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🎄 HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ZIMA BANK! 2025 is the year where finance goes global-first and blockchain-native. Grateful to our community, clients, and partners — you’re the reason the future is already in motion. 💎 Wishing you: growth, freedom, strong rails, and smart capital moves. A new generation starts now. #HappyNewYear #Crypto #Tokenization #FintechFuture

#RWA #Crypto #Macro Standard Chartered forecasts explosive growth in the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization market — from today’s $35 billion to $2 trillion by 2029. ⬇️ The report cites a shift in institutional adoption as the key driver: 💬 Tokenized bonds, private credit, and real estate are leading the charge. 💬 Major financial institutions are experimenting with on-chain settlement. 💬 Regulatory clarity in Europe and Asia is accelerating institutional participation. 🌐 Tokenized finance is…

🇨🇭 #crypto #banks #bitcoin #institutional The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has disclosed a US$213 million investment in shares of companies that actively accumulate Bitcoin — marking a significant institutional move into the world’s largest crypto asset. 💡 What it means: – Central bank exposure to Bitcoin is no longer hypothetical, it’s happening. – Traditional monetary authorities are embracing digital-asset strategies. – Switzerland reaffirms its position as a pioneer for financial innovation an…

🇪🇺 #CBDC #Europe #Crypto The ECB now targets mid-2029 for the launch of the “digital euro” — a central bank digital currency that could revolutionize how payments are made in the Eurozone. ✔️What it means: – Digitized cash backed by the central bank, ready for everyday use – Europe takes control of its payment system and financial sovereignty – A strategic anchor in the global CBDC race 💸When cash goes digital, the infrastructure of money changes. #DigitalEuro #ECB #Finance2_0 #ZimaBank

🇺🇸 #crypto #banks #payments #stablecoins Visa’s CEO announced a bold next step: support for four stablecoins operating across four unique blockchains, convertible into fiat (25+ currencies). 📌 Why it matters: – Traditional payments network embracing blockchain rails – Cross-border liquidity and settlement become crypto-native – Stablecoins shift from niche to infrastructure 🔮 The future of payments is being rebuilt — and Visa is writing the blueprint.

🇫🇷 #crypto #bitcoin #sovereignfund #France France’s UDR party, led by Éric Ciotti, proposes a bold new law: establishing a national Bitcoin reserve of ~420 000 BTC — funded through state purchases, confiscated crypto assets and mining using surplus energy. 💡What this means: – Sovereign asset diversification: diversifying beyond traditional reserves into digital gold – Institutional acceptance of BTC as reserve asset – A landmark shift in Europe’s view on digital sovereignty 🔮We’re moving from …

🇯🇵#crypto #banks #Japan #stablecoins Japan’s three largest banks — MUFG, Sumitomo Mitsui, and Mizuho — plan to jointly issue a stablecoin pegged to the yen, with possible future support for the U.S. dollar, according to Nikkei. 💡Why it matters: – Sets the stage for bank-driven stablecoins in Asia – Enables tokenized transactions across Japanese corporate networks – Traditional financial powerhouses entering crypto on their terms 🔮 A major alignment: global banks confirm that stablecoins are n…

🏦 #crypto #banks #stablecoins #TradFi 🇺🇸 A consortium of major global banks — Santander, Bank of America, Barclays, Citi, and Goldman Sachs — is joining forces to launch a jointly-issued stablecoin designed for institutional use, according to Reuters. 💡 What this means: – Traditional finance is no longer resisting crypto — it’s merging with it – A unified digital token could streamline global settlements and cross-border transactions – The project aims to set a new industry standard for tokeni…

🇱🇺 Luxembourg takes the Bitcoin leap! The Luxembourg Intergenerational Sovereign Wealth Fund (FSIL) has officially invested 1% of its portfolio into a Bitcoin ETF, becoming the first Eurozone country to do so. 💡What it means: – Institutional trust in Bitcoin is growing across Europe – Sovereign wealth funds are diversifying into digital assets – Marks a pivotal shift toward Bitcoin’s recognition as a long-term store of value ✅ A new era begins — when even the most conservative funds embrace c…

🇪🇺 Deutsche Börse x Circle: Stablecoins Go Mainstream in Europe Deutsche Börse and Circle are exploring the use of USDC and EURC in European financial markets. 💡Why it matters: – First steps toward integrating regulated stablecoins into core EU market infrastructure – Strengthens Europe’s position in the global digital finance race – Bridges traditional finance with tokenized assets 🔮 The line between TradFi and DeFi keeps fading — stablecoins may soon become part of Europe’s financial backbo…

