Four companies within Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group have launched a proof of concept to test Japanese government bond repo transactions on the Canton Network, with the project targeting automated processing and 24-hour on-chain settlement. Summary Four MUFG companies will test Japanese government bond repo transactions on the Canton Network. The proof of concept will examine…
The U.S. government will for the first time allow vetted private companies to launch offensive cyber operations against international criminal gangs and hackers, the White House said on Wednesday. In a newly published presidential memorandum, the Trump administration said the move will allow the federal government to use “innovative capabilities of the private sector” to…
A typhoon gave China’s AI weather models a real-world test — and one system reportedly narrowed down the storm’s landfall days in advance. Chinese researchers are using AI models to respond to the country’s current weather conditions proactively. According to Reuters, Shanghai AI Lab’s Fengwu predicted the typhoon’s landfall location and timing five days ahead…
Key Takeaways MUFG began a 2026 pilot for on-chain Japanese government bond repo settlement. Canton could support real-time JGB trades and more efficient use of capital. Japan’s FSA-backed pilot will test legal and operational hurdles next. The major Japanese banking group is working with Digital Asset, creator of the Canton Network, and Progmat on the…
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group said on Aug. 13 that four MUFG companies will work with Digital Asset and Progmat on a proof-of-concept for Japanese government bond repo settlement using Canton Network. Summary MUFG will test onchain JGB repo settlement using Canton Network with Digital Asset and Progmat. The PoC will synchronize JGB book-entry records with…
TL;DR: Apple has extended its Back To School sale through Sept. 24, nearly a month longer than originally planned. Students, parents, and educators who buy eligible MacBooks or iPads get a free Apple gift card worth $100 to $150, on top of standard education pricing. Get up to a $150 Apple Gift Card with an…
Here’s what might be more compelling for Ripple and XRP aside from the price moves. Ripple’s native token has not been spared by the broader market’s weakness, and it posted a 21-month low at just under $1.00 a couple of days ago. Moreover, it closed at its lowest level since November 2024, as its…
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Key Takeaways Monaco submitted Bill No. 1131 on Aug. 6 to replace Law No. 1.528 and reform crypto rules. The CCAF will enforce MiCA and FATF standards following Monaco’s 2024 grey-listing. National Council approval of Bill No. 1131 will trigger secondary technical rules for providers. Evolving Beyond the 2022 Framework Monaco’s government has submitted a…
Charles Schwab has added direct Bitcoin and Ether trading to its retail brokerage platform at a 0.75% transaction fee, putting crypto inside a business that reported $13.1 trillion in client assets and 39.8 million active brokerage accounts at the end of the second quarter. Summary Charles Schwab has rolled out direct Bitcoin and Ether trading…
