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MoneyGram to launch non-custodial crypto wallets by Q1 2024
26.9.2023
The non-custodial wallet will continue MoneyGram’s remittance focus allowing users to easily convert their digital assets to fiat
Binance Collaborates With Banking Giants to Launch Stablecoins in Japan
26.9.2023
Binance has announced plans to launch stablecoins denominated in the dollar, euro, and yen in Japan.
The initiative, set to take place next year, is made possible through a partnership with the trust banking arm of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), Takeshi Chino, the general manager...
Crypto exchange Binance among firms eyeing new stablecoins in Japan
26.9.2023
Binance and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (MUTB) are exploring the issuance of Yen and other foreign currency-denominated stablecoins in Japan
mBridge CBDC project preparing for new members, launch of minimum viable product
25.9.2023
The project now includes central and commercial banks of China, Hong Kong, Thailand and the UAE. Future new members were not identified
Label Foundation Joins Hands with LG Electronics for ‘Tracks’ Music Streaming Service
25.9.2023
PRESS RELEASE. The Label Foundation recently announced an agreement with global electronics giant, LG Electronics, to launch ‘Tracks’, an innovative Web3 music streaming platform, which will be soon available on the latest version of LG Smart TVs. Positioning itself as a leading Life...
Major European Crypto Asset Manager CoinShares to Launch US Division
23.9.2023
Popular crypto asset manager CoinShares has announced the launch of a crypto operation in the United States.
According to a press release on GlobeNewswire dated September 22, the new US operation will be called CoinShares Hedge Fund Solutions and will solely cater to cryptocurrency investors. This...
Payday 3’s Busted ‘Always Online’ Launch Is a Mess, CEO Apologizes
22.9.2023
By many accounts, Payday 3 appears to be a disappointing half-step forward for the longrunning co-op bank robbery series. Unlike its predecessor, it also requires players to always be online, a seemingly grave misjudgement given Payday 3’s first-week launch woes. The problems with crashes, slow...
SK Planet and Avalanche launch a ticketing platform
22.9.2023
SK Planet and Avalanche have launched a ticketing platform to enhance the experience of users who come to the internet for tickets. Dreamus sports a list of 21 million loyal customers on OK Cashbag. The fact that Avalanche now backs the ticketing process helps them tap into the sizable ticketing...
VVS Flawless Liquidity’s beta launch goes live
22.9.2023
The beta version of VVS Flawless (V3) Liquidity is now live, allowing users to test the product and share their opinion about it. This will help make more improvements and bring the final product to market to its best ability. The goal here is to optimize the performance of V3 before the fourth...
South Korean’s Busan to Launch Digital Assets Trading Platform ‘This Year’
22.9.2023
The South Korean city of Busan says it will launch a long-awaited blockchain-powered digital assets trading platform before the year is over.
Per Meil Kyungjae, Busan city officials told reporters this week that they want to create a “fourth-generation blockchain-powered exchange” that “can...
Opera Launches Blockchain-Based Wallet Enabling Rapid P2P Stablecoin Transfers for African Users
21.9.2023
The creator of the Opera Mini web browser recently announced the launch of a blockchain-based wallet which makes it possible for African users to rapidly transfer stablecoins. Integration of the stablecoin wallet into the Opera Mini browser is expected to expose users to decentralized apps (dapps)...
US House Committee Passes Bill to Block Digital Dollar Launch
21.9.2023
A bill designed to block the potential launch of a US central bank digital currency (CBDC) has progressed to the floor of the US House of Representatives following the house committee approval on Wednesday.
The bill, spearheaded by Republicans within the House Financial Services Committee,...
Nomura’s Laser Digital Launches ‘Bitcoin Adoption Fund’ for Institutional Investors
21.9.2023
Financial giant Nomura’s digital assets subsidiary, Laser Digital, has announced the launch of its Bitcoin Adoption Fund to provide “long-only exposure to bitcoin whilst being one of the most cost-effective and secure investment solutions.” Laser Digital’s Bitcoin Adoption Fund...
Prominent Crypto and Fintech Alumni Launch $60M Oak Grove Ventures Fund
20.9.2023
On September 19th, Oak Grove Ventures made a significant foray into venture capital by launching a substantial $60 million fund. The fund strategically focuses on cutting-edge technology, with a keen interest in artificial intelligence (AI), Web3, and biotech.
Oak Grove Ventures boasts a team...
Microbt Plans to Launch Next-Gen Bitcoin Mining Machine With 1X Efficiency Rating
20.9.2023
On September 19, 2023, Microbt, the manufacturer of bitcoin (BTC) application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) mining rigs, revealed its intentions to introduce an innovative mining machine with an efficiency rating of 1X joules per terahash (J/T). This announcement from Microbt closely follows...
Former Andreessen Horowitz execs launch Bastion after $25M funding round
19.9.2023
The Web3 startup came out of stealth mode after a seed funding round led by a16z crypto, enabling firms to integrate web3 infrastructure into their existing enterprise technologies
Ethereum Price Prediction as Holesky Testnet Fails to Launch – Is It All Over for ETH?
18.9.2023
The price of Ethereum (ETH) has stalled at $1,636 today, with the altcoin rising by only 0.3% in 24 hours and 1.5% in a week.
These movements come after Ethereum developers had to delay the launch of the much-anticipated Holesky testnet, which failed to operate as intended as a result of...
US House Financial Services Committee Advances Bill to Block Digital Dollar Launch
18.9.2023
The United States House Financial Services Committee is going forward with the legislative measures aimed at controlling the issuance of a digital dollar.
Chairman Patrick McHenry recently announced that the Committee has scheduled a markup session for two crucial bills related to the potential...
Ethereum’s Holesky Testnet Fails To Launch, in Rare Tech Misstep for the Blockchain
17.9.2023
Developers of the Ethereum blockchain say there was a misconfiguration in the genesis files of the test network, and now they plan to try again in about two weeks
Animoca Game Studio to Launch BTC-Based Metaverse Token, Signaling New Era for Bitcoin
17.9.2023
Animoca Brands subsidiary Darewise Entertainment has announced plans to launch the first-ever metaverse token for the Bitcoin blockchain. The studio says the new token aims to power a full ecosystem on Bitcoin for gaming, brands, and real-world experiences. Bitcoin Enters the Metaverse: Darewise...