From Tweets to Transactions: X Moves Closer to Crypto and Fiat Payments

The social media platform X (formerly Twitter), owned by Elon Musk, has taken another step towards offering its users financial services, including cryptocurrency payments. The platform has just obtained a local license in the United States, issued by a regulator in Rhode Island. Formerly Twitter, X Moves Closer to Offering Crypto Payments According to Nationwide […]

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SEBA Cements Position in Hong Kong, Gains In-Principal Crypto License

SEBA Hong Kong, a Swiss-based crypto-friendly bank, has received an Approval-in-Principal (AIP) from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission. The company is set to become the first group of licensed corporations in the Special Administrative Region of China to provide crypto-related investment services. SEBA Paving Its Way in Hong Kong The approval came as Hong […]

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Crypto Exodus in the US? Robinhood and Jump Trading End Partnership

Robinhood Markets (Nasdaq: HOOD), a popular American commission-free broker, has quietly ended its partnership with Chicago-based Jump Trading, a big name in the traditional finance industry, for facilitating crypto transactions, Coindesk reported, citing “a person familiar with the matter.” On-chain data shows that the two companies stopped doing business together in July. However, there is […]

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Tokenized Treasury Bills: A New Blockchain Trend

Neither the author, Tim Fries, nor this website, The Tokenist, provide financial advice. Please consult our website policy prior to making financial decisions. Tradeteq, a UK-based private debt and real-world asset marketplace, recently launched tokenized US Treasury offerings on the XDC Network. The recent move showcased the growing trend of tokenization, which has found increasing popularity as […]

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Strengths and Weaknesses of MoneyGram

MoneyGram has evolved as a prominent participant in the volatile world of financial services, facilitating cross-border payments and remittances. MoneyGram, like any other company, has a set of strengths and disadvantages that influence its market position. This article delves into the different characteristics that distinguish MoneyGram’s strengths and weaknesses as it navigates the complex environment […]

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Genesis Rebound? DCG Agrees to In-Principle Deal Offering Up to 90% Recovery

Digital Currency Group (DCG) has entered into an in-principle agreement with the creditors of its cryptocurrency lending subsidiary, Genesis. This agreement could reportedly pave the way for substantial recoveries, ranging from 70% to 90% in USD equivalent for unsecured creditors. The recent court filing on August 29, 2023, outlines a compelling prospect for creditors of […]

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