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TBW - Maple, a laboratory for institutional credit on blockchain
Maple Finance has become a textbook case in the digital asset ecosystem. Designed as an institutional lending platform, the protocol is aimed at an audience familiar with financial markets, but looking to exploit the opportunities offered by blockchain infrastructure. It's intriguing positioning: Maple claims the role of on-chain
TBW - US vs. Europe: regulatory showdown over stablecoins
The stablecoin market continues to grow rapidly, driven by rising capitalisation and increasingly widespread adoption by major financial and technology players. Tether remains the undisputed leader, with a net profit of $4.9 billion recorded in the second quarter of 2025, proof of the intensity of demand. On the fintech
TBW - Tempo (Stripe) marks the return of private blockchains
It was one of the most eagerly awaited moments in the industry. On Thursday, Stripe presented Tempo, its own blockchain designed for payments. A project reminiscent, in some respects, of Libra's aborted ambitions in 2019, but in a radically different context. At the time, Facebook and its partners
TBW - Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM: tools developed by players in the fight against crypto crime
With the rise of cryptocurrencies, the risks associated with illicit activities are multiplying. Theft, fraud, money laundering and ransomware are now threats not only to users but also to the wider stability of the financial system. According to analysis firm Chainalysis, three major trends are marking the evolution of the