and settlements, and in enhancing cross-border payments, are areas of particular interest.”

However, the current phase of Project Acacia will focus on domestic wholesale settlement.

Settlement options with digital money
The two organizations have already completed the first phase of Project Acacia, which involved desktop research regarding different settlement options.

It considered five different forms of settlement assets, including:

▪️existing central bank money (Exchange Settlement Accounts or ESAs)
▪️wholesale CBDC (wCBDC)
▪️deposit tokens
▪️reserve-backed digital currency (RBDC)
▪️fiat-backed stablecoins.

Deposit tokens are tokenized versions of commercial bank money. RBDC is tokenized money backed by a pooled or omnibus central bank account (similar to Fnality).

A key feature of tokenized deposits is they involve two steps because the seller (recipient) may not bank at the same bank as the buyer (payer). Hence, there’s a transfer of the bank token from buyer to seller and then the two banks need to settle up with each other. The RBA referred to this settling up process as the interchange mechanism.

Hence, in reviewing settlement options it considered whether the settlement asset is on the same platform or not, the different types of settlement assets, and the interchange mechanism. If the settlement asset is on a separate platform there’s a need for synchronization to ensure the transaction status on the tokenized money DLT matches the tokenized asset platform.

This synchronization without a wCBDC is similar to the European Central Bank wholesale DLT experiments with Germany’s Trigger solution and Italy’s TIPS Hashlink offering. The RBA gave the nod to the Bank of England’s ‘synchronisation’ capability as part of its RTGS renewal program.

Five potential settlement models were selected from the research, involving tokenized deposits and / or wCBDC. Stablecoins are not included. There is no intention to select just one model, because the RBA and DFCRC believe different models will be suitable for different markets.

Digital currency and wCBDC trade offs
The research highlighted some of the tradeoffs with different models. For example, if a wCBDC is issued onto a third party platform, it can support atomic settlement and composability, which could offer economic benefits such as efficiencies, risk reduction and new business models.

However, that would require the central bank to change its role to just being the issuer, reducing its ability to manage and monitor balances.

Alternatively, using existing central bank reserves for settlement would involve more incremental changes for both the central bank and market participants. However, it would forego some of the economic benefits of atomic settlement and composability. The central bank is keen to understand these tradeoffs in greater detail.

Meanwhile, Project Acacia will also involve three other agencies, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Treasury. The project may trigger potential regulatory changes which could be tests as part of ASIC’s sandbox framework.

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7 Red Flags That Will Help You Avoid Financial Scammers

7 Red Flags That Will Help You Avoid Financial Scammers

August 20, 2024   Written by  Cynthia Measom  Money / Financial Planning

You can’t be too protective of your money and personal information. Financial scams are running rampant.

According to our recent “Keep Your Money Safe” survey, when victims of financial scams were asked what type of scam they had experienced, 27% said they had been the victim of phone scams (robocalls, texts, false impersonators, bots).

Additionally, 11% said they were victims of money transfer or mobile payment service scams — 20% on Cash App and 17% on PayPal. Online shopping and phishing scams were also common, with 25% of respondents claiming to have been scammed on Facebook and 13% on Instagram.

Here are the red flags you should look for to help you avoid financial scammers.

Unknown Sender

Approximately 34% of respondents to the GOBankingRates survey said that receiving communication from an unknown sender is what tips them off most regarding a potential scam.

Todd Redding, founder of Probity Investigations, said that scammers often initiate contact through unexpected emails, phone calls or messages.

“These unsolicited communications frequently request personal information or prompt urgent actions,” he said. “It is crucial to be cautious when receiving such contact, especially if it comes from unknown sources. Always verify the authenticity of the sender or caller before providing any personal details.”

Misspelled Words or Bad Grammar

Receiving communication that is written poorly or contains bad grammar is another red flag that 14% of respondents said tips them off to a scam.

Ryan McEachron, a security and risk management expert and CEO of ISU Insurance Service ARMAC Agency, said that unprofessional communication with typos, grammar issues or an inconsistent story indicates a scam.

“Legitimate companies have skilled communicators and consistent, transparent messaging,” he explained. “If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Trust your instincts — if an offer makes you feel uncertain or uncomfortable, pass on it.”

Approximately 12% of survey respondents cited a strange email address or phone number as a tip that something is amiss.

Mark Shyani, lawyer and managing attorney at Pacific Attorney Group, said that he’s seen many red flags, but one that stands out to him is the “referral from trusted source” scam.

“In this scam, criminals pretend to be someone you know — often an esteemed colleague or long-time client — who wants to send a client or opportunity your way,” he said. “They do this because they understand that people are more likely to take notice of referrals made by people they trust.”

Shyani continued, “Once, when I was running my practice, I got an email, apparently from a prominent lawyer who was referring a big case to me. It looked legitimate; everything about it mirrored this attorney’s typical messages, right down to the sign-off. However, certain things seemed slightly off: The email address had been changed subtly, and the sender requested an upfront ‘referral fee,’ which struck me as strange.”

