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First Abu Dhabi Bank Joins Tokenization Firm Libre for Collateralized Lending
An MoU signed in the UAE by First Abu Dhabi Bank and Libre Capital kickstarts a pilot credit line for approved lenders to use RWA tokens as collateral.

Bitget Mulls U.S. Entry While Awaiting Trump’s Pro-Crypto Administration
In an interview, Bitget CEO Gracy Chen surveys the geopolitics of the crypto exchange landscape, including contested territories like Nigeria, Russia and India.

Blockchain for IoT Minima to Develop Ledger-Embedded Microchips With ARM
Minima is working with ARM’s Flexible Access Program, which gives startups access to the hardware giant’s IP portfolio and chip design system.

Tokenized Securities Exchange 21X Wins Approval from Germany’s BaFin
In the first quarter of 2025, Frankfurt-based 21X plans to start trading tokenized equity, debt securities and funds, as well as real estate or artworks.

Point72-Backed Exchange D2X Debuts in Europe With Regulated Crypto Derivatives
D2X comes out the gate with 7-days-a-week trading in cash-settled futures, with options to follow early next year.

BitGo Unveils Retail Crypto Custody Platform
BitGo said the retail offering provides the same institutional-grade security guarantees under the hood that the firm’s existing customers are familiar with.

Mastercard and JPMorgan Link Up to Bring Cross-Border Payments on the Blockchain
Mastercard’s Multi-Token Network (MTN) is joining forces with the bank’s Kinexys Digital Payments unit, the recent rebranding of JPM Coin.

Mastercard et JPMorgan LINK pour intégrer les paiements transfrontaliers à la blockchain
Le réseau Multi-Token Network (MTN) de Mastercard s'associe à l'unité Kinexys Digital Payments de la banque, le récent changement de marque de JPM Coin.

Mastercard e JPMorgan LINK per portare i pagamenti transfrontalieri sulla blockchain
La Multi-Token Network (MTN) di Mastercard unisce le forze con l'unità Kinexys Digital Payments della banca, il recente rebranding di JPM Coin.

Mastercard at JPMorgan LINK Up para Magdala ng Mga Cross-Border Payment sa Blockchain
Ang Multi-Token Network (MTN) ng Mastercard ay nagsanib-puwersa sa Kinexys Digital Payments unit ng bangko, ang kamakailang rebranding ng JPM Coin.
