Led by Texas, New Hampshire, states race add bitcoin to public finance

Led by Texas, New Hampshire, states race add bitcoin to public finance

Led by Texas and New Hampshire, U.S. states across the national map, both red and blue in political stripes, are developing bitcoin strategic reserves and bringing cryptocurrencies onto their books through additional state finance and budgeting measures.  Texas recently became the first state to purchase bitcoin after a legislative effort that began in 2024, but…

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As India’s rich venture abroad, many anchor fortunes in real estate

As India’s rich venture abroad, many anchor fortunes in real estate

Hello, this is Amala Balakrishner, writing from Singapore. This week, I look at how India’s wealthy are anchoring their fortunes in real estate. Enjoy! This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse and the big businesses behind its meteoric rise….

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BlackRock-linked tokenization firm Securitize to go public via SPAC deal

BlackRock-linked tokenization firm Securitize to go public via SPAC deal

Carlos Domingo, chief executive officer of Securitize Inc., speaks during the Messari Mainnet summit in New York, US, on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Securitize, the “real world assets” platform that powers BlackRock’s tokenized money market fund, will go public through a merger with…

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