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02.03 / 14:31

CBDC Adoption Bank of China reports NOT Hong Kong citizens not interested in digital yuan: Reports

The Chinese government’s beloved project of central bank digital currency (CBDC) has not sparked much enthusiasm in the citizens of Hong Kong. In the first four days since the “digital yuan” (also known as “e-CNY”) hard wallets became accessible to the islanders, only 625 Hongkongers had actually obtained them.

02.03 / 14:25

CBDC Adoption China's Digital Yuan Fails to Gain Traction with Hong Kong Visitors – Is China's Digital Currency Facing a Roadblock?

Shenzhen, China started offering physical cards and discounts to Hong Kong tourists in order to drive the cross-border use of its digital yuan - but the first few days seem to have been a bit slow.

02.03 / 12:57

Adoption Charity Donations Bitcoin crypto donations Crypto donations amplify speed and global reach during crisis

Donations made in cryptocurrencies are proving to be a fast and far-reaching means of providing financial aid during times of crisis, according to multiple industry players.

02.03 / 07:31

business Ethereum Adoption defi Altcoin Polygon identity zk Polygon launches decentralized ID product powered by ZK proofs

Polygon, a layer-2 scaling protocol for Ethereum, has launched a zero-knowledge decentralized identity solutionto the public nearly a year after announcing its development.

02.03 / 05:15

Blockchain Adoption NFT wallet Web3 Gaming Features HyperPlay game aggregator alpha launched, features in-built Web3 wallet

HyperPlay, a Web3-native game launcher with a built-in crypto wallet, has announced its early access launch.

02.03 / 00:13

Blockchain Ethereum Adoption wallet Hardware Wallet Ethereum ERC-4337 'smart accounts' launch at WalletCon: Account abstraction is here

Smart accounts, enabled by the launch of the new ERC-4337 standard, are now available on Ethereum and are expected to help mainstream adoption by finally making crypto user friendly.

01.03 / 22:07

Blockchain Adoption NFT Web3 Decentralization Flip the script:: This digital collection is making a real-world impact

The entertainment industry rarely sees a dull moment when it comes to disputes over the ownership of intellectual property or creative rifts between big networks and showrunners. A tiny number of studios and networks own the majority of rights, leading to the mass production of films and TV shows that somehow feel the same. Web3 aims to change that by giving the power back to content creators and fans.

01.03 / 19:13

Blockchain Adoption defi identity Digital Asset Celo Identification Power Soulbound tokens power new identity solution on Celo blockchain

A central focus for many in the Web3 community has been improving identity solutions available to consumers. Last year the emergence of soulbound tokens (SBT) introduced a new way for users to define themselves.

01.03 / 19:13

Blockchain Ethereum Adoption Social Media community Future Do ‘Ethereum killers’ have a future? Here’s what the crypto community says

Repeated outages of one of the most popular blockchains believed to have the potential to dethrone the Ethereum network sparked a conversation among community members about the future of those carrying the burden of being called an “Ethereum killer.”

01.03 / 19:11

business Blockchain Technology Adoption Investments Trading Bitcoin What is opportunity cost? A definition and examples

Opportunity cost is a concept in economics that refers to the value of the next best alternative that is forgone when making a choice — i.e., the cost of the best alternative that is not chosen.

01.03 / 18:03

Adoption VISA regulation MasterCard reports Visa Reaffirms Commitment to Crypto Tech Despite Recent Reports – Here's The Latest

Visa has reiterated its commitment to crypto strategy, refuting recent reports that the payment giant plans to pause crypto push due to uncertain market conditions.

01.03 / 16:19

business Adoption interview Media Podcast transparency The Agenda podcast chats crypto, media and ethics with Molly Jane Zuckerman

2022 was a rather challenging year for the crypto sector, and the prevalence of Ponzi schemes, decentralized finance scams, nonfungible token rug pulls and questionable centralized exchange bookkeeping put the issue of ethics in the space on blast.

01.03 / 13:29

business Adoption Analysis Report data ATM CoinATMRadar Bitcoin ATM decline: Over 400 machines went off the grid under 60 days

Crypto ATMs — one of the key infrastructure pillars for the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies — have seen a drastic reduction this year. In the first two months of 2023, the net cryptocurrency ATMs installed globally reduced by 412 machines.

01.03 / 12:03

business Twitter Adoption Social Media Decentralization Jack Dorsey’s decentralized Twitter rival enters App Store

Jack Dorsey, co-founder of the online microblogging service Twitter, is progressing with Bluesky, a decentralized Twitter alternative, as its mobile application is now being tested in private beta.

01.03 / 09:51

Blockchain Adoption solana Gaming Decentralization Tezos MetaMask Gaming engine Unity adds MetaMask functionality among new Web3 tools

Video game development platform Unity has added a slew of crypto platforms to its asset store aimed at assisting developers interested in Web3 technology to streamline decentralization efforts.

01.03 / 09:51

business Government Blockchain Adoption us government Federal Reserve US lagging on CBDCs could spell ‘trouble’ — Crypto Council policy head

A cryptocurrency researcher and former CIA analyst believes the United States government’s relatively slow start on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) development may result in it losing grip on controlling the global financial system.

01.03 / 05:09

business Law Adoption Binance Senate bills France on the verge of passing stringent crypto firm licensing laws

The French National Assembly has voted in favor of legislating stricter licensing rules for new cryptocurrency firms in order to harmonize local laws with proposed European Union (EU) standards.

28.02 / 19:37

Blockchain Technology Ethereum Adoption defi Bitcoin Top 5 universities to study blockchain in the UK

Universities in the United Kingdom have started offering cutting-edge research programs, courses and practical experience in various aspects of blockchain technology, including cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, privacy, security and scalability. Students who graduate from these programs will be well-equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to become leaders in the field of blockchain technology and drive innovation and adoption in various industries.

28.02 / 17:29

business Adoption Web3 Asia Could NFTs and crypto help Japan’s ‘Cool Japan’ strategy?

Japan has consistently been a leader in the tech industry, so it’s a logical step forward that, given current trends in the space, the Cool Japan movement might incorporate Web3 to strengthen its initiative. Bringing Web3 into the mix alongside the popular culture aspects of the movement could prove a boon for the mission, but this move has not yet been implemented by the government-led movement.

28.02 / 16:43

CBDC Adoption regulation Central Bank Bank of England Bank of England has no tech skills to issue CBDC yet: Deputy governor

The United Kingdom is not ready to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC) just yet as the Bank of England (BoE) doesn’t have enough expertise at the moment, according to a deputy governor.

28.02 / 16:15

Adoption regulation Europe MICA lawmaker regulatory War had no impact on Ukraine’s regulatory approach to crypto, Kyiv lawmaker says

Ukraine continues working on cryptocurrency legislation a year after Russia’s invasion. According to Yurii Boiko, commissioner of Ukraine’s National Commission on Securities and Stock Market (NCSSM), the war has not changed its regulatory stance.

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