... has set a reduced fee of 0.99% for such transactions (below typical banking card fees), aiming to encourage small and medium businesses to utilize crypto payments. This initiative simplifies international e-commerce and reduces costs, facilitating cryptocurrencies' ... ..., interest in stablecoins from traditional banks has surged. Several American banks are exploring options to issue their own digital dollars or implement blockchain solutions to expedite international payments. Concurrently, major asset management firms ...

... market for access to cutting-edge technologies. Fintech and Corporate Finance Back in Focus Following a temporary decline in interest, the fintech sector is experiencing a resurgence. Investors are once again actively financing projects related to digital finance, payments, and next-generation banking services. A notable case is Ramp, a business expense management platform, which saw its valuation soar from $7.6 billion to $16 billion in a matter of months due to a new funding round. Similarly, several other fintech players have secured significant investments—from cross-border transfer ...

... investors. This cautious approach is intended to minimize risks at the early stage of market formation. Prospects for the Creation of a National Cryptocurrency Exchange The idea of launching a Russian cryptocurrency exchange has been discussed within business circles for several years. In 2024, following the legalization of mining, representatives of the State Duma expressed hope for the imminent launch of a national platform for trading digital currencies. The chairman of the financial market committee, Anatoly Aksakov, suggested that such an exchange would be operational in the second half of 2024. However, consensus between the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Russia has not been ...

... Brickwise, real estate is divided into small digital parts and registered on a blockchain-based registry, which functions as a digital land registry. Unlike crowdfunding platforms in the real estate sector, investors are economically equal to property owners ... ... tokenized securities on the blockchain. Prior to the current funding round, Brickwise reported a six-figure grant from the Vienna Business Agency. This funding is intended for the development of a launchpad that sellers can use to list properties directly ...

... borrowed funds will be directed toward strategic initiatives and corporate goals. “This credit line is a key step towards diversifying funding sources... allowing us to avoid issuing new shares,” stated Jason Les, emphasizing the aim to support business growth without sacrificing the long-term stake of shareholders. Thus, Riot balances between borrowing against BTC and partially selling its output, combining both methods to minimize capital dilution. Marathon Digital, on the other hand, is also actively leveraging traditional capital markets. In addition to periodic stock sales through ATM programs, Marathon has previously secured loans collateralized by bitcoins and equipment. For example, it expanded its ...