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Crypto Won’t Destroy Tradfi, Says Ex-Hong Kong Central Bank Chief
10.2.2023
Source: Tomasz/Adobe
The former head of the Hong Kong central bank says that crypto will not destroy traditional finance – and that volatility will hold back the progress of many cryptoassets....
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Good news doubles for Carbonplace: New CEO’s arrival & $45M raised
10.2.2023
A lot of recent activity seems to be happening at Carbonplace. At the present moment in time, it has managed to become independent and also has been able to bring on board Scott Eaton as the new CEO. Together with all of that, it has even been able to acquire for itself a funding amount …
Central Bank of Brazil to Test Security and Transaction Privacy Levels of the Digital Real
10.2.2023
The Central Bank of Brazil will focus its first digital real tests on determining the levels of privacy and security that can be achieved with the proposed central bank digital currency (CBDC) infrastructure. The tests will be conducted later this year and will set up a simplified operation...
‘Agent of an anti-crypto agenda’ — Gensler slammed over Kraken crackdown
10.2.2023
SEC's recent charges against crypto exchange Kraken over its staking program have sent tremors through the crypto industry
Blockchain Privacy Is at Risk in the EU
9.2.2023
The EU's comprehensive Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation is ambitious and sets a high standard globally. Article 68, however, goes too far and poses a risk to innovation, privacy and security
SPS discusses challenges of building GameFi amid crypto winter
9.2.2023
Despite tough times for the industry, the blockchain MOBA game reached 200k downloads after just two months
DeFi Giant MakerDAO Integrates Blockchain Data Provider Chainlink for DAI Stablecoin
9.2.2023
Chainlink Automation will run specific tasks, including price updates and liquidity balancing, to help maintain the stability of Maker’s $5 billion DAI stablecoin
The Future of Financial Planning Lies in AI and Blockchain
9.2.2023
AI and blockchain could assist in decisions around investments, taxes and insurance, and open up new avenues for income. But financial advisors will still play a key role
Here's Why Cardano's New Stablecoin Could Be a Game Changer
9.2.2023
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Crypto Exchange Kraken in Hot Water with SEC Over Alleged Securities Violation – Here's What You Need to Know
9.2.2023
The US-based crypto exchange Kraken is in hot water with regulators over an alleged violation of securities rules related to the selling of “unregistered securities.”
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) probe into whether Kraken did offer unregistered securities to US consumers is...
Abkhazia Police Seize 396 Crypto Mining Rigs in 48 Hours as Electricity Woes Continue
9.2.2023
Police in Abkhazia have confiscated 396 crypto mining rigs in the space of just 48 hours – as the de facto state continues its battle against illegal miners. The government has blamed illegal miners for crippling power shortages and rolling blackouts that have left thousands without electricity....
Digital Gold Traded for Digital Rubles by Russia’s Rosbank
9.2.2023
Rosbank has brokered Russia’s first deal involving the exchange of tokenized gold with the digital version of the Russian national fiat currency, the ruble. The successful transaction demonstrates the growing interest in digital financial assets and the need for digital ruble payments, the banking...
Billionaire Coinbase CEO Sounds Alarm Over Rumoured SEC Ban on Crypto Staking for Retail Customers
9.2.2023
Brian Armstrong - the brains behind Coinbase - hit back at rumours of an incoming US crypto staking ban.
Taking to twitter. The Coinbase CEO argued that staking is vital. Ensuring users can contribute to the running of decentralised networks while also boosting scalability and network security....
Chiliz launches layer-1 blockchain to expand fan token ecosystem
9.2.2023
Fan token platform Chiliz validates the genesis block of its new layer-1 EVM compatible blockchain to mark its five year anniversary
JPMorgan: Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade to Raise Staking Toward Proof-Of-Stake-Blockchain Average
9.2.2023
Ethereum’s staking ratio is around 14% compared with an average of 60% for the other major PoS blockchains
New Court Filings: FTX Racked Up $19.6 Million in Legal and Financial Advisor Fees in Just 51 Days – What's Going On?
9.2.2023
Court documents have revealed the eye-watering costs behind the ongoing FTX bankruptcy saga. Sam Bankman-Fried paid nearly $20m in fees between November's collapse and the end of 2022.
The grandeur of this legal circus cannot be understated. On the defence team there are 151 staff members . This...
Bogus Crypto Bank Chief Jailed for 10 Years After Duping Investors out of $181m
9.2.2023
The CEO of a bogus South Korean crypto bank has been handed a 10-year jail term – after cheating investors out of a total of $181 million.
The news outlets Chosun and Newsis reported that the CEO (surnamed Ko) led a firm named QRC Bank. Ko was convicted of fraud and other charges. Two other...
5,000 Merchants in India Now Accept Payments in Digital Rupee: Deputy Governor
9.2.2023
5,000 merchants and 50,000 users are now participating in India’s CBDC pilot project, the RBI’s deputy governor has said, noting that the central bank intends to proceed with the project slowly to avoid unwanted fallouts.
Rabi Sankar, Deputy Governor at Reserve Bank of India (RBI), announced...
Tron Blockchain Commits $100M in Grants to Artificial Intelligence-Focused Projects
9.2.2023
The commitment comes as AI-focused tokens take over the narrative in crypto circles
Blockchain Fest Singapore 2023: A Gathering of Thought Leaders in the Blockchain Industry
9.2.2023
FINEXPO is excited to announce the upcoming Blockchain Fest Singapore 2023, set to take place on the 16th and 17th of February 2023 at Marina Bay Sands Convention Center Singapore. This premier event will bring together some of the most visionary individuals in the blockchain industry from around...