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Hong Kong Government Sets Up Web3 Development Task Force – Next Crypto Hub?
2.7.2023
Hong Kong has taken another major step towards becoming a leading hub for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
The Hong Kong Government has announced the establishment of a task force, known as the Web3 Development Task Force, dedicated to promoting the growth of Web3, with a particular...
40% of South Africans Familiar With the ‘Concept of Web3’ — Study
2.7.2023
Some 40% of South African survey participants are familiar with the concept of Web3 and a further 80% believe the technology backing cryptocurrencies can “transform or fully rebuild the financial system,” according to the findings of a Consensys survey. However, as much as 59% believe...
Africa’s Crypto Market Grew by 1,200% Between 2020 and 2021 — Study
1.7.2023
Between the years 2020 and 2021, Africa’s cryptocurrency market grew by more than 1,200% while Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tanzania now all feature in the global top 20 for crypto adoption, according to the latest Emurgo State of Web 3.0 in Africa report. Africa’s Share of Global...
Crypto mass adoption is coming, but how fast?
30.6.2023
The latest Cointelegraph Report assesses the current growth rate of global cryptocurrency usage and tries to predict when crypto will reach mass adoption
Web3 mass adoption: How Web3 can onboard the next billion users
30.6.2023
By conquering these hurdles, we can help kickstart mass adoption while still maintaining the original decentralized spirit of Web3
Sony Network invests in Japanese Web3 startup to spur mass adoption
28.6.2023
The deal includes an investment of $3.5 million, a Sony executive moving to Startale Labs and collaboration on new Web3 tools for mass adoption
1 in 5 French Workers Wants to Get Paid in Crypto, Survey Finds
28.6.2023
A fifth of French workers would like to receive all or part of their salaries in crypto, a survey has found.
The survey was conducted by the French payroll software provider Payfit and reported by the French media outlet Cointribune.
The survey found that 20% of French respondents were in favor...
El Salvador Serves as a ‘Beachhead’ in Bitcoin Battleground, Says Samson Mow
28.6.2023
The JAN3 CEO Samson Mow has claimed that El Salvador can serve as a “beachhead” in the battle for global Bitcoin (BTC) adoption – and suggested other LATAM nations could “easily” follow the country’s lead.
El Salvador adopted BTC as legal tender in 2021, under the leadership of its Bitcoin-keen...
Indonesia Labels 501 Cryptocurrencies as Commodities, Paving the Way for Regional Adoption
26.6.2023
In contrast to the regulatory stance taken by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency (CFTSA) of the Republic of Indonesia has officially labeled 501 cryptocurrencies as commodities. The list of these digital assets includes popular tokens...
The importance of ‘ghost rate’ in gauging meaningful adoption
26.6.2023
Ghost Rate is not just a metric; it's imperative for brands seeking to tap into the transformative potential of blockchain technology
Token Issuers in Japan to Be Exempt from 30% Crypto Tax on Unrealized Gains
26.6.2023
Japanese token issuers have been exempted from corporate taxes on unrealized cryptocurrency gains.
In a recent announcement, the country's National Tax Agency revealed that it has revised its law to exempt crypto token issuers from 30% corporate taxes on unrealized gains, effective from June...
Crypto adoption in Cyprus beefed up by ByBit license approval
26.6.2023
Following Binance's departure from the island, ByBit strengthens Cyprus' crypto ecosystem with license approval for operations
NEAR Foundation and Alibaba Cloud Join Forces to Boost Web3 Development in Asia
26.6.2023
NEAR Foundation, a non-profit organization responsible for developing the NEAR protocol, has partnered with Alibaba Cloud to facilitate the growth of Web3 in Asia and the Middle East.
As part of the partnership, NEAR Foundation will gain access to Alibaba Cloud's developer ecosystem across...
Paris FATF Plenary: Global Implementation of Virtual Asset Standards Remains ‘Relatively Poor’
25.6.2023
The third plenary of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), held in Paris, found a lack of global adoption of the virtual asset recommendations established by the institution. According to evaluations, almost three-quarters of the jurisdictions are partially compliant or non-compliant with these...
Crypto Trading Crucial to Virtual Asset Ecosystem, Says Hong Kong SFC Chief
25.6.2023
Cryptocurrency trading is an important part of the virtual asset ecosystem, according to Julia Leung Fung-yee, CEO of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong.
In a recent speech, Leung said the city-state recognizes the importance of crypto trading, adding that it welcomes...
$30K to $50K — 6 AI-Powered Chatbots Attempt to Predict Bitcoin’s Price by the Year’s End
24.6.2023
With bitcoin price up more than 15% against the U.S. dollar, people are more bullish about the leading crypto asset’s market performance. Two weeks ago, Bitcoin.com News asked several AI-powered chatbots whether they believe bitcoin will become a reserve currency. This time, we posed...
Santander, Crédit Agricole Asset Servicing Arm Acquires French Crypto Custody License – Adoption on the Rise?
23.6.2023
CACEIS Bank, the combined asset servicing arm of the major European banks Crédit Agricole and Santander, has acquired a French crypto custody license, according to the website of France’s financial regulator.
The license, which was granted by France’s Financial Markets Authority (AMF) on June...
Study: Crypto Adoption More Significant in Poorer African Countries
23.6.2023
While as much as 66% of surveyed African residents claimed to have been exposed to digital assets like bitcoin, about 82% of respondents said they have never owned crypto. The findings of the survey study suggest that the adoption of crypto is more significant in poorer African countries than...
Forensic analysis can benefit from tokenization: World Token Summit panel
23.6.2023
RAK DAO’s Meng Chan Shu encouraged community members to “keep on building” despite the challenges in the adoption of tokenization
Work Underway on El Salvador’s ‘Bitcoin City Airport’
23.6.2023
El Salvador has broken ground on the construction of an airport for its Bitcoin City project.
Around a month ago, the YouTuber Albert Sánchez uploaded what he claimed was aerial footage of construction crews working on the site.
The airport is to be known as the Pacífico Airport, but will also...