He concluded, “This scam’s ability to exploit preexisting trust and professional relationships makes it so dangerous. To avoid being duped by it yourself, make sure you cross-check every referral with your trusted source directly using other means of communication (like calling them on the phone) before taking action.”

Requests for Specific Information or Specific Amounts of Money

Around 9% of survey respondents said that if someone requested specific information or specific amounts of money, they would suspect a scam.

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SWISS BANK UBS TESTS BLOCKCHAIN FOR CROSS-BORDER PAYMENTS WITH DIGITAL CASH

UBS has successfully piloted its blockchain-based payment system to enhance the efficiency of cross-border transactions.

Multinational investment giant UBS has completed a pilot of its blockchain-based payment system dubbed “UBS Digital Cash,” aimed at improving the efficiency of cross-border transactions.

In a Nov. 7 press release, the Zurich-headquartered bank said the trial, which involved multinational clients and banks, included both domestic payments within Switzerland and cross-border transactions in U.S. dollars, Swiss francs, euros, and Chinese yuan.

The system uses a private blockchain network called “UBD Digital Cash,” accessible only to permissioned clients, with transactions settled through smart contracts that automatically execute once predefined conditions are met.

“Blockchain-based payment solutions for cross-border payments are a strategic focus for UBS.”  ~  Andy Kollegger, head of UBS Institutional & Multinational Banking

Commenting on the milestone, Xiaonan Zou, UBS head digital assets says the bank considers the interoperability between UBS Digital Cash and other digital cash initiatives as “key for the financial industry.” 

The latest initiative complements UBS’s involvement in a wide range of market initiatives, the bank says, referring to the Swiss National Bank-led project Helvetia for real wholesale Swiss franc Central Bank Digital Currency, as well as the Agorá project, led by the Bank for International Settlements.

The pilot comes shortly after UBS launched its first tokenized investment fund on Ethereum, the UBS USD Money Market Investment Fund Token, targeted at authorized distribution partners in Singapore.

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XRP NEWS TODAY: RIPPLE PLANS DIRHAM-BACKED STABLECOIN LAUNCH IN UAE

▪️Ripple’s Dirham-Backed Stablecoin: Ripple plans a UAE launch, benefiting from clear regulations.

▪️RLUSD Speculation: Ripple’s potential US dollar-backed stablecoin stirs interest.

▪️XRP Price Stability: XRP remains steady amid stablecoin developments.

Ripple is generating buzz about a possible Dirham-backed stablecoin launch in the UAE, coinciding with discussions around its upcoming RLUSD. The firm recently praised the UAE’s progressive digital asset regulatory framework, which encourages blockchain innovation and stablecoin integration.

Ripple has maintained a strong presence in the Middle East, with notable partnerships such as the National Bank of Abu Dhabi’s adoption of its payment solutions. 

With the UAE’s regulatory clarity, a Dirham-backed stablecoin would align with Ripple’s goal to support secure and efficient digital transactions.

By tapping the UAE market for its stablecoin Ripple is surely making a big affair in the crypto business.  

Clear Regulations Fuel UAE’s Blockchain Ambitions
The UAE Central Bank has introduced a solid regulatory framework that supports stablecoin use in virtual asset transactions, including Dirham-backed coins.

Ripple has pointed out that this clarity positions the UAE as a leader in digital finance, creating an environment conducive to stablecoin adoption. For businesses in the UAE, a Dirham-backed stablecoin could provide a faster, more cost-effective solution for cross-border payments, making it an attractive option for financial institutions.

RLUSD and US Dollar Speculation: What’s Next for Ripple?
In the U.S., attention is now on Ripple’s potential release of the US dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD. Speculation is growing, especially with the possibility of Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidential election. A Trump presidency could bring clearer regulations, potentially accelerating the launch of RLUSD.

Recently, Ripple moved 294,000 RLUSD tokens, fueling curiosity about the timing of the release. CEO Brad Garlinghouse and industry experts are optimistic about RLUSD, seeing it as a key driver for cross-border payments and digital banking.

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XRP LAWSUIT: ARE RIPPLE’S BRAD GARLINGHOUSE AND CHRIS LARSEN AT RISK OF PRISON, OR WILL THE SEC WITHDRAW ITS APPEAL?

The final phase of the crypto bull market appears to have begun, with Bitcoin hitting new highs and altcoins starting to show signs of life. Meanwhile, there’s growing speculation that the SEC’s new chair could end lawsuits against Ripple, Coinbase, and others. Former SEC officials are predicting big changes ahead.

It seems like SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda is in the running to be appointed acting SEC chair during the transition period after Gary Gensler’s departure. 

This is huge for the crypto space, especially since Uyeda is known for being more favorable towards the industry. There’s also a chance that Hester Peirce, another crypto-friendly commissioner.

Jeremy Hogan, a crypto lawyer, also shared his thoughts, predicting that Gensler will likely step down before January 20th. He believes that the new leadership will move quickly to dispose of non-fraud crypto cases, including those involving Ripple and Coinbase.

