Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission said the sandbox is now open for applications for participants including crypto exchanges, brokers, custodians and fund managers. The sandbox intends to test crypto services in a “real-life context,” the regulator said. Thailand’s securities watchdog has launched a sandbox for cryptocurrency businesses...

Thailand launches crypto regulatory sandbox to ‘facilitate experiments’

Talos’s Co-founder and CEO Anton Katz recently discussed key trends in the institutional adoption of digital assets and how his firm claims that it is positioned to support institutions in trading crypto and beyond. Here are a few takeaways from Anton Katz, which were shared in a blog post...

Digital Assets Adoption: Majority of the Largest Buy-Side Institutions are Reportedly Engaging in Crypto

San Francisco-based cross-border payments company Ripple announced on Friday that it had begun testing its USD-backed stablecoin on its native blockchain, XRP Ledger, and the second largest crypto network, Ethereum (ETH). Ripple revealed earlier this year that it would launch its own stablecoin as it forays into the $160 billion...

XRP Set For $160 Billion Market Shake-up As Ripple Kicks Off Testing Of Its Much-Hyped Stablecoin

Crypto startups raised slightly more from venture capital funding in Q2 compared to the first quarter of the year — despite the total number of deals falling, according to data from Pitchbook. In an Aug. 9 report, Pitchbook said there was a 2.5% increase in total invested capital but...

Crypto startup funding grows to $2.7B in Q2 despite fall in total deals

Ripple's top executive explains hurdles companies may face while making gold-backed digital assets. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by our writers are their own and do not represent the views of U.Today. The financial and market information provided on U.Today is intended for informational purposes only. U.Today is not liable for any financial losses incurred while trading cryptocurrencies. Conduct your own research by contacting financial experts before making any investment decisions. We believe that all content is accurate as of the date of publication, but certain offers mentioned may no longer be available.

Ripple CTO Speaks Out Against Making Gold-Backed Digital Asset

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

“Ripple USD will be fully backed by a segregated reserve of cash and cash equivalents and redeemable 1:1 for US dollars,” the announcement reads. Ripple plans to launch a stablecoin called Ripple USD (RLUSD) by the end of 2024, available on XRP Ledger and Ethereum. It promises benefits like deep liquidity for certain trading pairs, instant settlements, and programmable finance.

Important Ripple (XRP) Update

The cryptocurrency space is buzzing with potential, especially in the realm of meme coins. As we approach 2024, three standout contenders—Pepecoin (PEPE), Pepe Unchained (PEPU), and Mpeppe (MPEPE)—are drawing significant attention. Here’s why these meme coins are making waves and could be your ticket to substantial profits.

PEPE, Pepe Unchained (PEPU) & MPEPE: Top 3 Meme Coins To Make Millions In 2024

All of the investments made this year by Bezos' family office — called Bezos Expeditions — have been in artificial intelligence, according to data provided to CNBC by FINTRX, a private wealth intelligence platform. Bezos Expeditions has always tilted heavily toward tech. Fully 70% of the family office's...

Jeff Bezos' family office is making big investments in AI

One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

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Year to date, both Solana and Toncoin have outperformed Bitcoin. Could the best be yet to come?

Forget Bitcoin: 2 Cryptos I've Got My Eye On In the Second Half of 2024

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The Wells Fargo name is gone from the Downtown skyline. The name atop the former Wells Fargo Center was removed Sunday . A helicopter flew away each of the 20 letters and deposited them at a lot across from the Maxwell House Coffee plant on East Bay Street.

Wells Fargo name removed from Downtown tower

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Crucial Warning Issued to XRP Community in Wake of This Ripple Announcement

El Salvador is getting a massive infrastructure investment that’s expected to support the buildout of its visionary “Bitcoin City.”. The government said Sunday that Yilport, a Turkish holding company, will invest $1.62 billion in two of El Salvador’s seaports, marking the largest private investment in the country's history.

El Salvador Announces $1.6 Billion Investment That Will Kickstart ‘Bitcoin City’

Ben McMillan, chief investment officer of IDX Digital Assets, weighs in on this week's crypto market volatility and explains what can be expected in the months to come.

IDX Digital Assets CIO explains catalysts behind crypto's wild ride this week

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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Money transfer firm Wise is reportedly hoping to tap India’s $32 billion remittance market. To that end, Wise plans to begin signing up new customers in the world’s most populous nation after pausing that side of its business in the country, company officials told Bloomberg News Monday (Aug. 12).

Wise Resumes Signing Customers in India to Tap $32 Billion Remittance Market

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Law Commission of England and Wales is urging the United Kingdom government to create a new personal property category for digital assets, in a report advocating for legal reforms to better account for the unique features of digital assets. The Law Commission is...

Law Commission proposes new property category for digital assets in UK

The low price of Bitcoin when it was launched and how much the digital asset has grown over the years has been a constant source of regret and awe for investors who found out about the cryptocurrency early. Mainly, the potential to turn a small amount into millions is what has drawn countless investors into Bitcoin and to the crypto industry. So, this report takes a look at how much you would’ve made if you spent $100 buying BTC 14 years ago from today.

Here’s How Much You Would Have If You Bought $100 In Bitcoin 14 Years Ago

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NEW JERSEY - Alain Rodrigues, a 49-year-old Middlesex County resident and owner of a construction business in Old Bridge and Newark, New Jersey, has admitted to charges of tax evasion and failure to collect and pay over taxes. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Rodrigues entered his guilty plea on August 1, 2024, before U.S. District Judge Esther Salas in Newark federal court.

Construction Business Owner Admits Tax Evasion, Owes $1.35M

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Stablecoin 2.0: The Blueprint for Global Digital Economy

Stablecoins have been in existence for over a decade, but their prominence surged after 2017 when governments worldwide started restricting or even shutting down fiat-to-Bitcoin trading...

Stablecoin 2.0: The Blueprint for Global Digital Economy

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