BlockchainIST Insights

Issue #52

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📰 TOP NEWS

  • BlackRock Launches Digital Share Class Using Blockchain via BNY Mellon.

    “BlackRock’s $150B Treasury Trust now includes a blockchain-based share class. The company’s move is a quiet but serious step toward mainstream tokenization. BlackRock is clearly testing rails that could redefine traditional asset settlement without touching crypto itself, yet.”

  • $330 Million Bitcoin Heist Becomes One of the Largest in History

    “A $330M Bitcoin theft used Monero to launder funds. This hack shows how far laundering tactics have evolved. Once Monero enters the flow, even top-chain analysts find it almost impossible to track.”

  • MGX to Use USD1 Stablecoin for $2B Binance Investment

    MGX’s $2B Binance deal will be settled using WLFI’s USD1. This legitimizes emerging stablecoins and signals deeper institutional crypto integration in the UAE. It's a power move that could signal regional ambitions to sidestep U.S.-dominated stablecoin infrastructure.

  • FIFA Launches EVM-Compatible Blockchain, Migrates NFT Collection

    “FIFA will migrate its NFT collectibles from Algorand to its EVM-compatible chain. Even though Ethereum faces criticism from crypto communities is a clear sign of Ethereum's ecosystem dominance in consumer-facing blockchain apps.”

 📌 REMARKS OF THE WEEK

Source: Investing.com

🔐 CRYPTO UNLOCKS

Source: Tokenomist

🎟️ EVENT OF THE WEEK

ETH Seoul

  • Hosted by MicroStrategy, this event will explore how Bitcoin is transforming corporate finance. Expect keynotes and insights from top executives on integrating BTC into business strategies. Part of MicroStrategy World 2025.

  • Date May 6-7

  • Detailed Info & Registration

💬 EXPERT OPINION

Bitcoin is a technological tour de force.”

Bill Gates

📊 METRIC OF THE WEEK

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GLOSSARY CORNER

A stablecoin is a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value, typically by being pegged to a fiat currency like the US dollar, euro, or a commodity like gold.

EDITOR’S CHOICE

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