This could lead to the dismissal of many ongoing cases, with the Ripple case likely settled for the $125 million already awarded by the court.

Amid the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the current administration, one user asked whether a new, crypto-friendly government could lead the SEC to withdraw its appeal in the Ripple case. 

Marc Fagel, a former SEC attorney said that typically, enforcement actions are based on the law, not political influence, and it would be highly unusual for the SEC to reverse course. However, with the current administration challenging traditional norms, it’s hard to predict what could happen next.

When asked whether Ripple executives Brad Garlinghouse, David Schwartz, and Chris Larsen could face prison time for alleged fraud, the attorney declined to comment. The user accused them of “scamming people for over 10 years” and profiting hundreds of millions did not receive a direct response.

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DEFI NEEDS REGULATION TO DRIVE ADOPTION — WEB3 EXEC

Web3 professional Agne Linge believes that for broader DeFi adoption, regulations must catch up to make people feel safe.

While decentralized finance (DeFi) technology is advancing within the Web3 space, a crypto executive believes the sector still has a long way to go.

At the recent Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai, Agne Linge, a former director of Binance Lithuania who now works with Web3 projects WeFi and Yellow Network, told Cointelegraph that while regulations in jurisdictions like Europe have addressed centralized exchanges and wallet providers, DeFi remains largely “out of scope.”

Linge believes that for DeFi to achieve broader adoption, regulations must be deployed for the industry. Linge told Cointelegraph:

“If you want adoption, we need regulation. We need people to feel safe and to trust the institutions. With what happened in the crypto industry, I think we still have some reputational work to do.” 

Linge also praised regulators for “weeding out” bad actors in the ecosystem and trying to understand the technology but emphasized that DeFi also needs attention.

DeFi not “totally” decentralized
While some in the crypto community believe DeFi should operate without regulation, Linge has a different view. The executive said that even decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) members are in danger of being legally accountable. She said:  

“This is not true. I mean, even a DAO. If you are a DAO, then all of the DAO members can be legally liable.”

According to Linge, the space needs regulation because it’s “not totally decentralized.” Linge explained that DeFi still has people signing contracts, on and off-ramp providers, and other variables that would benefit from regulatory clarity.

When asked about DeFi’s potential for wider adoption, Linge argued that, because DeFi places finance on a decentralized blockchain, it could reduce reliance on centralized options:

“With the tools that we have, everything is widespread and globally connected, why would we use centralized solutions? I mean, this will provide more efficient interaction and integration to everything.”

She added that while DeFi is currently in its own niche, it will eventually take another shape or form. “Maybe not completely like autonomous. There will be persons responsible like legal entities, but in general, the infrastructure is only for the benefit of this globally interconnected world,” Linge added.

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BRICS: RUSSIA SAYS IT WON’T DITCH US DOLLAR AFTER TRUMP’S VICTORY

In a shocking twist for the BRICS alliance, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that they will not ditch the US dollar. In a sit-down interview Thursday, Putin confirmed that Russia is not abandoning the dollar, it is “simply refusing to use the dollar as a settlement tool.”

Putin called the US dollar a “pillar of US power,” saying that the US is undoing this power. The BRICS bloc has long pushed its de-dollarization initiative, saying the greenback won’t be king for long.

The alliance recently discussed de-dollarization at its October Summit, and multiple countries have decided to stop using the dollar.

“The payments in dollars are decreasing,” Putin said. “Not too much, as of yet, but as a means of savings, it’s going down step by step. Very gradually it’s shrinking, it is a trend. It’s their own doing.”

In regards to BRICS proposals of ditching the US dollar, the Russian president reaffirmed that “our proposals are not aimed against [the] dollar. This is simply us rising to the challenge of modern times, in response towards the development of the economy we are thinking.”

BRICS Continues Developing Payment System to Rival US Dollar
Putin also discussed how BRICS is currently in the development phase of a unified BRICS payment system rooted in the payment systems of different countries. 

The new system will be “using the groundwork of the systems in each country in exchanging of financial information,” the Russian president said.

The bloc has continued to embrace trades in local currencies. Moreover, they have worked to develop their unique payment infrastructures. These projects should only encourage financial autonomy. Moreover, they should be clear threats to Western hegemony and US dollar dominance. 

The most interesting point from Putin’s interview is that despite the de-dollarization efforts, Russia has decided not to ban or abandon the greenback: simply avoid it.

Earlier this year, Donald Trump hinted he would consider lifting sanctions, encouraging the use of the dollar. Now that he will be President again, it will be interesting to see how the bloc responds if he does just that. 

Putin and China’s President Xi Jinping have already opened the door to speaking to Trump, so perhaps there is a future where BRICS and the US dollar live in harmony.

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DETROIT TO BECOME LARGEST US CITY TO ACCEPT CRYPTO PAYMENTS FOR TAXES

Starting mid-2025, Detroit residents can pay taxes and fees in crypto, with blockchain entrepreneurs invited to enhance civic solutions.

