Latest from Olivier Acuna
Marshall Islands launches world’s first blockchain-based UBI on Stellar blockchain
Backed by U.S. Treasuries, USDM1 marks a new model for digital public finance and universal basic income in underserved regions.
Number of crypto users in the UK drops even as amount held increases
About 21% of people surveyed by the Financial Conduct Authority said they hold between $1,345 and $6,718, and the most popular cryptos are bitcoin and ether.
Crypto bank Custodia files petition for a rehearing by all appellate judges
The Wyoming-based cryptocurrency bank argued that the three-judge panel undermined state banking authorities, raising “serious constitutional questions”
XRP ETFs pass $1 billion mark with no outflow days since launch
ETF inflows can remain positive even during market drawdowns because they reflect allocation decisions rather than near-term trading signals, one trader said.
UK Supreme Court refuses BSV appeal, narrowing $13 billion lawsuit against crypto exchanges
Crypto lawyer Irina Heaver said the ruling reinforces limits on exchange liability and rejects claims tied to speculative future gains following BSV’s delisting
Juventus Fan Token Slides Over 13% After Tether Bid Rebuff, Even as Club Shares Surge
Juventus Football Club shares surged after stablecoin issuer Tether made, and was rebuffed on, a €1.1 billion takeover bid, while the club’s fan token saw a double-digit pullback.
Kula Brings $50M of Impact Investing Onchain With Community-Governed RWA Model
The decentralized investment firm is using tokens and DAOs to give local communities direct control over energy and infrastructure projects in emerging markets.
Interactive Brokers Now Accepts Stablecoins in a Bid to Remain Competitive
The firm has begun offering stablecoin account funding for U.S. retail clients, joining a growing list of brokerages racing to keep pace with crypto-native rivals.
Pakistan, Binance Sign MOU to Explore Tokenization of $2B in State Assets: Reuters
The agreement comes as Pakistan accelerates the rollout of a formal crypto regulatory framework and explores blockchain-based distribution of government-owned assets.
UAE’s Largest Fuel Retailer Will Accept Stablecoin in 980 Stations in Three Countries
A new deal with Al Maryah Community Bank brings stablecoin payments to the pumps, shops and car washes at ADNOC retailers in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia.
