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Bloomberg
3 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Senate Vote on Stablecoin Bill
"Bloomberg Crypto" covers the people, transactions, and technology shaping the world of decentralized finance. Today's guests: Stellar Development Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon, Franklin Templeton Head of Innovation Sandy Kaul, and Bloomberg's Emily Mason and Michael Regan. (Source: Bloomberg)
Associated Press
5 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
EASE Protocol Announces High-Efficiency Liquidity System for Smarter Crypto Trading
TORONTO , June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The EASE Protocol ( ), a blockchain platform focused on user-friendly solutions for enterprise and government adoption, today introduced its Exponential Liquidity System™, a new way to make crypto trading faster, cheaper, and far more efficient using Atomic Intermediate Token (AIT) technology. AIT technology transforms how liquidity works in blockchain pools, allowing $1 million to deliver the same trading power as $50 million in traditional systems, becoming even more effective as more assets are added. Built directly into the EASE Protocol software, the system gives every L1 blockchain in the ecosystem major cost savings, benefiting decentralized exchanges, liquidity providers, and traders alike –– addressing longstanding and prevalent issues around capital efficiency. 'Exponential Liquidity completely changes the game when it comes to efficient use of capital – one of the toughest challenges in decentralized finance,' said EASE Protocol architect Douglas Horn. 'Until now, each pair of assets needed its own liquidity pool, leading to problems like impermanent loss and high slippage. By leveraging our Atomic Intermediate Token approach, we've created a novel solution that allows liquidity providers to generate higher yields while committing less capital, while traders can access deeper markets with reduced slippage and lower transaction costs.' Video: The system uses a multi-tiered staking pool structure where users can contribute their Atomic Intermediate Tokens, which can be assigned a specific name and ticker symbol by each L1 blockchain, and deposited into customizable rewards pools. These pools let users choose how long they want to commit their tokens (short-term or long-term), adjust reward levels, and set early withdrawal penalties. This flexibility allows token holders to tailor their strategies to specific financial goals — maximizing returns on long-term holdings or prioritizing short-term needs. 'Liquidity is the lifeblood of any trading system as insufficient liquidity can cost traders money and slow down trade velocity,' said Michael Terpin, Chairman of EPI's board of directors. 'The ability to make lower amounts of capital behave with the same efficiency as very large liquidity pools redefines the role of staking and total value locked (TVL). Therefore, Exponential Liquidity could give the EASE Protocol ecosystem a crucial growth advantage.' The EASE Protocol's Exponential Liquidity technology solves the problem of 'impermanent loss' through its automated Currency Trading Contract, which constantly rebalances AIT tokens across all liquidity pools. This continuous optimization maintains system stability and preserves value for participants. Additionally, exchange fees are collected by a Rewards Load Balancer Contract and distributed to liquidity providers based on their commitment level, creating a transparent and predictable rewards system. To support early adoption, each EASE Protocol-based L1 ecosystem can allocate a portion of its initial AIT token supply into a Rewards Reserve pool. This reserve supplements exchange fee revenue, providing consistent incentives for liquidity providers until natural trading volume develops. The result is a self-sustaining ecosystem that meets short-term participant needs and supports long-term growth. 'EASE aims to resolve key blockchain challenges for enterprises and governments by increasing capital efficiency in DeFi markets, therefore benefiting all participants in the ecosystem while ensuring overall stability,' said Horn, who serves as the CEO of EASE Protocol Inc, which is developing the system. 'We anticipate that liquidity providers can achieve significantly higher yields compared to traditional pools, while traders benefit from tighter spreads and better execution. This efficiency creates a compelling competitive advantage for platforms that implement our system.' The full technical details of the Exponential Liquidity System implementation are available in the EASE Protocol whitepaper ( ). About EASE Protocol EASE Protocol is an enterprise-grade blockchain platform designed to address critical barriers that have limited blockchain adoption across multiple sectors, with a strategic focus on government and enterprise applications. By offering secure, easy sign-on and one-click action capabilities, enhanced security without direct private key management, regulatory compatibility, comprehensive development tools, and cross-chain functionality, The EASE Protocol delivers a transformative solution for organizations seeking to implement blockchain technology at scale. Xenia von Wedel Pres Transform Group 415-340-2792 xenia at
