Friday, March 14, 2025

Franklin Templeton Closes Funding Round For Blockchain-Based Social Impact Platform

Proof of Impact, a blockchain-based, global marketplace for natural and social capital has closed a funding round led by American asset management firm Franklin Templeton Investments.On Dec. 12, Proof of Impact announced that it closed its first institutional investment round led by Franklin Templeton, a global fund manager that

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IBMR and Blockchain Firm Algorand Launch Microfinance Platform

The International Blockchain Monetary Reserve (IBMR) and blockchain firm Algorand are jointly launching a microfinance platform and a dedicated token to promote financial inclusion in Southeast Asia.Per a press release shared with CryptoX on Dec. 12, the partnership between the two entities aims to develop and launch a microfinance

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Crypto-Asset Guidelines to Be Drafted Based on Industry Input

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision is calling for feedback on the prudential regulatory treatment of crypto-assets. Feedback received from insiders in both the crypto and traditional finance sectors will be used to draft guidelines for banks interested in dealing with crypto-assets. Although they are wary of risks associated with the

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