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Could MiCA's Passport System Open Doors Across Europe For Crypto Exchanges?
Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 5:34pm | 613Paul Giordano, vice president of digital assets at MARA, shared his perspective on the European Union’s upcoming Markets in crypto-assets (MiCA) regulation. MiCA aims to set clear guidelines for the cryptocurrency industry across the EU. As MiCA nears its December implementation, Giordano...
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Can Blockchain Improve Cross-Border Payments Without Regulatory Roadblocks?
Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 3:54pm | 460Blockchain technology could redefine traditional financial processes, according to Paul Giordano, vice president of digital assets at MARA. Giordano, scheduled to speak at the upcoming Benzinga Future of Digital Assets event, emphasized the potential for efficiency in areas such as cross-border...
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Will Congress Help US Reclaim 'Leadership Role' In Blockchain?
Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 10:19am | 532As blockchain technology moves further into mainstream finance, Anthony Moro, CEO of Provenance Blockchain Labs, calls for regulatory clarity to position the U.S. as a leader in the digital asset arena. Moro, who will speak at the upcoming Benzinga Future of Digital Assets event, discussed the...
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Will Blockchain Adoption By Big Institutions 'Hedge Against Inflation' And Boost Returns?
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 1:52pm | 486Paul Giordano, vice president of digital assets at MARA, recently shared his perspective on the surge of institutional adoption of blockchain ahead of the upcoming Benzinga Future of Digital Assets event. He highlighted how major players like BlackRock and PayPal are leveraging blockchain...
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Can Blockchain's 'Material Efficiency And Cost-Savings' Give Institutions An Edge?
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 1:20pm | 536As blockchain technology continues to make inroads into traditional finance, major institutions are showing renewed interest in adopting decentralized systems. Ahead of his appearance at the upcoming Benzinga Future of Digital Assets event, Anthony Moro, CEO of Provenance Blockchain Labs, spoke on...
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The BITCOIN Act Of 2024 'Is A Significant Proposal' — Will It Redefine US Crypto Regulation?
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 12:06pm | 512As digital assets continue to gain traction, the U.S. Congress could be on the verge of passing legislation that would reshape the landscape of crypto investments. Ahead of his appearance at the upcoming Benzinga Future of Digital Assets event, Anthony Rousseau, vice president and head of brokerage...
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Will Blockchain's Move Into Finance 'Take Decades To Take Shape'?
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - 12:40pm | 477As blockchain technology gains traction in traditional finance, Anthony Rousseau, TradeStation's vice president and head of brokerage solutions, shared his thoughts on the complexities of merging these systems. In a pre-event interview for the upcoming Benzinga Future of Digital Assets conference,...
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How 'Unlocking' Tokenized Real-World Assets On New Platform Could Redefine Digital Finance (UPDATED)
Monday, November 4, 2024 - 3:10pm | 554Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify that Maredith Hannon leads WisdomTree's digital assets business development division. Maredith Hannon, head of digital assets business development at WisdomTree, will discuss her firm's latest innovations in digital finance at the...
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Blockchain Cuts Home-Equity Loan Times From Weeks To Days
Monday, November 4, 2024 - 10:56am | 539As blockchain technology steadily integrates into traditional finance, Provenance Blockchain Labs CEO Anthony Moro offered a preview of what lies ahead. As the crypto industry prepares for the Benzinga Future of Digital Assets event, Moro described the impact of blockchain on financial operations...
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'Legal Ambiguity' To End? Crypto Market Awaits Clarity On Asset Classification
Monday, November 4, 2024 - 9:39am | 472As the U.S. moves toward a more crypto-friendly Congress, industry leaders are considering how regulation might shape the future of digital assets. Paul Giordano, vice president of digital assets at MARA, shared his thoughts ahead of the upcoming Benzinga Future of Digital Assets event, where he...
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Can Blockchain Transform Finance Or Will Banks Like Citi, JPMorgan Wield It For Efficiency?
Friday, November 1, 2024 - 9:44am | 475As financial institutions increase their investments in blockchain technology, the impact on the broader financial industry is becoming more evident. With institutions like Citi and JPMorgan expanding their blockchain portfolios, the future of finance may see new developments, but it will also...
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Blockchain In Finance: 1iO's Take On Balancing Efficiency And Decentralization
Thursday, October 31, 2024 - 7:17pm | 478As blockchain technology continues to enter mainstream financial systems, Markus Kuhnert, founder and CEO of 1iO, has raised concerns about its core principles being overshadowed. Ahead of the upcoming Benzinga Future of Digital Assets event, a BRANDGUARDIAN representative, responding on behalf of...
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Ubisoft Launches Blockchain Game With NFTs Priced As High As $64,000
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 1:54pm | 423Ubisoft Entertainment SA (OTC:UBSFF) has officially released its first blockchain game, Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles. The game, which is a tactical NFT battler, was announced last June and has now launched on PC. It features a free-to-start model, allowing players to engage in battles...
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Why Clearer Regulations Are 'Unlocking' Wall Street's Move Into Digital Assets
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 1:24pm | 464With the rising institutional interest in digital assets, Tanya Solati, vice president of business development at Propy, recently shared her perspective on why firms like BlackRock and PayPal are increasing their involvement in the blockchain space. Solati will speak at the upcoming Benzinga...
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'Trillions Of Dollars Worth Of Assets' Could Move To Blockchain, Says One Insider
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 - 12:22pm | 536The integration of blockchain into traditional financial systems is expanding rapidly. Major institutions such as Citi, JPMorgan and Mastercard are making substantial investments, signaling a potential transformation in finance. Ian Horne, head of content at Money20/20, shared his views on the...