Blockchain Research

Jul

Retailers and stablecoins…a match made in heaven?

The past few weeks have seen growing momentum behind corporate-issued stablecoins. Amazon and Walmart are reportedly exploring the launch of proprietary stablecoins, with discussions possibly including forming a merchant consortium or partnering with existing stablecoin providers. Meanwhile, JD.com has advanced further through Hong Kong’s regulatory sandbox, moving toward issuing a…

Jun

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Partior, OSTTRA collaborate to expand FX settlement ecosystem

The recent integration of Partior into OSTTRA’s FX payment-versus-payment (PvP) settlement system marks a significant milestone for both the global foreign exchange (FX) market and the broader distributed ledger technology (DLT) ecosystem. This move not only enhances the efficiency and flexibility of FX settlements but also serves as a catalyst for the…

Jun

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Central banks warn stablecoins perform poorly as money

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), often referred to as the central bank of central banks, has issued a stark warning regarding stablecoins, asserting that these digital assets “perform poorly” against the fundamental requirements for sound money. This assessment challenges the notion that stablecoins could become a pillar of mainstream finance and…

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