▪️Detroit will begin accepting crypto assets for tax payments from mid-2025, making it the largest US city to do so.

▪️The initiative aims to modernize public services and improve accessibility for unbanked residents.

Detroit will soon allow residents to pay taxes and other city fees with crypto, becoming the largest US city to adopt crypto payments.

City officials announced that this option will be available mid-2025 and managed securely by PayPal. This new payment method aligns with Detroit’s broader strategy to modernize public services, strengthen civic engagement, and drive economic growth.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan expressed enthusiasm for the initiative, emphasizing the city’s dedication to creating a tech-friendly environment that supports residents and entrepreneurs alike.

“Detroit is building a tech-friendly environment for residents and entrepreneurs,” said Duggan. “We’re excited to be among the first US cities to explore blockchain applications and offer cryptocurrency as a payment option.”

The city treasurer, Nikhil Patel, highlighted that the new platform would improve accessibility for Detroit residents, especially those who are unbanked or prefer digital payments.

 “This platform upgrade will also make it easier for Detroiters to make electronic payments.”

In addition to the new crypto payment option, Detroit is actively encouraging blockchain entrepreneurs to propose projects that enhance transparency, security, and efficiency in public services.

Proposals can be submitted to Justin Onwenu, Detroit’s Director of Entrepreneurship and Economic Opportunity, by December 15, 2024.

Onwenu explained, “Blockchain technologies have the potential to drive greater accessibility, efficiency, transparency, and security, and we’re excited to hear from entrepreneurs at the forefront of this work.”

With this move, Detroit joins a growing number of municipalities adopting crypto payments. Currently, Williston, North Dakota, and Miami Lakes, Florida, accept crypto for specific city services.

However, Detroit will surpass these cities in scope and size, establishing itself as the largest US city to accept crypto.

Cities like Miami and New York have shown strong crypto support, while states such as Colorado, Utah, and Louisiana have already implemented crypto payment options for state taxes.

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FED CUTS RATES AS BITCOIN CONTINUES ROARING

The Federal Reserve slashed interest rates again on Thursday in a move that could boost Bitcoin—which is already in all-time high territory.

The Federal Reserve on Thursday slashed interest rates in an expected decision that could give "risk-on" assets like Bitcoin a further boost—and the top digital asset is already surging in recent days, setting multiple all-time high price points following Donald Trump's election win.

America's central bank approved a quarter-point interest-rate cut—a move backed by all 12 Fed voters. In September, the Fed cut by 50 basis points in its first such reduction since it aggressively raised rates in 2022.

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have largely benefited from low interest rates because they, like tech stocks, tend to experience more volatile price movements.

But in 2022, the central bank aggressively hiked interest rates in a bid to tame inflation amid the COVID-19 pandemic, making such investments less attractive. Now that inflation is in check, the central bank can make it cheaper to borrow money again.

"The Committee judges that the risks to achieving its employment and inflation goals are roughly in balance," the Fed said in a statement Thursday.

Matt Mena, crypto research strategist at exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer 21Shares, said in a statement provided to Decrypt that the latest cut could give crypto a further boost.

"The Fed's 25 bps rate cut introduces an economic boost favorable to risk assets like Bitcoin," he said. "Combined with Trump's pro-crypto policies, this creates a supportive macro environment for Bitcoin."

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RIPPLE CEO SHARES HIS ‘FIRST 100-DAY’ CHECKLIST FOR THE PRESIDENT

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, has outlined what he believes should be part of the President's first 100-day agenda for crypto.

Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. election has offered not just a pro-crypto president, but also the most pro-crypto lawmakers in the House and Senate. With crypto in celebratory mood as Bitcoin leads prices higher, the overall sentiment is that this is only the beginning of what’s bullish for the industry.

However, among the top priorities for the sector is the push for regulatory clarity. In his congratulatory message, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse outlined what he sees as a few of the things the president can do in his first 100 days to get the ball rolling.

Fire Gensler
At the top of the list is fulfilling a campaign pledge: firing U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler on “day one.” 

Garlinghouse suggests replacing Gensler with a more crypto-friendly candidate, naming Dan Gallagher (chief legal officer of Robinhood), Christopher Giancarlo (former head of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission), and Brian Brooks (former acting comptroller of the currency) as potential successors.

“They’d be massive upgrades in rebuilding the rule of law (and reputation) at the SEC,” the Ripple CEO posted on X.

In his victory speech following Tuesday’s election, Trump expressed his commitment to uniting the nation and driving change.

On his ‘first 100-day’ checklist Garlinghouse wishes to see the president getting Republicans and Democrats together to “move the digital asset market structure bill forward in the Senate.”

Notably, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill in May 2024.

The final item on Garlinghouse’s list pertains to Ethereum. Ripple’s legal battle with the SEC, from December 2020 to July 2023, challenged allegations that XRP was a security, ultimately resulting in a favorable court ruling. While the SEC approved spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds in May, Garlinghouse couldn’t resist a pointed comment aimed at the regulator.

