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Citi: Brazil Is at the Top of Digital Money Initiatives in Latam
30.4.2024
A recent report by Citi, a global financial institution, has put Brazil at the top of the nations leading the digital money initiatives in Latin America. The report states that Brazil features a combination of factors that ease the adoption of digital money such as government support and digital...
Crypto Education Gains Traction During Financial Capability Month
20.4.2024
While initiatives have been taking place to help educate Americans about the traditional finance sector, opportunities around crypto education are also being presented this month.
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Animoca Brands Japan Plans NFT Launchpad for Summer 2024
12.4.2024
Animoca Brands Japan is set to introduce an NFT launchpad this summer to connect web3 initiatives in Japan to the world, with applications now open for interested parties.
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BlockDAG leads green Blockchain revolution with 30,000x growth amidst Filecoin’s surge and ApeCoin’s AR initiatives
10.4.2024
In today’s cryptocurrency landscape, we’re witnessing remarkable progress across several fronts: Filecoin is marking its territory with an impressive price surge, ApeCoin is venturing into the realm of augmented reality (AR) to enhance its platform’s utility, and BlockDAG...
House Committee on Financial Services Explores Need for SEC Reform Amid Concerns Over Gensler’s Leadership
20.3.2024
House Committee members grilled SEC Chair Gary Gensler over concerns about regulatory overreach and lack of transparency. Calls for SEC reform are mounting, with critics citing insufficient feedback periods and a focus on social justice initiatives over the agency's core mission. Ranking member...
Web3 Community Celebrates Women’s History Month in The Metaverse and Beyond
15.3.2024
March has seen several web3 initiatives to recognize and spotlight women’s achievements in celebration of Women’s History Month. This annual observance, established in 1987, emphasizes the profound contributions women have made to society. Diversity Drives Web3 Growth Monica Talán...
Starknet to Reduce Transaction Fees as Ethereum’s Dencun Hard Fork Takes Place
13.3.2024
Starknet Foundation said it is introducing new initiatives to reduce fees, which benefits users and developers in parallel to the Ethereum Dencun hard fork.
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Hong Kong to Kickstart New Web3 and Digital Yuan Initiatives This Year
5.3.2024
The city of Hong Kong has detailed the advancement of new Web3 and digital yuan initiatives as part of its 2024-2025 budget. In a speech, Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan stated that the city would expedite a Web3 sandbox for stablecoins and expand the digital yuan pilot as part of...
Dydx Foundation Receives $30M From Community Treasury to Propel Strategic Initiatives
11.2.2024
This week, the Dydx Foundation revealed it has secured a $30 million allocation from the Dydx Chain Community Treasury. This financial infusion is designated to extend the foundation’s operational capacity by an additional three years, facilitating the execution of the project’s strategic...
RBI Governor Suggests Offline Initiatives to Drive Digital Rupee Adoption in Remote Areas
8.2.2024
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has suggested using offline solutions to boost the adoption of the central bank’s digital rupee in remote areas. The RBI will evaluate various offline solutions, including proximity and non-proximity-based options, in hilly, rural,...
German Regulator BaFin Approves Crypto Carbon Credits Exchange Developed by Neutral and DLT Finance
6.2.2024
In collaboration with DLT Finance, Neutral, a German brokerage firm, has unveiled a blockchain-backed exchange for carbon credits. These financial instruments represent forests and renewable energy products, enabling businesses to offset their carbon footprint. While other initiatives have ventured...
Tether Launches Tether Edu, Expands Educational Initiatives in Emerging Markets
6.2.2024
Tether, the largest stablecoin company, has announced the launch of Tether Edu, an initiative that will concentrate all of the global educational and learning programs of the institution. Tether Edu will focus on emerging markets, offering courses and hybrid programs in blockchain, artificial...
Topps Navigates Web3 Hurdles: Shifts to Fortress Amid Regulatory Challenges in NFT Expansion
25.1.2024
This week the collectibles and candy company Topps communicated with its customers regarding its non-fungible token (NFT) initiatives. The company acknowledged encountering challenges with a payment service provider in January 2023, leading to a transition to a new provider, Fortress, in September....
Hashkey Group Achieves Unicorn Status With $100 Million Series A Funding
16.1.2024
After obtaining a comprehensive capital markets license in Singapore, Hashkey Group announced it has successfully garnered $100 million through a Series A funding round. The fresh injection of capital is earmarked for expediting the growth of their licensed operations in Hong Kong, while...
Hedera Council Boosts Blockchain Innovation With Billions in HBAR
16.1.2024
The Hedera Council announces an allocation of 4.86 billion HBARs, primarily focused on bolstering initiatives like the HBAR Foundation, Hashgraph Association, and DLT Science Foundation. Hedera Council Commits 4.86 Billion HBARs In a move towards enhancing its network and decentralized governance...
Solana Foundation Plans Expansion to Brazil With Over $10M in Investments
4.1.2024
The Solana Foundation, the institution in charge of managing initiatives related to the Solana network, has announced it will expand to Brazil. According to local reports, the organization plans to launch a local team and invest over $10 million in several Web3 fields, including tokenization...
Avalanche Foundation to Hop Onto the Meme Coin Train, Announces Investment in Selected Projects
1.1.2024
The Avalanche Foundation, an institution that funds avalanche initiatives, has recently announced that it will start investing in meme coins. These purchases will be made using funds from the $100 million Culture Catalyst fund launched in 2022, and the tokens will be selected based on their number...
Over 40 Countries Forge Ahead with Cryptocurrency Regulation and Legislation: PwC
20.12.2023
Image by motortion, Adobe Stock. More than 40 countries have made significant strides in advancing crypto-focused regulations and legislation this year, indicating a growing global trend towards wider cryptocurrency adoption. According to a recent report from professional services firm...
Patientory Inc. and ESG Initiative’s WIVA Combine Forces To Advance Democratization of Healthcare Data
15.12.2023
Patientory Inc. partners with Wharton students in a capital raise agreement. The partnership grants the students a right to invest in the healthcare blockchain company at a future date. This will help advance the development of Patientory aiming to solve the industry’s problems around data...
US States Collaborate to Drive Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Adoption
8.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock While United States federal policymakers look to implement cryptocurrency and blockchain regulations, state-led organizations are taking initiatives to ensure that policy focused on cryptocurrency and blockchain adoption pass within the U.S. This is important to consider given...