ECB rolls out Pontes for settling tokenized securities in central-bank money
The European Central Bank has switched on Pontes, a new system that lets banks settle tokenized securities with central-bank money. The ECB also plans to invest its own funds through Pontes, signaling a shift in Europe's digital asset market.
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FetchAI and NuNet breach drains $1.55 million and triggers massive NTX mint
A single wallet stole 8.7 million FET and minted 408.5 million NTX, exposing major risks in bridge security and token supply for users and exchanges.
Ethereum weighs faster block times, raising decentralization concerns
Ethereum developers are debating whether to shorten block times to speed up transactions and market updates. The move could put more pressure on validators and threaten the network's decentralization.
SEC Commissioner draws a line on DeFi and who holds control
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce says real, permissionless DeFi shouldn't need an SEC exemption. Her comments show how federal regulators are picking apart what counts as control and who acts as an intermediary in crypto trading.
