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China Opens e-CNY Research Institute, Appoints First Expert Panel
19.4.2024
With its official launch, the e-CNY Research Institute sets out to foster industry integration and innovation, supported by a newly appointed panel of specialists from finance and technology sectors.
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Russian Duma Financial Market Chairman States Digital Financial Assets Might Replace Fiat for International Payments
19.4.2024
Chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee on the Financial Market Anatoly Aksakov stated that digital financial assets, issued by institutions regulated by the central bank, could replace fiat channels for international settlements. Aksakov also acknowledged that while not being controlled...
Coincover Unveils ‘Protected Co-Signing’ for Crypto Transactions to Prevent Fraud and Hacks
18.4.2024
Coincover, a provider of protection and insurance for digital assets, is launching an extra layer of protection service which screens transactions to detect risk of fraud or hacking.
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New Zealand Starts Digital Cash Consultation
18.4.2024
The consultation paper asked New Zealand citizens to respond on the digital cash design, whether or not interest should be paid and if there should be holding limits
PayPal ceases NFT purchase protections, signaling a shift in the digital asset market
18.4.2024
PayPal, a leading online payment platform, has announced the cessation of purchase protections for Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), marking a significant shift in its stance toward the burgeoning digital asset market. According to the company’s policy update, NFTs will no longer be included...
New Zealand Begins Plans To Introduce CBDC
17.4.2024
An open survey on "Digital Cash," a potential central bank digital currency (CBDC), has begun, according to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ). This was revealed in a consultation document that the central bank published on April 17.
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Telegram Founder Says Crypto-Like Communication Devices Could Thwart Government Spying
17.4.2024
Pavel Durov, founder of the encrypted instant messaging app Telegram, believes that growing government surveillance will drive innovation in secure communication, modeled on cryptocurrency hardware wallets. During an interview with Tucker Carlson, Durov expressed concern about government pressure...
UK Parliament Member Lisa Cameron Pushes For Greater Digital Skills Training, Blockchain Technology Partnerships
17.4.2024
UK Member of Parliament (MP) Lisa Cameron has called for increased digital skills training in order to increase the country’s “necessary talent pipeline,” the MP said in a debate Tuesday. Cameron's remarks come amidst the country's push to be at the forefront of Web3, AI, and blockchain...
DeFi Protocol Tranchess, Scroll, and StakeStone Launch New Yield Product, Queen Stone
17.4.2024
Tranchess, a decentralized protocol specializing in risk-adjusted yield solutions for digital assets, has collaborated with StakeStone, and Scroll to launch a new yield product, Queen Stone (stoneQUEEN).
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Deutsche Börse’s Post-Trade Business Clearstream to Invest in FinTech Startup Digital Vault Services
17.4.2024
Clearstream, Deutsche Börse’s post-trade business is investing an undisclosed amount in the fintech start-up Digital Vault Services (DVS).
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Israel’s Central Bank to Roll Out Sandbox for CBDC Experiments
17.4.2024
The Bank of Israel is launching a sandbox environment for testing CBDC said in a statement use cases, in an effort to refine the design of the digital shekel and ensure its capacity to facilitate advanced applications.
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South Korean Central Bank to ‘Speed up’ CBDC Project
17.4.2024
The South Korean Central Bank is set to “speed up” its CBDC project, and will pilot its digital KRW with a group of 100,000 citizens later this year.
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Filecoin begins to outperform Google Cloud and AWS in digital storage
16.4.2024
The digital storage industry has been dominated by Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services (AWS). That dominance is now being challenged by players who want to thrive on democratizing and decentralizing their infrastructure. This includes Filecoin, which has been able to navigate its way around...
Tether Partners with Fuze to Promote Digital Asset Awareness in Turkey and the Middle East
16.4.2024
Tether has partnered with digital assets infrastructure provider Fuze to enhance education and awareness surrounding digital assets in Turkey and the Middle East.
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Bank of Russia Supports Cryptocurrency Usage for International Settlements
16.4.2024
The Bank of Russia has announced that it will support accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency payments for international settlements. According to Elvira Nabiullina, governor of the Bank of Russia, these crypto-based payments must be launched in a sandbox-style experimental regime. In contrast...
Bitcoin Shows Resilience Compared to Broader Crypto Market Despite Sell-Off: Fineqia
15.4.2024
Bitcoin has shown resilience in comparison to the broader digital assets market, maintaining a dominance metric of 55.3%, the highest level since April 2021.
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Investor Caution Persists as Digital Asset Investment Products See $126M in Outflows
15.4.2024
Digital asset investment products witnessed minor outflows amounting to $126 million in the past week as investors displayed hesitancy amidst a stalled positive price momentum.
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DeFi-Focused Berachain Raises $100M in Funding Round Led by Brevan Howard Digital
15.4.2024
Decentralized finance (DeFi) -focused Layer 1 blockchain platform Berachain, announced it has secured $100 million in a funding round led by Brevan Howard Digital and Framework Ventures.
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Bitcoin vs. Gold: The great digital vs. physical showdown
15.4.2024
In the last few years, Bitcoin and Gold have amassed unmatched growth in the market. The original crypto, Bitcoin, has become synonymous with explosive growth. On the other hand, gold has maintained its status as a safe haven against market volatility. However, Bitcoin’s stable performance during...
Digital Ruble Rollout Will Cost Russian Banks $536m a Year – Experts
15.4.2024
Digital ruble rollout plans could cost the Russian banking sector a total of $536 million per year, financial analysts have claimed.
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