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The Bank of England is aiming to have new stablecoin regulations in place by the end of next year, as policymakers around the world battle to contain risks to financial stability from the spread of the digital money. https://t.co/eN2NOUsrB8 ...

First we thought we were making digital money, then found PMF bringing offchain money onchain (stables).What if gold just comes onchain and that's the thing everyone wants instead of our digital gold (BTC)?https://t.co/EDwaCK9xVo ...

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Core Insights - Chainlink's recent integration with SWIFT solidifies its role in the evolving blockchain infrastructure that is transforming global finance [1][2] Group 1: Integration and Functionality - Chainlink's SWIFT integration establishes a standardized framework for transferring digital assets between financial institutions, starting with tokenized funds [3] - The integration allows banks to manage on-chain assets using ISO 20022, the universal standard for interbank messaging [3][6] - The initial pilot focused on UBS Tokenize, but the platform's design allows for extension to other banks' tokenization systems like HSBC's Orion and JPMorgan's Kynexis [4] Group 2: Interoperability and Standards - Chainlink's cross-chain interoperability protocol (CCIP) enables communication between different blockchains, similar to how SWIFT facilitates interbank messaging [5] - The SWIFT integration translates ISO 20022 messages into blockchain-native calls, facilitating necessary actions across various tokenization engines [6] Group 3: Broader Adoption and Partnerships - As financial institutions adopt tokenization, they increasingly depend on Chainlink's infrastructure, which has partnered with major players like Intercontinental Exchange, Euroclear, and DTCC [8] - Chainlink is also involved in central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilots globally, including initiatives in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Brazil [9]

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Billionaire VC Jim Breyer On Digital Money And The AI Revolution https://t.co/LAzTrEp8Fp ...

Bitcoin isn’t just digital money, it’s a revolution.Crypto is rewriting the rules of finance, ownership, and freedom.The future isn’t waiting, don’t get left behind! https://t.co/x4fhvlU8vh ...

Avalanche is powering a new chapter in Korea’s digital economy. 🔺🇰🇷BDACS, together with Woori Bank, has launched KRW1, a fully collateralized, won-backed stablecoin. Currently in a pilot phase following a full PoC, KRW1 marks an important step toward regulated, bank-integrated digital money in Korea. ...

Hedera's Summer Highlights - Hedera's technology is utilized in Project Acia with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to explore real-world use cases for digital money [2][3] - Equity Lab launched its verifiable compute platform on Nvidia Blackwell in collaboration with Nvidia, Scan Computers, Accenture, and Hedera, marking a new era for sovereign policy-aligned AI [4] - Lloyd's Bank, Aberdeen, and Archax Exchange completed the UK's first institutional FX trade using tokenized assets on Hedera [7] - HTE launched Hedera to Earn, a cross-app rewards platform with 24 million+ users, in partnership with Cashtree Global, Mars Labs, and Barry Fox [12][13] - The $550,000 Hello Future Hackathon is live, focusing on AI agents, DeFi, sustainability, and more [14] Financial and Market Impact - The UK trades $5.44 trillion daily in FX and interest rate derivatives, accounting for half of the global activity, with Hedera playing a role [8][10][18] - Tokenized units of Aberdeen Investments money market fund and tokenized UK gilts were used as collateral for foreign exchange trades between Aberdeen and Lloyds [10] - The author believes HBAR price could reach $2 to $2.50, with potential to hit $3 [30] Regulatory and Adoption Trends - The House passed the bipartisan Clarity Act and Genius Act, and the wholesale digital market strategy was released, indicating momentum for digital asset regulation [15][16] - Public ledger technologies are being integrated with real-world use cases, reshaping how money moves around the world [25] Hedera's Ecosystem Growth - Hedera's ecosystem, DeFi space, and community are experiencing rapid growth [29] - Hedera is making significant advancements compared to 2021, with increased marketing, a growing ecosystem, and major integrations [20][21]