France’s financial regulator approved operating rules for what will become the country’s first stock exchange built entirely on blockchain technology, clearing the path for small and mid-sized companies to list tokenized shares for direct retail investor trading. France Clears First Tokenized Stock Exchange for SME Trading The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) signed off on
There are 17 critical metals that comprise Rare Earth Elements (REEs). Neodymium and dysprosium prevail in the manufacture of magnets. EVs, wind turbines, and smartphones are powered by NdFeB magnets. They also take care of military technologies. China dominates 60-70 percent of the world in the production of rare earths. It provides 85-90% refined output.
Auction house Christie’s will shift the focus of its venture capital arm to invest funds in projects that fit four key categories: web3, AI, fintech and hardware. Summary Christie’s venture capital fund is expanding its focus beyond traditional art-related technologies to include innovations in AI, fintech, Web3, and hardware. CEO Bonnie Brennan said the stabilization
Key Takeaways ARK Invest highlighted Solana’s $223 million real economic value for Q3 2025, making it a leader in blockchain-generated economic activity. The Q3 DeFi Quarterly report from ARK Invest focuses on on-chain activity, stablecoins, tokenization, real-world assets, and decentralized exchanges (DEXs). ARK Invest, an investment firm specializing in disruptive technologies, highlighted Solana’s $223 million
India will soon introduce a central bank-backed digital currency (CBDC) that is expected to simplify transactions and reduce paper use, while enabling faster and traceable transactions compared to traditional banking. This will be based on blockchain technology to ensure transparency and legal transactions. CBDC on the horizon Testing the waters for coexistence with e-rupee Moving
Even as crypto prices dipped following renewed US-China tariff tensions, investors poured $3.17 billion into digital asset funds last week. The week closed quietly with just $159 million in outflows on Friday. With this, 2025’s year-to-date inflows have climbed to $48.7 billion, already exceeding last year’s record total. Digital asset exchange-traded products (ETPs) saw explosive
As governments tighten control over money and markets, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says crypto is rising as a powerful global tool defending economic freedom and self-sovereignty. Economic Freedom at Risk? Crypto Emerges as Global Safeguard, Says Coinbase CEO Global debates over the preservation of liberty and economic independence continue to intensify as governments expand regulatory
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