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Moody’s Awards Investment-Grade “A-bf” Rating to OpenEden’s Tokenized T-Bills
- It is the first and only tokenized US T-Bill product globally to receive a rating from the credit ratings agency.
- OpenEden Group is raising fresh funding to expand use cases for TBILL tokens.
SINGAPORE, June 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The global credit rating agency, Moody’s Ratings, has awarded an “A-bf” bond fund rating to Hill Lights International Limited – the regulated fund that issues OpenEden’s tokenized U.S. T-bills.
The rating places OpenEden’s TBILL tokens within the “investment-grade” quality category. According to Moody’s Ratings and Symbols Definitions: “Money Market Funds and Bond Funds rated A … are judged to possess many favorable investment attributes and are considered as upper-medium-grade investment vehicles”.
An Industry First
As tokenized real-world assets (“RWA”) have surged in popularity, T-bills, in particular, have proven a popular choice for many issuers, including the likes of Franklin Templeton’s “BENJI” token, and BlackRock’s rival “BUIDL” token.
Other notable tokenized T-Bill issuers include Ondo Finance, Maple Finance, Matrixport, and Backed Finance, according to a survey of tokenized U.S. T-Bills published in a “Crypto Treasury Management” guide for Web3 CFOs late last year.
However, OpenEden is the first, and only tokenized US T-Bill product globally to receive a credit rating.
Eugene Ng, Co-Founder of OpenEden said, “Receiving an ‘A’ rating from Moody’s is a significant milestone for the industry, and a vote of confidence in our tokenized T-Bill platform. It validates our dedication to building a reliable primitive for the DeFi ecosystem to access yields from tokenized U.S. Treasury Bills”.
Growing Network of Partners to Expand TBILL Utility
While T-Bills have largely been held as an alternative to cash, tokenization enables greater utility for the asset class. The Company is actively partnering with more payments companies, DeFi protocols, crypto wallets, and other Web3 apps to enable users to access US T-bills yields across different blockchains.
For instance, institutions can use their TBILL tokens as eligible collateral for financing, thanks to a partnership with Hidden Road Partners and Standard Chartered’s Zodia Custody.
Traditional financial institutions like hedge funds, buy-side trading firms, and corporate treasuries can also easily access OpenEden’s TBILL tokens via its custody partners like BitGo, HexTrust, and SCB-backed Rakkar Digital.
OpenEden is also raising a fresh round of funding to introduce on-chain yields into more payment-focused use cases. It plans to close the funding round in the coming months.
Jeremy Ng, Co-Founder at OpenEden explained: “Yields attract investors to acquire and hold crypto. But payments keep people using crypto to facilitate a greater share of economic activities. Improving access to reliable, yield-bearing payment instruments is key to onboarding crypto’s next-billion users”.
About OpenEden Group (www.openeden.com)
OpenEden is building the bridge to a new financial system. Our mission is to bring real-world assets on-chain to unlock trillions of dollars in value.
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KuCoin Launches KuCoin Pay, a Merchant Solution Leading the Future of Crypto Payments
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a significant leap forward for digital commerce, KuCoin has unveiled KuCoin Pay, a pioneering merchant solution designed to catalyze business growth by integrating crypto payments into the retail sector. This innovative system bridges the gap between traditional retail and crypto, offering contactless and borderless transactions. Leveraging KuCoin’s robust infrastructure—trusted globally and serving over 37 million+ users – KuCoin Pay is poised to open new opportunities for merchants and users to thrive in the evolving digital economy.
KuCoin Pay is committed to reducing transaction fees and facilitating immediate settlement of crypto payments, simplifying the process for businesses to manage transactions efficiently. The platform supports an extensive range of cryptocurrencies and blockchain networks, significantly broadening the global reach of payments.
The process for merchants is straightforward: integrate KuCoin Pay into their payment systems, allowing customers to complete purchases through KuCoin by scanning a QR code or via the KuCoin app. This integration ensures a frictionless checkout experience, fostering greater consumer confidence and satisfaction.
Additionally, KuCoin Pay is integrated within the KuCoin app, enabling businesses to tap into KuCoin’s extensive user base while simplifying the buying process for everyday items for users. Daily requests such as gift cards and mobile top-ups can be done seamlessly, further promoting widespread crypto adoption.
KuCoin Pay represents a major milestone in driving the mainstream adoption of crypto and marks a pivotal step in KuCoin’s ongoing commitment to enriching the blockchain ecosystem. For more information on KuCoin Pay and how it can transform your business, please visit the KuCoin Pay website.
About KuCoin
Founded in 2017, KuCoin is one of the pioneering and most globally recognized technology platforms supporting digital economies, built on a robust foundation of cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure, liquidity solutions, and an exceptional user experience. With a connected user base exceeding 37 million worldwide, KuCoin offers comprehensive digital asset solutions across wallets, trading, wealth management, payments, research, ventures, and AI-powered bots. KuCoin has garnered accolades such as “Best Crypto Apps & Exchanges” by Forbes and has been recognized among the “Top 50 Global Unicorns” by Hurun in 2024. These recognitions reflect its commitment to user-centric principles and core values, which include integrity, accountability, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
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KuCoin Advances the “Menstrual Equity Project”, Benefiting 4,000 Women in the Bahamas
NASSAU, Bahamas, Jan. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On December 31, 2024, the “Menstrual Equity Project” , jointly initiated by KuCoin, Global CSR Foundation, and the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA), has made new progress. The second batch of aid supplies has been successfully shipped to the Bahamas, providing urgently needed sanitary products for 4,000 local women and effectively improving their quality of life.
