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The Eternal Fragment of Money: Third-Party Payments Lack a First Principle

The Eternal Fragments of Money: Third-Party Payment Has No First Principle The article examines the fragmented and competitive landscape of third-party payment, using Stripe's rumored acquisition of PayPal as a starting point. It argues the payment industry is characterized by persistent fragmentation and remains fundamentally tied to traditional banking infrastructure, hindering attempts at total domination. Stripe, despite its developer-centric success, faces growth challenges and missed its peak valuation window during the pandemic. Its recent ventures into stablecoins (OUSD) and Agent-centric payment protocols are seen as attempts to capture future narratives and bolster its IPO prospects, though their success is uncertain. The author posits that payment itself is merely an entry point; future profits for companies like Stripe and Circle may lie in building efficient backend清算 (clearing/settlement) networks, potentially operating more independently from traditional banks. The piece concludes that the payment industry is a perpetual, trench-warfare-like competition where scale alone cannot eliminate regional or niche players.

marsbit07/21 12:32

The Eternal Fragment of Money: Third-Party Payments Lack a First Principle

marsbit07/21 12:32

24/7 Clearing Has Arrived for US Stocks, But Crypto Didn't Get a Ticket In

The U.S. National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC), a subsidiary of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), has launched 24-hour, five-day-a-week clearing for traditional securities. This move directly undermines a core narrative of the cryptocurrency industry, which has long touted the 24/7 trading capability of digital assets as a key advantage over traditional finance. The DTCC's implementation of near-continuous clearing did not utilize any public blockchain networks, contrary to hopes within the crypto community. Instead, the institution has consistently relied on private, permissioned systems for its projects, such as the Ion settlement platform and a recent U.S. Treasury tokenization initiative on the Canton network. Expectations from supporters of Ethereum, XRP Ledger, and other public chains for DTCC integration have repeatedly failed to materialize. While crypto markets still maintain a minor differentiation by operating on weekends, the DTCC's successful rollout of extensive clearing hours demonstrates traditional finance can evolve its own infrastructure to meet demand for longer trading windows, without involving the public cryptocurrency ecosystem.

marsbit07/01 10:48

24/7 Clearing Has Arrived for US Stocks, But Crypto Didn't Get a Ticket In

marsbit07/01 10:48

24/5 Settlement Is Here for US Stocks, but Cryptocurrency Didn't Get a Ticket

The U.S. National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC), a subsidiary of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), has announced the implementation of 24-hour clearing operations on weekdays. This move, approved by the SEC and being rolled out in phases, fundamentally challenges a core narrative of the cryptocurrency industry: that digital assets offer a unique advantage with their 7x24 trading availability, unlike traditional markets that close at 4 p.m. The transition to near-continuous clearing for stocks and other traditional assets diminishes this perceived crypto edge. While crypto markets still operate on weekends, the article notes that DTCC could potentially expand to weekend clearing in the future if demand warrants. The development is presented as another instance where DTCC has disappointed crypto enthusiasts. Despite frequent speculation from communities supporting Ethereum, XRP Ledger, and others that DTCC would integrate public blockchains, the clearing giant consistently opts for private, permissioned distributed ledger solutions for its projects, such as its Ion platform and a recent U.S. Treasury tokenization initiative on the Canton network. The article concludes that the successful launch of this traditional finance "always-on" market relied entirely on existing mature infrastructure, with the cryptocurrency industry failing to secure a role or "admission ticket" in its implementation.

Foresight News07/01 10:03

24/5 Settlement Is Here for US Stocks, but Cryptocurrency Didn't Get a Ticket

Foresight News07/01 10:03

The True Target of Hong Kong's 'Open Scheme' Was Never Stablecoins

Hong Kong's recent issuance of the first stablecoin licenses to HSBC and Standard Chartered—while excluding strategic players like Bank of China Hong Kong—has sparked market disappointment. However, this move may be a deliberate “managed failure” designed not to promote a commercial stablecoin industry, but to advance the government’s broader financial infrastructure goals. The licensed banks, with limited commercial incentive, are effectively subsidizing the development of user education, technical infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks. Their participation ensures that Hong Kong can build the ecosystem needed for its central bank digital currency (e-HKD) without direct public investment. Key narratives around stablecoin use cases—cross-border payments, RWA tokenization, and retail consumption—are structurally flawed and unsustainable in Hong Kong’s context. Instead, the licensing framework serves as a tool to channel private sector resources into developing a state-controlled digital clearing system. The ultimate aim is to reclaim monetary clearing sovereignty amid global shifts toward CBDCs and digital monetary competition. While surface-level Web3 excitement fades, Hong Kong is positioning itself to compete as a next-generation financial hub with a modernized, sovereign financial infrastructure.

