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MarketVector launches benchmark indexes targeting stablecoin and RWA infrastructure

MarketVector Indexes has launched new benchmark indexes aimed at infrastructure for stablecoins and real-world asset tokenisation, Cointelegraph reported on Jan. 6. U.S. ETF issuer Amplify has launched two ETFs based on the indexes, which will be listed on NYSE Arca. Germany-based MarketVector is an index provider supervised by BaFin and used by ETF issuers worldwide, but it has not disclosed the companies or products included in the indexes.

Crypto

U.S. community banks join campaign to block stablecoin interest payments

U.S. community banks are stepping up efforts to tighten regulation of stablecoins, urging lawmakers to amend last year’s GENIUS Act to prohibit interest payments. The American Bankers Association’s Community Bankers Committee sent a letter to the Senate seeking a ban. Banks argue exchanges such as Coinbase and Kraken pay interest indirectly to exploit loopholes. They warn rewards could drive deposit outflows and threaten lending to small businesses, farmers, students and homebuyers.

AI & Enterprise

Samsung SDS consortium makes first official site visit to national AI computing center

Samsung SDS consortium made its first official external visit since joining the tender for South Korea's National AI Computing Center, traveling to the planned site in Haenam, South Jeolla. Officials from Samsung SDS, Naver Cloud and South Jeolla Province inspected the Solaseado site, reviewed ground survey results and checked power, communications and other surrounding infrastructure. The project passed technical and policy evaluation in November and is undergoing financial review.