The Law Commission also called for evidence on its project on digital assets and electronic trade documents in private international law.
USDR Issuer to Salvage Failed Property-Backed Stablecoin’s Assets, ‘Make Users Whole’
A high-profile failure in crypto’s burgeoning “real-world assets” niche may take an upward turn.
Digital assets should be valued as ‘proper property’ — Sandbox co-founder
Around 5 billion people are online and digitally-bound assets should get the same treatment as any other type of property, says Sandbox co-founder Sebastien Borget.
Nifty News: Top 10 CryptoPunks wallet lays dormant, house sells on OpenSea, and more
A dormant nonfungible token (NFT) wallet from 2017 with 141 CryptoPunks has been found to have minted the now ludicrously expensive NFTs for a possible $7 each.
Microsoft wants to use Ethereum blockchain to fight piracy
The major software developer’s new plan to combat piracy relies on the transparency of blockchain technology.
Unique Bitcoin-backed home loan refinancing deal in California
Glen Oaks Escrow has made its first BTC-backed refinancing of a property in San Diego.
Two-fifths of Aussie millennials think crypto investments beat real estate
Boomers down under are worried about volatility, but millennials are filling their crypto bags.
Liechtenstein Regulators Approve Ethereum-Based Real Estate Fund
The fund enables investors to gain exposure to a global real estate portfolio through a ERC-20 security token.
Chrysler Building Owner Sells Stake in Zurich Property for ERC-20 Tokens and Cash
Property firm RFR Holdings accepted a 20 percent stake of the purchasing price in digital securities based on ethereum tech.
BitFlyer, Sumitomo Aim to Wrap up the Property Rentals Business With a Blockchain App
BitFlyer Blockchain and Japanese business giant Sumitomo Corporation will develop a blockchain app allowing users to sign rental contracts and more.
IBM, Top Australian Banks to Pilot Blockchain for Retail Lease Bank Guarantees
The blockchain pilot will digitize the bank guarantee process in an effort to tackle fraud and improve efficiency.
‘Monopoly’-Style Blockchain Property Trading Game Raises $2 Million
Uplandme, a “Monopoly”-like property game built on the EOS blockchain, has raised $2 million in seed funding.
Barclays, RBS, R3 Cut Property Transaction Times in Blockchain Trial
Barclays, Royal Bank of Scotland, R3 and more say they’ve reduced property transaction times to “less than three weeks” using a distributed ledger.
Canadian Municipality Set to Accept Bitcoin for Property Tax Payments
The Town of Innisfil, Ontario, will accept bitcoin for property tax payments from next month in a one-year trial project.
Ohio Eyes Potential Blockchain Benefits in Real Estate Transactions
County auditors in the U.S. state of Ohio have launched a study of the improvements blockchain might bring to property transfers.
Wyoming Lawmakers Pass Three Bills in Boost for State’s Crypto Industry
The U.S. state of Wyoming has passed several bills aimed to make the state a top destination for cryptocurrency and blockchain businesses.
Harbor Launches Tokenized Equity Purchases With Real Estate Offering
Security token startup Harbor is offering its first private placement, allowing investors to buy into a high-rise property.
Australian State Eyes Blockchain Upgrade for Property Transactions
The New South Wales state government is trialing blockchain tech from ChromaWay as part of a bid to digitize property conveyance by next summer.
Cai-Capital Opens Up UK Property to Foreign Cryptocurrency Investors
The company is offering international investors the chance to buy UK properties with an extensive range of digital currencies.