Latest from Jamie Crawley
Binance CEO Warns Against Isolating CBDCs From Broader Crypto Ecosystem
Changpeng Zhao described CBDCs as an “additional option” and warned central banks against their “walled-garden” approach.
JPMorgan to Develop Payment Blockchain System for Siemens: Report
The two companies have said this would be a first-of-its-kind application.
Eqonex CEO Steps Down Amid Talks of Potential Merger Options
CEO Richard Byworth will step down with immediate effect and be replaced by Chief Operating Officer Andrew Eldon on an interim basis.
Former Head of Crypto-Skeptical SEC Gets Blowback for Pro-Blockchain Op-Ed
Jay Clayton’s op-ed for The Wall Street Journal attracted some rather disparaging responses from the Twitterverse.
Reddit Co-Founder Creates $200M Initiative With Polygon for Web 3, Social Media
Polygon will provide the infrastructure for the projects that the initiative backs.
French Central Bank Completes First Stage of Its CBDC Experiments
The final stage of the first tranche of experiments consisted of the issuance of a digital bond on a blockchain with settlement in CBDC.
Derivatives Trade Association ISDA to Develop Common Standards for Crypto Assets
ISDA is aiming to characterize the different features of crypto assets and their relevance to contractual standards.
SEBA Bank Offers Token for Digital Ownership of Gold
The token will be backed by physical gold, “ready for anytime, on-demand delivery.”
Animoca Brands Leads $130M Investment in Venture Accelerator Brinc for Web 3 Expansion
The funds will be used to lead Brinc’s expansion into DeFi and crypto gaming.
Germany’s Savings Banks Could Introduce Crypto Trading Next Year: Report
The network of around 400 savings banks across Germany will vote on whether to proceed with the project early in 2022.
