Search
Jordan Launches National Blockchain Technology Network
20.7.2024
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship in Jordan has launched a national blockchain technology network in partnership with Jordanian blockchain company Blockexe. The implementation of blockchain technology in Jordan’s government sector aligns with the Jordanian Digital Transformation...
Binance gets greenlight to invest customer assets in US Treasury Bills
19.7.2024
The court stipulated that Binance could invest customer funds custodied at BitGo in Treasury Bills maturing along a four-week basis
Greek gov't to impose crypto taxes starting 2025
18.7.2024
Currently gains on crypto profits are going untaxed and unrecognized by the Greek government - but not for long as regulators are seeking new taxes on the industry early next year
Nigeria begins review of its blockchain technology policy
17.7.2024
The steering committee’s work is actively toward Nigeria taking a leadership position in African blockchain development
Nigeria begins review of its blockchain technology policy
17.7.2024
The steering committee’s work is actively toward Nigeria taking a leadership position in African blockchain development
Santa Monica City Council Unanimously Approves Landmark Bitcoin Initiative
16.7.2024
The Santa Monica City Council has unanimously approved the creation of a Bitcoin Office. Proposed by Vice Mayor Lana Negrete and in partnership with The Proof of Workforce Foundation, the program aims to boost Bitcoin education, economic recovery, and tourism, operating at no cost to the city....
Spain National Fan Token Slides 20% After UEFA Euro 2024 Win
15.7.2024
Fan tokens are known to see anticipatory gains and post-tournament losses
Russian Senate Leader Predicts Use of CBDCs in BRICS Payment System
14.7.2024
Valentina Matvienko, Chairman of the Russian Federation Council, talked about the role of national digital currencies, also known as CBDCs, in increasing the use of national currencies in BRICS trade. Matvienko stated that a hypothetical BRICS bridge, a joint payment system, would leverage...
Nigeria’s blockchain future depends on local talent, experts say
12.7.2024
Local experts note that if Nigeria adopts a foreign blockchain it would be difficult for the country to stamp its influence on key blockchain decisions.
Nigeria’s blockchain future depends on local talent, experts say
12.7.2024
Local experts note that if Nigeria adopts a foreign blockchain, it will be difficult for the country to exert its influence on key blockchain decisions.
OpenAI partners with lab that created the atomic bomb, but for bioscience
11.7.2024
OpenAI is partnering with Los Alamos National Laboratory, which conducts research in fields including national security, space exploration, renewable energy and medicine
US Senate recommends blockchain for national security tests
9.7.2024
The U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services urges the Department of Defense to explore blockchain for national security applications, including supply chain management
Nigeria Considers Domestic Blockchain for Data Security
9.7.2024
A Nigerian information technology agency is considering plans to develop a domestic blockchain to enhance national security and protect citizens’ data. A proponent of a locally developed blockchain argues that such a protocol would likely ensure compliance with Nigerian laws and allow...
Putin on Dedollarization: 80% of Russia-China Trade in Rubles and Yuan
8.7.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin highlights economic integration and dedollarization at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State Council meeting, chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “We are making wider use of national currencies for mutual settlements,”...
Marine Le Pen's Far-Right National Rally Party Leads in First Round of French Election
1.7.2024
The far-right party associated with Marine Le Pen led in the first round of France's two-part election
National Power Administration ANDE Employees Allegedly Involved in Setting up Illegal Bitcoin Mining Farms in Paraguay
30.6.2024
National Power Administration (ANDE) employees have been accused of participating directly in setting up illegal bitcoin mining farms in Paraguay. According to local sources, seven engineers of the institution would have been installing bitcoin farms across the country as the prosecutor’s...
El Salvador’s national Bitcoin chief has been orange-pilling Argentina
26.6.2024
The head of El Salvador’s new crypto commission started his Bitcoin journey in 2013 and continues it today
Donald Trump’s VP Contenders: A Look at Polymarket Odds and Favorites
23.6.2024
With the 2024 election set for November, there’s growing curiosity about whom former President Donald Trump will select as his vice-presidential candidate. Currently, the decentralized prediction market Polymarket is featuring bets on a wide array of potential candidates, with this weekend...
Swiss National Bank and SDX Delve Deeper Into CBDCs, Tokenized Securities
20.6.2024
The next two-year phase of Project Helvetia will see other financial institutions and types of transactions join the party
Singapore flags digital payment tokens as high-risk in AML landscape
20.6.2024
Singapore said DPT service providers, also known as virtual assets service providers, stand out as a high-risk category within the financial sector