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Islamic Development Bank to Create Blockchain Smart Credit Platform with Samsung's Blocko
The Islamic Research and Training Institute partnered with Samsung backed Blocko to develop a functional Credit Management System for Saudi Arabia.
SAMA is Ramping Up Its Research into Central bank digital currencies
SAMA is expanding its central bank digital currency study (CBDCs). Saudi Vision 2030 aims to diversify the economy, decrease oil dependency, and improve public services.
Argentina's fan token drops 31% after losing against Saudi Arabia
Argentina's World Cup opener loss to Saudi Arabia hurt the FA Fan Token. ARG token was $7.21 before kickoff and $4.96 after. "The Saudis," a nonfungible token collection themed after Saudi Arabia, rose 52.6% to 0.3 ETH. Algorand is the first blockchain-based FIFA World Cup sponsor. CHZ has fallen 40% since FTX's insolvency news.
Saudi's $250M Tech Innovation Boost with Hashgraph (HBAR)
The Hashgraph Association and Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Investment have launched a $250M DeepTech Venture Studio in Riyadh, supporting over 500 companies in developing advanced AI, blockchain, and VR solutions.
HSBC Undertakes Blockchain-based Trade Finance Transacntion for Automotive Sector in the Middle East
Through the blockchain technology supported by the Contour platform, HSBC conducted a trade finance transaction between SAIC Motor and Taajeer Group.
Saudi Digital Academy Partners With BSV Association to Establish New Blockchain Academy
The Saudi Arabian Digital Academy has partnered with the Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BSV) Association to establish a new blockchain academy.
51% of Crypto Investors in Saudi Arabia Optimise Crypto Future, KuCoin Study Shows
Nearly 3 million citizens in Saudi Arabia have entered the crypto space over the past six months, according to a study by KuCoin.
Beware of an Overseas Crypto Scam, Thai Regulator Stipulates
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has discovered a crypto scam where overseas companies are involved.
G20 Lays Regulatory Foundation to Accept Digital Payments by November Summit
G20 officials have announced that they will begin the preliminary regulatory groundwork for the group to accept digital payments.
R3 Partners with Dubai Fintech Firm to Revolutionize the Sukuk Market
Enterprise software firm R3 recently entered into a strategic partnership with a Dubai-based fintech firm, Wethaq. The partnership aims to bring together a platform for issuing and trading Sukuk securities by utilizing R3 Corda’s blockchain.
Jul 13 Trading Analysis: Dont confuse the lack of volatility with stability
BTC has been relatively unaspiring this weekend as ALTs continue to steal the limelight with LINK, Tezos, and Defi names making good gains. For example, ChainLink has hit an all-time high over the weekend with the market pundits citing near record network usage and mainstream adoption (over 45 partners since April). Strategy: Continue to load up BTC options 8-8.5k puts,,,,,
Cryptocurrency wallet Lumi launches new payment method Apple Pay
Multi-currency crypto wallet Lumi, which enables the purchase, exchange & storing of digital assets, has added Apple Pay as an available payment method.
Belgian Blockchain-Platform-as-a-Service Company Sets Foot in the Indian Market
The Indian blockchain sector is ripe for investment based on the rapid growth witnessed to the tune of at least $20 billion as this technology is being deployed in different industries. As a result, SettleMint, a Belgian blockchain-platform-as-a-service company, has revealed its penetration into the Indian market.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Apologizes for Bitcoin Hack, But Not Before Dutch Politician Was Compromised
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey came forward on Thursday to apologize thoroughly for his social network company’s failure to prohibit and shut down Bitcoin scam artists' digital heist of important verified accounts, that ranged from that of tech moguls Elon Musk and Bill Gates to political figure Joe Biden.
Is Bitcoin’s True Power Being Revealed as COVID-19 Market Crisis Sends Oil Futures Price Below Zero?
As WTI crude oil futures plummeted into negative territory, the pioneer cryptocurrency Bitcoin hardly seemed to notice, recording only a minor correction and dipping under 7k.
What Would it Take For a Genuine Crypto Revolution to Occur
Whether you are a fan of cryptocurrencies and digital assets or not, at the very least you can agree that we are on the cusp of what appears to be a blockchain revolution. Cryptocurrencies are undoubtedly the most high profile of the blockchain-based technologies out there, and the ones that stand to do both the most harm and good, and so are deserving of the most attention.
Fifth Belt and Road Summit draws to successful close
The fifth Belt and Road Summit, jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), drew to a successful close today. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s summit was changed to an online broadcast. With the new virtual platform helping to overcome geographical boundaries, more than 6,000 participants from about 80 countries and regions attended the event.
A New World of Money - Blockchain in Human History Series
In this article we take a deep dive in money issuance standard to witness the evolution of money. The evolution of money issuance standard can be summarized in four phases.