Japan’s Minna Bank Launches Landmark Pilot With Solana and Fireblocks to Deploy Stablecoins

What’s happening?Minna Bank—the first digitally native bank in Japan, backed by Fukuoka Financial Group—is spearheading a major pilot to integrate stablecoins and decentralized wallets into its core services. The initiative is in collaboration with Fireblocks, Solana Japan, and tech provider TIS, aiming to explore real-world blockchain use cases ranging from everyday payments and cross-border remittances…

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🏦 Peter Thiel among Tech Titans Backing “Erebor” to Rival Silicon Valley Bank

A consortium of high-profile tech entrepreneurs—including Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, Palmer Luckey, and Joe Lonsdale—is launching Erebor, a digital-first U.S. bank aimed at filling the void left by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in March 2023. 🧭 Strategic Vision & Scope 🪙 Crypto & Stablecoin-Centric Model 🎯 Market Opportunity 💼 Significance of Backers 🧱 Why Erebor Matters 🔍 Risks…

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