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Censorship, Cancel Culture, and Common Sense
Much as been made of so-called “cancel culture” and the power of the tech platforms globally. Here’s what I think.
Nigeria’s Unity Bank Collaborates with Binkabi for Blockchain-Based Agricultural Solutions
Nigeria's Unity Bank has partnered with Binkabi so that blockchain-based agricultural solutions can be availed in this nation.
Oxfam's Blockchain-Based Agricultural Insurance Firms in Sri Lanka Pay Farmers with Crypto
Insurance in the agricultural sector is becoming digitized through blockchain based solutions in Sri Lanka as Oxfam pays farmers in cryptocurrencies
NFT Artists and Web3 Communities Shine in Linea's Culture SZN Wave 3
Discover the NFT artists and web3 communities featured in Linea's Culture SZN Wave 3, including SendingMe, TownStory, Danielle Zosavac, and more.
AI-Powered Chatbot Transforms Farming in Malawi with Multilingual Support
A new AI chatbot, UlangiziAI, is revolutionizing agriculture in Malawi by offering multilingual, on-demand support to farmers via WhatsApp.
Web3 Revolutionizes Startup and Investor Landscape
Professionals at Paris Blockchain Week 2023 discuss how Web3 disrupts traditional business models and offers new opportunities for startups and investors. Different cultures in Web3 and Web2 startups were analyzed, with emphasis on the role of investors in Web3 and the challenges faced by startups.
South Korea Embraces Blockchain: New Digital Asset Act, K-Culture Tokenization, and More
South Korea passes the Digital Asset Basic Act, Shinhan Financial Group invests in digital asset custody, and K-culture goes blockchain.
Dynasty Farms to Use Blockchain for Fresh Produce Traceability Project
Dynasty Farms/ Pacific International Marketing is set to use iTrade Blockchain to propel transparency and traceability of fresh produce. iTrade Network is a noteworthy worldwide provider of supply chain management solutions in the food and beverage sector.
How Blockchain Technology is Improving the Agricultural Sector
This implementation of the blockchain technology has led to the adoption of tactics like smart farming, which connotes the use of modern technology like Blockchain in farming practices.
Indonesia’s Chronic Crop Data Problem Solved by Blockchain
Indonesia has been a victim of unreliable crop data, and this has hindered the optimality of its agricultural sector. This nation has been grappling with the lack of accurate data when it comes to issues, such as crop output. HARA, a Jakarta-based startup, seeks to address this challenge by deploying blockchain technology.
Thailand’s Trade Policy Office to Trace Agricultural Products from Farm to Export Using Blockchain
Thailand’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) has revealed its intentions of using blockchain technology to trace agricultural products from farms to export as this will optimize buyers’ confidence.
5% of Coinbase Employees Leave the Exchange, Rejecting Its “Apolitical Stance”
About 60 employees have left Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange because of the firm’s new controversial policy.
United Nations FAO: Blockchain, IoT and Robotics Can Foster a Sustainable and Profitable Global Seafood Economy
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations views blockchain as a game-changer for the global seafood sector.
Hacking Ransomware Group REvil Threatens to Strike Again
Previously known to be the company that has hacked big-name Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks, REvil threatens to keep up with their devious activities. This time, the new scheme that they plan to carry out entails big-name celebrities, such as rap star Nicki Minaj, and NBA superstar Lebron James. They also extended their cyber-attacks to include Mariah Carey.
AI-Generated NFT Collection to Preserve Ukrainian Art and Offer Humanitarian Support
Through a global coalition of advocates, digital innovators, artists, and educators, an AI-generated NFT collection has been established to conserve Ukrainian art and raise funds for humanitarian aid.
Hodling Bitcoin is the Trend Once Again, according to Santiment
New data by on-chain data provider Santiment reveals that dormant Bitcoin has been on the rise as the BTC hodling culture comes back into play.
US Government Considers Blockchain as a Stepping Stone to Smarter Food Security
The US government, through its federal agency the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandated with protecting the country’s food supply and public health, has earmarked blockchain as one of the technological innovations that will prompt traceability and a food safety culture.
Blockchain Asia: Technological Solutions to Cultural Mistrust
Jochen Biedermann is also the Founder and CEO of Blockchain Asia which was established in 2016. In this second installment, we discuss Blockchain’s applications throughout Asia, clashes in culture and China’s mission to be the first country with an operating central bank digital currency (CBDC).
eToro—The Globally Utilized and Bespokely Localized Trading Platform
Founded in 2007, eToro has been a leader in the global Fintech revolution, empowering people to invest by giving them access to global markets. From cryptos to stocks and commodities, eToro has made trading easy and social, creating a strong community of over 12 million traders worldwide.
Bitcoin Gains Strong Momentum as It Surpasses the $48K Barrier
BTC has gained its momentum, as acknowledged by crypto analyst Joseph Young because it is up by 6.1% in the last 24 hours to trade at $49,001 at the time of writing,
Japanese Advertiser Dentsu Offers Influential Manga Comic Critics Blockchain Rewards
A Japanese advertising behemoth, Dentsu has partnered with Kadowkawa ASCII Research Labs to help local content creators on popular streaming apps to gain recognition and have their work critiqued by the public.
Netherlands CBD Producers Harness Blockchain Technology for Enhanced Traceability
A consortium of Netherlands CBD producers called the Cannabinoid Association of the Netherlands (CAN) is leveraging blockchain technology to enhance traceability, accountability, and transparency in the CBD market.
Second Bitcoin Whale Spotted Holding At Least 100,000 BTC Worth $2.8 Billion
For the first time since June 24th 2020, Bitcoin has a 2nd whale address with 100k+ BTC tokens held, according to on-chain data provider Santiment.
Bitcoin Rallies Back to $50,000 on Backing from Ark Investment CEO
Bitcoin (BTC) surged to $50,000 after nosediving to lows of $45,000. Cathie Wood, the CEO of Ark Investment Management, trusts that this correction is healthy for the market.
Cardano to Allow the Community to Vote on New Projects, $250,000 Worth of ADA Up for Grabs
Cardano's Project Catalyst, which was introduced earlier this year, is a new experimental treasury system that would combine proposal and voting procedures.
Cardano’s Project Catalyst Voting App Now Available on Google Play Store
Cardano’s Project Catalyst voting app has now been published on the Google Play store. This marks a huge step for the Cardano network.