Societe Generale issues first digital green bond on Ethereum

coinjournal.net Societe Generale’s first digital green bond is a senior preferred unsecured bond on Ethereum. The bond was issued as a Security Token and registered on November 30, with an…

How to track stablecoins with DefiLlama

dlnews.com Stablecoins are arguably one of the most important crypto inventions. They let investors easily switch between volatile crypto assets — like Bitcoin and Ethereum — and more…

ECB hawk Schnabel takes rate hike off table

reuters.com [1/2] A view shows the signboard of the European Central Bank (ECB), on the day of the monthly news conference following the ECB's monetary policy meeting in Frankfurt,…

Flowdesk Picked by Forge to Become Marker Marker for Euro-Based Stablecoin

coindesk.com Flowdesk announced that it has been appointed by Societe Generale’s (GLE) Forge to be the market maker for its new Euro-based stablecoin EUR CoinVertible (EURCV). Market…

Societe Generale issues its first green bond on Ethereum

cointelegraph.com The third-largest bank in France, Societe Generale, reported issuing its first digital green bond as a Security Token on the Ethereum public blockchain. The bond, registered…

ECB hawk Schnabel scraps more rate hikes after 'remarkable' inflation drop

investing.com The European Central Bank can take further interest rate hikes off the table given a "remarkable" fall in inflation and policymakers should not guide for rates to remain…

Weekly Market Pulse: Is The S&P 500 Still Uninvestable?

alhambrapartners.com Note: This will be my last commentary this year. I plan to spend December thinking about next year and spending some much-needed time with family. Here’s wishing you all a…

Coinbase CEO: Bitcoin May Be ‘Key To Extend Western Civilization’

bitcoinist.com Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, has stirred a significant debate in the Bitcoin and crypto community with a recent post on X. Armstrong put forward a compelling idea:…

Binance Launches Anchored Coins EUR (AEUR), Celebrates Listing with Promo Offer

coinspeaker.com Coinspeaker Binance Launches Anchored Coins EUR (AEUR), Celebrates Listing with Promo Offer Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has announced the…

Coinbase CEO: Bitcoin 'May Be Key to Extending Western Civilization'

decrypt.co In a series of posts on Twitter, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong argued that by providing an alternative to the reserve currency, Bitcoin "may be the key to extending western…

AXA IM collaborates with Societe Generale’s FORGE on first market transaction using stablecoins

thetradenews.com AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has completed its first market transaction using stablecoins issued by Societe Generale – FORGE as part of a new joint experiment. Societe…

Dollar on shaky ground as Fed rate cut bets strengthen

finance.yahoo.com The dollar started the week on a shaky footing on Monday as markets took stock of cautious remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as they waited on a key…

Bitcoin is of ‘national strategic importance’ says US Space Force officer

cointelegraph.com The United States needs to formally investigate using proof-of-work networks such as Bitcoin (BTC) to protect the country from cyber-inflicted warfare, according to Jason…

Fiat and Crypto Will Co-exist For ‘A Long Time,’ Says Brian Armstrong

beincrypto.com In a recent statement, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong explores the idea that Bitcoin might hold the key to prolonging the success of western civilization. Armstrong explained…

Markets Week Ahead: Gold in Record Zone as Dow Breaks Out; EUR/USD, USD/JPY Eye NFP

dailyfx.com Most Read: US Dollar’s Path Linked to US Jobs Report, Setups on EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD Volatility spiked across many assets last week, producing notable breakouts and…

'Way too early' to declare victory over inflation, says ECB's Nagel

reuters.com Joachim Nagel, President of Germany's federal reserve Bundesbank addresses the media during the bank's annual news conference in Frankfurt, Germany March 1, 2023.…

What markets are trying to tell Europe

economist.com W turn their attention to what markets have to say, it is usually because trouble is brewing. A decade ago, as the euro-zone crisis raged, politicians obsessively checked…

