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Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol Launches First Tokenized Energy Transition Asset in Abu Dhabi
Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol (SBP) completed the first transaction of its SBP token on Coinbase Project Diamond within ADGM, linking bitcoin mining to verified clean energy and creating a new climate-aligned digital asset class for institutional and retail investors.
botim Money and Binance Explore UAE Crypto Access
botim money and Binance signed an MoU to explore providing secure, compliant digital asset access for UAE users. The collaboration aims to expand botim’s fintech ecosystem, support financial inclusion, and further integrate crypto into everyday financial services in the region.
Digital asset tokenisation transitions from pilot fatigue to production readiness
Hosts Mark Walker and Grant Niven are joined by Stephen Philips to explore the rapidly changing landscape of digital assets. With extensive engineering and blockchain experience spanning the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, Stephen shares valuable insights into how tokenisation is transitioning from policy to production. The episode dives into the practical applications of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), stablecoins, and the fundamental distinction between backed and unbacked assets.
Hashgraph Ventures Pledges $1M to Africa’s Largest Web3 Hackathon
Hashgraph Ventures has committed $1 million to the Hedera Africa Hackathon, supporting 13,000 developers and 1,300 startups across 20+ cities, accelerating Web3, AI, and blockchain innovation for economic inclusion in Africa.
UK’s tGBP Stablecoin Listed on Kraken
Tokenised GBP (tGBP), the FCA-registered GBP-backed stablecoin, launches on Kraken, enabling compliant UK users to access DeFi, crypto-backed loans, and on-chain GBP yield while supporting broader adoption of regulated digital assets.
NANT Launches Blockchain-Enabled Capital Markets Platform
Nant Global Finance unveils a fully integrated, blockchain-enabled capital markets platform, combining regulated brokerage, exchange operations, transfer agency services, and tokenized settlement to modernize U.S. and global public securities trading.