Associated Press
6 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Draper TV Launches Nationally
A New Kind of Broadcast Platform for the New Economy SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, June 15, 2025 / / -- Draper TV, the revolutionary new media network at the intersection of innovation, investment, and impact, officially launches the week of June 9, 2025. It will deliver daily programming that empowers viewers to understand and participate in the forces shaping our future. Founded by legendary venture capitalist Tim Draper, Draper TV is the world's first broadcast network dedicated to entrepreneurship, exponential technologies, and decentralized finance. The channel will be available across major FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV) platforms, reaching millions of households globally. 'Draper TV is more than just a channel — it's a movement,' said Tim Draper, Founder of Draper TV. 'Our mission is to democratize access to bold ideas, spotlight founders who are changing the world, and help audiences participate in the next generation of wealth creation.' Original Programming Highlights ● Meet The Drapers – Now in its eighth season, the flagship program features live, on-camera founder pitches to investors, audience participation, and a $1M cash prize. ● Can't Be Done Podcast – Join Boost VC's Founder & Managing Director, Adam Draper, to learn about emerging tech from the leading figures in the industry. ● Draper Decentralized – Daily news coverage on the future of money, AI, Web3, and freedom, hosted by Tim Draper's AI-powered Digital Twin, a state-of-the-art generative AI technology that drives 24/7 news and content delivery across formats and languages. ● Talk With Tim – Seasoned investor Tim Draper shares his perspectives and insights on a range of subjects, from AI and Bitcoin to the most pressing global entrepreneurial trends. Other programs include Startup Playbook, We're Training Heroes, Mindset of a Venture Capitalist, Draper University, Startup Sounds, Draper House Community, Business Rockstars, and AI Anchors and Digital Twins Draper TV was developed in partnership with DeFiance Media, powered by a suite of AI content technologies, creating one of the decade's most scalable and intelligent media platforms. In a world saturated with traditional finance and political coverage, Draper TV offers an inspiring alternative — telling the stories of the builders, disruptors, and visionaries, ostensibly Powering the new economy. About Tim Draper Tim Draper is the founder of Draper Associates, DFJ, and the Draper Venture Network, a global network of venture capital funds. He invested in Baidu, Tesla, Skype, SpaceX, Twitch, Hotmail, Focus Media, Robinhood, Athenahealth, Box, Cruise Automation, Carta, Planet, PTC, and 15 other unicorns at the seed stage. Draper is a supporter and champion for entrepreneurs everywhere and is a leading spokesperson for Bitcoin, Blockchain, ICOs, and cryptocurrencies, having won the Bitcoin U.S. Marshall's auction in 2014 invested in over 50 crypto companies, and led investments in Coinbase, Ledger, Tezos, and Bancor, among many others. Media Inquiries and Partnerships Richard Laermer RLM PR [email protected] Mansoor Madhavji Blockchain Founders Fund +1 778-241-7860 email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Forbes
6 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Trump Just Disclosed Earning $57.4 Million From World Liberty Financial—Here's What We Know
President Donald Trump earned $57.4 million from World Liberty Financial, a crypto company he partially owns—as his administration advances policies aimed at boosting the industry—according to a financial disclosure released Friday. President Donald Trump is the 'inspiration' for World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance ... More platform. Trump is listed as the chief crypto advocate and 'inspiration' for World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance platform launched in September 2024 with the involvement of his three sons. The company sells a nontransferable token, $WLFI, which allows holders to propose and vote on rule changes. World Liberty Financial earns revenue through token sales and products like USD1, a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar. Trump and his family control about 60% of the company through an LLC that holds 22.5 billion $WLFI tokens and is entitled to 75% of the proceeds from token sales, according to the website's fine print. Spokespeople for the White House, Trump Organization and World Liberty Financial did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Trump can earn income from his businesses while in office through the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust, the