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BRICS, Eurasian Economic Union, SCO Members Plan to Discuss Forming an Extensive Alliance
20.5.2023
In four days, representatives from the BRICS nations and the Eurasian Economic Union free trade group are set to convene to explore the possibility of integration with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), as revealed by a recent russia-briefing.com report. The report emphasizes...
WEF’s promo video shows Bitcoin mining, but it leaves out the B-word
24.4.2023
The video showed multiple scenes depicting rows of what appears to be Bitcoin mining rigs, but the cryptocurrency never got a mention
Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Turns 48 Today, Coinciding With the Anniversary of FDR’s US Gold Ban
5.4.2023
According to the P2P Foundation forum, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, has ostensibly turned 48 today on April 5, 2023. More than 14 years ago, Nakamoto introduced Bitcoin to the forum members, noting that the inventor “developed a new open-source P2P e-cash system called...
JPMorgan to Open Blockchain Innovation Lab in Greece
25.2.2023
Financial giant JPMorgan has announced it will open a new blockchain innovation lab in Greece. The lab will be focused on the development of applications on top of Onyx, the blockchain platform launched by the bank in 2020, and on digital identity solutions. JPMorgan to Push Blockchain Development...
Crypto Policy: Kenyan Senate Ready to Engage Central Bank
24.2.2023
The Kenyan Senate’s Information, Communication and Technology committee has said it is ready to engage the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and other stakeholders in shaping the country’s policy towards crypto assets and virtual asset service providers. According to the committee, such...
Nokia uses the metaverse to connect remote breweries, train aircraft techs
8.2.2023
Once known as a manufacturer of hardy mobile phones, Nokia has been working on developing industrial use cases for the Metaverse
Here's how the World Economic Forum leaps into the metaverse —Davos 2023
27.1.2023
Industry insiders highlight World Economic Forum workshops on the metaverse focusing on user privacy, asset protection and regulation
Bitcoin dialogue at WEF requires ‘open-mind’ — Davos 2023
26.1.2023
“It’s about taking inspiration from what we’ve done.” Lugano’s Plan B hopes to drive Bitcoin adoption dialogue at future World Economic Forum conferences
Inside the World Economic Forum: Circle, Ripple reflect on Davos 2023
26.1.2023
A handful of cryptocurrency industry players who took part in workshops at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting paint a picture of increased collaboration within the space in 2023
TradFi and DeFi come together — Davos 2023
24.1.2023
On this episode of Decentralize With Cointelegraph, the team reflects on their week in Davos covering the World Economic Forum as crypto and TradFi continue to collide
Nigerian Banks Still Distributing Old Naira Banknotes as Demonetization Date Approaches
24.1.2023
With just a few days left before old Nigerian naira banknotes are removed from circulation, some banks have accused the Central Bank of Nigeria of failing to distribute enough new banknotes. Despite growing pressure for it to extend the period for returning the old notes, the central bank insists...
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Praises Metaverse ‘Sense of Presence,’ Calls It ‘Game-Changing’
23.1.2023
Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, has given his opinion about the metaverse and the impact that the tech might have in the future. In a conversation with Klaus Schwab, chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Nadella stated that the sense of presence achieved while interacting using metaverse...
BTC metrics exit capitulation — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
23.1.2023
Bitcoin retains higher levels after gaining 40% or more this month, but concerns of a BTC price correction are never far away
UAE Says No Virtual Asset Service Provider Has Been Granted an Operating Permit
21.1.2023
The United Arab Emirates virtual assets regulator has said no crypto entity has been granted the full market product (FMP) license. According to the country’s minister of state for artificial intelligence and the digital economy, Omar Sultan Al Olama, no crypto entity has been “able...
Davos 2023: CBDCs Are the Future of Central Bank Money but They Are Still Not Ready
21.1.2023
A World Economic Forum (WEF) panel comprised of central bankers and global tech providers has profiled central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as the future of central bank money, presenting them as one of the solutions for limitations in the payments sector today. However, they have also stated...
Crypto to play 'major role' in UAE trade: foreign trade Minister
21.1.2023
UAE’s minister of state for foreign trade Thani Al-Zeyoudi noted that as the country has attracted a lot of talent from the crypto sector, the UAE now needs to roll out the correct regulation to support further growth
Here He Goes Again - Bitcoin is ‘Hyped-Up Fraud’ Says JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon, But Blockchain is ‘Deployable’
20.1.2023
Despite the ongoing challenges in the cryptocurrency market, enthusiasts of digital assets are convinced that the future is bright for the sector. Recently, the value of Bitcoin has shown signs of resurgence with a notable hike in its price over the past few weeks, following a difficult start...
Davos 2023: WEF Unveils Global Collaboration Village Metaverse Platform
20.1.2023
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has announced the rollout of the Global Collaboration Village, its own metaverse platform, for this year. Klaus Schwab, chairman of the WEF, plans to leverage this representation of Davos to allow people and leaders to meet in virtual worlds and coordinate global...
Ukraine to Be Best Crypto Jurisdiction With New Tax Rules, Digital Minister Says in Davos
19.1.2023
Ukraine will become the world’s best jurisdiction for crypto assets, the minister overseeing the country’s digital transformation promised. Speaking with media at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Mykhailo Fedorov praised the support from the crypto community for his war-struck nation. Crypto...
Bitcoin Suisse explains why Swiss is a crypto pivot point: Davos 2023
19.1.2023
Bitcoin Suisse CEO emphasizes importance of "Swiss quality" and "safe custody for crypto industry."