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UAE Central Bank Pioneers Digital Dirham Transfer to China via mBridge
The UAE Central Bank achieved a significant milestone by executing its first cross-border digital dirham transfer worth 50 million dirhams ($13.6 million) to China using the mBridge platform on January 29, marking a new era in digital currency transactions.
Visa Applies for Blockchain-Based Digital Currency Patent to Potentially Remove Physical Currency
Visa has filed a patent application to create a blockchain-based digital currency on a centralized computer, according to a publication by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The patent was originally filed in November 2019, and was described as “Digital Fiat Currency.” The US dollar was mentioned as one of the fiat currencies to be used potentially, although the patent could also apply to other central bank digital currencies including the pound, yen, and the euro.
PayPal to Launch Crypto Trading Next Month in the U.K.
Payment provider PayPal Holdings Inc. revealed the company is planning to develop the next market in The United Kingdom to provide its crypto trading services.
Crypto.com Airdrops LeBron James NFT Series
Crypto.com airdrops the LeBron James NFT series to fans by placing QR codes in Big Game ads.
Property or Not? Bitcoin Thieves Released Because “Bitcoin is Not Property”
A Russian Court recently ruled a Bitcoin theft case as innocent, stating that Bitcoin was not considered a property. The victim sought restitution, after being robbed of 100 Bitcoins.
HK-Based Hardware Wallet Maker OneKey Raises $20m in Series A Funding
Hong Kong-based crypto hardware wallet maker OneKey has raised around $20 million in a Series A funding round.
Matrixport Launches New Crypto Products with Fixed Income Investment and the Flexi-Term Investment Product
SINGAPORE - On 18th May 2020, Matrixport will introduce the Fixed Income Investment Product and the Flexi-Term Investment product, where asset security is protected by a risk control mechanism by real crypto assets guaranteed by excess pledge.
US DOJ Announces Leader for New FBI Crypto Unit
The new national cryptocurrency enforcement team will be led by a prosecutor who led the case against a Russian hacker, the U.S. Department of Justice said, adding that the FBI will launch a unit for blockchain analysis and virtual asset seizure.
Coinbase and Circle Add Algorand Blockchain to Multi-Chain USDC Stablecoin Framework—Faster than Ethereum
Coinbase and Circle Centre Consortium have expanded USDC from Ethereum to Algorand’s blockchain as part of its multi-chain USDC framework.
Switzerland’s New Regulations for Blockchain And DLT Trading Facilities Usher In A New Era Of Clearer And Lighter Regulatory Regimes
A short article piece submitted by Christoph Besmer, Trade Commissioner, Investment Promotion Switzerland.
Gumi Cryptos Capital Launches $110m gCC Fund II, Investing in Crypto Startups
Crypto venture capital firm Gumi Cryptos Capital(gCC) has launched a $110 million second fund, gCC Fund II, to invest in about 50 cryptocurrency companies through equity and tokens.
Nous Launches World's 1st Decentralised Hedge Fund
Blockchain start-up Nous Systems has announced the launch of the world's first decentralised hedge fund built on blockchain technology.