DeLorean launched an onchain reservation system and non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace for its upcoming electric vehicle launch, introducing a new blockchain-based approach for reserving and reselling cars. According to DeLorean, its Build Slot NFT collection grants holders priority access to purchase DeLorean’s upcoming electric car, Alpha 5 EV. The model is the carmaker’s first vehicle…

Skew, a Switzerland-regulated peer-to-peer lending platform with a debit card, provides crypto users access to the lending market while enjoying traditional services. While decentralized finance (DeFi) has made significant strides in recent years, the global lending market remains mainly in the hands of traditional institutions. Banks and centralized platforms continue to act as gatekeepers, sidelining smaller borrowers…

Newly updated guidelines from Dubai’s crypto regulator include provisions on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and clarify rules for issuers. On May 19, Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) released its updated Rulebook for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) operating in the region. The regulator gave market participants until June 19 to comply with the new rules. The…