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JPMorgan: Stablecoins will be Integrated in Traditional Finance

In a recent report, JPMorgan analyst and director Teresa Ho says that she expects stablecoins to be “integrated in traditional finance systems.” The analyst also added that the explosion in crypto and specifically stablecoins will bring “more tokenization of real-world assets.” JUST IN: JPMorgan says crypto stablecoins will be "integrated with the traditional financial system, as well as more tokenization of real world assets." — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) July 25, 2025 JPMorgan strategists see tokenization as a way to ensure money funds’ competitiveness with stablecoins as well as opening up other uses, such as a form of collateral to meet margin requirements. Stablecoins are digital assets designed to hold a steady value and pegged to a traditional currency such as the dollar. “The true takeaway from this is beyond the typical way we see money funds being used as a cash management asset class — they can now use it as collateral,” Ho says. “Instead ...

Ripple included in CNBC’s top 100 fintech list

Ripple is now among CNBC’s top companies, along with PayPal and Revolut, its exec Monica Long revealed. The CNBC ranking, developed in collaboration with research company Statista, encompasses the highest-performing fintech firms from various regions worldwide, including Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. Extensive research involving over 1,500 businesses across nine different industries, evaluating metrics such as earnings, subscriber count, and capitalization, was conducted to ensure a transparent selection process. Ripple (XRP) was highlighted for its contributions to the digital payments sector, which has experienced growth with a staggering current capitalization of over $54 trillion. So proud of team @Ripple on making @CNBC’s inaugural World's Top Fintech Companies list. We’re one of only a handful of crypto companies honored – a feat we don’t take lightly. Thanks @Ryan_Browne_ for having me on to discuss our recent global momentum. https://t.co/jWEsr11jeM https:/...

How to check an Ethereum transaction

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To check an Ethereum transaction, use a blockchain explorer and enter the transaction hash to view details such as sender/receiver addresses and gas fees. A transaction on the Ethereum blockchain is technically initiated by an external account owner (not a contract). For example, if User A sends 1 Ether (ETH) to User B, the action of debiting from one account and crediting to another changes the blockchain’s state. The change specifically takes place on the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). Ethereum transactions need to be broadcast to the entire network, and any node can broadcast a request for the execution of a transaction on the EVM. After broadcasting the request, a validator can then execute the transaction and propagate the state change to the whole network. Transaction fees are incurred during the process of validation, and each transaction must be included in a validated block. There are different types of transactions on the Ethereum network: Regular transactions: transactions...