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China-Russia International Trade Payments Situation Worsens: Crypto and Barter Rise as Alternatives
15.8.2024
Chinese regional banks, which were once used as bridges to process payments from Russia to China, have begun rejecting these payments for fear of secondary sanctions. To facilitate these transactions, cryptocurrency and even barter schemes have emerged as options to continue trading outside...
DBS Bank launches blockchain-powered treasury tokens pilot
13.8.2024
The pilot introduces DBS Treasury Tokens on a permissioned, EVM-compatible blockchain, enhancing corporate liquidity management across multiple markets
DBS Bank launches blockchain-powered treasury tokens pilot
13.8.2024
The pilot introduces DBS Treasury Tokens on a permissioned, EVM-compatible blockchain, enhancing corporate liquidity management across multiple markets
How To Take Out Helldivers 2’s New Fully Armored AT-ST Scout Striders
12.8.2024
For the longest time, the third-person co-op shooter Helldivers 2 has had its very own chicken walkers. A term that fans have used for years to describe Star Wars’ AT-ST units, “chicken walkers” refers to the legs on these bipedal robots—which look quite weak and like they could be taken...
Putin Signs Law to Advance Cryptocurrency Use in Russia’s International Trade
12.8.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new law to establish experimental legal frameworks to advance digital technologies, particularly cryptocurrencies, in international trade. The legislation allows for the modification of laws to facilitate cryptocurrency transactions, including...
Ripple and DIFC Partner to Drive Blockchain and Crypto Adoption in UAE
8.8.2024
Ripple has unveiled its plan to partner with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Innovation Hub to promote blockchain and crypto adoption in the UAE. The collaboration seeks to encourage innovation among early-stage companies and large institutions. Ripple has dedicated one billion...
Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador’s Proposal Opens the Door for Crypto-Based International Settlements
6.8.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news from last week. In this edition, we discuss the recent proposal from El Salvador to settle their trade transactions with Russia using crypto, and how this might encourage...
Fortnite: How To Complete The Eighth (And Final) Set Of Pirate Code Quests
5.8.2024
The Eighth Pirate Code is part of the Pirates of the Caribbean Cursed Sails limited-time battle pass. So, in addition to earning XP that can be used to unlock items in the normal battle pass, you’ll also unlock Cursed Gold, which will further the Pirates of the Caribbean battle pass. It’s also...
Latam Insights: El Salvador Proposes Using Crypto for International Settlements; First Bitcoin-Funded Company Registered in Argentina
4.8.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: El Salvador proposes using crypto as a tool to complete international settlements with Russia, Argentina registers its first bitcoin-funded company, and...
Ethiopian Premier Defends Currency Float Decision, Rejects Devaluation Claims
3.8.2024
The Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has defended the decision to float the birr and insisted that this move does not amount to the devaluation of the currency. Ahmed stated that the intention is to unify the official and parallel market exchange rates. Reports suggest that Ethiopia’s decision...
Fortnite: How To Complete The Fifth Set Of Pirate Code Quests
1.8.2024
The Fifth Pirate Code is a part of The Pirates of the Caribbean Cursed Sails limited-time battle pass. So, you’ll be able to earn XP that can be used to unlock items in the normal battle pass, as well as Cursed Gold, which will further The Pirates of the Caribbean battle pass. It’s also worth...
How to become a global citizen, with or without crypto — Nomad Capitalist
1.8.2024
International migration may spike in the future due to geopolitical instability, financial collapse or changes to the climate
Russia to Initiate Crypto Payments Internationally by Year-End, Central Bank Governor Says
31.7.2024
Russia plans to launch international cryptocurrency payments by the end of the year to counter Western sanctions, according to the governor of the Bank of Russia. The central bank is prepared to be flexible and is already discussing the conditions of this initiative with various ministries...
Harry Potter Quidditch Game Finally Shows Off Some Actual Gameplay
29.7.2024
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is only a couple months away, and before today we didn’t have a good idea what it really looked like to play. Now, a new trailer teases the fantasy sports game in action, along with famous characters and a character creator that doesn’t seem saddled with franchise...
DeepMind AI hits silver-medal standard in International Mathematical Olympiad
26.7.2024
Google’s DeepMind says its AlphaProof and AlphaGeometry 2 AI models are breaking new ground in mathematical reasoning — an Achilles’ heel of AI chatbots
iFX EXPO International 2024: The Ultimate Event for FX and Fintech Leaders
22.7.2024
iFX EXPO International 2024 has once again cemented its status as the online trading industry’s supreme stomping ground for pros and leaders from both FX and fintech. The event was a beacon for business collaboration and networking – a haven for growth and development for participants...
Basel Committee Gives Permissioned Stablecoins ‘Preferential Treatment’ in Amended Crypto Asset Standard Amidst Heavy Criticism
19.7.2024
The Basel Committee, responsible for setting standards for bank regulation, has revised its crypto asset standard, introducing new considerations that impact stablecoins. The updated standard favors permissioned stablecoins, such as JPM Coin, over those issued on public chains. This has elicited...
Crypto for good: Why blockchain can bring financial inclusion worldwide
10.7.2024
John Wingate of BankSocial and Azeem Khan of Morph tell The Agenda podcast how crypto and blockchain can make the world a better, more equitable place
Russia Weighs Stablecoin Framework for International Deals
3.7.2024
Owing to economic challenges and sanctions, Russia is considering using stablecoins to conduct cross-border transactions, especially with China. The Russian central bank, which was not very receptive to digital currencies earlier, has now realized the potential of these crypto-assets...
JPMorgan: Ant International Processes Billions of Dollars Using JPM Coin
3.7.2024
A JPMorgan report reveals that JPM Coin has processed billions of dollars seamlessly with Ant International, the global arm of Ant Group, which owns and operates Alipay. The report emphasizes plans for client-hosted blockchain nodes, currently controlled by JPMorgan, to increase decentralization...