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Will Distributed Ledger Technology Revolutionize Education?

Will Distributed Ledger Technology Revolutionize Education?

Since the establishment of blockchain and its deliverance of many opportunities for with disruptive potentials, the question at the back of many minds have been numerous, this article is focused on answering some of those pressing questions.

Russian Tech and Political Oligarchs Opposes Blanket Crypto Ban

Russian Tech and Political Oligarchs Opposes Blanket Crypto Ban

Tech and political oligarchs in Russia are expressing their full displeasure over the proposed blanket ban on crypto.

DFA Bill Passed, But Central Bank of Russia Still Thinks Cryptos Are Criminal

DFA Bill Passed, But Central Bank of Russia Still Thinks Cryptos Are Criminal

Despite the Digital Financial Assets bill being passed by the State Duma, Russia’s Central Bank has nevertheless argued that crypto transactions are not deemed as legitimate investments.

SEC Makes ICO Token Sales More Inclusive, Not Enough For SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce

SEC Makes ICO Token Sales More Inclusive, Not Enough For SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce

The US SEC has modernized their definition of an 'accredited investor' to consider not just an individual’s wealth, but their education.

Duma Approves Bill Placing a Ban on the Use of Digital Assets in Russia

Duma Approves Bill Placing a Ban on the Use of Digital Assets in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill addressing the ban on the use of digital financial assets (DFA) for payments

To Criminalize or Not to Criminalize Bitcoin and Crypto? Moscow Reconsiders

To Criminalize or Not to Criminalize Bitcoin and Crypto? Moscow Reconsiders

The State Duma is discussing its legislative plans regarding Bitcoin and cryptocurrency usage and has been reported to seemingly have a change of heart regarding digital assets adoption in Russia.

Crypto Fund Managers Infuriated with UK Watchdog's Recent Ban on Crypto Derivatives

Crypto Fund Managers Infuriated with UK Watchdog's Recent Ban on Crypto Derivatives

Crypto fund managers have released an angry response to the UK financial regulator's recent ban on the sales of crypto derivatives to retail consumers.

Dubai Regulator Grants Virtual Asset License to Former Singapore Legislator's Company

Dubai Regulator Grants Virtual Asset License to Former Singapore Legislator's Company

The VARA license allows Calvin Cheng- a former Singaporean member of Parliament, for his Web3 company to operate within Dubai’s crypto market.

The US SEC Charges DeFi Money Market and Founders with Fraudulent $30 Million Offerings

The US SEC Charges DeFi Money Market and Founders with Fraudulent $30 Million Offerings

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has issued its first case involving the decentralized finance market by charging the founders of DeFi Money market for raising $30 million through fraudulent offerings.

Twitter Bitcoin Hack Demonstrates That Crypto Fraud is Easier to Track Than Fiat

Twitter Bitcoin Hack Demonstrates That Crypto Fraud is Easier to Track Than Fiat

Cryptocurrency regulation was the hot topic during an ongoing panel hosted by the Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists.

Russia Mulling the Idea to Build a Crypto Platform on the Moscow Stock Exchange

Russia Mulling the Idea to Build a Crypto Platform on the Moscow Stock Exchange

Russian lawmakers are mulling the idea that the government could create a cryptocurrency trading platform that will be an offshoot of the Moscow Stock Exchange.

Venezuelan President Maduro Leveraged Cryptocurrency to Conceal Drug Ring Transactions According to US DOJ

Venezuelan President Maduro Leveraged Cryptocurrency to Conceal Drug Ring Transactions According to US DOJ

Venezuelan President Maduro and 14 other high-ranking Venezuelan officials have been charged for their alleged involvement in a multibillion-dollar cocaine trafficking ring that the the DOJ claimed wreaked havoc on American communities by flooding the markets with cocaine for over 20 years. According to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Venezuelan officials had leveraged cryptocurrency in an attempt to mask their money trail on their alleged crimes

South Korea Declares Andong City as Blockchain Free-Trade Zone to Boost Medical Hemp Production

South Korea Declares Andong City as Blockchain Free-Trade Zone to Boost Medical Hemp Production

The South Korean government has designated Andong City as a free trade zone for hemp production, leveraging a blockchain network.

Senator Lummis: Voting on Infrastructure Bill Amendments Will Be a Win for the Digital Asset Community

Senator Lummis: Voting on Infrastructure Bill Amendments Will Be a Win for the Digital Asset Community

With all forms of Amendment on the Infrastructure Bill under threat, Sen Lummis has explained why the crypto industry will win should an amendment be voted on.

Spanish Lawmakers Receive Bitcoin in Cryptocurrency Education Campaign

Spanish Lawmakers Receive Bitcoin in Cryptocurrency Education Campaign

All 350 Deputies of the Spanish Congress have received Bitcoin as part of an educational campaign aiming to teach legislators about the uses and functions of crypto.