🇪🇺 Societe Generale is making its move into stablecoins — choosing Bullish Europe as the launch venue for its new USD CoinVertible (USDCV). 💡 Why it matters: – Marks one of the first European bank-issued stablecoins on a major exchange – Signals growing institutional adoption of tokenized money – Strengthens Europe’s role in the global digital asset race 🔮 A pivotal step where TradFi meets DeFi, with banks taking stablecoins mainstream. #SocieteGenerale #Bullish #USDCV

🇺🇸 SEC under Paul Atkins launches Project Crypto — bold plan to move U.S. financial markets on-chain and rewrite securities rules to match blockchain reality. 🔹 New guidelines to classify crypto tokens clearly 🔹 Rules to enable tokenized securities and trading 🔹 Emphasis on innovation, clarity, and lighter regulation 💎 Big shift: TradFi embracing the ledger. Markets on blockchain are no longer a vision — they’re becoming the blueprint. #ProjectCrypto #SEC #Tokenization #ZimaBank

🇺🇸 The U.S. Senate Banking Committee just approved Stephen Miran’s nomination for the Fed Board by a party-line vote. A pro-crypto economist, currently head of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, he’s set to fill the term vacated by Adriana Kugler. ✅ Will serve until January’s end, if confirmed ✅ Plans unpaid leave from his White House role — sparking concerns over potential conflicts of interest ✅ Seen by many as a move toward interest rate cuts, lighter regulation, and strong influe…

🇺🇸 The SEC has unveiled its new rulemaking agenda aimed at modernizing digital-asset regulation and loosening Wall-Street burdens — a major push toward regulatory clarity and TradFi–crypto integration. 🗣Proposed rules include ⏺Clear guidance on offering & selling digital assets, with potential exemptions and safe harbors ⏺Allowing crypto trading on national securities exchanges and alternative trading systems ⏺Streamlined disclosure requirements for better transparency and reduced investor ris…

🇺🇸 Goldman Sachs & BNY Mellon are reshaping the $7.1T money market industry with tokenized funds built on private blockchain rails. 🔺 Institutional investors can now purchase money market funds directly on-chain 🔺 BNY Mellon serves as a custodian 🔺 Funds from BlackRock, Fidelity, Federated Hermes already onboarded 🔺 Benefits: 24/7 trading, instant settlement, liquidity optimization This is the biggest real-world asset (RWA) move from TradFi giants — and it’s just the beginning. #GoldmanSachs …

🇪🇺 ECB explores DLT for wholesale settlements The European Central Bank is officially assessing how distributed ledger technology (DLT) can improve the efficiency of its central bank payment systems. 📌 The approach: 1️⃣Phase one: enabling DLT-based platforms to connect to TARGET, the ECB’s existing settlement infrastructure 2️⃣ Phase two: potentially building a dedicated DLT-based infrastructure 🔍Key goals: – Faster & more efficient interbank settlements – Support for tokenized assets & smart …

⭐️ Societe Generale launches dollar-backed stablecoin USDCV French banking giant Societe Generale becomes the first major bank to issue a publicly tradable, regulated USD stablecoin — introducing USD CoinVertible (USDCV) via its crypto subsidiary SG-FORGE. 💵 Backed 1:1 with USD 🌐 Available on Ethereum and Solana 🔐 Custody by BNY Mellon 📆 Public trading starts in July USDCV is classified as an e-money token under Europe’s MiCA regulations — offering a fully compliant alternative to unregulated…

🇺🇸 SEC confirms: crypto operations do not violate securities law On May 29, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released an official statement that could mark a turning point for the entire crypto industry. According to the SEC, participating in staking, delegation, node operations, and custody of digital assets does not constitute the offer or sale of securities. 🔼This decision comes at a crucial moment, following a wave of lawsuits and long-standing uncertainty surroundin…

⭐️ HSBC launches Hong Kong’s first blockchain-based settlement system HSBC has become the first bank in Hong Kong to launch a blockchain-powered corporate settlement service. The platform was developed in collaboration with Ant International, a subsidiary of Ant Group, and is focused on cross-border transactions between enterprises. 💎 The service is built on ZAN, Ant Group’s proprietary blockchain — an enterprise-grade solution designed to improve transparency and accelerate cross-border settl…

➕ Guatemala’s largest bank adopts stablecoins for U.S. remittance payments Banco Industrial, the largest bank in Guatemala, is integrating stablecoin infrastructure to receive remittances from the U.S. The initiative is being launched in partnership with Bitso and Stellar, enabling customers to receive funds in USDC — quickly, transparently, and with minimal fees. The U.S. is one of the main sources of remittance flows to Latin America, and this shift to stablecoins unlocks major benefits for …