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20.04 / 07:17

Ethereum Stablecoin Adoption Banks Euro Societe Generale launches euro-pegged stablecoin on Ethereum

Societe Generale, a major French banking and financial services firm, is launching an Ethereum-based stablecoin through its dedicated digital asset arm.

19.04 / 14:45

Threat Forget Macron, Europe and the U.S. See Eye-to-Eye on China’s Threat

In its geopolitical competition with the West, China has long sought to divide the U.S. from Europe. Last week it appeared to score a coup when French President Emmanuel Macron declared Europe wouldn’t follow the U.S.’s approach toward Beijing.

19.04 / 06:15

COST Provident Platform Oracle Simulation Swaap Closes $4.5M Seed Round and Announces Upcoming v2 Launch

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18.04 / 15:09

G-7 Countries Claim Unity on China After Macron Comments

KARUIZAWA, Japan—The Group of Seven industrialized democracies sought to show a unified front on China following recent comments by French President Emmanuel Macron that the European Union shouldn’t follow Washington’s lead on the issue of Taiwan.

17.04 / 16:25

COST UPS Citi Booking Airlines Costs Some travel is 'off the charts' expensive, experts say. Here are 3 ways to cut some costs

Some aspects of travel are pricier than ever amid pent-up demand.

14.04 / 16:45

Ethereum wallet Polygon Apple Uniswap Decentralization Optimism Apple Approves Decentralized Exchange Uniswap iOS Wallet App – Here's How it Works

"This is not a drill," wrote Uniswap Labs, the company behind one of the world's leading decentralized exchanges. "The Uniswap mobile wallet is out of Apple jail and now live in most countries."

14.04 / 08:57

Adoption regulation Social Media Metaverse Meta Meta Ceo Metaverse for youth: Meta urged to ban minors from virtual world

Advocacy organizations and safety groups have urged Mark Zuckerberg’s social media giant Meta to halt plans allowing minors into metaverse.

13.04 / 13:31

Provident Platform Align Oracle DeFi Coin Stays Ahead of the Curve by Preparing for DeFi Licensing Requirements in Hong Kong

Thursday April 13th 2023 – DeFi Coin, a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) project, is taking proactive measures to prepare for regulatory changes in Asia and other parts of the world.

13.04 / 04:43

business Investments Report Venture Capital VC funding Low Crypto VC funding hits 2-year low, US firms still favorite: Galaxy Research

Venture capitalist (VC) investment into crypto firms continued to fall in the first quarter of 2023, yet despite the current regulatory turbulence for crypto in the United States, it is still first for the number of firms raising capital according to a new report.

12.04 / 09:47

CBDC Central Bank G7 G-7 Aims to Aid Developing Nations in Introducing Central Bank Digital Currencies

The Group of Seven (G7) organization aims to help developing countries introduce central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in line with international standards.

12.04 / 07:03

Government Europe virtual reality Survey Research augmented reality consultation France's Metaverse consultation seeks input on alternative to tech ‘giants’

The French government is seeking public comment on the Metaverse, or what it’s calling the “virtual immersive universe,” to shape "a French strategy" for the up and coming sector and offer an alternative to the "international giants."

11.04 / 18:59

regulation European Union DAO Decentralized Finance MICA French central bank looks at certification, incorporation as part of DeFi regulation

The Banque de France has contributed to the discussion of European crypto asset regulation with a close examination of decentralized finance (DeFi) and potential approaches to its regulation. This discussion is timely because of the growing use of tokenization in finance and the introduction of blockchain technology in many economic sectors, the authors said.

07.04 / 04:03

business defi regulation Social Media marketing UK government UK uses Love Island star to warn finfluencers on crypto and investment schemes

The financial and advertising regulators of the United Kingdom have teamed up to send a warning to social media “finfluencers” telling them to stop promoting illegal “get rich quick” schemes or face law enforcement.

06.04 / 05:59

business Adoption OpenAI faces Canadian privacy probe alleging personal info harvesting

OpenAI, the creators of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT, is under investigation by Canada’s privacy commissioner for alleged collection and use of personal information without consent.

05.04 / 16:05

Provident Target Digital Software Discover lazarus Did North Korea’s Lazarus Group launch supply chain attack on crypto firms?

Popular cybersecurity firm Kaspersky recently concluded an investigation into a supply chain attack on 3CX, a popular VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) software provider. The attack came to light on 29 March and reportedly affected cryptocurrency firms.

04.04 / 20:23

business Hackers hacks Crypto Companies Massive supply chain attack targeting small number of crypto companies: Kaspersky

A supply chain attack installed a backdoor in computers around the world but has only been deployed in fewer than ten computers, cybersecurity company Kaspersky has reported. The deployments showed a particular interest in cyptocurrency companies, it added.

04.04 / 13:37

Blockchain UPS Provident Digital Platform Binance Introduces New Fan Engagement Platform for Ukrainian Football Team FC Shakhtar

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04.04 / 11:17

business Blockchain Europe Environment bonds European banks launch ‘sustainable’ blockchain platform for digital bonds

Two banks from Sweden and France announced the launch of a new digital bond platform built on blockchain technology. The platform will enable institutional clients to issue, trade, and settle bonds digitally, providing a more efficient and secure process compared to traditional methods.

03.04 / 18:51

Green Crypto Sustainable Crypto Crypto Presale Don't Just Recycle, Earn Crypto While You Do It with This New Crypto – Here's How it Works

The massive amounts of waste generated by humans has taken a significant toll on our planet, and few solutions have gained traction to address the problem. An upcoming recycling rewards app is looking to change this, however, allowing users to track their positive contribution to the planet while earning rewards.

03.04 / 13:07

Government Law Adoption CFTC SEC us government Unwinding the hyperbole: Are US-based crypto firms really being ‘choked’?

An extended market price drawdown (crypto winter) throughout 2022 has tested the crypto industry’s mettle, and more recently, a crackdown by United States regulators on some prominent entities like Coinbase, Binance and Kraken has further shaken the sector.

03.04 / 12:55

UPS Digital CEO Platform Edison acquires Investing app Acorns acquires kid-focused fintech GoHenry to expand in Europe

LONDON — American micro-investing platform Acorns acquired GoHenry, a digital banking startup focused on educating kids about money, for an undisclosed sum.

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