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The GENIUS Act addresses how stablecoins can be used within the existing financial infrastructure, which includes clearing and settlement processes. Here’s a breakdown:
* ** Stablecoins as Settlement Assets:** The GENIUS Act acknowledges the potential for stablecoins to be used in payment and settlement. A key aspect of the bill is determining…[Read more]

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Video courtesy of ABN-AMRO

Circle Internet Financial, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, is indeed moving forward with its plans for an initial public offering (IPO). Here’s a breakdown of the current situation:
IPO Status:
* Circle has filed a registration statement (Form S-1) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed IPO. However, this…[Read more]

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, BGC Group, along with ten leading investment banks and market-making firms, announced the launch of U.S. Treasury futures contracts on the FMX Futures Exchange. Trading for these contracts began on Monday, May 19, 2025.
Here are some key details about this launch:
* Contracts Launched: Initially, the exchange is offering…[Read more]

As of Monday, May 19, 2025, there are several notable crypto-related bills being considered in the U.S. Congress. Here’s a breakdown of some of them:
Key Bills Under Consideration:
* Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy Act of 2025 (STABLE Act): This bill passed the House Financial Services Committee. It aims to…[Read more]

It appears regulators globally are increasing their scrutiny of post-trade reporting practices and are taking action against firms with deficiencies. This heightened focus stems from the critical role of accurate and timely post-trade data in maintaining market transparency, integrity, and stability.
Key Areas of Regulatory Concern and Action:
*…[Read more]

The Senate is currently engaged in discussions and negotiations regarding a bill to regulate stablecoins in the United States. Recent developments suggest a revised draft agreement is circulating among Senate negotiators, indicating potential progress towards a floor vote in the near future.
Here’s a breakdown of the situation:
Stablecoin Bill…[Read more]

Silo Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ:SILO) is a developmental stage biopharmaceutical company focused on merging traditional therapeutics with psychedelic research to address underserved conditions. These conditions include stress-induced psychiatric disorders, chronic pain, and central nervous system (CNS) diseases like Alzheimer’s and multiple…[Read more]

Video courtesy of First Bank of Nigeria

Video courtesy of First Bank of Nigeria

Based on the search results, Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero has announced her departure from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Here’s a summary of the key points:
* Departure Date:
* Her final day at the CFTC will be May 31, 2025.
* Reason for Departure:
* She is retiring from federal service.
* Context:
* Her…[Read more]

It’s important to understand that raising capital for fintech companies is a specialized area within the broader investment banking and broker-dealer landscape. Here are some types of regulated broker-dealers and specific firms known to be active in raising capital for fintech companies:
Investment Banks with Fintech Focus:
These firms often have…[Read more]

Here are some of the top-tier marketing agencies frequently utilized by regulated financial service providers:
* CSTMR: Specializes in both fintech and traditional financial services, offering deep industry knowledge for marketing strategy, branding, and digital solutions.
* Media Logic: A go-to agency with expertise in payment product…[Read more]

The data from mid-May 2025 indicates a strong trend of corporate Bitcoin accumulation that is indeed outpacing the rate at which new Bitcoin is being mined.
Several sources confirm this:
* 3.3x Outpacing: Multiple reports on May 13, 2025, highlighted that public companies had already bought 3.3 times more Bitcoin in 2025 than the total new supply…[Read more]

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Based on longevity, scale of operations, and recognition within the industry, here are some of the more established and well-known coupon processing companies that operate on a large scale, including significant operations in the United States, which often reflects global trends:
* NCH Marketing Services (a division of RRD): With a long history…[Read more]

It’s challenging to give an exact, real-time dollar figure for the total value of all coupons processed annually in the U.S. due to the decentralized nature of coupon processing and the proprietary nature of much of this data. However, we can synthesize information from various reports to provide an understanding of the significant value…[Read more]

In the context of blockchain transactions for coupons, clearing and settlement take on a fundamentally different form compared to traditional methods. Blockchain technology aims to streamline and, in some cases, eliminate the need for intermediaries in these processes. Here’s how it applies:
Traditional Coupon Clearing and Settlement (as explained…[Read more]

The processing of coupons in the U.S. occurs at several key points in the lifecycle of a coupon:
1. At the Retail Store Level:
* When a consumer presents a paper or digital coupon at the checkout, the retailer’s point-of-sale (POS) system is the first point of processing.
* The cashier scans the barcode (for paper or digital) or the digital…[Read more]

Video courtesy of CSOB

Video courtesy of CSOB