Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Thursday Evening 10-24-24

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SEC OUTLINES CRITERIA FOR SAB 121 DIGITAL ASSET CUSTODY EXEMPTIONS

More than two years ago, the SEC published accounting guidance, SAB 121, regarding how listed companies should disclose crypto-assets held on behalf of clients, requiring the assets to be counted on the balance sheet. This particularly affects banks because regulations on capital requirements are based on the contents of the balance sheet.

After both the House and Senate voted to overturn SAB 121, President Biden used his veto so that SAB 121 still stands. However, there has been some softening in the SEC’s stance, with the world’s largest custodian BNY receiving a specific exemption to custody assets for a crypto ETF. However, BNY and other banks have to apply for exemptions on a case by case basis.

A September speech by SEC Chief Accountant Paul Minter reveals the significant work required in order to achieve such exemptions. Ideally custodians should build crypto experience slowly with low volumes. But the processes required for the SAB 121 exemption means that only the largest opportunities will be worthwhile pursuing.

The rationale behind SAB 121 was that if the custodian lost control of the private keys, the assets they control might be hard to recover and could result in a claim on the custodian.

How banks, broker-dealers get SAB 121 exemptions
Mr Minter gave the example of a bank that had engaged on the topic both with the prudential regulator at the state level and its primary federal prudential regulator. Since 2022, banks are required to notify their regulator in advance of engaging with crypto-assets.

The bank had systems in place to safeguard private keys. Additionally, it ensured that its custody structure is bankruptcy remote, as confirmed by a lawyer, and its contracts with client institutions preclude re-hypothecation of the crypto-assets.

 The same contracts explicitly excluded liability for blockchain-specific risks. Finally, the bank had risk management processes in place for each specific crypto-asset that it safeguards.

The Chief Accountant also gave the example of broker-dealers, where a third party provides transaction execution and custody. An exemption to SAB 121 is likely to apply where the broker-dealer is just the introducer, doesn’t have the private keys, and the custodian third party is clearly the agent of the customer, rather than the broker-dealer.

He provided a list of points he’d want to see as confirmation, including contracts and evidence of the client having a direct relationship with the third party. The broker-dealer would also have to get a legal opinion reinforcing that the broker-dealer is not the customer’s agent.

SAB 121 remains questionable

Meanwhile, apart from the unorthodox accounting treatment required by SAB 121, and blocking banks from engaging with crypto-assets until now, in some ways SAB 121 has made it less safe for crypto-asset clients.

The largest custodians are each responsible for trillions in conventional assets, and have the headcount, experience and processes that are more likely to provide safeguards against hackers.

Yet startups are currently the primary providers of crypto custody, particularly Coinbase for ETFs. That sort of concentration is usually something regulators are not keen on.

Plus, depending on agreements, assets under custody are conventionally treated as belonging to the client. By including them on the balance sheet, this implies the assets belong to the company, which could be bad news for clients if the custodian goes bankrupt.

We’re also reminded of a thought provoking paper by Duke University’s Steven Schwarcz on fintech regulation. He made an interesting observation that one regulatory option is to have the financial equivalent of the FDA in which all fintech innovations would need approval in advance.

He dismisses this as an innovation killer. If you look at U.S. banks in the context of crypto-assets and crypto custody, they effectively have several FDAs – their own prudential regulators (plural) plus the SEC for SAB 121.

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INTERVIEW WITH CARDANO’S CHARLES HOSKINSON: FOUNDER DISCUSSES RECENT ETHEREUM REMARKS AND INVOLVEMENT WITH ARGENTINA

▪️Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson has clarified his earlier remark on Ethereum and Vitalik Buterin as he projects Bitcoin to reach between $200k and $300k by next year.

▪️According to him, Argentina’s attraction to several crypto projects stems from the desire to find an alternative to the local currency. 

CNF recently reported that Cardano (ADA) co-founder Charles Hoskinson has labeled Ethereum as a “dictator” that solely relies on its co-founder Vitalik Buterin for direction. 

In his presentation at the Token2049 event in Singapore, Hoskinson explained that the entire roadmap of Ethereum is within the control of Buterin. In this case, the project would be vague and visionless if the 30-year-old is removed from the bracket.

The Dictatorship Nature of Ethereum
During an interview with news outlet Ámbito, Hoskinson was asked if he is on bad terms with Buterin or if his statement only referred to the direction of Ethereum.

Responding to this, the Cardano co-founder explained that his expression of “dictator” in his previous presentation was just to put a complex discussion or word into a simple phrase.

According to him, his use of that word was just to imply that Buterin runs Ethereum in an authoritarian manner. In other words, holders of Ethereum and Bitcoin have no say in the direction of the protocol. Per his observation, disagreement with Buterin’s decision would likely arise once the governance model becomes unsustainable.

Ethereum could end up like Bitcoin, where innovation stagnates, or it will need to adopt a more inclusive governance model. Although Vitalik has shown resistance to on-chain governance, he seems to be acknowledging that this stance can be problematic. Most modern blockchain projects, like Cardano, are exploring on-chain governance models.

Why Argentina Attracts Several Crypto Big Players

In the interview, Hoskinson pointed out the growing distrust in the local currencies, forcing individuals to seek alternatives to hedge against inflation. According to him, Argentina is embracing crypto and aggressively learning yield farming, metaverse, and GameFi. Per his observation, this trend would continue as long as the local currency faces higher inflation, capital control, and trade barriers.

In addition to that, he explained that Argentina has emerged as a favorable market to test its products like wallet software, identity software, and microfinance platforms. 

On top of that, he believes that Argentina is the best place to hire people as the first developers working on Cardano in 2016 were from Buenos Aires.

Difference Between Blockchain and Liberalism

According to Hoskinson, the vision of Argentina’s president Javier Milei, such as the concept of private and sound currencies, aligns with that of the industry. However, liberalism has a challenge of implementation. Meanwhile, blockchain presents itself as a third way that belongs to neither government nor private industry.

Sometimes it behaves like a government entity, and other times, like a private actor. This makes it an ideal solution for issues such as voting systems, national identification, or the functions of a central bank. I believe that as Milei deepens his knowledge in that field, he will recognize three key points: 

first, that Blockchain is highly compatible with his philosophy; 

second, that Argentina is already a global leader in cryptocurrencies; and 

third, that the country has enormous local talent to drive and execute these initiatives.

Concluding the interview with a Bitcoin projection, Hoskinson estimated that the involvement of BlackRock in the asset could push BTC to between $200,000 and $300,000 next year.

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VISA SEES THE ‘STABLECOIN SANDWICH’ AS PATH TO STABLECOINS GOING MAINSTREAM

While stablecoins offer cheap and fast cross border payments, their usability drawbacks have prevented them from going mainstream, until now. Visa’s Cuy Sheffield said it’s no longer always obvious to the user when stablecoins are being used for payments. 