UK’s Financial Watchdog Raises the Alarm on BitMEX Being Unauthorized

UK’s Financial Watchdog Raises the Alarm on BitMEX Being Unauthorized

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK mandated with regulating financial markets and service firms in the nation has blown the whistle on Seychelles-based crypto exchange BitMEX for not being authorized.

Dutch Central Bank Forces Crypto Firms to Register Within Two Weeks or Face Cease and Desist

Dutch Central Bank Forces Crypto Firms to Register Within Two Weeks or Face Cease and Desist

The Dutch Central Bank, De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) has announced that crypto companies must register with the authority by May 18, or to stop operating immediately. DNB has looking to enforce the Dutch anti-money laundering (AML) laws, which was passed by the Dutch Parliament in April to comply with the Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD4) laws. The Dutch AML laws are in compliance with the Financial Action Task Force-recommended AML directives and standards.

Will Crypto Assets Have a Future in Russia After All? State Duma Passes DFA Bill

Will Crypto Assets Have a Future in Russia After All? State Duma Passes DFA Bill

The State Duma of Russia passed a law regarding digital financial assets (DFA) in the financial bill’s third reading, which determined the fate of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

US Senate Proposes Amendment to the Controversial Infrastructure Bill to Redefine Crypto Broker Clause

US Senate Proposes Amendment to the Controversial Infrastructure Bill to Redefine Crypto Broker Clause

Three pro-crypto US Senators are proposing an amendment to the controversial infrastructure bill with clauses on crypto brokers redefined

Russian Policy Boss Wants to Block Cryptocurrencies, Says They Are Difficult to Regulate

Russian Policy Boss Wants to Block Cryptocurrencies, Says They Are Difficult to Regulate

Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma Financial Market Committee, stated that the country should explore other options for crypto regulation.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Leverages Coronavirus Pandemic for National Petro Adoption

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Leverages Coronavirus Pandemic for National Petro Adoption

Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro has announced a new campaign aiming to help the medical staff in his nation by airdropping one Petro to each actively working doctor amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Response to Facebook Libra? EU Banks Can Deploy Payment System By 2020

Response to Facebook Libra? EU Banks Can Deploy Payment System By 2020

All banks in the eurozone could share the instant payment system at the end of 2020, as reported by Reuters on 26 June.

Dubai’s Blockchain Market to Surpass $118 Million by 2025

Dubai’s Blockchain Market to Surpass $118 Million by 2025

Smart Dubai, a government entity established in 2013 to make Dubai a smart city, has revealed that the application of blockchain technologies in the city will increase to Dh437 million, around $118M USD, by 2025 from Dh 35 million, approximately $95M USD, recorded in 2018

Equating Cryptocurrency Solely with Illegal Conduct Lacks Understanding

Equating Cryptocurrency Solely with Illegal Conduct Lacks Understanding

Cryptocurrency has its benefits, but several consumers are still unaware of what they are because of security concerns and how the technology functions. In a recent interview, Coleman Watson – Managing partner Watson LLP – identified that while many people are interested in using cryptocurrency, lack of understanding remains a major hurdle.

Tech Mahindra Developing India’s Blockchain Education with Idealabs Partnership

Tech Mahindra Developing India’s Blockchain Education with Idealabs Partnership

Tech Mahindra, an Indian multinational IT company, has inked a partnership with Idealabs, an education technology firm, to boost Indian students and aspiring tech professionals with notable blockchain skillsets. Through the strategic collaboration, curated blockchain professional certification courses will be offered made up of live online classes and expert sessions by gurus in the industry.

Global Energy Sector: Blockchain Application to hit $6.29 Billion by 2024

Global Energy Sector: Blockchain Application to hit $6.29 Billion by 2024

BIS Research has presented a new market intelligence report dubbed ‘Global Blockchain in Energy Market - Analysis and Forecast, 2018-2024.’ It reveals that blockchain application in the energy market was worth $518.6 million in 2018 and its value will reach $6.29 billion in 2024.

IBM and Verizon Business Collaborate on 5G and AI Edge Computing Innovation

IBM and Verizon Business Collaborate on 5G and AI Edge Computing Innovation

Tech giant IBM is collaborating with Verizon Business to help usher in the future of Industry 4.0 through their respective expertise on edge computing innovation and 5G technology.

Binance Rolls Out Crypto Education Tour in 5 French-Speaking African Nations

Binance Rolls Out Crypto Education Tour in 5 French-Speaking African Nations

To propel blockchain adoption and financial accessibility on African soil, crypto exchange Binance has launched a crypto education tour in five french-speaking countries.

Reebonz Tracks Provenance of its Luxury Products Using a Vechain-Powered Digital Certificate

Reebonz Tracks Provenance of its Luxury Products Using a Vechain-Powered Digital Certificate

Reebonz, the biggest luxury e-commerce company in Asia Pacific and Southeast Asia, has incorporated blockchain technology into its ecosystem to determine the provenance of its products.

China Establishes First-Ever Blockchain Zone in Central Province of Hunan

China Establishes First-Ever Blockchain Zone in Central Province of Hunan

The first provincial blockchain zone has been established in China, in the central Chinese province of Hunan. The “Wanbao” blockchain zone is located in the city of Loudi, marking the first blockchain zone in China, according to a local Chinese report.

