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Fireblocks Acquires BlockFold To Forge A Tokenization Juggernaut
Friday, September 29, 2023 - 10:16am | 525Crypto custody company Fireblocks on Friday announced its acquisition of BlockFold, a smart contract development and consulting firm, in a deal valued at $10 million that seeks to amplify the former's' capabilities in the realm of tokenization. As the digital transformation of financial...
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French Central Bank Finds Wholesale CBDC Could Enhance Cross-Border Payments And Security
Friday, July 21, 2023 - 3:23pm | 489The Banque de France has concluded that its wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC) could enhance cross-border payments, settlement finality, and security for a wide array of financial assets. This conclusion comes after conducting several tests using crypto-powered technologies. The...
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French Yields Stay Low at Auction
Monday, August 6, 2012 - 10:49am | 230French yields stayed at ultra-low levels as France auctioned debt Monday. The nation saw its debt yields remain negative on all three auctioned maturities: three, six and twelve months. An apparent flight to safety was seen at the auction. The yield on the 3-month bills remained at a record low -0...