Business leaders worry about the rise of the AfD

economist.com “A wants to abolish the euro, rejects immigration and denies climate change is hurting Germany as a place for doing business,” warns Karl Haeusgen, boss of the , Germany’s…

Are politicians brave enough for daredevil economics?

economist.com A , Argentina faces a stark choice in the second round of its presidential election on November 19th. Sergio Massa, the current finance minister whose government is…

Which country’s genius deserves the €200 note?

economist.com M look like just about anything. In ancient China, bronze knives circulated as a means of payment; during the Depression, Californians used clamshells instead of cash; in…

Terry Venables: the irrepressible manager with a remarkable footballing brain

theweek.com When Terry Venables was appointed Barcelona manager in 1984, one of his first acts was to sell Diego Maradona to Napoli and replace him with Tottenham striker Steve…

The Fed: “We Don’t Talk About Rate Cuts

forbes.com The title of this blog was inspired by Disney’s Encanto, a story about a family living in a charmed villa in the mountains of Columbia. Cracks begin to appear in the…

Missing pieces: Blockchain’s journey to enterprise adoption

cryptoslate.com “QR codes are a fad,” read the headline of an article published in Fall 2012. A few years later, the overhyped technology was included in a list of “Biggest Tech Fads of the…

UK competition watchdog wins: Apple probe will happen

theregister.com The UK Court of Appeal has upheld the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA's) decision to launch a probe into mobile browsers and cloud gaming, quashing an appeal by…

CFTC Positions in the Week on November 28th

financialjuice.com Japanese yen net short position is -109,237 contracts Euro net long position is 143,165 contracts Swiss franc posts net short position of -20,289 contracts British pound net…

Price pauses for gold, silver, but bulls confident

kitco.com Gold and silver prices are near steady in early U.S. trading Friday. March silver hit a four-month high overnight. The two precious metals are pausing amid some chart…

Euro zone inflation fell more than expected in November, pitting ECB against markets

theglobeandmail.com Euro zone inflation tumbled more than expected for a third straight month in November, challenging the European Central Bank’s narrative that price growth is stubborn and…

Crypto Bull Novogratz: Why Fed Policy Will Push Bitcoin and Gold to New Highs after Spot BTC ETF Approval

coinspeaker.com Coinspeaker Crypto Bull Novogratz: Why Fed Policy Will Push Bitcoin and Gold to New Highs after Spot BTC ETF Approval According to Michael Novogratz, founder of digital…

Euro area nations inflation reports lead to weaker euro

financialjuice.com After a soaring run in November, stocks continued to rise and Treasuries remained stable as investors awaited a crucial US inflation statistic in hopes of seeing more proof…

Privacy vs. Regulation: The Central Bank Digital Currency Conundrum

financemagnates.com As central banks globally tread into the realm of digital currencies, the European Central Bank (ECB) is at the center of a heated debate over the potential issuance of a…

Euro zone inflation tumble pits ECB against markets

reuters.com [1/2] People walk past the festive window decorations for the Christmas season at the Samaritaine department store in Paris, France, November 23, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah…

Inflation in Europe falls to 2.4%. It shows interest rates are packing a punch

abcnews.go.com FILE - Fruits are pictured in a discounter in Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. Europeans again saw some relief as inflation dropped to 2.4% in November, the…

Euro zone inflation tumbles, pitting ECB against markets

finance.yahoo.com Euro zone inflation tumbled far more than expected this month, a challenge to the European Central Bank's narrative that price growth remains stubborn and likely fuelling…

Inflation falls to 2.4% in November in the 20 countries using the euro currency, offering some relief to Europeans

abcnews.go.com Inflation falls to 2.4% in November in the 20 countries using the euro currency, offering some relief to Europeans Inflation falls to 2.4% in November in the 20 countries…

Rivers, birds, culture: ECB selects motifs for new euro banknotes

euronews.com The EU's central bank is looking to shift from the windows and bridges that decorated the euro since its inception Euro banknotes are set to be adorned with either rivers…

