A detailed analysis by an XRP investor has reignited discussions about Ripple’s escrow system, suggesting it was designed with long-term institutional deployment in mind. The post highlights how locked XRP supply is tied to multi-year planning and strict NDAs with major financial institutions. This perspective shifts the focus from market distribution to strategic infrastructure readiness.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekBIS Warns of Risks in $9B Tokenized Money Market Boom
Tokenized money market funds have exploded nearly tenfold since 2023, now holding $9 billion in assets according to the Bank for International Settlements. While offering superior yields and protections compared to stablecoins, the BIS warns these blockchain-based funds introduce new systemic risks to crypto markets. The rapid adoption is creating both opportunities and vulnerabilities in decentralized finance.
about BIS Warns of Risks in $9B Tokenized Money Market BoomBIS Appoints Digital Currency Expert to Lead Innovation Hub
The Bank for International Settlements has appointed IMF veteran Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli as the next head of its Innovation Hub, effective March 2026, signaling a major acceleration in global central bank digital currency development. The appointment brings one of the world’s most influential digital money economists to lead the BIS’s technological exploration for central banks worldwide, focusing on CBDCs, tokenized assets, and next-generation financial infrastructure.
about BIS Appoints Digital Currency Expert to Lead Innovation HubJPMorgan & DBS Launch Cross-Bank Tokenization Framework
Major global banks are accelerating their adoption of blockchain technology for institutional payments, with JPMorgan and DBS announcing a joint initiative to develop a cross-bank tokenization framework that could set new industry standards. This collaboration comes as a Bank for International Settlements survey reveals that at least one-third of commercial banks are actively exploring tokenized deposit solutions in 2024, signaling a significant shift toward blockchain integration in traditional finance.
about JPMorgan & DBS Launch Cross-Bank Tokenization FrameworkCanada to Regulate Stablecoins in 2025 Budget
Canada is positioning itself at the forefront of digital finance regulation with the announcement of a comprehensive legal framework for stablecoins in its 2025 federal budget. The government has allocated $10 million over two years for the Bank of Canada to administer new rules that will bring oversight and clarity to a rapidly growing segment of the crypto market. This landmark legislation comes as stablecoins account for approximately 30% of global crypto transaction volume, processing over $4 trillion in the first eight months of 2025 alone, representing an 83% increase from the same period a year earlier.
about Canada to Regulate Stablecoins in 2025 BudgetDollar Weakens Despite Tariffs, Stocks Rally
In a stunning reversal of conventional economic wisdom, the US dollar has weakened dramatically throughout 2024 despite the implementation of protective tariffs, confounding economists who predicted exactly the opposite outcome. While the currency itself has been a persistent underperformer, dollar-denominated assets including US stocks and Treasury bonds have staged impressive rallies, creating a market paradox that challenges fundamental financial assumptions and demands expert explanation.
about Dollar Weakens Despite Tariffs, Stocks RallyEU Warns of Stablecoin Risks, Urges Policy Action
European regulators have issued a stark warning about vulnerabilities in cross-border stablecoin schemes that could trigger systemic shocks. The European Systemic Risk Board chaired by ECB President Christine Lagarde calls for urgent policy action to address potential redemption pressures. With the stablecoin market now exceeding $300 billion, regulators fear insufficient reserves could force central bank intervention.
about EU Warns of Stablecoin Risks, Urges Policy ActionSwift Picks Linea for Blockchain Interbank Messaging Pilot
In a landmark move for financial technology, global banking consortium Swift has selected Consensys-developed Ethereum layer-2 network Linea to pilot its transition from traditional interbank messaging to blockchain-based communications. The multi-month pilot, involving major institutions like BNP Paribas and BNY Mellon, represents Swift’s most significant entry into blockchain technology to date, targeting the modernization of an industry that processes billions of payment instructions annually. The selection specifically addresses banks’ critical need for transaction confidentiality through Linea’s zero-knowledge proof technology while promising greater speed, transparency, and programmability than traditional payment methods.
about Swift Picks Linea for Blockchain Interbank Messaging PilotBIS Warns of Stock-Bond Disconnect Amid Debt Fears
The Bank for International Settlements has issued a stark warning about the growing chasm between record-high global equity markets and bond markets that are flashing red signals about government debt sustainability. This alarming divergence comes as credit rating agencies downgrade both the United States and France, reflecting mounting concerns about fiscal outlooks in major economies that stock investors appear to be ignoring.
about BIS Warns of Stock-Bond Disconnect Amid Debt FearsBIS warns of mounting disconnect between debt and stock markets
The Bank for International Settlements has issued a stark warning about a dangerous divergence developing between record-high global stock prices and bond market signals flashing red over government debt sustainability. Rising long-term bond yields reflect mounting investor anxiety about fiscal outlooks, with recent credit rating downgrades for both the United States and France underscoring these deepening concerns about sovereign debt levels.
about BIS warns of mounting disconnect between debt and stock marketsBIS Proposes Compliance Score for Crypto-to-Fiat Off-Ramps
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has proposed a provenance-based risk score system for crypto-to-fiat off-ramps to enhance anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. The system would assign a compliance score to crypto holdings before they are converted into fiat currency, flagging assets linked to illicit activity. The BIS suggests this score could be referenced at banking system entry points to prevent illicit fund inflows and promote accountability among crypto market participants. The proposal, detailed in a recent BIS Bulletin, underscores the growing regulatory focus on cryptoasset transparency and compliance.
about BIS Proposes Compliance Score for Crypto-to-Fiat Off-RampsXRP’s Synthetic Gold Link: A New Financial Bridge
XRP commentator Versan Aljarrah suggests that XRP could establish a ‘synthetic link’ to gold by enabling the transfer of gold-backed stablecoins on the XRP Ledger, rather than holding physical bullion. Each token would represent one gram of gold, held by custodians like Meld Gold, which is nearing its launch. While this could boost XRP’s utility in global finance, technical and regulatory hurdles remain, including the unresolved Ripple-SEC lawsuit. Analysts note that XRP’s price would not directly peg to gold but could benefit from increased trading volume. Institutional adoption remains speculative, with major players like JPMorgan and BlackRock yet to publicly commit.
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