The “Menstrual Equity Project” aims to offer sustainable menstrual hygiene solutions to marginalized women and girls, aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As the oldest multi-specialty medical organization promoting women’s advancement in the medical field and improving women’s health, AMWA’s mission is in perfect alignment with KuCoin’s commitment to social responsibility.
With the support of the Office of the First Lady of Commonwealth of Bahamas H. E. Ann Marie Davis, this round of donated materials focuses on disposable menstrual pads. This decision reflects the local challenges of water scarcity and high washing costs, while also providing essential emergency supplies for women during natural disasters such as hurricanes and typhoons.
Since KuCoin made a firm commitment to social welfare initiatives during the “KuCoin Green Future Gala” at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in 2023, the company has actively fulfilled its corporate social responsibilities. The “Menstrual Equity Project” has become a key initiative under this commitment.
In March 2024, the project’s first phase was implemented, distributing 1,000 menstrual kits—each containing 10 sanitary pads and 2 menstrual cups—to Suriname, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and domestic violence shelters in New York and California.
The smooth delivery of the second batch of supplies to the Bahamas will benefit 4,000 women.
Jing Zhao Cesarone，President of Global CSR Foundation, commented:”KuCoin has set a remarkable example in addressing period poverty in underserved regions, demonstrating its enthusiasm and dedication to social responsibility.”
Nancy Cheung, KuCoin’s Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), emphasized:”As a global leader in the digital economy, KuCoin is committed to advancing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Looking ahead, we will continue to focus on key areas such as climate change, health, and education, driving more philanthropic initiatives to fruition. We also plan to expand the scope of the ‘Menstrual Equity Project,’ collaborating with more international organizations to improve women’s living conditions and contribute to global sustainable development.”
About KuCoin
Founded in 2017, KuCoin is one of the pioneering and most globally recognized technology platforms supporting digital economies, built on a robust foundation of cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure, liquidity solutions, and an exceptional user experience. With a connected user base exceeding 37 million worldwide, KuCoin offers comprehensive digital asset solutions across wallets, trading, wealth management, payments, research, ventures, and AI-powered bots. KuCoin has garnered accolades such as “Best Crypto Apps & Exchanges” by Forbes and has been recognized among the “Top 50 Global Unicorns” by Hurun in 2024. These recognitions reflect its commitment to user-centric principles and core values, which include integrity, accountability, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
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Bybit Launchpad Onboards Xterio, Opening up Opportunities in Blockchain Gaming for Users
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is excited to announce the next major Launchpad project, Xterio token (XTER), with 7,500,000 XTER in rewards for early subscribers. Bybit users now have the opportunity to delve into the GameFi economy and earn rewards through two stages: by subscribing to the token on Bybit Launchpad by Jan. 7, and by completing simple tasks to unlock additional prize pools following XTER’s Spot listing on Jan. 8.
Xterio is an AI-powered blockchain gaming platform built on the Layer 2 OP Superchain ecosystem. Xterio’s innovative approach to combining gaming and rewards has attracted high-caliber investors and developers. The project has raised over $80 million in funding and boasts strong backing from Binance Labs, Makers Fund, DST Global, and over 70 partners.
XTER Subscription – How to Participate:
During the subscription period, users have two options to share in the 7,500,000 XTER rewards:
- Subscribing to Buy XTER with MNT for a chance to win from the total pool of 3,750,000 XTER (with an individual cap of 7,500 XTER).
- Joining the lottery with USDT to win XTER allocation from another 3,750,000 XTER prize pool (with an individual cap of 4 lottery tickets per users).
To participate, eligible users must maintain a daily average balance of 50 MNT or 100 USDT during the Snapshot Period from Jan. 3 to 7, 2025. The required amount must be committed during the Subscription Period from 3:30 AM UTC to 8:50 AM UTC on Jan. 8, and tokens will be allocated by 9:59 AM UTC on the same day.
XTER Spot Listing – More Rewards Head
From Jan. 7 to 22, 2025, Bybit users can also unlock two additional XTER prize pools by completing simple tasks:
- Users may register for the XTER Token Splash and complete deposit and trading tasks for a chance to earn from a 300,000 XTER prize pool; and
- The XTER Puzzle Hunt allows participants to collect puzzle pieces to unlock another 300,000 XTER prize pool.
Xterio on Bybit Web3: A Rising Star in Blockchain Gaming
Xterio also provides a robust and vibrant ecosystem through its strategic partnerships. Recently featured on Bybit Web3’s GameFi SNZ, Xterio ranked 4th among a formidable list of contenders, where its supporters shared a 38,000 XTER prize pool on Bybit.
By subscribing to and trading the native XTER token, Bybit users have the chance to get ahead in the rapidly growing blockchain gaming sector.
“We are excited to bring Xterio to Bybit Launchpad, offering our users a unique opportunity to get in early on the future of blockchain and AI gaming,” said Emily Bao, Head of Web3 and Spot at Bybit.
Bybit Launchpad offers a transparent platform allowing users to participate in high-potential blockchain projects at attractive prices in the early stages. Curated by blockchain experts, Launchpad projects often gain strong community support before landing on Bybit Spot, where users benefit from the platform’s robust infrastructure, safe trading environment, and deep liquidity.
For a detailed timeline on Bybit Launchpad and Bybit Spot, (terms and conditions apply), users may find out more from the announcement – Xterio (XTER) on Bybit Launchpad 3.0: Now Live, and visit Bybit Launchpad.
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About Bybit
Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
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