He referred to the so-called ‘stablecoin sandwich’ where someone makes a conventional payment, and the payment service provider sends stablecoins to the destination. The stablecoin is then converted to the local currency with the last mile sent via the local real time payment system.

“If you used a stablecoin a year ago, it was very explicit,” said Mr Sheffield, during a DC Fintech Week panel. “You knew you were using a stablecoin. You usually had to seek out a crypto wallet, you had to figure out how to manage your private key. We’re starting to see both major fintechs, existing wallets like PayPal and others put frontend interfaces on it that just look like another fiat wallet. And so they use stablecoins on the backend.”

PayPal’s Jose Fernandez da Ponte noted that with cross border payments today, most bank customers don’t know much about correspondent banking or Swift. Stablecoins will evolve in a similar manner.

Mr Sheffield highlighted that for non-crypto users, the concept of making a payment in dollars then having to pay gas fees using the blockchain’s native token doesn’t make sense, and means the user has to get involved in crypto. Some of the new payment apps are starting to abstract away these gas fees.

With a move into mainstream, there’s a need for consumer protection.

Stablecoin risks and consumer protection

Mr Sheffield raised the need for standards to reduce consumer risk. Where tokens don’t comply with the standards, they shouldn’t be allowed to be called stablecoins. 

“If you can compare two products that are marketed to consumers as stablecoins, they could be entirely different around: is there a fiat asset behind it? If so, where are those reserves held? What audits or attestations are done?

 So I think it’s a really challenging environment for consumers if you’re being offered a stablecoin to have to go under the hood and do due diligence,” said Mr Sheffield.

Anna Yuan, formerly with Solana and now the founder of Perena, believes the crypto world now distinguishes between stablecoins as narrow banking-style tokens, versus asset referenced tokens that peg to a currency with reserves in assets such as crypto, trade finance or something else. 

“Those should not be considered for daily average consumer use cases. Those are for the crypto bros,” she said. That would include mutli billion dollar coins such as the DAI and Ethena.

Stablecoin sandwiches and the current regulatory status carry risks. Today, many stablecoin holders are choosing to custody their own stablecoins, particularly in emerging markets. To abstract away blockchain gas costs, most apps take on the role of custodian. The users also don’t know which stablecoins they own and not all stablecoins are equal. Many of these app providers are not licensed.

“That means your assets are no longer yours. And why would you use that when you could use a trusted entity like PayPal to custody your assets,” she said. She’s concerned that bad experiences “could really hurt people’s perceptions of stablecoin sandwiches in the long run.” Ms Yuan also emphasized that it’s important not to do away with self custody for those that want it.

Banks and stablecoins
Meanwhile, Mr Sheffield said Visa spends a lot of time exploring what role banks are going to play. Until now stablecoins were not issued by banks, but a number of large banks are now getting involved. He referred to Societe Generale Forge and its EURCV stablecoin. Plus, Visa recently announced its helping BBVA explore stablecoins.

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Key points of the Putin's speech at the plenary session of the 16th #BRICS2024 Summit in the outreach format:

🔹Ukraine

🟠Ukraine is being used to create critical security threats to Russia;

🟠Those who want to inflict strategic defeat on Russia do not know the history of the country; these are illusory calculations.

🔹The Middle East

🟠The situation in the Middle East is worrying, as it involves the exacerbation of a long-standing conflict;

🟠Russia consistently opposes any form of terrorist actions;

🟠The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East brings the region to the brink of full-scale war;

🟠Russia seeks to contribute to the stabilization of the situation in the Middle East;

🟠Putin called for an end to violence in the Middle East;

🟠A settlement in the Middle East must be achieved based on universally recognized global principles;

🟠It is impossible to restore peace in the region without rectifying the historical injustice in the Palestinian territories;

🟠The launch of a comprehensive political process is necessary for a settlement in the Middle East;

🟠All BRICS countries are concerned about the situation in Gaza and hope that all options will be used to reduce tensions.

🔹BRICS Plus outreach

🟠The BRICS Plus outreach format has proven itself well, allowing for direct and open dialogue;

🟠As chair, Russia invited the leaders of neighboring countries and partners wanting to join BRICS to the BRICS Plus meeting;

🟠At the BRICS Plus session, Putin invited all interested countries to develop the "North-South" corridor and the Northern Sea Route.

🔹Global politics, UN, and financial mechanisms

🟠The transition to a fair world order is challenging, and some are trying to hinder this process;

🟠The UN is called upon to continue playing a central role in ensuring peace and security;

🟠The representation of African countries, whose leaders gathered at the BRICS summit, should be expanded in the UN Security Council;

🟠Reforming UN development institutions and global financial structures has long been overdue;

🟠The next wave of global economic growth is emerging in the countries of the global majority;

🟠It is necessary to build alternative financial mechanisms free from any diktat;

🟠Putin called for ensuring access for countries in the Global South and East to technologies and helping them adapt to climate change;

🟠Russia is making a significant contribution to ensuring global food and energy security. 

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Thursday Morning 10-24-24

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TOKENIZATION: BIS INNOVATION HEAD SAYS PRIVATE SECTOR NEEDS TO EMBRACE CHANGE

The BIS Innovation Hub lead, Cecilia Skingsley spoke about the need for the current financial industry to embrace change. It’s one thing if there’s a department exploring the possibilities of tokenization, but if the C-suite is happy with the way things currently work because they’re making money, that inhibits progress.

“Because the financial infrastructures of today, they are not going to be fit for tomorrow,” she said, talking during the Institute of International Finance (IIF) annual meeting.

She believes there are two key requirements for tokenization to work at a global scale. One is digital identity and the other is around regulation. Different jurisdictions are creating their own rules, but there’s a need for mutual regulatory recognition, which will take time. Otherwise tokenization might just take off in certain regions, without the potential global benefit.

While some are disappointed with the slow speed of progress of tokenization, Ms Skingsley said she would have been surprised if it had moved faster. The financial sector needs to be humble. 

“The last time the financial industry got really excited about new technology, it was during the securitization era,” she said, noting its contribution to the Global Financial Crisis. Hence, it’s good to be deliberate.

Talking about today’s Financial Stability Board (FSB) report on tokenization, she noted that the FSB’s job is to highlight risks. While everyone wants safety, the public sector wants “safe, safe, safe”, whereas the private sector wants flexibility.

She also shed light on the tradeoffs that central banks consider.

In order to encourage inclusion and competition, the public sector tends to embrace low barriers to entry. That’s until that triggers financial stability risks, at which point the questions is whether they want many participants or a few, and it’s easier to supervise a few.