Inflation in Europe falls to 2.4%, as higher interest rates squeeze growth

euronews.com Inflation for the 20 countries using the euro currency fell from an annual 2.9% in October, according to numbers released Thursday by Eurostat, the European Union's…

Visa Debit Card Launch Pushes KuCoin To Global Heights: KuCard to Bridge the Gap Between Crypto and Fiat?

dailycoin.com KuCoin exchange joins forces with VISA to issue the long-awaited KuCard. • EU customers can apply for a physical card after meeting KYC requirements. KuCoin, one of the…

Stellar Onboards Stasis Euro As Issuer Looks To Alt Layer 1s

thedefiant.io EURS comprises top Euro stablecoin by market cap but ranks third by volume Stasis Euro, the leading Euro-pegged stablecoin, is now live on the Stellar Network. The Stellar…

Chrysler Building’s European co-owner files for bankruptcy: ‘Rude awakening for investors’

nypost.com Property and retail giant Signa declared insolvency on Wednesday after last-ditch attempts to secure fresh funding failed, making it the biggest casualty so far of Europe’s…

Gold price slightly up but bulls pressing on the accelerator

kitco.com Gold and silver prices are just a bit higher in early U.S. trading Wednesday. February gold futures hit a six-month high overnight, while March silver notched a three-month…

EU Breaking News: German Inflation Drops as Disinflationary Trend Continues

dailyfx.com German disinflation marches on – prices rise at a slower rate in November • Upward revision to US Q3 GDP upstages the CPI data • EU Inflation data out tomorrow and is…

EU committee gives green light for Euro derivatives clearing active accounts

thetradenews.com A committee of European policymakers has, on Tuesday 28 November, voted in favour of the draft EU rules around active clearing accounts, aimed at encouraging more Euro…

Europe's Signa toppled in property rout

reuters.com A view of the sign of Signa Holding on their headquarters in Vienna, Austria, November 6, 2023. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights VIENNA/FRANKFURT,…

Global economy will sputter in 2024 because of inflation, interest rates and wars, OECD says

fortune.com The global economy, which has proved surprisingly resilient this year, is expected to falter next year under the strain of wars, still-elevated inflation and continued high…

Bonds bask in talk of Fed interest rate cuts

investing.com Treasury yields and the dollar hit multi-month lows on Wednesday after a U.S. Federal Reserve official made fresh hints of interest rate cuts, while stocks gained ground on…

The world economy will slow next year because of inflation, high rates and war, OECD says

apnews.com The global economy, which has proved surprisingly resilient this year, is expected to falter next year under , still-elevated inflation and continued high interest rates.…

The world economy will slow next year because of inflation, rates and war, OECD says

abcnews.go.com File - A crane lifts a shipping container at an automated container port in Tianjin, China, Jan. 16, 2023. The global economy, which has proved surprisingly resilient this…

Hang Seng Drops on Tech, Earnings; Banking Weighs on Nikkei

asiafinancial.com Asian stocks continued their slide on Wednesday despite optimism the US Federal Reserve will at last call a halt to its long inflation campaign soon. Poor earnings reports…

Sweden's economy shrinks in the third quarter to signal that a recession may have hit the country

abcnews.go.com A woman makes her way through a snowy street near the government headquearters Rosenbad during a heavy snowfall in central Stockholm, Sweden, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (Henrik…

Here's why the dollar is facing its weakest month in a year while the euro has hit 3-month highs

finance.yahoo.com None The US Dollar Index is on pace for its steepest monthly drop in a year. • None The euro, meanwhile, has jumped to its highest level versus the greenback since August,…

US stocks rise as Fed comments fuel hopes rate hikes are done

aol.com None US stocks closed higher Tuesday following optimistic comments from Fed officials. • None Fed Governor Christopher Waller expressed optimism that the central bank is on…

Stocks hold firm as dollar dithers ahead of US data

reuters.com [1/2] People walk through the lobby of the London Stock Exchange in London, Britain August 25, 2015. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett/File photo Acquire Licensing Rights LONDON, Nov…