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Stablecoins are emerging as transformative tools in global financial systems, offering faster settlements and reduced costs. However, before widespread adoption, the technology faces regulatory, infrastructure, and institutional challenges. That was the consensus among speakers at the Benzinga Future of Digital Assets conference, where panelists examined the factors shaping stablecoin adoption and tokenized assets.
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Colin Butler, global head of institutional capital at Polygon Labs, highlighted how stablecoins could reshape traditional payment systems by reducing settlement delays. “What if you could rewire the global settlement system on…
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Vancouver’s Mayor, Ken Sim, is a genuine Bitcoin enthusiast who’s doing his part to get Vancouver’s city council as well as its citizens to see what he sees when it comes to Bitcoin.
And his efforts are starting to bear fruit.
On December 11, 2024, the Vancouver City Council greenlit a motion Mayor Sim prepared to start making Vancouver a more Bitcoin-friendly city.
The motion directs city staff to explore the ideas of Vancouver establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve as well as accepting taxes and city fees in bitcoin.
In my conversation with Mayor Sim, we discussed the passing of this motion as well as some of his deeper philosophical thoughts about Bitcoin.
We also touched on what…
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Marathon Digital has successfully raised $1.925 billion through the issuance of 0% convertible notes during November and December. The company strategically used these funds to expand its Bitcoin holdings, acquiring 15,574 BTC for approximately $1.53 billion, valued around $98,529 each. This significant investment underscores the firm’s confidence in the long-term value of cryptocurrencies.
Furthermore, Marathon has utilized about $263 million to repurchase a portion of its existing convertible notes that were due in 2026. This move not only optimizes its debt but also reflects a robust financial strategy, enhancing investor confidence. With the remaining funds, Marathon aims to further increase its Bitcoin portfolio, showcasing its commitment to leveraging digital assets.
As of December 18, 2024, Marathon’s total Bitcoin holdings amount to 44,394 BTC, now worth an impressive $4.45 billion based on the current spot price of $100,151 per Bitcoin. The company has reported a quarterly yield of 22.5% and an annual yield of 60.9%, positioning itself as a leading player in the cryptocurrency market with substantial growth potential.
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The IMF yesterday announced they have reached a $1.4 billion loan deal with El Salvador. In return, the Central American country that in 2021 made bitcoin legal tender had to remove some of its pro-Bitcoin policies.I spent about three months in El Salvador around the time the Bitcoin law went into effect. I thought then that it was a positive development for the country, but there were aspects of the law that I strongly disliked….
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It’s probably safe to say that Donald Trump isn’t really signing transactions on Polygon and Ethereum himself.
Still, those handling the crypto projects he’s linked to are doing their best to have Trump live up to his moniker: The First Onchain President.
I’ve spent the morning compiling onchain data for Trump-linked crypto projects — his NFT collections (trading cards) and upcoming DeFi platform World Liberty Financial.
The goal: Calculate the cumulative value of Trump’s onchain footprint.
It was a quick analysis, but the data shows that Trump has so far raked in almost $84…
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