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Web3 Innovator: UK Crypto Community Sees Brighter Future Under Labour Government
15.9.2024
The UK’s crypto community has a reason for optimism with the new Labour government, according to Harry Horsfall. Backed by a large parliamentary majority, the Labour government is seen as potentially more decisive in pushing policies favourable to the Web3 industry. Horsfall, CEO of Flight3...
Network Latency Drives Solana Validator to South Africa’s Commercial Hub
14.9.2024
Superfast founder Martin Tromp has launched a Solana validator in one of Teraco’s Johannesburg data centers. Solana is a fast, scalable blockchain platform competing with Ethereum. As a proof-of-stake system, validators like Tromp’s play a crucial role in maintaining network security...
Onedegree, Dubai Insurance Launch Digital Asset Custodial Insurance for UAE Clients
14.9.2024
Onedegree, an Asian digital assets insurer, and its UAE partner, Dubai Insurance, have started offering digital asset custodial risk insurance to clients in the UAE. This new product, approved by the Central Bank of UAE, expands both companies’ product portfolio and offers a comprehensive...
Hawaii emerging as crypto hub following new crypto regulations
12.9.2024
The Aloha state's new regulations already attracted some notable Web3 firms, including Coinbase, Metamask, Transak, BitPay and Trust Wallet
Greece plans new $330M data center to boost AI expansion
12.9.2024
Paris-based Data4 plans to invest in Greece to develop a major AI data center hub outside of Athens, signaling a boost to the country’s digital infrastructure and economy
Regulators Partner to Bolster UAE’s Crypto Hub Status
11.9.2024
United Arab Emirates (UAE) regulators, SCA and VARA, have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen the country’s position as a virtual assets hub. The agreement outlines licensing requirements for VASPs, establishes mutual supervision mechanisms, and aims to foster a stable and regulated...
Experts: Crypto In Early Stages of Growth Despite Rising Adoption
11.9.2024
The crypto industry is still in its early stages of growth, despite a significant increase in adoption rates. Experts believe that the sector’s future depends on factors like regulatory developments and market stability. Singapore has emerged as a leading crypto hub due to its favorable...
Russian Economy Sees Growth Despite Western Sanctions and Declining Imports
2.9.2024
The Russian economy has experienced substantial growth across various sectors, with unemployment rates remaining historically low, despite ongoing Western sanctions related to the Ukraine conflict. Industrial production, driven by military manufacturing, saw a 3.3% increase in July, and the...
Slow FCA processing at odds with UK's crypto ambitions — Report
30.8.2024
Crypto firms may want to register somewhere they can receive more prompt attention, law firm warns
Binance Unveils Plan to Hire 1,000 Employees This Year, Prioritizing Compliance Amid Regulatory Pressure
24.8.2024
Crypto exchange Binance plans to hire 1,000 new employees this year, primarily for compliance roles, as regulatory spending exceeds $200 million. CEO Richard Teng highlighted the company’s commitment to bolstering its compliance operations amid increased regulatory scrutiny and ongoing legal...
99 Arrested in Philippine Crypto Scam Hub Raid
23.8.2024
Philippine police have arrested 99 individuals during a raid on a suspected scam hub in Parañaque City, uncovering a fraudulent cryptocurrency and romance scheme involving foreign and local workers. The company was unregistered and forced employees into compromising roles. Philippine Police Bust...
Hong Kong to enhance digital asset regulation in 18 months
11.8.2024
By establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework, the city aims to attract global fintech talent, foster innovation, and ensure the security and integrity of digital asset transactions
Solana ETF Approval Boosts Brazil’s Crypto Investment Hub Status
8.8.2024
On August 7, Brazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) approved the country’s first Solana ETF. This ETF, one…
Ripple and DIFC Partner to Drive Blockchain and Crypto Adoption in UAE
8.8.2024
Ripple has unveiled its plan to partner with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Innovation Hub to promote blockchain and crypto adoption in the UAE. The collaboration seeks to encourage innovation among early-stage companies and large institutions. Ripple has dedicated one billion...
Saudi Arabia Becoming Hub for Web3 Startups Seeking Investment, Report Says
5.8.2024
Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a top venture capital investment destination in the Middle East and North Africa offers an opportunity for Web3 startups seeking funding. However, the latest Adaverse report acknowledges that the Saudi Web3 industry faces challenges requiring collaboration among...
ABS2024: Taipei Becomes Asia’s Hub for Pioneers of Web3 and AI
2.8.2024
The Asia Blockchain Summit 2024 (ABS2024) will take place from August 6 to 8 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. ABS2024, powered by BlockTempo, combines multiple blockchain events, summits, and conferences into a three-day packed international technology movement. Joseph Gordon-Levitt,...
Ditobanx and ICP Hub Mexico Launch Initiative Promoting Cryptocurrency Use at Universities
2.8.2024
Ditobanx and ICP Hub Mexico recently partnered to launch an initiative promoting the use of cryptocurrencies at Mexican universities. As part of this program, over 4,000 students received $5.42 (100 pesos) worth of Ckbtc, the so-called bitcoin twin, to use at campus cafes, restaurants, and copy...
Latvia's economic shift: Minister of Economics on crypto law and blockchain innovations
25.7.2024
Latvia’s Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis shared insights on the country's vision for a tech-driven future and new crypto laws and blockchain initiatives aimed at transforming its economy
Singapore commits $74.3M for quantum and AI in finance
22.7.2024
MAS injects funds to enhance quantum computing and AI in Singapore’s finance sector, supporting local institutions with substantial co-funding
OKX selects Malta as MiCA hub for EU crypto compliance
18.7.2024
OKX selects Malta for its MiCA hub, leveraging its existing VFA Class 4 license and regulatory infrastructure for expanded EU crypto services