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The Federal Reserve delivered its first rate cut of 2025, lowering the federal funds rate by 25 basis points. The move pushed the U.S. dollar to its weakest level in more than three years while risk assets, from equities to commodities to crypto, surged on the shift.

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HSBC Holdings has launched Hong Kong’s first blockchain-based settlement service. It has launched a tokenized deposit program that converts traditional bank deposits into digital tokens on a blockchain platform. The initiative marks a step forward for fintech development in the city.

The Federal Reserve delivered its first rate cut of 2025, lowering the federal funds rate by 25 basis points. The move pushed the U.S. dollar to its weakest level in more than three years while risk assets, from equities to commodities to crypto, surged on the shift.

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have recorded three consecutive days of net outflows, with a total of $1.21 billion withdrawn from institutional products. The withdrawal marks the first billion-dollar exodus from BTC ETFs since mid-March, according to blockchain analytics platform Santiment.

HSBC Holdings has launched Hong Kong’s first blockchain-based settlement service. It has launched a tokenized deposit program that converts traditional bank deposits into digital tokens on a blockchain platform. The initiative marks a step forward for fintech development in the city.

The cryptocurrency market is currently at a tipping point, with altcoins showing remarkable momentum while Bitcoin remains locked in a narrow range. Despite Bitcoin’s recent attempts to break higher, the flagship asset has struggled to overcome critical resistance levels.

HSBC Holdings has launched Hong Kong’s first blockchain-based settlement service. It has launched a tokenized deposit program that converts traditional bank deposits into digital tokens on a blockchain platform. The initiative marks a step forward for fintech development in the city.

JPMorgan Chase has executed its first public transaction involving tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds on the $ONDO public ledger. The trade was facilitated by Ondo Finance and involved short-term Treasuries backed by BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL). These assets allow 24/7 blockchain-based settlement while adhering to institutional custody and regulatory standards.

Crypto asset management firm CoinShares has an exchange-traded product (ETP) allowing investors to invest in SEI, a Layer-1 blockchain supporting high-speed, low-latency trading infrastructure.

HSBC Holdings has launched Hong Kong’s first blockchain-based settlement service. It has launched a tokenized deposit program that converts traditional bank deposits into digital tokens on a blockchain platform. The initiative marks a step forward for fintech development in the city.

JPMorgan Chase has executed its first public transaction involving tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds on the $ONDO public ledger. The trade was facilitated by Ondo Finance and involved short-term Treasuries backed by BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL). These assets allow 24/7 blockchain-based settlement while adhering to institutional custody and regulatory standards.

Ethereum and Bitcoin are once again at the center of market speculation as both approach critical milestones. Investors are closely debating whether Ethereum will reach $10,000 before Bitcoin pushes through $126,000.

Crypto asset management firm CoinShares has an exchange-traded product (ETP) allowing investors to invest in SEI, a Layer-1 blockchain supporting high-speed, low-latency trading infrastructure.

HSBC Holdings has launched Hong Kong’s first blockchain-based settlement service. It has launched a tokenized deposit program that converts traditional bank deposits into digital tokens on a blockchain platform. The initiative marks a step forward for fintech development in the city.

JPMorgan Chase has executed its first public transaction involving tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds on the $ONDO public ledger. The trade was facilitated by Ondo Finance and involved short-term Treasuries backed by BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL). These assets allow 24/7 blockchain-based settlement while adhering to institutional custody and regulatory standards.

Ethereum and Bitcoin are once again at the center of market speculation as both approach critical milestones. Investors are closely debating whether Ethereum will reach $10,000 before Bitcoin pushes through $126,000.

The cryptocurrency market is currently at a tipping point, with altcoins showing remarkable momentum while Bitcoin remains locked in a narrow range. Despite Bitcoin’s recent attempts to break higher, the flagship asset has struggled to overcome critical resistance levels.

HSBC Holdings has launched Hong Kong’s first blockchain-based settlement service. It has launched a tokenized deposit program that converts traditional bank deposits into digital tokens on a blockchain platform. The initiative marks a step forward for fintech development in the city.

JPMorgan Chase has executed its first public transaction involving tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds on the $ONDO public ledger. The trade was facilitated by Ondo Finance and involved short-term Treasuries backed by BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL). These assets allow 24/7 blockchain-based settlement while adhering to institutional custody and regulatory standards.