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Russia Mulls Gold-backed Stablecoin, Lawmaker Confirms After Iran Visit
27.1.2023
Russia may issue a stablecoin backed by gold to use in international settlements, a high-ranking member of the Russian parliament has admitted. The matter has been discussed during a recent visit to Iran where officials have also signaled interest in such an initiative. Iran and Russia Talk...
Indian Government Launches Blockchain Initiative With 5ire, Network Capital
23.1.2023
The Indian Government's apex public policy think tank, NITI Aayog, has launched a blockchain module in partnership with 5ire, a blockchain focused company, and Network Capital, a mentorship and career exploration platform
Spain's central bank approves euro-linked token pilot as part of sandbox initiative: Report
18.1.2023
To use the tokens, users will need to verify their identity through phone and video identification, and load their wallet with real euros
Shanghai Metaverse Pilot Introduces Digital Services in 20 Urban Locations
18.1.2023
The city of Shanghai is bringing metaverse activities to 20 urban locations, that will allow citizens to use digital tools in different ways according to the area. The initiative is part of a pilot program of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization to push more metaverse...
MetaGreen on Sandbox: Regal Hotel’s newly launched green initiative to raise sustainability awareness
12.1.2023
Regal Hotels Group goes ahead and carries out the launching of its MetaGreen on The Sandbox. The prime aim and intention behind this happen to be the creation of further awareness regarding the important issue of sustainability, along with the building of a variety of green ecosystems. The entire...
Constellation network’s fractional soft node staking initiative is live
2.1.2023
As reported by reliable sources, thankfully, $DAG holders have some great breaking news. Putting it simply, if all goes well, $DAG holders will, by long odds, have the opportunity to stake their $DAG on a monthly basis; however, they will be able to do so in the first three days of a month....
Binance Launches Blockchain Education Program in Kazakhstan
22.12.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is behind an initiative to qualify university students in Kazakhstan to work in the industry. Under an agreement with the government, the blockchain course will be added to the curricula of higher education institutions across the country. Binance Exchange to Help...
Binance Launches Billion-Dollar Crypto Industry Recovery Fund to Restore Confidence After FTX Meltdown
25.11.2022
Binance has committed $1 billion to a crypto industry recovery initiative to restore confidence following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. Several other crypto companies have joined Binance’s efforts and committed capital for the recovery fund. Crypto Industry Recovery Initiative Launched...
Binance says its Industry Recovery Initiative has 7 enrollees, 150 applicants
24.11.2022
The initiative was announced Nov. 24 by CEO Chengpang Zhao (CZ) as an effort to “protecting consumers and rebuilding the industry.”
Bank of Russia Sets Out to Regulate Digital Asset Taxation, Exchange, Still Opposed to Crypto
13.11.2022
The Central Bank of Russia supports the development of digital financial assets but remains opposed to legalizing crypto payments, its top management has reiterated. The monetary authority is now working on a set of regulatory proposals that will be submitted to parliament by the end of the year....
Bitgo Reveals Wrapped Dogecoin Token Built on Ethereum
6.11.2022
On Nov. 2, 2022, the digital asset custody business and financial services provider Bitgo introduced a wrapped version of the meme coin asset dogecoin built on top of the Ethereum blockchain. The company detailed the wrapped dogecoin initiative, the Wdoge DAO, is through a partnership between...
Visa Warms Up Fans With NFT Auction Ahead of Soccer World Cup in Qatar
1.11.2022
Financial services giant Visa has set out to activate soccer fans for the upcoming World Cup Qatar 2022 with a non-fungible token (NFT) initiative. FIFA’s payment partner has teamed up with the governing body’s crypto sponsor to celebrate the planet’s most popular sport, art and technology. Visa...
Bitget Launches ‘Bitget Insights’ to Enhance Social Trading Initiatives
31.10.2022
PRESS RELEASE. October 31, 2022 – Leading global cryptocurrency exchange Bitget announces the launch of its new feature “Bitget Insights’‘. The feature serves to integrate social media with social trading via the Bitget exchange. The launch signifies the next stage in Bitget’s...
EdTech Publisher NFT: A new Web3 initiative by Animoca Brands & TinyTap
28.10.2022
Animoca Brands collaborates with TinyTap and launches Publisher non-fungible tokens (NFTs). According to their well-conceived and thought-out plans, this step will be instrumental in paving the way for creating the ultimate substitute Web3 structure. However, this, in turn, will augment...
Binance to Offer $500 Million Worth of Loans to Crypto Mining Industry
16.10.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has set out to support crypto miners through a lending program established by its mining pool. Presenting the initiative this week, the coin trading platform also unveiled that Binance Pool intends to launch cloud mining products. Leading Exchange Binance Looking...
Chinese Researchers Propose Asian Digital Currency to Reduce Reliance on US Dollar
15.10.2022
Experts from an economic institute in China have circulated the idea of creating a blockchain-powered digital currency that could lower Asia’s reliance on the greenback. The initiative comes against the backdrop of an expanding digital yuan pilot, and after recent trials of cross-border payments...
Bitcoin Gaming and Payments Company ZEBEDEE Launches New Open Source Bitcoin Initiative
14.10.2022
The initiative has already cranked out five Lightning-related projects on GitHub
Japanese Gaming Giant Konami to Launch Web3 and Metaverse Initiative
14.10.2022
Japanese video game giant Konami has announced plans to launch a marketplace for trading in-game NFTs, as well as a "wide range" of other Web3-related products and services.
The entertainment conglomerate also unveiled that it is looking to add new talent and will recruit a “wide range of talent...
Gofaizen & Sherle to Help Businesses Scale the New Lithuanian Cryptocurrency Regulations
7.10.2022
PRESS RELEASE. In light of the strengthened supervision of the cryptocurrency sector by Lithuania, Gofaizen & Sherle, an international legal and management consulting firm based in Europe, has taken the initiative to assist businesses in navigating these new regulations. According...
UN Report Urges Fed to Suspend Interest Rate Hikes, Presses for ‘Public Spending’ Increases
4.10.2022
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has warned that the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes and the slew of other central banks raising rates, could pose harm to the global economy. UNCTAD calculated that for every Fed basis point rise, the economic output...