“And last but not least, can we get some clarity…..similar to XRP and BTC, that ETH is not security, right?!” he wrote.

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XRP LEDGER ACTIVATES CRUCIAL PRICE ORACLE AMENDMENT: HERE’S WHY IT MATTERS

▪️The activation of the Price Oracle amendment on the XRP Ledger enhances its DeFi capabilities by integrating off-chain data, crucial for executing accurate smart contracts and expanding decentralized applications.

▪️This update may increase demand for XRP, positioning the XRPL competitively against other blockchain platforms, particularly as Ripple prepares to introduce smart contract support.

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has activated the highly anticipated Price Oracle amendment, enabling the integration of off-chain data through oracles. This update follows Ripple’s recent positioning to become a competitor to Chainlink, as previously highlighted by CNF. With the release of oracles in Q2 2024 on the XRPL, if it could  propel XRP’s price to a new all-time high (ATH).

This key update, announced by XRPL validator Vet, states that the XRP Ledger Price Oracle amendment is now activated. Oracles can bring off-chain data to the XRP Ledger, which is useful for decentralized finance (DeFi) and eventually for smart contract dApps.

The amendment is designed to bolster decentralized finance (DeFi) capabilities on the XRPL by providing external, real-world data for use in smart contracts and financial transactions.

Expanding DeFi Applications with Real-World Data
The Price Oracle amendment allows oracles to connect blockchain-based applications on the XRPL to real-world data, such as cryptocurrency price feeds and live market data. This access is essential for executing accurate smart contracts and broadening DeFi’s scope on the XRPL.

With Ripple’s plan to add smart contract support, the amendment paves the way for more complex financial products and decentralized applications (dApps), significantly advancing XRPL’s DeFi capabilities.

Positive Market Sentiment and Competitive Positioning
Within the XRP community, there is speculation that this update may drive up demand for XRP, as the XRPL’s enhanced functionality could attract more developers and users. 

With reliable data integration, the XRPL is well-positioned to compete in the DeFi space, especially alongside platforms like XLM, which added smart contract support in early 2024.

This development underscores the XRPL’s adaptability and innovation, potentially strengthening its long-term market position. At the time of writing, Ripple (XRP) is trading at $0.5347, having surged by 5.08% in the past day and 2.62% in the past week.

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SENATOR LUMMIS: U.S. IS ‘GOING TO BUILD’ A STRATEGIC BTC RESERVE

Senator Cynthia Lummis reaffirmed plans to create a strategic Bitcoin Reserve in the U.S. just hours after Donald Trump won the presidential election.

Congressional progress on a national strategic Bitcoin reserve could accelerate as The Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC declared Republican candidate Donald Trump the winner of the presidential race. Lummis’ Nov. 6 tweet reminded the public of plans to position America’s $12 billion Bitcoin stockpile as a reserve asset and potential solution to the nation’s rising debt crisis.

The Senator initially revealed her BTC plans at the July Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville. Trump announced his intention to shutter state-backed Bitcoin selling at the same event, receiving praise from crypto supporters.

Following the gathering, Lummis unveiled official documents for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and submitted the proposal for consideration. Thousands of U.S. citizens signed letters and petitions supporting the idea shortly after.

Republican control of Congress could further push such a bill toward formal legislation. Some 247 pro-crypto candidates won House of Representative seats, according to Stand With Crypto, with several other spots in the Senate up for grabs.

If Trump follows through on his crypto promises and Republicans achieve a legislative trifecta, the U.S. could become the first major world power to recognize Bitcoin as a national reserve asset. As of the time of publication, the U.S. was the largest sovereign owner of Bitcoin, holding 203,239 tokens, according to Arkham.

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REPUBLICAN SENATE MAJORITY SIGNALS MORE ‘PRO-CRYPTO CONGRESS’

A Republican-led Senate is poised to pass clearer crypto regulations, signaling a shift toward industry-friendly policies in the US.

The Republican Party has secured majority control of the United States Senate, offering a promising outlook for cryptocurrency regulations in the world’s largest economy.

Republicans took control after securing key Senate seats in Ohio and West Virginia, according to the Associated Press.

Over 240 pro-crypto candidates were elected to the House of Representatives and Senate in a “historic achievement” for clear crypto regulations in the US, according to Anastasija Plotnikova, the CEO and co-founder of Fideum, a regulatory and blockchain infrastructure firm focused on institutions.

Plotnikova told Cointelegraph:

“It paves the way for harmonized crypto regulations that will drive innovation, boost competition and incentivize talent to return. The US crypto industry worked for years to make this happen, and I eagerly await seeing the deliverables implemented.”

A Republican-led Senate, paired with a presidential administration that supports crypto, could lead to innovation-friendly regulations. This could help the US regain ground as a global leader, particularly as Europe moves closer to implementing its comprehensive regulatory framework, the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) bill, by the end of 2024.

