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Cardano hosts first smart contract legally enforceable in Argentina
10.10.2024
Cardano is host to the first smart contract where Argentina’s courts have jurisdiction after the country legalized crypto as a payment method in commercial contracts last December
Cardano hosts first smart contract legally enforceable in Argentina
10.10.2024
Cardano is host to the first smart contract over which Argentina’s courts have jurisdiction after the country legalized crypto for payments in commercial contracts last December
Polkadot Decentralizes Ambassador Program
16.9.2024
Polkadot’s relaunched Ambassador program lets the community elect its representatives. In this interview, we speak with William, one of the newly elected Head Ambassadors focused on driving enterprise adoption, who shares his insights and vision for the ecosystem’s growth. Meet William...
30 Countries Seek to Join BRICS, Russian Ambassador to China Says
10.6.2024
Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov disclosed that approximately 30 countries are interested in joining the BRICS economic bloc in an opinion piece published by the South China Morning Post last week. BRICS welcomed five new members in January: Egypt, Iran, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)...
Russia and Iran Collaborating on Single BRICS Currency, Iranian Ambassador Says
19.5.2024
Russia and Iran are collaborating on creating a single BRICS currency, the Iranian ambassador to Russia has claimed. He noted that over 60% of the two nations’ bilateral trade is conducted in Russian rubles and rials, reflecting a shift away from the U.S. dollar. Russia-Iran Trade Flourishes...
Sean Patrick Maloney Will Stop Working on Crypto Issues If Confirmed as OECD Ambassador: Report
15.2.2024
Sean Patrick Maloney pledged last week to stop advising on crypto issues if he is confirmed as U.S. representative to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Maloney reportedly sent a letter to Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren on February 9, committing to resign from...
Football Star Cristiano Ronaldo Plays Football with Binance NFT Holders Amid Lawsuit
26.1.2024
Cristiano Ronaldo trained with holders of his non-fungible token (NFT) in a Binance event amid several investors seeking damages from the sports star in a United States lawsuit. On Jan 25, Ronaldo played football with selected NFT holders in a training drill in Lisbon alongside Binance ambassador...
The SEC Is ‘out of Their Mind and a Change of Regime Is Required’ — Former US Ambassador
1.1.2024
Trevor Traina, the founder and CEO of Kresus, has said he foresees non-custodial mobile wallets “transforming into something more comprehensive than just tools for storing digital assets.” According to Traina, such a transformation is needed if non-custodial wallets are to become apps...
US Ambassador to Argentina Hails Bitcoin Miner’s ‘Genius’ Flared Gas Power Generation Plans
18.12.2023
The U.S. Ambassador to Argentina, Marc R. Stanley, has lauded Unblock Computing’s bitcoin mining initiative for its innovative use of flared gas in generating electricity. Ambassador Stanley commended the plan for its dual benefits: aiding Argentina in achieving its climate objectives...
Shigeru Miyamoto Reveals Former Mario Voice Actor Called Him 'Papa'
7.9.2023
After it was announced that legendary voice actor Charles Martinet would no longer portray Mario in future Nintendo games (starting with October 20's Super Mario Bros. Wonder) but would become a “Mario Ambassador,” fans were confused. What is a Mario Ambassador? Why isn’t Martinet voicing...
Not Even Charles Martinet Knows What A ‘Mario Ambassador’ Is
5.9.2023
Charles Martinet, the iconic voice behind everyone’s favorite mustachioed plumber for over 25 years, has transitioned from playing the character into being a “Mario Ambassador” instead, Nintendo recently announced. But there’s one problem: Martinet still doesn’t know what his new role at Nintendo...
Not Even Charles Martinet Knows What A ‘Mario Ambassador’ Is
5.9.2023
Charles Martinet, the iconic voice behind everyone’s favorite mustachioed plumber for over 25 years, has transitioned from playing the character into being a “Mario Ambassador” instead, Nintendo recently announced. But there’s one problem: Martinet still doesn’t know what his new role at Nintendo...
BitGet Crypto Exchange Secures Comedian Adam Devine as Brand Ambassador – Crypto Partnerships Making a Comeback?
7.8.2023
Crypto exchange Bitget announced a one-year partnership with American actor and comedian Adam Devine.
Per the press release, Bitget aims to promote crypto education and foster adoption through "an engaging and lighthearted approach."
Gracy Chen, the Managing Director of Bitget, said...
China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo Aims to Defy Western ‘Debt Trap’ Accusations, Generating $19 Billion in Trade Deals
2.7.2023
According to a report from the third annual China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, Africa and China are continuing to strengthen their long-term trade ties. China wants to be one of Africa’s largest trading partners, and reports revealed on Friday that this year’s expo is expected...
Egypt Applies for BRICS Membership, Seeks Trade in National Currencies
16.6.2023
Egypt has filed an application to join the BRICS bloc, Russia’s ambassador to the Arab nation confirmed. The government in Cairo is interested in using alternative currencies in foreign trade, either national fiats or a new common currency, the diplomat unveiled. Egypt Takes Step to Join BRICS...
Open Games Unveils Luke Goss as Ambassador for Europe’s Leading Gaming, Art, and Blockchain Event
26.5.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Zaragoza – Open Games is thrilled to announce the appointment of Luke Goss as the Ambassador for Europe’s most prestigious gaming, art, and blockchain event. This four-day extravaganza, Open Game Con, set to take place in Zaragoza, promises to be a unique celebration that...
Rand Plunges After US Weapons Accusations Against South Africa, Schiff Criticizes Misleading Inflation Numbers, and More — Bitcoin.com News Week in Review
21.5.2023
Another exciting week in crypto and finance has come and gone, with news of U.S. government accusations against South Africa, regarding the alleged supply of the Russian state with ammunition. In other news, ten Southeast Asian nations are challenging U.S. dollar dominance, having agreed...
South African Currency Plunges to New Low Versus the Dollar a Day After the US Accused Country of Secretly Supplying Ammunition to Russia
14.5.2023
The South African currency’s exchange rate versus the U.S. dollar plunged to a new all-time low of ZAR19.51:US$1 on May 12. The rand’s latest fall came a day after the U.S. ambassador to South Africa accused the country of secretly supplying weapons to Russia. Banking giant JP Morgan...
BRICS to Promote National Currencies Before Issuing Common One
1.5.2023
The BRICS bloc is now focused on expanding the use of the currencies of its members, according to the representative of one of them. The establishment of a single currency for the group is not an immediate task at this point in time, the diplomat indicated in an interview. Wider Use of National...
BRICS Nations Push to Expand Global Influence to Counter the West’s ‘Destructive Actions’
13.4.2023
The BRICS nations are focusing on increasing their international roles and “enhancing coordination on key multilateral platforms,” Russia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs reportedly revealed after a meeting with BRICS ambassadors. He stressed “the need for joint efforts to counter destructive actions...