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Protocol Village: Layer N, Modulus Unveil 'AI Functions' Tool for Use in Applications
27.3.2024
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of March 28-April 3
UAE Introduces CBDC Implementation Strategy – Here’s What’s Inside
26.3.2024
The UAE's central bank has announced a comprehensive strategy to implement a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for retail and wholesale use. In partnership with technology providers R3 and G42 Cloud, the UAE envisions that digital dirham will streamline cross-border transactions, enhance...
Kenya Resists US Government’s Lobbying for Worldcoin, Considers Limiting Use of Tiktok
23.3.2024
The U.S. government has attempted to persuade Kenyan officials to lift the suspension of Worldcoin’s operations in the country, but these overtures have been rejected, the Kenyan Interior cabinet secretary has said. The Kenyan government is also considering restricting officials’ use of the social...
Dutch Prosecutors Reportedly Charge Tornado Cash Developer With Money Laundering
21.3.2024
Alexey Pertsev, a developer for Tornado Cash, has reportedly been indicted by prosecutors in the Netherlands. They accuse him of laundering $1.2 billion. Pertsev’s attorney confirmed the prosecutors’ intent to charge his client. According to Dutch prosecutors, while a crypto-mixing...
Enterprise Ethereum Use Cases Expected to Increase in 2024
20.3.2024
Investors are not the only ones interested in Ethereum (ETH). An increasing number of businesses also plan to leverage Ethereum this year. While large companies have previously dabbled in Ethereum, industry experts believe that enterprise Ethereum is finally gaining momentum. Data from layer-2...
Apple Co-founder Steve Wozniak Victorious in Court Battle Against YouTube Over Bitcoin Scam Videos
20.3.2024
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak won his lawsuit against social media giant YouTube for the unintended use of his image in videos promoting a Bitcoin scam.
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Aavegotchi to use Base as a settlement layer for Gotchichain
19.3.2024
Base will be employed by Aavegotchi as the settlement layer for their impending Layer 3 rollup for Aavegotchi gaming, Gotchichain. Base is a preeminent Layer 2 chain that Coinbase developed using an adaptable EVM. It offers a cost-effective and secure approach to developing on-chain and maintaining...
Grab’s Singapore Users Can Now Use Crypto to Make Payments
19.3.2024
The Grab super app is now making available the option of paying in cryptocurrencies, The Straits Times reported Tuesday citing alerts from Grab users
Crypto Assets Suitable Only for Trading and Speculation, Not Currency Use: India’s Finance Minister
18.3.2024
Bitcoin's record high above $72,000 hasn’t changed the Indian government’s position on crypto, according to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
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Russia Regulates Use of Digital Assets for International Settlements
15.3.2024
Russia has integrated the use of digital assets as payment for international transactions in its legislation. President Vladimir Putin signed into law a document that describes using these assets as payment for international settlements, a use case not contemplated in any law, appointing...
Hong Kong Gears Up for e-HKD: Phase Two Pilot Seeks CBDC Use Cases
15.3.2024
Hong Kong's central bank, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), announced today the launch of the second phase of its e-HKD pilot program.
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Thailand Offers Crypto Tax Break to Promote Investment Tokens
14.3.2024
The Thai government has approved crypto tax break for individuals holding investment tokens, looking to encourage the use of these tokens for fundraising purposes.
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MicroStrategy Plans Another $500 Million Private Offering of Convertible Senior Notes, Will Use Proceeds to Buy Bitcoin
13.3.2024
MicroStrategy is diving back into the market with a new $500 million private offering of convertible senior notes. The firm plans to use the proceeds to bolster its already considerable Bitcoin holdings. This comes after a previous successful offering and underscores MicroStrategy's unwavering...
Terraform Labs Secures Dentons Representation Despite Objections, U.S. Court Decides
13.3.2024
US Judge Brendan Shannon has granted bankrupt crypto company Terraform Labs permission to hire Dentons for its legal representation, according to a report by Reuters. Shannon approved the hiring at a bankruptcy court hearing in Wilmington, Delaware after he deemed Terraform’s legal spending...
Wealthy London Residents Reportedly Use Cryptocurrency for High-End Property Rent Payments
13.3.2024
Some of London’s wealthy residents are reportedly using cryptocurrency to pay for luxury home rentals. High interest rates and a dampened real estate market have led the city’s affluent residents to opt against buying properties. The acceptance of payment in cryptocurrency...
25 Comic Fonts to Use Instead of Comic Sans (Free & Premium)
13.3.2024
Looking for the best comic fonts to use instead of Comic Sans? Comic Sans is an iconic font, but it’s famous for all the wrong reasons. It’s fair to...
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Putin Signs ‘CBDC, Digital Assets Payments’ Bill into Law
13.3.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law allowing firms in the country to use digital financial assets including the digital ruble in international payments on March 11.
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Central Bank of the Philippines to Complete Wholesale CBDC Pilot This Year, Hints at Securities Focused Use Case
11.3.2024
The Central Bank of the Philippines revealed that it aims to conclude the ongoing wholesale CBDC pilot, Project Agila, later this year. The pilot, which currently includes the participation of six local financial institutions, might be the gate for democratizing access to securities according...
peaq and Fetch.ai Foundation join hands to unlock new use cases
8.3.2024
peaq recently announced entering a partnership with the Fetch.ai Foundation. The announcement was made on the official X accounts of both peaq and Fetch.ai. The collaboration aims to unlock new use cases for every involved party. The partnership will also focus on exploring synergies throughout...
Spain Halts Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Eyeball-Scanning Venture Over Data Concerns
6.3.2024
Spain's data regulator, the Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD), has instructed Sam Altman's cryptocurrency project, Worldcoin, to halt its operations in the country. This includes stopping the collection of private data through eye scans and ceasing the use of previously gathered data...