In the realm of cryptocurrencies, the concept of tokenizing real-world assets on the blockchain is gaining increasing relevance. This article provides an introduction to the process and how distributed ledger technology (DLT) has the potential to transform the way we exchange value and manage assets more efficiently and securely. Asset tokenization is transforming the way …
In a previous post, I wrote about the ISO 20022 standard and its relevance to the future of the financial system. This time, I want to explain why some cryptocurrencies that comply with this standard have an “X” at the beginning of their name. Examples include XRP, XLM, and XDC, three of the leading cryptocurrencies …
ISO 4217 and Cryptocurrencies: XRP, XLM, and XDC Ready for Global Integration Read More »
In a previous post, I explored how XRP functions and its impact through Ripple on cross-border payments. This time, I want to dive deeper into how XRP operates and its connection with the efforts of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) to improve international payments through projects that have been under development over recent years. …
Icebreaker and XRP: Innovations in Cross-Border Payments Read More »
Yesterday, Judge Analisa Torres issued a ruling in the case of Ripple Labs vs. the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a trial that has been ongoing since December 2020. This ruling has significant implications not only for Ripple and its cryptocurrency XRP but also for the entire crypto industry, as it sets a milestone …
Ripple vs. SEC: A Crucial Precedent for the Crypto Industry Read More »
When I first entered the world of cryptocurrencies in 2018, like most people, I started with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). At first, I had a strong aversion to Ripple (XRP) because it was seen as “the bank’s crypto.” However, in 2019, I was hired by a software consultancy firm that works with credit unions, …
Ripple: The Crypto Company Revolutionizing Cross-Border Payments Read More »
A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about the oldest and most recognized blockchain: Bitcoin (you can read it here). The initial idea of Bitcoin was to be a secure and reliable means of payment worldwide without intermediaries. However, over the years, it has been proven that Bitcoin is slow, costly, and requires a …
Blockchain Projects for the Future of Micropayments and Cross-border Transactions Read More »
ISO 20022 is a global standard for the transmission of financial data. Its main goal is to unify and standardize messages and processes within the financial system, enabling more efficient, transparent, and secure communication between financial institutions, banks, and other entities involved in securities exchange or international payments. Introduced in 2004, ISO 20022 has gained …
Quantum technology is one of the most innovative and promising areas of current science. Based on the principles of quantum mechanics, which studies subatomic particles, this technology has the potential to transform entire industries and solve problems that were previously impossible to address with conventional technologies. Quantum technology refers to devices and systems that exploit …