Another trade off relates to liquidity. On the one hand, fragmented liquidity is not good for efficient markets. But at the other extreme, the public sector doesn’t want to see dependence on one particular marketplace.

In terms of solving liquidity issues, Ms Skingsley doesn’t currently see tokenization as addressing it, although that could change. Most market observers describe the current tokenization sector as fragmented. However, it could swing from one extreme to the other.

Ms Skingsley also noted that a few central banks are adapting their real time gross settlement (RTGS) to accommodate DLT-based financial market infrastructures (FMIs). The Bank of England is one of them.

“An increasing number of central banks are wanting to allow for a DLT-based FMI. And then you will see the beginnings of bridges from the current to what could be future tech.”

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BRICS CURRENCY OFFICIALLY UNVEILED

A mock-up of the upcoming BRICS currency has finally been unveiled at the alliance’s ongoing summit in Kazan, Russia. Indeed, Russian president Vladimir Putin was seen with a mock-up up “BRICS bill” at the summit, the first time the new currency has been put on display.

The BRICS bill in question features the five BRICS nations’ flags (Brazil; Russia; India; China; and South Africa) connected together to form a circle. The displayed currency appeared to be a note with a value of 100. On the flip side of the note appears to be multiple additonal flags, likely of new interested countries that may join BRICS. These include Mexico; Egypt, Nigeria, and Bahrain.

The BRICS bloc has yet to formally announce the launch of the new BRICS currency, however, it has been at the front and center of conversations within the bloc for years. Earlier today, Chinese President Xi Jinping made a historical announcement regarding the bloc’s new payment system.

Speaking to those in attendance, the president discussed why the system is so important to groups that continued seeking a multipolar world. “There is an urgent need to reform the international financial architecture,” Jinping said. “BRICS must play a leading role in promoting a new system that better reflects the profound changes in the international economic balance of power,” he added.

BRICS Currency Launch To Be Revealed Soon?
The blockchain-based BRICS pay system has always been viewed as a key de-dollarization development. For the bloc, it presents a chance to circumvent Western financial infrastructure like the SWIFT payment platform. Therefore, presents a key opportunity for nations within the group to promote the use of their currencies for trade.

The BRICS bloc has enjoyed unprecedented growth over the last two years. It has sought to increase its presence on a global scale and disrupt the West’s dominant run. Throughout the last year, it has increased its de-dollarization efforts to lessen overall reliance on the US dollar. The new BRICS currency will be the next key step in establishing a world where USD isn’t the supreme leader.

The BRICS currency is expected to be backed by gold, the precious metal currently establishing new highs in value. According to reports, the new currency will consist of a backing of 40% gold and 60% tied to local currencies. The regional currencies could involve the Chinese yuan, Russian ruble, and Indian rupee, among other member’s legal tenders.

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WHY IOTA’S SUPPLY INCREASE ISN’T A THREAT: INFLATION AND ECOSYSTEM GROWTH KEY

▪️Since IOTA increased the token supply last year to 4.6 billion—up from an initial 2.79 billion—there have been concerns that this has suppressed its price.

▪️However, one ecosystem member says the increase was in line with the broader inflation, other major tokens experienced similar figures, and it’s the ecosystem growth that ultimately matters.

In September last year, IOTA made a massive announcement, revealing that it would increase the supply of IOTA tokens from 2.79 billion to 4.6 billion. Since then, some analysts have claimed that the new tokens have been the key factor suppressing the price of the token.

However, one community member argues that what the ecosystem builds on the network is more important than the token inflation.

In its September 2023 announcement, IOTA revealed that it would release new tokens every two weeks for the next four years, presumably up to the end of 2027. 

Of the new 1.82 billion tokens, the ecosystem fund, which includes the IOTA Foundation and the Tangle Ecosystem Association, would receive 31%, the highest share. The funds would go towards supporting developers to build on IOTA. Contributors received 5%, while Assembly stakers got 3.5%.

Did IOTA’s Supply Increase Suppress the Price?
Since the announcement, debate has been heated over the effect it has had on the price. IOTA’s price has dipped 22% since September last year. However, in that time, it has surged to a yearly high of $0.4146 in March this year, which sent its market cap to $1.32 billion.

He states that today, the token supply has only increased by 24.5% (currently stands at 3.48 billion).

This may seem like a lot, but when we consider USD inflation (which has grown by 29% over the same period), things start to look very different…The takeaway? The supply increase has not hurt IOTA’s value as much as you might think.

The member further notes that IOTA has been getting a bad rep like it was the only token whose supply had increased since it hit its all-time high back in 2017. In that time, BTC supply has grown 18%, while Ethereum’s is up 25%. Cardano has increased by a much bigger rate than IOTA at 35%. However, all these projects haven’t been attacked and accused of suppressing the price.

He adds:

The increase in supply is common for most crypto projects, and it’s a natural part of blockchain ecosystems, especially those with staking rewards or inflationary mechanisms.

Token inflation isn’t the most important factor for a crypto project, the member added. Rather, it’s more about “expanding the ecosystem (IOTA 2.0, SCL1, Shimmer), which brings value far beyond supply metrics.”

Remember: Market dynamics, adoption, and technological advancements will ultimately drive long-term value. The supply increase is a part of this evolution, not a hindrance.

IOTA trades at $0.1169, dipping 1.7% in the past day to bring its weekly losses to 5.3%.

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JUST IN: BRICS officially adds 13 new nations to the alliance as partner countries (not full members).

🇩🇿 Algeria
🇧🇾 Belarus
🇧🇴 Bolivia
🇨🇺 Cuba
🇮🇩 Indonesia
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
🇲🇾 Malaysia
🇳🇬 Nigeria
🇹🇭 Thailand
🇹🇷 Turkey
🇺🇬 Uganda
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
🇻🇳 Vietnam

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WILL REGULATORS ALLOW TOKENIZED COLLATERAL FOR DERIVATIVES IN THE EU AND US?

During the SIBOS banking event yesterday, David Durouchoux from Société Générale (SocGen) FORGE explained that combining tokenization and derivatives is crucial to encourage the sector to grow.

However, derivatives are not part of the EU DLT Pilot Regime, which relaxes certain laws for DLT and tokenization.

Derivatives traders have to provide collateral as margin when prices move against them. However, traditionally the transfer of collateral is slow because it takes time to settle.

This results in added risks. It also means when traders want to withdraw collateral, it takes time. Hence, the desire to explore alternatives such as tokenization.

Meanwhile, Stateside there are moves afoot to get the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to support DLT-based collateral used for margin. We spoke to the CEO of Hashnote, a traditional finance (TradFi) affiliated firm that has launched a tokenized money market fund, USYC.

