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09.08 / 14:05
Blockchain
CBDC
Adoption
Tokens
Bank of Russia
Russia to begin CBDC trials with 13 banks
The Bank of Russia (BoR) has revealed that it will begin testing operations for Russia’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) project with digital rubles. The test will begin on Aug. 15.
09.08 / 12:27
Blockchain
Adoption
education
Activism
Books
Podcast
How to become a ‘Blockchain Radical,’ according to podcaster Joshua Dávila
Crypto has been the subject of much criticism from those on the political Left, many of whom see cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) as being associated with libertarian or right-wing ideas. One common perception is that cryptocurrencies and other blockchain-based technologies, such as nonfungible tokens (NFTs), exist for the primary purpose of concentrating wealth, scamming investors and otherwise replicating existing financial and power structures — just in a more unregulated manner.
09.08 / 11:11
Adoption
regulation
Investing
International
Hong Kong Aims to Thrive as an International Crypto Hub Despite Global Scrutiny
The first licenses in Hong Kong have been issued to crypto companies under a new regulatory regime, as the city continues its plans to become an international crypto hub. But vital hurdles remain.
09.08 / 10:15
Adoption
coinbase
New York State
19% of New Yorkers own cryptocurrency: Coinbase report
A Coinbase report series highlighting crypto innovation at the state level in the United States has recently published its fourth edition, which features New York. The report highlighted various milestones the state reached regarding crypto adoption.
09.08 / 01:03
business
Stablecoin
Adoption
regulation
Banks
Federal Reserve
US Fed steps up oversight of banks' involvement with crypto firms
The United States Federal Reserve is broadening the scope of its supervision program which oversees U.S. banks that engage with the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry.
08.08 / 17:11
Blockchain
Ethereum
Stablecoin
Adoption
defi
Polygon
avalanche
USDC issuer Circle launches MPC wallet beta for Ethereum, Polygon, Avalanche
USD Coin (USDC) issuer Circle has released a beta version of a multiparty computation (MPC) wallet service, according to an Aug. 8 announcement. The new service will allow developers of decentralized finance (DeFi) apps, Web3 video games, e-commerce services and other blockchain applications to create customized wallets specifically for their users. It will be available initially on Ethereum, Avalanche and Polygon.
08.08 / 14:49
Stablecoin
Adoption
regulation
guidelines
Obligatory license for stablecoins? What do the latest FSB guidelines mean
Normally, the numerous reports published by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) don’t contain particularly bold suggestions.
08.08 / 13:45
Blockchain
Stablecoin
CBDC
Adoption
Payments
Japanese startup to use stablecoins and CBDC to link Asian countries
Japanese blockchain startup Soramitsu is exploring new central bank digital currency (CBDC) applications with a new project on the cross-border payment system for Asian countries.
08.08 / 13:23
Adoption
data
Bitcoin
Bitcoin phone home: Use crypto to buy sim cards in 140 countries with Bitrefill
A partnership between crypto e-commerce platform Bitrefill and eSIM Go enables crypto users to buy eSIMs in 140 countries worldwide.
08.08 / 09:51
CBDC
Adoption
regulation
Brazilian CBDC gets official name and logo
Brazilian central bank digital currency (CBDC), previously commonly referred to as “digital real”, gets its official brand name. It would be called Drex.
08.08 / 05:27
Blockchain
Adoption
Altcoin
PayPal
memecoin
PayPal stablecoin launch sparks wave of fake PYUSD tokens
Less than 16 hours have passed since the launch of PayPal’s new stablecoin (PYUSD), and opportunists, degens and potential scammers are already attempting to cash in on the hype with their own copycat tokens.
08.08 / 05:07
Stablecoin
Adoption
Tether
Circle
Usd Coin
Circle CEO: 70% of USDC adoption comes from outside the US
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire estimates as much as 70% of USD Coin (USDC) adoption comes from countries outside of the United States.
07.08 / 13:51
Adoption
Asia
Central Bank
Support
Singapore commits $112M to support fintech solutions like Web3
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the country’s central bank, has announced that it is committing up to 150 million Singapore dollars (around $112 million), to support various financial technology solutions like Web3.
07.08 / 13:07
Blockchain
Ethereum
Adoption
defi
Asset management
Decentralized asset management system launches for Arbitrum, Optimism
Decentralized asset management platform Valio has launched publicly, according to an announcement from the platform’s team. The new protocol allows users to have their funds managed by professional traders but without having to trust these traders as custodians.
07.08 / 11:33
Blockchain
Adoption
students
Universities
Future
Universities are 'critical players' for the future of Web3 — Lbank Labs CEO
Universities have a “critical” role to play in terms of nurturing the next generation of Web3 talent, and the academe must understand it to guide students toward the right vision, according to Czhang Lin, the CEO of Web3 venture fund LBank Labs.
07.08 / 11:23
Technology
Adoption
Tech
ChatGPT
11 ChatGPT prompts for maximum productivity
In today’s fast-paced world, productivity is key to success in various industries. Thankfully, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have led to the development of powerful language models like ChatGPT. This AI assistant can help professionals streamline their tasks, gain insights and boost overall productivity. This article will explore 11 ChatGPT prompts tailored to specific professions, enabling maximum productivity in various roles.
07.08 / 11:03
Adoption
Donations
crypto donations
Singapore Red Cross starts accepting crypto donations
Humanitarian aid and community services charity, Singapore Red Cross, included cryptocurrency as a newly-accepted form of donation. The organization will accept Bitcoin, Ether, Tether and USD Coin donations.
07.08 / 11:03
Blockchain
Adoption
KYC
Verification
Crypto identity contradiction: Blockchain anonymity meets KYC regulations
People value the anonymity of a decentralized blockchain. Each user has a pseudonym in the form of a wallet address, which is stored in a decentralized ledger for every cryptocurrency transaction.
07.08 / 10:37
Adoption
Investing
education
Advertising
Entertainment
Bitget
BitGet Crypto Exchange Secures Comedian Adam Devine as Brand Ambassador – Crypto Partnerships Making a Comeback?
Crypto exchange Bitget announced a one-year partnership with American actor and comedian Adam Devine.
04.08 / 22:15
Government
CBDC
Adoption
Elections
NOT
CBDC supporter likely in White House next term, crypto divide not red v. blue: Grayscale
The next president of the United States is likely to be in favor of central bank digital currency (CBDC), crypto asset manager Grayscale observed in a post on its website, as the current frontrunners in both political parties have expressed their support for it. Neither seems to like Bitcoin.
04.08 / 21:17
Adoption
Europe
European Union
retail
Digital Asset
Euro
Crypto asset investment in Latvia declines by 50% over past year, per central bank
The number of people buying crypto assets in Latvia is declining, Latvijas Banka said in its 2023 “Financial Stability Report."
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