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South Korea's Central Bank to Test Wholesale CBDCs in New Partnership – Here's What You Need to Know
5.10.2023
South Korea's central bank, the Bank of Korea (BoK), is set to embark on a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) test in collaboration with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and other key institutions, the BOK announced on Wednesday.
The pilot project aims to assess...
Binance Blockchain Week Announces Impressive Speaker Lineup for November Conference in Istanbul
5.10.2023
Istanbul, Turkey – October 5, 2023 – The global blockchain ecosystem behind the largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, Binance, today announced the first wave of speakers for its annual flagship conference Binance Blockchain Week in Istanbul from November 8 to 9, 2023. Rachel Conlan...
JPEX Scandal Sparks Creation of Hong Kong Police Crypto Crimes Group
5.10.2023
On October 4, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Police, announced the formation of a special group to monitor and investigate crimes related to crypto exchanges.
The initiative was prompted by the ongoing controversies surrounding...
Dutch Crypto Firms Secure Partial Legal Victory Against Regulatory Fees
5.10.2023
Crypto firms in the Netherlands, including Bitvavo and Coinmerce, have achieved a partial victory in their legal battle against fees totaling $2.3 million imposed by Dutch regulators. They argued that these fees were excessive and discriminatory....
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Blockticity Mints Hemp and Cannabis Certifications on Avalanche
5.10.2023
The process works by Blockticity printing a QR code on a product and the QR code then links to a Certificate of Analysis minted as an Avalanche NFT
Close Associates of Sam Bankman-Fried to Take Stand Today in Ongoing Trial
5.10.2023
As the trial of the former CEO of collapsed crypto exchange FTX Sam Bankman-Fried enters its third day, the prosecution is expected to call two close associates of the defendant to the stand.
Bankman-Fried faces seven counts bordering on fraud and related conspiracy to commit fraud with...
TRON DAO and GT Protocol enter into a partnership
5.10.2023
TRON DAO has announced its partnership with GT Protocol. This empowers its users to access AI-powered automation, making it convenient for users to explore the ecosystem of Tron. GT Protocol has echoed this announcement, saying that the integration is a result of incubation by ChainGPT. It will...
“CBDC to Aid Taxation” Argentina’s Central Bank Backs Massa’s Plan For a Digital Peso
5.10.2023
Argentina’s central bank has expressly backed Sergio Massa’s bid to roll out a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) if elected President.
Juan Agustín D’Attellis Noguera, a director of Banco Central de la República Argentina explained that a ‘digital peso’ will offer multiple benefits for...
Exclusive: India Will Be Core Hub for Web3 Innovation, Says Gemini APAC CEO
5.10.2023
In an exclusive interview with CryptoNews, Gemini APAC CEO and Global Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Pravjit Tiwana, shared insights into the company's strategic vision for India as their core hub for Web3 innovation.
Tiwana believes that India will play a pivotal role in leading web3 innovation...
POL Contracts go live on Goerli Testnet
5.10.2023
Polygon has announced that POL contracts are now live on Goerli Testnet. POL is the upgraded token for the Polygon ecosystem. It is alternatively identified as the next-generation token for MATIC. POL was introduced three weeks ago with a Polygon Improvement Proposal (PIP). Now, Goerli Testnet...
Blockchain key to verifying authenticity of real-world media - Nodle
5.10.2023
As AI capabilities continue to evolve, proving the authenticity of real-world images, video and content could hinge on blockchain solutions
Blockchain Adoption: Hong Kong Exchange Launches New Settlement Platform to Connect with Users in China
5.10.2023
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), which operates a range of equity, commodity, fixed income, and currency markets, has unveiled an equities settlement acceleration platform called "Synapse."
The newly launched platform will leverage smart contracts programmed in DAML to streamline...
Hong Kong crypto VC opens $100M fund for Asian blockchain startups
5.10.2023
The crypto fund, named Titan Fund, has already made five investments in different blockchain startups with two going toward Hong Kong-based projects
HKEX Unveils 'Synapse' Platform Using Smart Contracts for Enhanced Equities Settlement
5.10.2023
On Wednesday, October 4, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) introduced an upgraded version of its Stock Connect program called "Synapse."
Synapse leverages smart contracts written in the DAML programming language to automate post-trade workflows and mitigate settlement risks, thereby...
Polygon Co-Founder Jaynti Kanani Steps Down After Six Years
5.10.2023
Jaynti Kanani, the co-founder of Ethereum layer 2 solution Polygon, has revealed that he is taking a step back "from the day-to-day grind" in the project after dedicating six years to its development and growth.
In an Oct. 4 X post, Kanani said he "decided to step back" about six months ago...
Innovative Blockchain projects will have a compelling value proposition, practical use cases
5.10.2023
The crypto and Blockchain space now has a large number of users and many different types of service providers. However, there’s also a lot of noise or excessive hype surrounding many so-called projects that have failed to deliver on their tall claims. Although there’s no easy or clear...
Cryptoasset Ecosystem Booms in Latin America and Caribbean: Study
5.10.2023
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) have jointly released a report that provides growing trends in the cryptocurrency industry in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Latin America and the Caribbean have shown “substantial growth” in...
Web3 Gaming Platform Immutable Gears Up for zkEVM Mainnet Launch Early Next Year
5.10.2023
Web3 gaming platform Immutable has unveiled its highly-anticipated mainnet launch roadmap for Immutable zkEVM, marking a significant step towards becoming the go-to platform for gaming on the Ethereum network.
The gaming platform aims to enhance the player experience, revenue engine,...
1st solidarity Blockchain event against childhood cancer
5.10.2023
Nimooc Agency organized the first edition of the solidarity Blockchain event against childhood cancer on October 7 and 8 in online mode. Nimooc Agency is a digital marketing company aimed at blockchain and web 3.0 clients. They believe in the sustainable growth of the Web3 community and a premium...
Hong Kong Crypto Exchange JPEX Launches DAO Stakeholder Dividend Plan Amid Scandal and Arrests
5.10.2023
Hong Kong's troubled crypto exchange JPEX has announced plans to move forward with its DAO Stakeholder Dividend Plan.
This decision comes amid the ongoing investigation into the financial scandal worth over HK$1.5 billion ($191 million) and the arrest of multiple suspects associated with...