Blockchain Observations

MiCA regulation for stablecoins: standard for worldwide application

24 Jul 2024

On June 30, new strict rules for stablecoin issuers went into effect across the European Union under the bloc’s Market in Crypto Asset (MiCA) regulation. This impending regulation represents a major change in the regulatory framework for stablecoins within Europe. In this blog we will go into more detail what this new regulation entails in terms

SEC approval of Ethereum ETFs: what may it bring for the crypto market?

24 Jun 2024

On May 23, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved eight spot Ethereum or Ether ETF applications. These applications to be listed on US exchanges Nasdaq, CBOE and NYSE, may pave the way for the products to begin trading later this year after getting the green light. This announcement marks a pivotal moment in the cryptocurrency m...

The corporate treasurer and blockchain

21 May 2024

While it has been widely reported that – despite its disruptive character - the majority of banks think that innovations such as blockchain technology will positively impact their business and are exploring how they can use blockchain to their advantage, it is still largely a grey area for many corporate treasurers. But given the various chall

Blockchain Observations

Ripple stablecoin launch: a game changer

18 May 2024

On 4 April, Ripple announced its plan to launch its own stablecoin, next to XRP, pegged 1:1 to the US dollar later this year. This is envisioned as a key development for Ripple, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralised finance. This announcement was well received by both the crypto world and the traditional financial...