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Tokenization in Action: Stablecoins

What are stablecoins and how are major companies implementing them today? By Vanessa Malone Stablecoins are one of the most widely used applications of tokenization today. Tokenization turns assets into digital representations for quicker and more efficient transactions. For stablecoins, this means tying their value 1:1 to a traditional currency like the U.S. dollar, ensuring stability […]Continue Reading

Posted byVanessa MaloneFebruary 14, 2025February 14, 2025Posted inBlog, DeFiTags: Blockchain, tokenization, USDC stablecoin, USDT

Is the World Finally Ready to Tokenize Traditional Assets in 2025?

How tokenization modernizes dated concepts in traditional finance By Vanessa Malone The 2024 World Economic Forum (WEF), known for bringing together leaders to discuss global commerce, economic development, political concerns and social issues, highlighted blockchain’s growing role in updating existing financial systems. One key discussion was the tokenization of physical and financial assets, signaling a […]Continue Reading

Posted byVanessa MaloneFebruary 7, 2025February 6, 2025Posted inBlog, DeFiTags: Blockchain, fintech, tokenization, trading

Upstream Company Update; Milestones Achieved, Future Ahead

2024 milestones and what we’re excited about heading into 2025 By Vanessa Malone As we prepare for an exciting 2025, we’re thrilled to share the milestones Upstream, part of MERJ Exchange, has accomplished in 2024. We believe our next generation stock trading app is positioned to become the global trading hub to buy and sell traditional […]Continue Reading

Posted byVanessa MaloneJanuary 10, 2025January 10, 2025Posted inBlog, Company NewsTags: Blockchain, DeFi, stocktrading, tokenization, trading

What’s the bridge that will bring real-world asset trading to the masses?

Bridging the gap between traditional and digital trading with real-world assets (RWAs) Real-world assets (RWAs) have long been discussed as a game-changing force in the investment world, offering greater accessibility through fractional ownership, liquidity, and transparency with tokenization. While the conversation around tokenizing RWAs isn’t new, the current wave of excitement surrounding crypto ETFs, Bitcoin reaching […]Continue Reading

Posted byVanessa MaloneDecember 20, 2024December 20, 2024Posted inUncategorizedTags: Blockchain, ethereum, realworldassets, RWAs, tokenization

Why the blockchain community should rally behind the FATF’s implied new guidelines

By Vanessa Malone First, what is the upcoming FATF news everyone is talking about? The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an inter-governmental body established in 1989 by the Ministers of its member jurisdictions. The FATF develops Recommendations with the goal of bringing about international legislative and regulatory reform to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. […]Continue Reading

Posted byVanessa MaloneJune 14, 2019March 4, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags: aml, Blockchain, cryptocurrencies, custody, digitalsecuriites, ethereum, exchanges, FATF, kyc, tokenization, tokensLeave a comment on Why the blockchain community should rally behind the FATF’s implied new guidelines