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R3's decision to choose Solana as its strategic foundation signals a profound shift in financial institutions' thinking about which blockchain infrastructure best serves digitized capital markets. While Layer 2s built on Ethereum dominate in value volume, this move indicates a recognition of Solana's scalability, speed, and cost-efficiency for supporting the next generation of financial applications and digital assets. This strategic choice reflects a broader trend of institutions reevaluating their blockchain infrastructure to better meet the demands of a rapidly evolving digital economy.

While the World Economic Forum gathered the world's top leaders in Davos, a discussion about blockchain infrastructure evolved into an intense debate about the foundations of the contemporary monetary system. At the center of the confrontation: the CEO

A few years ago, the idea of a financial giant like JPMorgan fully adopting decentralized technologies would have been considered almost unthinkable. However, the recent introduction of the bank's tokenized deposits on the Base blockchain – Coinbase's layer 2 – marks a turning point in the evolution of banking and digital assets, signaling a new era of innovation and integration between traditional finance and blockchain technology.

Traditional wealth investors in the United Arab Emirates are making their desires clear, and private banks are finally listening. A recent survey with 3,851 high-net-worth investors (HNW) and 456 wealth management professionals, conducted in the first

Despite the pessimism surrounding artificial intelligence and concerns about inflated valuations, energy infrastructure businesses continue to move at a rapid pace. Old facilities, abandoned industrial warehouses, and underutilized spaces are being repurposed and

The wealthy of the world face a frustrating paradox: they have abundant capital to invest in digital assets, but traditional financial institutions cannot provide the necessary support. While the demand for cryptocurrency investment among the financial elite is growing, many are unable to access the right tools and services to do so effectively. This gap creates an opportunity for innovative platforms that can bridge the divide, offering secure, accessible, and efficient solutions for high-net-worth individuals looking to diversify their portfolios with digital assets. As the market evolves, it becomes increasingly clear that the future of wealth management will depend on how well these new technologies can meet the needs of the most demanding investors.

The Trump Organization is taking its real estate portfolio into the digital age. The Trump International Hotel Maldives, a resort to be built in partnership with real estate development company Dar Global, will be the first major project to incorporate tokenization from the early stages.

Cardano is at a critical turning point. On-chain data shows large investors accumulating within the low-price range, indicating participation from long-term investors. The Ouroboros upgrade scheduled for 2026 will significantly improve transaction efficiency and attract institutional attention. Increased institutional recognition of ADA and changes in liquidity structure lay the foundation for future price movements. Technical analysis shows bullish signals, and the current investment opportunity is worth paying attention to.

The cryptocurrency industry faces global regulatory challenges, with Hong Kong standing out by planning licenses for stablecoins. The US CFTC deals with operational limitations, while the blockchain ecosystem faces security and governance issues.

The Good Vibes Only hackathon, organized by BNB Chain, stood out for its inclusion of developers of all levels, promoting innovation and collaboration in blockchain. The event strengthened the community and encouraged future talents.

The Japanese macroeconomic landscape remains complex this week. While overall inflation has slowed significantly, underlying price pressures remain resilient, creating a dilemma for policymakers. Bitcoin and the yen remain relatively stable.

The fluctuation of the yen's value is increasingly dictating Bitcoin's movements, marking an unprecedented alignment between the Japanese currency and the world's most valuable cryptocurrency. In the last 90 days, the yen index has reached levels of synchronization with BTC that had never been recorded before.

A 150-year legacy at risk due to wholesale restructuring
The historic footwear chain Russell & Bromley, which opened its doors in Eastbourne in 1880 with a single store, is at a critical crossroads. Recent negotiations point to a possible sale of assets that could