Lighter regulations and more oversight for CFTC
A Republican Senate may finally bring clarity to US crypto regulations, according to Anndy Lian, author and intergovernmental blockchain expert.

He told Cointelegraph:

“The Republican focus on reducing government oversight could lead to a lighter regulatory touch, which would be a win for the industry […] A Republican Senate could mean fewer aggressive anti-crypto moves and more opportunities for open discussions about how to support innovation.”

The new Senate may review delayed business-friendly bills like the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act, which would grant the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) exclusive jurisdiction over digital asset trading, Lian added.

Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act of 2022. Source: Congress.gov

The crypto industry is also hoping to see the approval of the Bitcoin Act, championed by Wyoming Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis. The bill proposes the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve for the US, making it the first nation to use it as a “savings technology.”

Lummis Bitcoin Act. Source: Lummis.senate.gov

The bill cited the US’ “soaring inflation rates” an

d the national debt reaching “unprecedented heights” as reasons for the adoption of Bitcoin reserves to bolster the country’s balance sheet.

Republican Senate to change SEC oversight over crypto industry?
Controlling the Senate is at least as important for the future of crypto regulations as the president, according to James Davies, CEO of Crypto Valley Exchange.

This could significantly change the Securities and Exchange Commission’s oversight of the crypto space, Davies told Cointelegraph:

“This shift changes SEC oversight, which has proven to be as impactful as, if not more than, the SEC chair […] Now we await public announcements from Trump on SEC nominations to fulfill his promises to the US crypto community that supported him.”

Davies said he hopes that Chris Giancarlo, former CFTC chair, will be nominated for Gensler’s seat at the SEC.

The crypto industry sees the 2024 presidential elections as a net positive. Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong said it was “America’s most pro-crypto Congress ever,” which will facilitate more explicit crypto regulations.
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SEC CHAIRMAN GARY GENSLER LIKELY TO RESIGN AFTER TRUMP WIN: ANALYST

President-elect Donald Trump can't fire crypto critic Gary Gensler without cause, but history suggests that the SEC chairman will bow out.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could soon see a new chairman following Donald Trump’s projected election win, a noted crypto analyst said Wednesday.

Analyst Markus Thielen, the CEO of crypto research firm 10x Research, wrote in a research note that recent history suggests that Gary Gensler is likely to resign in the near future amid the impending regime change. The SEC’s chairman would just be following in the steps of his predecessors.

The SEC chairman “typically resigns when a new president takes office, aligning with the incoming administration's preferences,” Thielen wrote.

This happened previously with Jay Clayton—who was appointed by Trump—resigning before Joe Biden’s inauguration. Before that, Barack Obama’s pick Mary Jo White resigned the day of President Trump's inauguration.

“This practice allows the new president to appoint a chair who aligns with their policy objectives,” Thielen wrote. “If these historical patterns hold, Gary Gensler may resign in December or January, with a new SEC chair potentially confirmed by April or May.”

Gensler’s impact
Appointed by President Joe Biden in 2021, Gensler has led the SEC in an aggressive crackdown on U.S. crypto exchanges, decentralized finance projects, and software developers, which has been perceived by many as a hostile stance towards the sector. His term is set to last until 2026.

Donald Trump has repeatedly said that he would fire Gensler if elected, and suggested that crypto startups would be "living in hell" if he didn't return to office and help change the course of American regulation.

“I pledge to the Bitcoin community that the day I take the oath of office, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ anti-crypto crusade will be over,” Trump said during his Bitcoin 2024 conference keynote in July. “It will end. It will be done.”

According to Decrypt analysis, however, regulatory protocols establish that the president could not remove Gensler from his position without cause. Still, the new president would have the authority to demote him from the role of chairman and appoint another SEC commissioner in his place.

U.S. Republican Representative French Hill recently said that the SEC should have new leadership next year—regardless of which party controls the White House. He said that Gensler's "fear-mongering" at the SEC is unconstitutional and misuses the agency's regulatory authority.

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JP MORGAN REBRANDS BLOCKCHAIN UNIT TO KINEXYS

JP Morgan has rebranded its Onyx blockchain unit to Kinexys by JP Morgan. The move was announced today by Umar Farooq, the global co-head of JP Morgan payments during the Singapore Fintech Festival.

As we previously reported, the blockchain platform has executed more than $1.5 trillion in notional value since launch, with current volumes exceeding $2 billion daily. That’s still tiny compared to the $10 trillion in conventional payments that the bank processes daily.

The new name combines the concepts of “kinetic” and “connection”, to reflect the worldwide movement of money, assets and financial information using the efficiencies of DLT.

The highest profile Onyx solution is the blockchain based bank account system, JPM Coin Systems, which enables corporates to move money between JP Morgan accounts in different countries, in real time and 24/7. That is now rebranded to Kinexys Digital Payments. Brevan Howard Digital Assets is a new client of the solution.

Onyx Digital Assets, now Kinexys Digital Assets, is an umbrella for multiple solutions that include intraday repo, tokenized collateral and bond issuance. Singapore’s OCBC is the latest bank to start using the repo solution.

