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A new paper from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) examines how stablecoins could affect the international monetary system, with particular emphasis on emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs). With roughly 98% of stablecoin value denominated in US dollars, the authors argue stablecoins are most likely to reinforce existing currency hierarchies rather than challenge them, at least initially. But the consequences for EMDEs could be profound. Current stablecoin transaction volumes remain modest in real economy terms. Once adjusted for bots, wash trading and intra exchange activity, transaction values drop to roughly 1% of unadjusted figures. Of those adjusted volumes, less…

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Tikehau Capital and German residential company Forte have acquired a portfolio of five properties across Frankfurt am Main, Düsseldorf, Cologne and Bonn from  Munich Re’s asset manager MEAG. The acquired portfolio, which comprises approximately 24,110sqm of lettable area and around 300 residential units, was acquired for an undisclosed amount. Global asset manager Tikehau Capital is making the investment through its pan-European value-add real estate strategy. The latest transaction marks the firm’s sixth fund deal in Germany and its second collaboration with Forte under a multifamily residential joint venture. Tikehau Capital and Forte said they intend to refurbish the recently acquired properties to improve…

BTQ provides strategic advisory support and QSSN as core PQC security infrastructure for the iM Bank initiative on the Kaia mainnet, advancing post-quantum migration across global financial infrastructure BTQ has been selected as the core post-quantum cryptography security technology provider for South Korea’s first bank-led KRW stablecoin proof-of-concept, delivering its Quantum Secure Stablecoin Settlement Network (“QSSN”) for the initiative.  BTQ is providing strategic advisory support and helping coordinate implementation across the partnership with iM Bank and Finger, supporting the integration of post-quantum protections into regulated digital money infrastructure.  Built on the Kaia mainnet, the proof-of-concept is connected to the blockchain…

The Investor’s DilemmaMarkets are in flux. Geopolitical events continue to impact commodity prices, fueling inflation fears that keep bond yields elevated, even as central banks signal rate cuts. This disconnect means traditional debt instruments, which investors often turn to for safety, are not performing as expected. “In the last two years, policy rates have been cut in many places, including India. Yet, market yields on debt instruments have risen, already pricing in fear and worries about inflation,” notes Kalpen Parekh, MD and CEO of DSP Asset Managers.This environment leaves many investors caught between absorbing equity market swings or accepting diminished…

Bitcoin holding above $81,000 gave the broader market room to run today. The short squeeze crossed $300 million in total liquidations, and the beneficiaries were spread across privacy tokens, Layer 1s, and AI plays. Here are the five biggest movers from the last 24 hours. 1. Zcash (ZEC) – +36.95% | $571.76 ZEC is the standout performer of the session. The rally has two drivers: a sector-wide bid on privacy tokens alongside Monero and Dash, and a Kaiko report published on May 5 that flagged unusual pre-listing derivatives activity in ZEC ahead of a Robinhood announcement. The combination of a…

Apollo asset-backed finance unit swings to loss after MFS hit Financial Times Source link

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Capital Market Authority (CMA), and the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) are today, announcing their first joint Quality Management audit inspections. The Quality Management audit inspections will help to strengthen capital markets oversight within the UAE. This collaboration builds on the recently signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, and the Capital Market Authority, to enhance cooperation and facilitate the exchange of information relating to the regulatory oversight of auditors within their respective jurisdictions. The inspections will specifically assess…

Universities of the Netherlands (UNL) has established the Committee on Digital Autonomy for Universities (DAU) to address dependence on Big Tech. The committee consists of executives from UNL and SURF, as well as the Director of the Government CIO Office, and is working on a joint vision and roadmap. The impetus for this comes from vendor lock-in, geopolitical risks, and loss of control over digital infrastructures. The House of Representatives has already called on the government to “enter into a structural partnership with educational institutions aimed at countering dependence on non-European tech companies.” There are concerns about Big Tech, publishers,…

Claim 55% Off TipRanksRoadzen Inc ( (RDZN) ) has issued an update. On May 4, 2026, Roadzen Inc. entered into a securities purchase agreement with institutional investors and a placement agency agreement with Maxim Group LLC for a registered direct offering of 4,705,870 ordinary shares at $1.70 per share, with the transaction closing on May 5, 2026 and generating gross proceeds of about $8 million before fees and expenses. The company plans to use the net proceeds primarily for working capital and general corporate purposes, with the option to repay outstanding debt, while agreeing to a 20‑day restriction from May…