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Arbitrum taps former Nasdaq chief to lead venture capital initiatives
Ira Auerbach, former head of digital assets at Nasdaq, has joined Offchain Labs to lead Tandem, the venture capital and partnership division of Arbitrum, focusing on Ethereum scaling. His extensive background in finance and crypto will support selected projects with technical expertise and funding.The Arbitrum Foundation is intensifying its efforts in Asia with the "Road to Devcon" initiative, aiming to engage local developer communities ahead of Devcon 2024 in Bangkok. Meanwhile, Franklin Templeton has launched a blockchain-based money market fund on Arbitrum, highlighting the growing intersection of traditional finance and crypto.
stablecoins poised for growth in 2025 amid regulatory challenges and innovations
Stablecoins are projected to play a crucial role in global commerce, with their market cap expected to reach $300 billion in 2025, driven by the dominance of USDT and USDC. However, regulatory challenges and the emergence of "exotic" stablecoins pose risks for retail investors. As demand for stablecoin-linked payment solutions grows, companies like Visa anticipate a surge in stablecoin card adoption, signaling a shift towards mainstream usage for international payments.