Onyx’s first product was Liink, the blockchain based payments messaging network that enables sharing of data about conventional payments to reduce delays because of compliance of other queries. It is renamed to Kinexys Liink.

One of the most logical moves is the rebranding of the slightly awkward sounding Blockchain Launch to Kinexys Labs.

In other news, the unit is planning to support foreign exchange as part of Kinexys Digital Payments. JP Morgan was previously involved in DeFi-style FX trials using automated market makers as part of one of the first Singapore Project Guardian tests.

Additionally, Kinexys Digital Assets and Kinexys Labs is running a proof of concept for on-chain privacy, identity and composability.

Why rebrand?
The bank is spinning the rebrand as a positive step, as one would expect.   However, the trigger is likely trademark issues. Given Onyx is a generic word, it would encounter potential challenges. 

A company that was already using the name might have objected to trademark applications or even alleged infringement.

Last June the bank applied for trademarks for Onyx Digital Payments and Onyx Digital Assets. 

The records show the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) examiner sent initial refusals for the trademarks on various grounds, including partial overlaps with existing trademarks for similar use cases and other applications that pre-dated these applications. Given JP Morgan’s lawyers didn’t respond, the applications were treated as abandoned.

There’s also an OnyxCoin, as in a cryptocurrency, something the bank would likely not want to be confused with.

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REPUBLICAN SENATE MAJORITY SIGNALS MORE ‘PRO-CRYPTO CONGRESS’

A Republican-led Senate is poised to pass clearer crypto regulations, signaling a shift toward industry-friendly policies in the US.

The Republican Party has secured majority control of the United States Senate, offering a promising outlook for cryptocurrency regulations in the world’s largest economy.

Republicans took control after securing key Senate seats in Ohio and West Virginia, according to the Associated Press.

Over 240 pro-crypto candidates were elected to the House of Representatives and Senate in a “historic achievement” for clear crypto regulations in the US, according to Anastasija Plotnikova, the CEO and co-founder of Fideum, a regulatory and blockchain infrastructure firm focused on institutions.

Plotnikova told Cointelegraph:

“It paves the way for harmonized crypto regulations that will drive innovation, boost competition and incentivize talent to return. The US crypto industry worked for years to make this happen, and I eagerly await seeing the deliverables implemented.”

A Republican-led Senate, paired with a presidential administration that supports crypto, could lead to innovation-friendly regulations. This could help the US regain ground as a global leader, particularly as Europe moves closer to implementing its comprehensive regulatory framework, the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) bill, by the end of 2024.

Lighter regulations and more oversight for CFTC
A Republican Senate may finally bring clarity to US crypto regulations, according to Anndy Lian, author and intergovernmental blockchain expert.

He told Cointelegraph:

“The Republican focus on reducing government oversight could lead to a lighter regulatory touch, which would be a win for the industry […] A Republican Senate could mean fewer aggressive anti-crypto moves and more opportunities for open discussions about how to support innovation.”

The new Senate may review delayed business-friendly bills like the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act, which would grant the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) exclusive jurisdiction over digital asset trading, Lian added.

The crypto industry is also hoping to see the approval of the Bitcoin Act, championed by Wyoming Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis. The bill proposes the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve for the US, making it the first nation to use it as a “savings technology.”

The bill cited the US’ “soaring inflation rates” and the national debt reaching “unprecedented heights” as reasons for the adoption of Bitcoin reserves to bolster the country’s balance sheet.

Republican Senate to change SEC oversight over crypto industry?
Controlling the Senate is at least as important for the future of crypto regulations as the president, according to James Davies, CEO of Crypto Valley Exchange.

This could significantly change the Securities and Exchange Commission’s oversight of the crypto space, Davies told Cointelegraph:

“This shift changes SEC oversight, which has proven to be as impactful as, if not more than, the SEC chair […] Now we await public announcements from Trump on SEC nominations to fulfill his promises to the US crypto community that supported him.”

Davies said he hopes that Chris Giancarlo, former CFTC chair, will be nominated for Gensler’s seat at the SEC.
The crypto industry sees the 2024 presidential elections as a net positive. Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong said it was “America’s most pro-crypto Congress ever,” which will facilitate more explicit crypto regulations.

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RIPPLE AND ARCHAX COLLABORATE TO LAUNCH $100M+ IN TOKENIZED ASSETS ON XRPL

▪️Ripple has renewed a 2022 partnership with Archax as part of the plans to attract millions of dollars to XRPL by next year.

▪️Archax has also announced its acquisition of Spanish broker King & Shaxson Capital Markets (KSCM).

Ripple (XRP) has announced an extension of its earlier partnership with the UK’s regulated custodian Archax to drive hundreds of millions of dollars of tokenized Real World Assets (RWA) to the XRP Ledger (XRPL). According to the report, this would also establish the XRPL as one of the leading blockchains for RWA.