He sees the crypto world as a stepping stone to getting tokenized money market funds (MMFs) accepted as collateral in TradFi.

SocGen FORGE: digital bonds as collateral for derivatives
As context, SocGen FORGE provided the infrastructure for the issuance of the very first European Investment Bank (EIB) digital bond of €100m that was issued on the Ethereum blockchain in early 2021.

Mr Durouchoux said that a key requirement is to develop liquidity for digital bonds first. While DLT is already used for repo, it is usually based on the tokenization of existing government bonds.

The next step is to use digitally native bonds for repo. This is already happening in some jurisdictions, such as Switzerland.

“If we have that, then we can build up on that a derivative market, which is efficient. We have trading rooms, we are sell side and we know how to do it,” he said, adding that there have been discussions with the European Commission about reforming the DLT Pilot Regime law to support derivatives.

There are two types of derivative opportunities. ,One is tokenized derivatives and the other is the use of tokenized collateral for derivative margin calls. 

The latter is the one more widely discussed and experimented with because tokenization enables collateral mobility. Rather than collateral being stuck with a single custodian and taking two days to settle, tokenization enables collateral to transfer almost instantly.

Tokenized collateral takes shape
Several solutions are already available. Europe’s HQLAᵡ is the traditional finance platform for mobilizing collateral. JP Morgan has its Tokenized Collateral Network and Broadridge’s repo solution DLR can also be used for collateral mobility. State Street says it’s working on a tokenized money market fund for use as collateral.

Some of this has been triggered by the interest in tokenized money market funds in the crypto world. Franklin Templeton was the first traditional finance (TradFi) firm to launch a tokenized money market fund on a public blockchain, with BlackRock launching BUIDL this year.

Hashnote’s tokenized MMF used as collateral for derivatives
In fourth place in crypto money market funds (MMF) is another TradFi affiliated firm, Hashnote, which is associated with high frequency trading firm DRW and its crypto offshoot, Cumberland.

Hashnote’s USYC fund, with $375 million in assets under management, isn’t a typical MMF in that its cash is in a bank during the day and earns yield on overnight repo.

It is the first tokenized money market fund to be accepted as collateral by crypto derivatives firm Deribit. Cumberland is one of the TradFi-linked firms that are using it as collateral. Hashnote’s CEO Leo Mizuhara told Ledger Insights that it sees crypto as a stepping stone to getting USYC accepted in the TradFi sector.

“My long game for the collateral product at least (is) that we want to be in the CME, in Eurex and LCH,” he said, calculating the collateral between them at around $90 billion, a figure substantially larger than crypto sector collateral. Short term he hopes to roll out the offering with crypto exchanges Binance, ByBit and OKX.

There are sufficient traditional finance firms active in the crypto world that they can lobby to include tokenized collateral.

“You get adoption in the crypto world, and you get the TradFi firms to tell the CFTC, ‘hey we trust this product, it’s working’,” said Mizuhara. “That’s how you get into the TradFi world and become dependable”.

In fact, the CFTC’s advisory group is already recommending that DLT-based collateral be allowed.

Meanwhile, Bloomberg reported that BlackRock has similar plans with its BUIDL MMF. BUIDL is already accepted as collateral at prime brokers FalconX and Hidden Road and it is eyeing Deribit, Binance and OKX as well.

Tokenized design matters
Hashnote’s Mizuhara pointed out that its USYC fund has a key advantage, because interest accumulates within the token. By contrast, BlackRock airdrops interest as new tokens to BUIDL holders once a month.

That’s fine for individual holders, but it’s a challenge if an intermediary has to ensure these airdropped tokens are distributed to clients. It’s an extra process that has to be programmed.

And the whole point of tokenized collateral is to reduce friction and enhance efficiencies.

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BRICS NEWS: IRANIAN AMBASSADOR URGES BRICS TO DEVELOP A BANKING SYSTEM FREE FROM WESTERN STANDARDS

▪️At BRICS, the Iranian Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, criticized existing Western financial standards for disproportionately benefiting Western nations while harming developing countries.

▪️As the BRICS nations convene in Kazan from October 22 to 24, discussions will focus on enhancing cooperation and financial independence.

Ahead of the 16th BRICS Summit, Iranian Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, has called on BRICS member nations to build a financial and banking system free from Western influence. 

Speaking on October 22 in Dubai, Jalali highlighted the need for the BRICS bloc to create its own systems and regulations. He believes this will offer fairer opportunities for countries in the Global South.

Iranian Ambassador On BRICS Payment
Jalali emphasized that the existing Western financial standards disproportionately benefit Western nations while causing harm to developing countries. According to the ambassador, these standards are tailored to Western needs and have historically imposed unfair rules on other regions.

“We should not align ourselves with Western financial systems, as they cause significant damage to Global South nations,” Jalali stated, as reported by the Irna news agency. 

The ambassador urged BRICS countries to explore alternative financial mechanisms. He specifically mentioned focusing on banking cooperation and a new financial messaging system that could operate independently of Western models.

Moreover, the Iranian ambassador criticized current Western frameworks. He spotlighted areas of criticism such as financial regulations and counterterrorism measures, which he described as being built on biased standards. “The West has established rules in these areas based on its own interests, rather than considering the needs of other nations,” Jalali remarked.

The call for reform comes at a crucial time, as BRICS nations gather in Kazan, Russia, from October 22 to 24 for their annual summit, reported CNF. With Russia holding the BRICS chairmanship for 2024, the summit will feature discussions to boost cooperation among member countries. Jalali’s remarks appear to be in line with underlined goals for the summit where financial independence and collaboration are key themes.

Will They Be Successful In Implementing Fair Standards?
Jalali also pointed out that BRICS has the potential to redefine global financial practices. He stressed that the group could implement fair standards that reflect the needs of both BRICS nations and other developing countries. “BRICS member states may create fair standards in this area for themselves and other countries interested in cooperation,” he noted.

BRICS, originally formed in 2006 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, welcomed South Africa in 2011. The bloc has continued to grow, with Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE officially joining as full members on January 1, 2024.

With growing calls for financial independence, the 16th BRICS Summit serves as a key platform for discussions on breaking away from Western-dominated systems. 

Moreover, the BRICS Pay system is reportedly mimicking Europe’s SWIFT, which makes it very efficient. Also, the bloc is using blockchain technology in its de-dollarization efforts, per the CNF report.

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VIETNAM ANNOUNCES BLOCKCHAIN STRATEGY, AIMS TO LEAD ASIA BY 2030

Vietnam’s government launched its National Blockchain Strategy, targeting legal frameworks, infrastructure, and innovation to boost its blockchain ecosystem by 2030.

