What do OpenTrade, Ondo, Superstate, and Matrixport have in common? They’re big names in DeFi and TradFi that launched tokenized market funds, T-bills, or comparable short duration products.
So what? This list of launches is steadily growing, and we surveyed over twenty partners from across Avalanche’s ecosystem to verify and inform their go-to-market strats for cash management and diversification. What did we learn?
Where they held assets (on- or off-chain)
How they thought about yield on cash or stablecoins
If they wanted to access US Treasury products on-chain
Artist Spotlight: Three Creators Drawing the NFT Future
Meet Ang Chen, Karyagar, and Kspaze, three digital art and NFT pros gearing up to drop some unforgettable collections.
Who are they?Ang Chen’s style pulls from art nouveau, art deco, and psychedelics. She’s a relative newcomer to the NFT scene exploring its sense of openness and possibility. Karyagar is an “industrial artist” who draws inspo from architecture, minimalism, and nostalgia, and his embrace of the new is what led him to Avalanche NFTs. Kspaze is an NFT artist who draws “futuristic aesthetics of tech.”
Owl Explains: The Ticking Time Bomb of AML Compliance
Not complying with AML standards is risky for builders and investors. Globally, however, it’s still challenging to establish a common framework for the blockchain industry, which deals with a patchwork of regulations from jurisdictions moving at different speeds.
Get up to speed. Where do we stand with AML compliance, what’s next on regulators’ lists, and how can the industry contribute to sensible rule-making? Find out on Owl Explains Hootenanny, episode 14, featuring:
Caroline Malcolm, Vice President of Global Public Policy at Chainalysis
Monica Sah, Partner in the Financial Regulation Group at Clifford Chance
What makes mining games so popular? According to coincodex, it’s the “initial thrill of exploring…scouting…and collecting items.” But what happens when players have done it all? The number of active players tends to drop over time, as seen with Minecraft.
The plan? McDonald’s Singapore is introducing 2K exclusive Grimace NFTs that you can’t trade or transfer. Holders will be offered an immersive experience, including access to exclusive treats and benefits to excite customers.
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