19 | Latest Cryptocurrency News, Bitcoin & Crypto Updates 2025

Telegram’s Blockchain ‘Could Open a New Era’ + 10 More Crypto News

Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.Blockchain NewsTelegram Open Network (TON), developed my major messaging app Telegram, could open a new era of...

, by Tim Alper

This NBA Star Might Have a Multi-Million Crypto Plan

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie might make a crypto-first, that could become another crypto experiment and change the NBA landscape.This player is to begin his three-year contract extension with the Nets, worth USD 34.36 million. What he’ll do is start his own company in order to...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Stock Exchange MERJ Launches Tokenized IPO + 10 More Crypto Briefs

Crypto Briefs is your daily bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – keeping you up-to-date with under the radar crypto news from around the world.Tokenization newsMERJ, the national stock exchange of the Republic of Seychelles, announced today the initial public...

, by Tim Alper

Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google – Who Will Follow Facebook’s Libra?

"Apple, Google and Amazon absolutely must respond in some way (not so much Netflix)." There still isn't any guarantee that these companies will go all-in and develop a full-blown cryptocurrency.After months of rumors, Facebook has finally confirmed the existence of its Libra digital token project....

, by Simon Chandler

Russian Companies Keen to Flood the Market With Their Own Tokens

A number of Russian companies are keen on launching tokens of their own, and are waiting on Moscow to make its final decision – with the legislation expected to come before parliament sometime this month, according to Russia’s deputy finance minister.“A lot of businesses have...

, by Tim Alper

Goldman Sachs Believes in Tokenization, May Follow JPMorgan – CEO

Major investment bank Goldman Sachs is exploring the concept of tokenization and may play a role in it, CEO David Solomon told French publication LesEchos.Discussing fiat backed stablecoins, the CEO said that the bank believes in the potential of tokenization as this is the direction in which...

, by Linas Kmieliauskas

This Struggling Giant Sector Might Fuel Global Tokenization

As more companies are exploring tokenization opportunities, another giant sector might jump on this trend.A new report, dubbed Rise of Digital Finance: Tokenising mining & metals assets, from global law firm White & Case LLP makes the case that the trend of tokenization of traditional...

, by Fredrik Vold

French Giant SocGen Chose Ethereum for its Digital Token Experiment

Major traditional financial companies are quietly experimenting with digital tokens. This time, it's French giant Societe Generale Group (SocGen.)In April, Societe Generale SFH, a subsidiary of SocGen, sold EUR 100 million, or USD 112 million, of covered bonds (debt backed by mortgages) in the form...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Three Good Crypto News Reached the Market

The cryptoverse got two positive news and one somewhat positive announcement today from three entities. One, Switzerland’s stock exchange is considering issuing its own tokens in an effort to digitize assets; two, U.S.-based mutual fund giant Fidelity Investments will reportedly start...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Arca’s Lawyer Warns Against Crypto Derivatives

Crypto derivatives, that offer "synthetic exposure" to traditional financial instruments, are inappropriate for retail investors, Philip Liu, co-founder and chief legal officer of Arca, a Los Angeles-based crypto investment management firm, warned.Recently, crypto projects have been announced that...

, by Linas Kmieliauskas

The Synthetic Crypto Asset Market Just Got New Player

Another player just entered the synthetic digital asset market that might help the wider population to participate in the traditional stock market.Synthetic assets help to invest in an asset without a need to hold them.Decentralized financial contracts platform UMA launched the USStocks token that...

, by Linas Kmieliauskas

Russia’s Richest Person Becomes Unexpected Hope For Local Crypto Scene

While Russian lawmakers can't agree on the crypto regulation and keep postponing decisions, MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC and its billionaire chief Vladimir Potanin became a new hope that the regulation might be more friendly. At least, for Potanin's projects. Potanin is talking with lawmakers and the...

, by Linas Kmieliauskas

Paxos to Launch More Asset Backed Tokens This Year, CEO Says

Issuer of the popular stablecoin Paxos Standard Token (PAX) is working on the tokenization of precious metals and other traditional assets, according to Paxos CEO Charles (Chad) Cascarilla. A precious metal backed coin “is something we’ll see definitely this year,” and that this...

, by Fredrik Vold

Is Tokenization Threatening to Make the World Too Complex?

Some argue that tokenization is "actually creating a more complex society." "After the initial boom, the market eventually settles with the most persistent players."Even if the USD 13.7 billion earnings figure reported for initial coin offerings (ICOs) this year shows that public interest in ICOs...

, by Simon Chandler

Exclusive: Gibraltar Minister on Regulation News and Brexit Impact

Gibraltar, a British overseas territory and headland, on Spain's south coast, estimates to have new legislation ready within the month in order to begin regulate issuance of tokens in Gibraltar, Albert Isola, minister of financial services and gaming, said in an interview with...

, by Linas Kmieliauskas

Juventus Brings Crypto Closer to its 340 million Fans

Football club Juventus, one of the most popular clubs in the world, is launching a crypto token that it says will boost fan numbers by allowing them to “be heard.” The Italian top tier club, known as Vecchia Signora (“the Old Lady”), is teaming up with Socios.com to launch...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

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