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Brickken selected to participate in European blockchain regulatory sandbox

Finextra

Brickken, a Barcelona-based startup pioneering in the tokenization of real-world assets, announced today its selection to participate in the European Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT) Regulatory Sandbox.

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ECB picks Boerse Stuttgart to participate in EU-wide blockchain tests

Finextra

Boerse Stuttgart Group is the only exchange operator in Europe to have successfully applied for the second wave of the European Central Bank's (ECB) EU-wide tests, in which the settlement of blockchain-based financial transactions against central bank money is being explored.

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PayPal Stablecoin (PYUSD) Made Available on Solana Blockchain

The Fintech Times

PayPal USD (PYUSD), PayPal ‘s USD stablecoin, will now be available on the Solana blockchain. The news was announced at Consensus 2024 , the long-running cryptocurrency, blockchain and web3 event. “Continued adoption from industry participants like PayPal helps realise the next generation of fintech innovation.”

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Singapore’s peaq Among 5 Global Startups in Mastercard’s Blockchain Accelerator

Fintech News

Payment giant Mastercard has announced the inclusion of five global startups in its Start Path Blockchain and Digital Assets programme. This initiative aims to enhance user experiences and expand the applications of blockchain technology in solving real-world problems.

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WaveBL demonstrates blockchain-based trade finance with Swift and five global banks

Finextra

WaveBL, the leading blockchain-based electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) platform, has completed a groundbreaking Proof of Value (POV) with Swift and the participation of five global banks: Lloyds, Emirates NBD Bank, Federal Bank Limited, and other banks, as well as MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), a leading ocean carrier acting as an eBL issuer (..)

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Tenity and XDC Network Launch Accelerator for Early-Stage Blockchain Startups

Fintech News

The 12-week XDC Accelerator Programme invites startups to develop solutions using XDC Network’s advanced blockchain technology. Rebecah Dausen “The XDC Accelerator Programme with Tenity will empower startups to transform their blockchain ideas into impactful solutions.

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Ripple Renews Partnership With Morgan State University to Support Blockchain Innovators Across HBCUs

The Fintech Times

Ripple , the global payments and financial solutions provider, is accelerating blockchain education in the US as its University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) renews its $1.05million partnership with Morgan State University to support blockchain innovators across America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).