JPYC launches Japan’s first yen stablecoin with full JPY backing in 2023
JPYC launches Japan’s first yen stablecoin, pegged 1:1 to JPY, with backing from Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and SBI Holdings.
Figure Technologies files IPO in 2024 as blockchain tokenization market reaches $2.3 billion valuation
Figure Technologies prepares for IPO as tokenization matures, with $1.5 billion valuation and partnerships including Apollo Global and JPMorgan.
Circle acquires Malachite to develop Arc blockchain, expanding USDC ecosystem with new infrastructure
Circle (CRCL) acquired Malachite to develop the Arc blockchain, enhancing interoperability and expanding its $28 billion USDC ecosystem with new infrastructure.
Publicly-Traded BTCS Announces Ethereum Dividend and Loyalty Payment for Shareholders
BTCS announced a 10% Ethereum dividend for shareholders on October 15, 2023, rewarding loyalty with crypto payments.
Stellar invests $50 million in Archax to expand tokenized RWA market
Stellar invests in UK-based Archax to expand in tokenized RWA space, joining BlackRock and Fidelity. The deal involves $50 million and targets institutional adoption.
Lib Work adds $3.3M Bitcoin to treasury following MicroStrategy’s 2024 crypto reserve model
Lib Work, a Japanese 3D housing firm, allocated $3.3M to Bitcoin as a treasury asset, joining firms like MicroStrategy and Tesla in crypto adoption.
Figure to list on Nasdaq as FIGR in 2024 after tokenizing $3B assets
Figure, a real-world asset tokenization firm, will list on Nasdaq as FIGR. The company has tokenized over $3 billion in assets since its 2018 launch.
Rivian commits $50M to Bitcoin and Ethereum by 2025 in new crypto strategy
Rivian announced a crypto strategy involving Bitcoin and Ethereum, targeting $50M in blockchain investments by 2025, following Tesla’s lead in digital assets.
Tapzi presale launches 10,000 NFTs for skill-to-earn Web3 gaming on Ethereum
Tapzi presale offers skill-to-earn Web3 gaming with 10,000 NFTs, integrating Ethereum and Polygon for decentralized play-to-earn mechanics and digital asset ownership.
Ripple grants Gemini $75M credit facility during 2023 IPO preparations
Ripple provided Gemini with a $75M credit facility amid its IPO plans. The deal involves XRP and highlights crypto market liquidity strategies in 2023.