Vietnam officially launched its National Blockchain Strategy on October 22, aiming to become a leader in blockchain technology across Asia by 2030. The strategy outlines key steps for Vietnam to develop blockchain platforms, products, and services within the country and targets the creation of 20 reputable blockchain brands by 2025.

“Vietnam will become a leading country in the region and have an international position in researching, deploying, applying and exploiting Blockchain technology,”

Vietnam’s National Blockchain Strategy

Indonesia recently replaced Vietnam and entered Chainalysis’ global crypto adoption index for the first time, ranking third behind India and Nigeria.

A central goal of the strategy is to establish at least three blockchain testing centers in major cities to support blockchain development and application. These centers will ensure security, promote innovation, and form a national blockchain network.

Vietnam’s five blockchain goals
The Vietnamese government has laid out five key actions to support its blockchain goals:

▪️Improving the legal environment
▪️Building blockchain infrastructure
▪️Developing human resources
▪️Promoting research and international cooperation
▪️Encouraging the growth of blockchain applications.

Various ministries, including the Ministry of Information and Communications, will oversee these initiatives.

To achieve these objectives, Vietnam plans to encourage collaboration among digital technology companies to build blockchain platforms and enhance the competitiveness of local firms in the global market.

The Vietnam Blockchain Association will play a key role in leading initiatives to promote blockchain development under the strategy.

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11 COUNTRIES MIGHT JOIN BRICS IN 2024 AS ‘ASSOCIATED PARTNERS’

BRICS turned from the de-facto five-member alliance to a nine-member bloc after the expansion in 2023. It could have been an 11-member grouping if Saudi Arabia and Argentina had accepted the invitation last year. The 16th summit is being held in the Kazan region of Russia and all the nine countries will decide the future of the grouping.

Topics about de-dollarization, new trade deals, usage of local currencies for cross-border transactions, and BRICS expansion will be decided at the 2024 summit. 

Expansion will be the most talked about topic at the summit as nearly 47 countries have applied to join BRICS. While 25 countries have formally submitted their applications, 22 other nations have informally expressed to join the bloc.

BRICS Expansion: 11 Countries To Be Inducted in 2024 Summit?

A recent report indicates that BRICS could turn from a nine-country alliance to a 20-member bloc after the 2024 summit. The expansion could add 11 countries to the grouping but they will have fewer rights than the existing nine members. 

A senior official said on the condition of anonymity that the 11 countries will have enough opportunities to contribute but will not have decision-making powers.

They will be a part of BRICS but will not have a consensus approach to write trade policies and de-dollarization efforts. They will most likely remain ‘associate partners’ which is a first-of-its-kind in the alliance’s history.

The 2024 BRICS expansion remains a mystery as 47 countries are ready to join the group. Selecting 11 out of the 47 applications will be a herculean task as what they bring to the table matters. Therefore, the 16th summit’s expansion will be important and it will decide the future of the BRICS alliance.

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RIPPLE VS. SEC UPDATE: KEY INSIGHTS FROM LEGAL EXPERTS ON APPEAL COURT NOTICE

▪️Ripple’s executive has 14 days to file the required acknowledgment and Notice of Appearance in the case against the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

▪️According to former securities lawyer Marc Fagel, there is no evidence to prove that the SEC did not file its Form C earlier than the deadline.

Crypto News Flash (CNF) recently reported that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has submitted its Civil Appeal Pre-Argument Statement (Form C) to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

Fascinatingly, the counsel for the defending party (Ripple Labs), technically referred to as the appellee’s counsel, has failed to submit the required acknowledgment and Notice of Appearance by the due date (October 18, 2024).

🚨 BREAKING: NEW RIPPLE VS. SEC FILING FROM TODAY: The court has not received the acknowledgment and notice of appearance on the due date October 18, 2024!

Remember: If they do not comply with these requirements within 14 days their appeal will be dismissed!“ #XRP pic.twitter.com— 𝓐𝓶𝓮𝓵𝓲𝓮 (@_Crypto_Barbie) October 22, 2024

Details Shared by Insiders
According to a document shared by crypto influencer Amelie, the defendant has been given 14 days from the notice date to comply with this requirement. Failure to do so would subject the hearing of its oral argument to the court’s discretion.

Explaining the contents of this document, retired securities lawyer Marc Fagel clarified that this letter was addressed to Ripple executive Chris Larsen who has not yet filed his appearance in the case. Before his explanation, a section of the XRP enthusiasts alleged that the document was directed to the SEC for its supposed late filing.

To dispel this, Fagel clarified that the US regulator prepared its Form C on the morning of October 16 (the due date) but docketed it the following day. 

According to him, there is no available evidence that suggests that the Form C was not filed earlier. Confirming our October 17 publication, no evidence of filing was found on October 16. According to a CCN report, an ex-SEC official even admitted that the Commission missed out on the deadline.

The official NOA date is Oct. 2. So the deadline was Oct. 16. The only hope the SEC has is for the court to consider Columbus Day a national public holiday. I don’t think that’s the case.

Contesting the argument of Fagel, an X user identified as Vincent Wong pointed out that preparing the Form C document on the morning of the deadline day does not mean it was filed.

It is like saying I prepared for the test. That doesn’t mean I took the test. Lack of evidence also doesn’t mean that it was filed earlier.

Legal Expert Calls Ripple Out
Commenting on the latest court document, legal expert Fred Rispoli pointed out that Ripple appears to be at fault for failing to file a form on time. According to him, this is not a big deal. However, it is quite worrying since it pays a collective amount of $8000 per hour to the legal team.

Amid this development, XRP has lost 1.49% of its value in the last 24 hours to trade at $0.52. On top of that, its 24-hour trading volume has recorded a decline of 16%, with $1 billion changing hands at press time.

Meanwhile, Bitget chief analyst Ryan Lee believes that the asset would hover within the range of $0.50 and $0.80 by the end of the year.

XRP’s price is likely to fluctuate between $0.50 and $0.80 by the end of the year, though this projection is highly contingent on regulatory developments and shifts in sentiment, particularly within the U.S. market…This hesitation could translate into short-term price volatility for XRP, as the market waits for more concrete results.

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BRICS DE-DOLLARIZATION BEGINS: 40 COUNTRIES TO ATTEND 2024 SUMMIT

The de-dollarization initiative is no longer confined to BRICS as other emerging economies are participating in the discussions at the 2024 summit.

The outreach session will be conducted on the last day of the summit on October 24, 2024. Topics such as de-dollarization, new trade policies, and the usage of local currencies will take center stage. The nine-member alliance will meet for the first time at the table for discussions after the expansion last year.

Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed that officials from 40 countries will attend the outreach session at the BRICS 2024 summit. The participants include countries from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, South America, and the Middle East. Read here to know how many sectors in the US will be affected if BRICS ditches the dollar for trade.

“On the last day of the summit, there will be a meeting in the BRICS Plus/Outreach format with the participation of representatives from almost 40 countries,” he said.

 The BRICS outreach will highlight the importance of de-dollarization and the need to end reliance on the US dollar. Representatives from various international organizations will also attend the outreach session of the BRICS 2024 summit.

BRICS Strengthens the De-Dollarization Agenda at the 2024 Summit
The BRICS alliance is strengthening the de-dollarization agenda at the 2024 summit by convincing developing countries to end dependency on the US dollar. The move will bolster the native economies of developing countries and safeguard their local currencies and businesses.

The New Development Bank (NDB), commonly called the BRICS Bank will also provide loans to developing nations for infrastructural developments. The loans worth mi-*llions or billions will be disbursed in local currencies and sideline the US dollar in all transactions.

Therefore, the BRICS 2024 summit will see the de-dollarization agenda take a new course globally.

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ELMNTS LAUNCHES TOKENIZED INVESTMENT PLATFORM ON SOLANA, BACKED BY OIL AND GAS ROYALTIES

Elmnts' public beta introduces a compliant platform for tokenizing real-world assets, allowing investors to access oil and gas royalties through blockchain technology. Expansion into retail offerings planned for the future.

Elmnts, a blockchain-based platform focused on tokenizing investment funds backed by mineral rights royalties, has officially entered its public beta. Built on the Solana blockchain, Elmnts enables accredited investors to access investment opportunities in oil and gas royalties through a legally compliant and user-friendly platform.

The launch marks a significant step toward bringing institutional credibility to tokenized assets. Investors can review opportunities, qualify for investments, and track their portfolios all in one place, offering a streamlined experience without the complexities associated with traditional cryptocurrency platforms. Each investment fund is backed by real-world assets—income from mineral rights royalties derived from companies extracting oil and gas from land owned by the fund.

Elmnts' platform combines familiar financial frameworks with blockchain technology, providing institutional and high-net-worth investors with secure, regulated access to high-yield assets. 

"Our mission at Elmnts is to use blockchain technology to bring liquidity and access to high-yielding but otherwise illiquid and low-access assets," said James Pacheco, Chief Product Officer at Elmnts, in a company press release.

"This public beta marks a significant step in legitimizing tokenized investments and paving the way for future retail offerings."

Elmnts is positioning itself for future growth, with plans to extend its offerings to retail investors while maintaining regulatory compliance.

This development follows the company's $2 million pre-seed raise in August 2024, which was backed by notable investors, including Solana co-founders Raj Gokal and Anatoly Yakovenko and other prominent figures in the blockchain space. The funds will be used to expand the platform and further disrupt the traditional commodities investment market.

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30M METAMASK USERS CAN NOW ACCESS XRP LEDGER

Blockchain firm Peersyst Technology has launched an XRP Ledger (XRPL) Snap, which will allow over 30 million Metamask users access to the blockchain.

The software firm announced on Monday that Metamask users can now access the XRPL network and harness its properties through the self-custody wallet. Peersyst noted that the latest addition offers users the same functionality available on the XRPL mainnet and testnet.

For context, a Snap application allows non-Ethereum Virtual Machines (EVMs) access to integrate with the Metamask wallet. Notably, Metamask is a cold wallet that interacts only with the Ethereum network by default.

However, certain blockchains could bridge users to other chains such as Ethereum with innovations like Snap, as Peersyst’s XRPL Snap intends to achieve. This latest feature provides easy accessibility to the XRPL network, further expanding the ecosystem’s adoption.

Same Functionality, Different Access Point
Notably, using XRPL through Metamask provides the same functionality as directly accessing the blockchain. Per Peersyst, users can open XRPL wallets using the Metamask Snap.

Given that an XRPL account requires at least 10 XRP to be activated, the Snap feature allows the purchase of the token through Transak, an integrated on-ramp payment method. Subsequently, users can also purchase and hold XRP and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) through the feature.

Furthermore, the Metamask Snap allows users to view transaction details and history, as well as send and receive XRP. Developers can also integrate the feature into their decentralized application for extended visibility.

Integration Boost XRPL Adoption
The latest addition mirrors the growing adoption of the XRPL network. With Metamask’s over 30 million users having access to the blockchain, XRP enthusiasts have tipped the integration to increase user influx and grow liquidity.

Meanwhile, discussions about adding smart contracts to the XRPL network are also underway. Ripple announced in September that it was exploring a dual approach to introduce this feature.

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CHAINLINK INTRODUCES CCIP PRIVATE TRANSACTIONS TO ENABLE COMPLIANT BLOCKCHAIN INTEROPERABILITY

▪️Chainlink has launched CCIP Private Transactions on its Blockchain Privacy Manager, a feature that has the potential to accelerate institutional blockchain adoption.

▪️ANZ and Chainlink have demonstrated how financial institutions can use Chainlink’s CCIP to enable cross-chain settlement of tokenized assets.

Chainlink, the decentralized oracle network has introduced its CCIP Private Transactions to the crypto ecosystem. This is a feature that facilitates Private Transactions across blockchain networks. 

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) are among the first institutions to pilot this security solution for settling tokenized real-world assets (RWA) under the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Project Guardian initiative.

The Blockchain Privacy Manager will allow financial institutions to play a critical role in the adoption of tokenized real-world assets by serving as asset issuers, custodians, and gateways for their customers to seamlessly access and trade these digital assets.

Key Advantages of Chainlink’s CCIP Private Transactions
A case study done by ANZ and Chainlink revealed that past interoperability solutions have often been limited due to their inability to provide broad support for both public and private blockchains.

Chainlink’s CCIP Private Transactions, powered by the Blockchain Privacy Manager, resolves this by ensuring end-to-end privacy. This allows institutions to meet strict regulatory requirements for both private-to-private and private-to-public blockchain interactions.

Additionally, the CCIP network allows traditional finance (TradFi) and enterprise systems to connect with private blockchains while selectively revealing only the necessary on-chain information for each transaction, addressing a major privacy issue in the blockchain industry

The Blockchain Privacy Manager keeps sensitive transaction details such as data, token amounts, and counterparties completely private through an advanced on-chain encryption and decryption protocol. Only authorized parties, such as compliance authorities, can access this data, which helps protect against third-party and adversarial breaches. Institutions can define specific privacy rules for their transactions, ensuring that all parties involved have appropriate access while maintaining strong protections against unauthorized access.

