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WisdomTree files for XRP ETF in Delaware

This state-level filing is seen as a preliminary step toward SEC approval.

WisdomTree Funds, a New York-based assets management firm, registered in the state of Delaware for an XRP (XRP) exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Nov. 25, signaling its broader intent to file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

The company joins Bitwise, Canary Capital and 21Shares as an early XRP (XRP) ETF applicant in the US. At the time of this article’s publication, however, no such applications have been approved by the SEC. 

A screenshot of WisdomTree’s filing with the state of Delaware. Source: Eleanor Terrett

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AI, Blockchain Integration Can Boost Trust, Prevent Misuse, Expert Says

AI, Blockchain Integration Can Boost Trust, Prevent Misuse, Expert SaysIntegrating AI with blockchain can enhance AI’s trustworthiness and revolutionize various sectors. AI Developers Should Prioritize User Control Stacey Engle, co-founder and CEO of Twin Protocol, argues that integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with blockchain technology can prevent misuse of AI and make AI operations more trustworthy. This combination, she asserts, has the potential to revolutionize […]

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Venture Capitalist Cites Funding, Talent for Web3 Development Surge in Emerging Markets

Venture Capitalist Cites Funding, Talent for Web3 Development Surge in Emerging MarketsA venture capitalist says emerging markets, particularly India, are becoming hubs for Web3 development due to attractive funding, talent, and ecosystems. India: Go-to Place for Recruiting Web3 Companies According to Tak Lee, CEO of Hashed Emergent, the declining share of Web3 development activity in North America and Europe is being offset by a surge in […]

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Blockchain Association outlines crypto priorities for Trump’s first 100 days

The Association ultimately seeks a swift end to the “regulation by enforcement” era of cryptocurrency oversight in the US. 

Washington, DC-based advocacy group Blockchain Association submitted a letter to Donald Trump on Nov. 22 beseeching the President-elect to prioritize radical cryptocurrency and blockchain regulatory reform during his first 100 days in office. 

The brief letter was shared on the Association’s website. It lays out a five-point reformation plan for the incoming Trump administration’s first 100 days.

Blockchain Association’s stated goal is for the republican party to restructure federal oversight in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors in order to spur growth in the sector. 

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How native rollups can make Ethereum great again in 2 years

Gnosis founder Martin Köppelmann says Ethereum needs to move away from “centralized” L2s like Base and adopt native rollups.

Gnosis founder Martin Köppelmannn says implementing a web of 128 “native rollups” can save the Ethereum network from being captured by corporate interests and vanishing into obscurity.

Native rollups are layer-2 networks built to Ethereum’s native security standards, meaning that they’re composable, uncensorable, and economically aligned with the original ethos of Ethereum. 

Unlike “centralized” rollups, which include L2s like Coinbase-incubated Base, or “based rollups”  like Taiko — native rollups offer all of the inherent security and composability of Ethereum. 

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The First Trillionaire Will Be Made in Crypto

The First Trillionaire Will Be Made in CryptoHistory has shown that great technological shifts create vast wealth. Crypto, the next frontier, is no exception. Decentralized Wealth Will Surpass All Previous Tech Revolutions The first trillionaire will emerge from the crypto world. Like past tech booms created billionaires, crypto will generate wealth on an even larger scale. Blockchain and decentralized finance (defi) are […]

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California Court Rules That Ethereum Liquid Staking Solution Lido To Be Treated As Legal Entity

California Court Rules That Ethereum Liquid Staking Solution Lido To Be Treated As Legal Entity

A recent ruling from a California court has implications for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), especially those involved in Ethereum (ETH) liquid staking. A California court ruled today that Lido DAO, which manages the Lido liquid staking protocol, is classified as a general partnership under California law, meaning its members could be held legally liable for […]

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Fintech Startup Raises $1.5M to Democratize Maritime Finance

Fintech Startup Raises .5M to Democratize Maritime FinanceMaritime fintech startup Shipfinex secured $1.5 million in seed funding to democratize maritime finance through blockchain-enabled fractional ownership of maritime assets. Democratizing Maritime Finance Shipfinex, a maritime fintech startup, recently announced it has secured $1.5 million in seed funding. Gaurav Mehta, chairman of shipping asset trader Best Oasis Limited and Dubai-based company SPM Shipping DMCC, […]

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Tourism Industry Veteran: Global Travel Lacks Standards, Blockchain the Missing Link

Tourism Industry Veteran: Global Travel Lacks Standards, Blockchain the Missing LinkA travel industry veteran believes blockchain technology can unify the global travel industry, standardize communication protocols and enhance transparency. Blockchain: The Missing Link Pablo Castillo, CEO and CTO of Travel4chain, argues that the global travel industry, which has remained largely unchanged for 40 years, lacks standards and a unified system. Castillo believes blockchain technology is […]

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Ghana Leverages Blockchain for Carbon Credit Trade

Ghana Leverages Blockchain for Carbon Credit TradeGhana and Singapore partner to use blockchain technology to facilitate the trading of carbon credits. Cementing Ghana’s Position as Africa’s Carbon Market Leader Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered into an agreement to add the country’s Ghana Carbon Registry (GCR) to a blockchain-based Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMO) network. This follows an initial agreement […]

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