same structure he used during his first term. He is the trust's sole donor and beneficiary. Donald Trump Jr. serves as the trustee, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As president, Trump has vowed to make the U.S. the 'crypto capital of the world'—a stance that aligns with his growing personal investments in digital assets. Decentralized finance, or DeFi, refers to blockchain-based platforms like World Liberty Financial that let users lend, borrow and trade assets without relying on traditional banks. These platforms often attract users who lack access to banking, want faster transaction speeds or seek to avoid regulation by financial institutions. A stablecoin—such as World Liberty Financial's USD1—is a cryptocurrency whose value is pegged to a traditional asset, like the U.S. dollar. Stablecoin issuers typically profit by investing users' deposits and keeping any earnings. Like DeFi platforms, they appeal to users looking for alternatives to conventional finance. $2 billion: The amount World Liberty Financial co-founder Zach Witkoff said that MGX, a UAE-backed fund, would invest in the crypto exchange Binance using the USD1 stablecoin (Binance is not affiliated with Trump). Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., accused World Liberty Financial of serving as 'a staggering vehicle for corruption' regarding the MGX deal. 'By using USD1 to finance the MGX-Binance deal, a foreign government backed entity and a foreign corporation that pleaded guilty to criminal violations of U.S. anti-money laundering and sanctions laws are effectively cutting the Trump and Witkoff families into the deal to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars.' An ethics white paper the Trump Organization released in January noted the Constitution does not bar a president from owning, operating or managing a private business. But to 'avoid even the appearance of any conflict,' the company said it hired an outside ethics adviser and Trump pledged to continue to keep his assets in a trust and not manage the company directly. (The Trump Organization, however, has since fired that adviser at Trump's instruction.) Trump's support for World Liberty Financial is already being used to bolster the company's global credibility—and possibly help attract business from foreign governments. When Pakistan's government announced a partnership between the firm and its national crypto council, it said in a press release, 'World Liberty Financial is backed by the Trump family, including President Donald Trump and his sons—Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Barron Trump. President Trump has personally endorsed WLF.' A group of nine Senate Democrats pulled their support for a crypto-friendly bill in early May, citing conflict-of-interest concerns over World Liberty Financial's business ties with the Emirati-backed firm, according to The New York Times. They later introduced the End Crypto Corruption Act, which would ban presidents and other officials from 'issuing, endorsing or sponsoring crypto assets.' The courts never ruled during Trump's first term whether a foreign government paying the president through one of his businesses violated the Constitution's emoluments clause, which prohibits government officials from accepting 'any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State' without the consent of Congress. In fact, the courts never even settled who had legal standing to bring such a case—leaving one of the most consequential constitutional questions of Trump's presidency unresolved. Trump's embrace of crypto is a 180 from his position in 2021, when he told Fox Business, 'I don't think we should have all of the bitcoins of the world out there. I think they should regulate them very very high.' Chinese blockchain entrepreneur Justin Sun invested $30 million in World Liberty Financial tokens just weeks after Trump's election. Soon after Trump's inauguration, the SEC asked a judge to pause its fraud case against Sun to 'explore a potential resolution.' Forbes estimates Donald Trump is worth about $TKTKTK billion, with much of his wealth coming from his shares in Trump Media. Trump Businesses Hauled In $317,000 From RNC In March—Even As Crypto Ventures Soar (Forbes) Trump Organization Admits President Still Controls His Business In New Filing (Forbes) How Truth Social And Crypto Helped Trump Double His Fortune In Just One Year (Forbes) Trump's Golf Courses Keep Pushing Legal Boundaries With Presidential Seal Markers (Forbes) DeFi, Trump Style: A Family Circus (Forbes) Trump's Business Hired More Foreign Workers Than Ever In 2024 (Forbes) Trump Store Debuts Merchandise Collection Pegged To Election Victory (Forbes)
Bloomberg
10-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Strategy Buys Another $110 Million of Bitcoin
"Bloomberg Crypto" covers the people, transactions, and technology shaping the world of decentralized finance. Today's guests: Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor and Bloomberg's Michael Regan. (Source: Bloomberg)