In other developments, Mountain Protocol recently integrated its USDM stablecoin with Chainlink’s CCIP, improving security and efficiency for token transfers across Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Polygon POS. This partnership enhances USDM’s interoperability and offers users a more secure way to transfer value between different blockchain ecosystems. After the partnership, LINK underwent a vertical ascent. The Chainlink price soared 2.61% to $11.41 on October 18.

Additionally, as CNF reported, Chainlink and eight market infrastructures and financial institutions have disclosed that they have found a successful solution to a decade-long challenge.

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MASTERCARD UNVEILS GROUNDBREAKING INNOVATION FOR CROSS-BORDER PAYMENTS: IS XLM OR XRP INVOLVED?

▪️The MasterCard payment solution provides value-added services such as risk control and fraud analytics and is compatible with current correspondent banking arrangements.

▪️While Ripple’s XRP has been acknowledged for its cross-border capabilities, Mastercard did not include XRP in this latest solution.

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G20 REPORT ON TOKENIZATION OUTLINES HOW CENTRAL BANKS LIKELY TO ENGAGE

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has been pretty supportive of tokenization, promoting the idea of the Unified Ledger where tokenized assets can be settled with tokenized money. 

Today the BIS and Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) released a report for the G20 which takes an upbeat but sober view on tokenization, highlighting both the opportunities and the risks, as well as the role of central banks.

On the opportunity front, the stand out benefit is seen as the ability for a single platform to support functions that have been traditionally split (such as pre and post trade) as well as multiple types of assets and different parties.

That reduces many frictions and costs, enabling transactions that previously weren’t possible. Plus the support for delivery versus payment (simultaneous exchange of the asset and money) helps with risk reduction.

It also steps through many potential risks beyond the conventional ones. In the early stages, as tokenization matures, there is some legal uncertainty as regulations get clarified.

The paper raised an interesting legal risk: In the United States, if a company goes bankrupt, its assets are frozen. However, that’s not the case regarding repurchase agreements (repos), which usually involve a company providing collateral in exchange for cash. The BIS notes that this advantage “may not extend to tokenised versions of repo transactions.”

Meanwhile, the authors highlight that more complex platforms which support multiple issuers and assets are likely to be more expensive to build. On the other hand, it’s less expensive to develop a single issuer or asset platform, but more likely to create siloed data which defeats the object of tokenization.

The role of central bankers
This potential proliferation of siloed systems and fragmentation highlights the need for central banks. Central banks can step in to coordinate efforts.

Plus, given the propensity for payments and network effects, there’s a risk that a lack of competition between tokens could result in a “winner takes most” situation. That could mean the benefits of tokenization translate to higher profits rather than lower costs for end users. Central banks want end users to benefit from the potential economies of scale that a large platform could enable.

A second consideration is the role of the central bank in providing central bank money for the settlement of tokenized assets. The paper considers various options, including integrating existing payment systems and providing tokenized central bank money (wholesale CBDC) on a central bank platform or third party platforms. While tokenized deposits are moving forward, the BIS is concerned about the potential proliferation of stablecoins for settlement.

Third, is the potential need to monitor these new platforms. They want to assess which ones fall into similar a classification to traditional Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs).

Finally, there’s the impact on monetary policy. For example, the use of tokenized deposits or a wholesale CBDC could change the balance between public and private money. If tokenization ends up fragmenting money, then this could affect the implementation of monetary policy.

The road ahead
“Tokenisation has significant potential to improve the safety and efficiency of the financial system,” Agustín Carstens, General Manager of the BIS.

”Central banks along with the private sector must continue to explore novel technologies and develop solutions that are fit for purpose for the future financial system.

However, tokenisation also poses economic, legal and technical challenges that must be addressed if it is to fulfil its potential.  The BIS is committed to exploring aspects of these challenges through its analysis and Innovation Hub projects in the years ahead.”

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JAPAN'S DPP LEADER PLEDGES 20% TAX CAP ON CRYPTO GAINS IN POLICY PITCH FOR UPCOMING ELECTION

▪️The leader of Japan’s Democratic Party for the People has included the reduction of taxes on crypto gains as part of the party’s policy statement.

▪️Japan currently imposes taxes of up to 55% on crypto gains as cryptocurrency is classified as miscellaneous income.

Yuichiro Tamaki, the leader of Japan’s Democratic Party for the People (DPP), has proposed a plan to reduce the tax on crypto gains to 20% as part of his policy statement for the upcoming general election.

“If you believe that cryptocurrency should be taxed at a flat 20% rate, instead of being treated as miscellaneous income, please vote for the Democratic Party for the People. We also propose no taxes on cryptocurrency-to-cryptocurrency exchanges,” Tamaki wrote on X on Sunday.

In a policy statement, the party suggests a 20% separate self-assessed tax and proposes exempting taxes on cryptocurrency exchanges, raising the leverage limit from 2x to 10x, and introducing crypto ETFs. Tamaki also wrote in an X post in July that Japan should “aim to become a major cryptocurrency nation through deregulation and tax reform.”

“With the leverage ratio for retail investors limited to 2x, there is little incentive for speculators to enter the market,” Daiki Moriyama, director of Japan- and Singapore-based gaming blockchain builder Oasys, told The Block.

Japan currently imposes taxes of up to 55% on crypto gains, as cryptocurrency is classified as miscellaneous income. In December, the government approved a tax regime revision that seeks to exclude corporations from paying tax on unrealized crypto gains if they hold the assets longer-term.

“Cryptocurrency trading volumes in Japan remain extremely low,” Moriyama said. “Consequently, Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges, which rely mainly on trading fees as their primary source of revenue, are struggling to generate profits.”

Tamaki’s ambition to reform crypto taxes may still be far from becoming a reality. DPP currently holds seven seats in the House of Representatives, and Japan is set to hold a general election on Oct. 27 to fill its 465 lower house seats.

A survey conducted by the Asahi Shimbun, a major Japanese newspaper, showed that, in single-seat areas, the DPP may double its pre-election total of four seats. In the proportional representation category, DPP may increase its seats.

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XRP NEWS: WHO IS THE SEC PROTECTING IN THE RIPPLE LAWSUIT?

In a recent interview, James Murphy, known as Metalawman, discussed the ongoing lawsuit involving the SEC and Ripple. He answered an important question: who exactly is the SEC defending in this case?

On The Good Morning Crypto Show, he was questioned whether the SEC is claiming to protect regular retail investors by targeting Ripple or if they are actually looking out for the institutional investors who got in early and profited significantly since 2014.

The SEC’s True Motives: Protecting Whom?
Murphy pointed out that while the SEC’s mission is to protect investors and promote orderly financial markets, the reality is different. 

The agency isn’t acting on behalf of retail XRP holders or the institutions that bought XRP at a discount. In fact, none of the institutions have ever sued Ripple for alleged securities violations because their investments have been profitable.