marsbit04/14 07:14

The True Target of Hong Kong's 'Open Scheme' Was Never Stablecoins

marsbit04/14 07:14

Understanding JPMorgan Chase: The Enforcer of Dollar Hegemony, the Temple of Banking, and Bitcoin's Most Stubborn Opponent

J.P. Morgan Chase stands as a titan in the global financial system, often regarded as the enforcer of dollar hegemony and a神殿级银行 (temple-level bank). Its pivotal role in dollar clearing—processing over $10 trillion daily—grants it unparalleled influence over global capital flows. While it has selectively partnered with compliant crypto entities like Coinbase, providing crucial banking access that legitimized their operations, the bank remains a staunch critic of Bitcoin. CEO Jamie Dimon has consistently dismissed Bitcoin as a “fraud” and emphasized its use in illicit activities. The bank’s historical significance is profound. Founded by J.P. Morgan, who acted as a de facto central banker during the 1907 crisis, its modern incarnation is a cornerstone of the U.S. financial infrastructure, integral to Treasury operations and crisis management. Its stringent compliance standards make a J.P. Morgan account a coveted symbol of trust and access. Yet, it faces a paradigm shift from decentralized finance. Tether’s USDT has emerged as a “shadow competitor,” creating a parallel system for dollar transactions that bypasses traditional banking channels. In response, J.P. Morgan is exploring its own blockchain solutions, like JPM Coin, aiming to integrate the efficiency of distributed ledger technology while maintaining control within the regulated financial framework. The tension between its centralized power and the rise of decentralized alternatives defines its complex relationship with the crypto world.

marsbit01/20 03:06

Understanding JPMorgan Chase: The Enforcer of Dollar Hegemony, the Temple of Banking, and Bitcoin's Most Stubborn Opponent

marsbit01/20 03:06

Barclays Backs Crypto Company Ubyx Amid Growing Stablecoin Clearing Race

Barclays has made its first direct investment in the stablecoin sector by acquiring an equity stake in Ubyx, a startup that provides a clearing and settlement layer for stablecoins. This move reflects a broader trend of traditional banks exploring digital currency infrastructure within regulatory boundaries. Ubyx aims to reduce market fragmentation by enabling standardized redemption and settlement of stablecoins across different issuers and blockchains. The investment aligns with Barclays' ongoing initiatives in digital money, including participation in a consortium exploring a G7-backed stablecoin and tokenized deposit pilots. While stablecoins like Tether dominate crypto liquidity, regulators remain cautious about systemic risks. Barclays' backing signals growing institutional interest in compliant stablecoin infrastructure.

bitcoinist01/08 03:11

Barclays Backs Crypto Company Ubyx Amid Growing Stablecoin Clearing Race

bitcoinist01/08 03:11

When Nasdaq Starts 'Putting Stocks on the Chain', What Are We Really Welcoming?

Nasdaq is advancing a proposal to move U.S. stock settlement onto the blockchain, which could fundamentally reshape the infrastructure of American capital markets. This shift aims to replace the current slow, manual, and multi-layered clearing system with real-time, automated on-chain settlement. While many discussions focus on surface-level changes like 24/7 trading, the core transformation is structural: moving from outdated T+2 (or even T+1) settlement to instantaneous, programmable, and transparent ledger-based clearing. This isn’t about making stocks “more Web3” but modernizing a financial system that still relies on processes from the 1970s. The existing system—with its custodians, sub-custodians, and clearing intermediaries—creates operational friction, risk, and cost, as seen during events like the GameStop trading halts and the FTX collapse. On-chain settlement could reduce the need for traditional custodial roles, compress arbitrage opportunities built on settlement delays, and turn static securities into dynamic, composable financial instruments. The move faces significant resistance from entrenched intermediaries who profit from the current structure, but the direction of change appears inevitable. As demonstrated by Hong Kong’s recent issuance of a green bond settled in one second (versus five days), tokenization of traditional assets is becoming an operational reality—not a conceptual experiment. When stocks migrate on-chain, other assets like bonds and derivatives may follow, leading to a quiet but profound shift in how global markets function. This isn’t just a change in technology; it’s a change in the nature of finance itself.

cointelegraph_中文12/08 10:33

When Nasdaq Starts 'Putting Stocks on the Chain', What Are We Really Welcoming?

cointelegraph_中文12/08 10:33

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