Franklin Templeton saw tokenization's potential early. They started small with a money market fund on-chain. This allowed 24/7 trading and built internal expertise. Success there gave them confidence to scale. Now they view blockchain as a key future infrastructure. It's about modernizing finance, not just a tech experiment.
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The Marshall Islands is launching a world-first program. It's a universal basic income paid in a national cryptocurrency. This digital currency will be the official legal tender. The goal is to provide direct financial support to citizens. It aims to boost economic resilience and inclusion. A pioneering step in combining social policy with digital finance.
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The White House is launching a new payment platform. It focuses on popular GLP-1 medications. The goal is to pressure major drug companies. It also aims to bypass middlemen. These intermediaries often keep U.S. drug prices high. This move is a direct challenge to the current system.
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