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Blockchain group to push Philippines Web3 adoption via state partnership
13.7.2023
DICT Director Emmy Lou Versoza-Delfin said there's been a rise in innovative blockchain startups in the country, signaling that the country could be a global leader in blockchain
Google to allow new Blockchain-powered experiences via Google Play
13.7.2023
Google Play always keeps helping its developers bring creative ideas into existence. The platform hosts a wide range of blockchain-based applications, and the current partners are enthusiastic about expanding their offerings in order to develop more immersive and engaging digital experiences using...
BNB Chain to Tackle Blockchain Exploit Risks in Major July Hard Fork
13.7.2023
The upgrade will push security measures immediately on the occasion of a blockchain exploit to safeguard user assets
Bank of China Expands Digital Yuan Testing to SIM Cards and NFC Payments
13.7.2023
The state-owned financial institution Bank of China has revealed a partnership with China Unicom and China Telecom in order to test SIM cards and near-field communication (NFC) payments tethered to the renminbi. The Bank of China explains that the pilot will be tested by selected users and areas...
Crypto miner Hive Digital drops 'blockchain' from name amid pivot to AI
13.7.2023
Hive made the rebrand to reflect its “evolving focus” on revenue opportunities in AI, cloud commuting and GPUs
BNB Beacon Chain hard fork adds 'panic' feature that can 'halt' blockchain
13.7.2023
BNB Beacon Chain mainnet is set to undergo the "ZhangHeng" hard fork around July 19, which will bring new upgrades aimed at improving security
New Tool Allows Bitcoin Holders to Store Private Keys as Colors
12.7.2023
One of the challenges crypto investors face is the issue of asset loss. Sometimes, scammers steal users’ assets when they access their private keys.
Other times, the government can seize an investor's crypto assets when flagging them for illegal transactions or other cases unrelated to crypto. ...
Google Play Embraces Digital Assets & NFTs: What You Need to Know
12.7.2023
In an unprecedented move, Google Play, the popular Andriod app and game marketplace, has announced policy changes to allow the integration of digital assets such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) into its platform.
Google Play Group Product Manager, Joseph Mills, unveiled the policy shift on Wednesday...
IMF Highlights Climate Change and DAOs as Major Threats to the Marshall Islands
12.7.2023
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified climate change and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) as potential threats to the Republic of Marshall Islands. Therefore, the IMF urges reforms in light of these challenges.
On July 9, the IMF published its disclosure titled...
US Government Transfers $300 Million Worth of Seized Silk Road Bitcoins
12.7.2023
On July 12, 2023, onchain data shows the U.S. government transferred 9,800 bitcoins (BTC), worth just over $300 million. These bitcoins originally came from James Zhong’s Silk Road hack. In March, the Department of Justice also moved a similar amount of bitcoins associated with Silk Road....
Former CFTC Chair: Crypto Regulations Must Not Wait for Litigation, Standards Needed Today
12.7.2023
A crackdown on the crypto industry in the US should not wait for litigation in courts to conclude, but instead move forward with temporary restraints while the courts do their work, a former regulator has said.
Speaking with CNBC on Monday, Timothy Massad, former chairman of the Commodity Futures...
Blockchain Association calls for investigation into Prometheum over alleged 'sweetheart' SEC deal
12.7.2023
The group raised concerns over Prometheum's changing position on crypto regulatory clarity and under what circumstances the firm obtained a special purpose broker-dealer license
Singapore's Investment Conglomerate Temasek Drops Crypto Investment Plans Citing Regulatory Uncertainties
12.7.2023
Singaporean investment conglomerate Temasek has decided to drop its plans to invest in crypto exchanges, due to regulatory uncertainties.
In an interview with CNBC, Temasek’s Chief Investment Officer Rohit Sipahimalani revealed the bitter experience of writing down its entire $275 million...
Blockchain gaming platform creates refundable NFT program
12.7.2023
Spielworks CEO Adrian Krion said that the NFTs will also provide mining power and material drops to players of their Dungeon Worlds game
Exclusive forum for DLT, Blockchain, and crypto leaders & investors at Crypto Gibraltar 2023
12.7.2023
Crypto Gibraltar 2023 (www.cryptogib.gi) will be a very unique event. The true value of any corporate event is the platform it offers to build new relationships and cement existing ones. That doesn’t happen when sitting in an audience. It happens when there are opportunities to discuss...
South Korea To Require Firms To Disclose Crypto Holdings Starting 2024
12.7.2023
South Korean firms that hold or issue cryptocurrencies will be required to disclose information about their transactions to the financial regulator starting next year.
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South Korea announced Tuesday that domestic companies that engage with crypto will have...
Fostering India’s Web3 communities at the India Blockchain Tour Bangalore
12.7.2023
Introducing the India Blockchain Tour 2023, bigger and bolder than ever before! Brace yourself for an electrifying series of events unfolding across India’s most vibrant crypto hubs. Presented by Bitget, the world’s leading copy-trading exchange and powered by the NEAR Foundation,...
Bank for International Settlements Rejects Crypto as Money in Report to G20
12.7.2023
A new report from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has pointed to “inherent structural flaws” in crypto as the reason why it will never become money.
In the report, the BIS made it clear that it believes crypto has problems related to its “stability and efficiency,” while also...
Hong Kong's Grey Zone Crypto Stores Draw in Chinese Visitors
12.7.2023
According to a report from the Financial Times, the influx of Chinese tourists into Hong Kong has witnessed a peculiar trend in recent months, as more individuals seek to purchase cryptocurrencies during their visits.
This surge in interest can be attributed to the stringent regulations...
Moonriver and Turing Network create HRMP channel
12.7.2023
Following the testing of Moonbase Alpha and OAK Network’s staging situation, Moonriver and Turing Network parachains which are built on Kusama, are creating an HRMP channel between parachains for building advanced automation functions with the utilization of XCM within the Moonriver ecosystem....