The legal expert argued that the SEC’s lawsuit should never have been initiated. He explained that the SEC has limited resources and should focus on cases with clear violations.

In the crypto space, where scams and fraudulent schemes abound, the SEC chose to pursue a case with no real damages or losses involved.

He also compared this situation to the case against Coinbase, a publicly traded company with transparent financial reporting, suggesting that the SEC is not helping anyone with these actions.

Murphy concluded that, without any losses suffered by victims, it would be impossible to return any funds, which raises questions about the validity of the case itself.

The Ripple Effect: Implications for XRP Holders
The legal battle between Ripple and the SEC continues, with both sides preparing for appeals. The SEC plans to challenge the district court’s findings, while Ripple intends to file a cross-appeal regarding the SEC’s claims. Despite ongoing regulatory challenges, XRP’s price has remained stable at around 54 cents.

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STRIPE BUYS STABLECOIN PLATFORM BRIDGE IN RECORD-BREAKING $1.1B DEAL: REPORT

The deal highlights Stripe’s growing focus on crypto, following its recent integration of USDC and partnership with Coinbase’s Base network.

Fintech giant Stripe has finalized a deal to acquire stablecoin platform Bridge for $1.1 billion.

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This purchase marks the largest acquisition in the crypto industry to date.

Record $1.1 Billion Deal
TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington revealed the news in a post on X, stating, “This deal is done. $1.1b.”

Bridge, co-founded by Sean Yu and Zach Abrams, provides software tools enabling businesses to accept payments in stablecoins. The platform allows companies to create, store, send, and receive such assets.

Zach Abrams previously served as Head of Consumer at Coinbase and founded the peer-to-peer payments company Evenly, which was later acquired by Square. Before co-founding Bridge, Sean Yu held key engineering roles at major companies such as Coinbase, Square, DoorDash, and Airbnb.

Earlier this year, the startup received $58 million in funding from prominent investors, including Sequoia, Haun Ventures, Ribbit, and Index Ventures. According to Forbes, this included a $40 million Series A funding round that valued the company at $200 million. It means that Stripe’s $1.1 billion acquisition is a major bump from Bridge’s previous worth.

Launched in August, the firm said in a statement that its mission is to address the financial challenges posed by local currencies in an interconnected global economy. Bridge aims to overcome these obstacles by leveraging stablecoins, which offer faster, more affordable, and accessible payment solutions.

Stripe’s Growing Crypto Focus
Stripe, a payment processing platform that enables businesses to accept credit, debit, and other online payments, has been aggressively expanding its presence in the cryptocurrency space.

Just six months ago, the co-founder John Collison announced that the company would start supporting global stablecoin payments. This materialized when it integrated Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) into its payment interface two weeks ago.

In June, the payment processing firm also partnered with Coinbase. This introduced three new features, including the integration of the exchange’s Base Layer 2 network into its crypto payment products.

Stripe has also integrated USDC on Base into its fiat-to-crypto onramp, allowing faster conversion of fiat funds to crypto for its U.S. customers. Coinbase also agreed to include Stripe as a payment option for customers buying digital assets through its Coinbase Wallet.

In March 2024, the company reported passing $1 trillion in total payment volume for the year, with businesses using the platform accounting for roughly 1% of global GDP.

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INDONESIAN REGULATORS EXTEND LICENSE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR CRYPTO EXCHANGES

The Indonesian Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency has extended the deadline for crypto exchanges to meet the necessary requirements to get their Physical Crypto Asset Traders license as part of a revised government bill.

In an Oct. 20 press release, the Indonesian Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency — known locally as Bappebti — announced that the deadline for crypto exchanges to meet the requirements needed for a Physical Crypto Asset Traders license.

Crypto exchanges have until the last week of Nov. 2024 to fulfill the registration requirements. The regulatory agency clarified that the extension only applies to crypto exchanges that are already listed under Prospective Crypto Asset Physical Traders.

The extension is part of the newly revised government bill, Bappebti Regulation Number 9 of 2024.

The new bill requires crypto exchanges to sign a partnership deal with a local government body and implement Know Your Transaction standards as well as grants trading opportunities for institutional entities.

Oscar Darmawan, CEO of major Indonesian crypto exchange INDODAX, expressed his gratitude to Bappebti for giving crypto exchanges more time to adjust to the regulations set by the government.

“This will also help strengthen the crypto industry as a whole by ensuring that every crypto exchange complies with the standards that have been set,” Oscar said in his statement to local media outlets on Oct. 20.

He explained that INDODAX is currently going through the validation process and is awaiting approval from Bappebti in order to get the license. Darmawan also assured that the exchange company will comply to the latest regulations.

Head of the Bureau of Legislation and Enforcement at Bappebti, Aldison stated that Regulation Number 9 2024 will act as a roadmap to regulating the crypto ecosystem in Indonesia. Among the changes made, Aldison highlighted how it accommodates institutions looking to trade in digital assets. Previously, only individual entities were mentioned in the bill.

“Legal entities and business entities can also become digital asset traders,” added Aldison.

He explained that licensed crypto exchanges are still required to sign a partnership agreement with the Indonesian Directorate General of Population and Civil Registration of the Ministry of Home Affairs, as per the new regulations.

In addition, crypto exchanges are obligated to list on the National Crypto Asset Futures Exchange and become a member of the Crypto Asset Clearing House. If not, they risk having their applications for the license revoked.

In an Oct. 18 press release about the new regulations, Bappebti aims to build a modern, adaptable and transparent crypto ecosystem.

“Bappebti will adjust existing regulations in accordance with the Commodity Futures Trading Law. The crypto industry is very fast and dynamic, so it requires an ecosystem that is strong and able to meet market needs,” said Ir. Kasan, Head of Bappebti.

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Source:  Crypto News

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GOLD SURGES TO RECORD HIGH AMID SAFE-HAVEN DEMAND

Gold prices surged to a new record high of $2,729.30 per ounce on October 21, bringing their gains for 2024 to over 30%. The commodity’s latest increase is attributed to increased safe-haven demand amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and the closely contested U.S. election.

This sentiment also fueled a rise in silver prices, which reached their highest level since 2012.

Rising geopolitical risks and the anticipation of U.S. interest rate cuts have boosted gold prices, making it a sought-after asset for investors. Vivek Dhar, an analyst at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, predicts gold futures will rise to an average of $3,000 per ounce by the fourth quarter of 2025.

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Source:  Bitcoin News 

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GOLD PRICE MEANS NOTHING COMPARED TO SILVER PRICE AT SPOT TODAY!  - The Economic Ninja | Youtube

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Source:  Seeds of Wisdom Team RV Currency Facts

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