In 2022, Ripple and Archax established their first partnership when Archax joined hands with Metaco to provide digital asset custody services to clients. Meanwhile, both parties admit that their compliance goal aligns with each other since they work hand in hand with policymakers and regulators across the globe to bring crypto and blockchain to the doorsteps of financial institutions.

Commenting on this groundbreaking partnership, CEO of Archax Graham Rodford disclosed that the company is excited to adopt the technology by bringing its assets to the XRPL.

We have hit the tipping point for mainstream adoption of digital assets for real-world use cases.

There is clear real-world utility in use cases like RWA tokenization for the operational efficiency, access to liquid markets, and transparency inherent to crypto, and Archax has already tokenized assets such as equities, debt instruments, and money market funds.

The XRPL, which is reported to have a strong foundation in RWA tokenization and institutional grade DeFi, has recorded more than 1,000 projects in the last decade. On top of that, it has successfully processed more than 2.8 billion transactions without disruption, supporting more than five million wallets within the process with over 120 validators.

Markus of RippleX Comments and Archax Recent Acquisition
According to Markus Infanger, SVP, RippleX, its collaboration with Archax could enhance the realization of its vision and support the UK-regulated firm to drive the adoption of blockchain.

Our industry is at the start of the next major adoption stage in which blockchain technology will deliver real utility in financial markets at scale. 

Ripple is excited to see Archax’s vision of driving the adoption of blockchain and digital assets technology amongst financial institutions come to life, while further underlining the credentials of the XRPL as one of the leading blockchains for RWA tokenization.

Archax recently announced the acquisition of Spanish broker King & Shaxson Capital Markets (KSCM) as part of the effort to expand its operations across Europe.

Archax recently signed with Ripple, “to bring 100m’s of $ of tokenized RWA onto the XRPL over the coming year”. Since then, they have acquired a Spanish broker, KSCM, and partnered with Assetera for fund cross-listings.  WrathofKahneman, November 4, 2024

Initially, Archax was focusing on providing a digital securities marketplace but later expanded into crypto exchanges. Meanwhile, its latest accounting filing shows that it had 58 institutional clients as of the end of 2023. Its Asset Under Custody within the period was $112 million, with almost $100 million in OTC trading volumes.

Its recent expansion was highlighted by Rodford in a statement:

The Archax strategy has always been to expand its regulatory footprint globally, with the EU region being of prime importance for us, post-Brexit. This acquisition expands and enhances our access to permissions within the EU region, building on those we hold with the FCA in the UK.

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Source:  Crypto News Flash

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JP MORGAN REBRANDS BLOCKCHAIN UNIT TO KINEXYS

JP Morgan has rebranded its Onyx blockchain unit to Kinexys by JP Morgan. The move was announced today by Umar Farooq, the global co-head of JP Morgan payments during the Singapore Fintech Festival.

As we previously reported, the blockchain platform has executed more than $1.5 trillion in notional value since launch, with current volumes exceeding $2 billion daily. That’s still tiny compared to the $10 trillion in conventional payments that the bank processes daily.

The new name combines the concepts of “kinetic” and “connection”, to reflect the worldwide movement of money, assets and financial information using the efficiencies of DLT.

The highest profile Onyx solution is the blockchain based bank account system, JPM Coin Systems, which enables corporates to move money between JP Morgan accounts in different countries, in real time and 24/7. That is now rebranded to Kinexys Digital Payments. Brevan Howard Digital Assets is a new client of the solution.

Onyx Digital Assets, now Kinexys Digital Assets, is an umbrella for multiple solutions that include intraday repo, tokenized collateral and bond issuance. Singapore’s OCBC is the latest bank to start using the repo solution.

Onyx’s first product was Liink, the blockchain based payments messaging network that enables sharing of data about conventional payments to reduce delays because of compliance of other queries. It is renamed to Kinexys Liink.

One of the most logical moves is the rebranding of the slightly awkward sounding Blockchain Launch to Kinexys Labs.

In other news, the unit is planning to support foreign exchange as part of Kinexys Digital Payments. JP Morgan was previously involved in DeFi-style FX trials using automated market makers as part of one of the first Singapore Project Guardian tests.

Additionally, Kinexys Digital Assets and Kinexys Labs is running a proof of concept for on-chain privacy, identity and composability.

Why rebrand?
The bank is spinning the rebrand as a positive step, as one would expect. However, the trigger is likely trademark issues. Given Onyx is a generic word, it would encounter potential challenges. A company that was already using the name might have objected to trademark applications or even alleged infringement.

Last June the bank applied for trademarks for Onyx Digital Payments and Onyx Digital Assets. 

The records show the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) examiner sent initial refusals for the trademarks on various grounds, including partial overlaps with existing trademarks for similar use cases and other applications that pre-dated these applications. 

Given JP Morgan’s lawyers didn’t respond, the applications were treated as abandoned.

There’s also an OnyxCoin, as in a cryptocurrency, something the bank would likely not want to be confused with.

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Source:  Ledger Insights

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