Tencent, Huawei, and Baidu Executives to Join China’s New National Blockchain Committee to Set Industrial Standards

Tencent, Huawei, and Baidu Executives to Join China’s New National Blockchain Committee to Set Industrial Standards

The Chinese central government has put together a national blockchain committee to work on setting industrial standards. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued a notice on April 13 of the “Public Notice on the Formation of a National Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology Standardization Technical Committee.”

Demand for Blockchain Courses Available at 56% of the Top 50 Universities

Demand for Blockchain Courses Available at 56% of the Top 50 Universities

Cryptocurrency trading platform Coinbase brought to light new research highlighting 56% of the top 50 universities now offering one or more classes on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

Bitcoin, Crypto and Porn: Will the Adult Industry Boost the Market?

Bitcoin, Crypto and Porn: Will the Adult Industry Boost the Market?

The adult porn industry is a massive sector. Will it give crypto adoption a boost in the right direction? With many coins already in use, what has happened?

Is Dubai the New Rallying Point for Crypto Exchanges?

Is Dubai the New Rallying Point for Crypto Exchanges?

Dubai comes off as one of the most active influencers among gulf nations, granting licenses to many cryptocurrency exchanges recently.

Bitcoin Gets Integrated into the French Education Curriculum

Bitcoin Gets Integrated into the French Education Curriculum

The French education ministry has outlined the integration of Bitcoin into the curriculum, as it noted that cryptocurrency would be used to assist students in comprehending the characteristics of money.

Venezuelans to Bypass Hyperinflation with Bitcoin-Backed Synthetic US Dollars After Years of Extreme Economic Crisis

Venezuelans to Bypass Hyperinflation with Bitcoin-Backed Synthetic US Dollars After Years of Extreme Economic Crisis

A cross-border remittance startup based in Colombia, Valiu has released a new Bitcoin-backed US dollars for Venezuelans to bypass the hyperinflation that has been tormenting their national economy.

Global Blockchain IoT Market Expected to Generate Returns Worth $5.8 Billion by 2026

Global Blockchain IoT Market Expected to Generate Returns Worth $5.8 Billion by 2026

The global blockchain IoT market is expected to offer a revenue of $5.802 billion by 2026, driven by factors like IoT being increasingly implemented by mand end-use industries worldwide.

Telegram Abandons TON and Gram Tokens, Durov Critical of US Regulating Whole World

Telegram Abandons TON and Gram Tokens, Durov Critical of US Regulating Whole World

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has announced that they are calling it quits on the Telegram Open Network (TON) and its Gram tokens after a drawn-out battle with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Amazon Launches Virtual Clinic Called Amazon Care

Amazon Launches Virtual Clinic Called Amazon Care

Amazon, the world’s largest internet company by revenue, quietly launched a virtual health clinic for Seattle-area employees, CNBC reports.

Crypto.com Backs MIT's Digital Currency Initiative With a 4-Year Partnerhship

Crypto.com Backs MIT's Digital Currency Initiative With a 4-Year Partnerhship

Singapore-based digital currency trading platform Crypto.com has announced the Digital Currency Initiative support at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Media Lab with a four-year partnership.

Alibaba Sees Blockchain as the Icing on the Cake in the Film Industry

Alibaba Sees Blockchain as the Icing on the Cake in the Film Industry

During the ongoing 28th Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival happening in Xiamen, China, Li Jie, senior vice president of Alibaba Pictures, noted that blockchain was crucial in propelling the growth of the Chinese film industry.

'B is for Bitcoin' Children's Book by Graeme Moore

'B is for Bitcoin' Children's Book by Graeme Moore

There has been a recent release of a new book which targets teaching kids about Bitcoin, in this book titled "B is for Bitcoin" the basics of the alphabets as well cryptocurrency which would have most likely gained sufficient relevance by the time they become grown-ups are shown.

Over 100 Car Dealers to Accept Crypto Payments in the UK Boosting Crypto Adoption

Over 100 Car Dealers to Accept Crypto Payments in the UK Boosting Crypto Adoption

At least 100 car dealers in the UK have inked a partnership with London-based AutoCoinCars, the nation’s market leader in trading cars with cryptocurrencies. Through the strategic collaboration, clients will be able to purchase cars using cryptos in some of the biggest car dealers in the UK, such as Benz Bavarian, Saxton4x4, and Redline Specialist Cars.

New Ride-Hailing App to Transform Payments by Offering Blockchain Direct Transactions

New Ride-Hailing App to Transform Payments by Offering Blockchain Direct Transactions

Bayride has revealed RideNode, a new transportation virtual and blockchain currency that seeks to transform the payment structures in this sector. America’s ride-hailing industry is touted to be revolutionized because RideNode will offer direct transactions between the service provider and consumers.

Bitfinex Partners with ODEM to Revitalize Crypto Education

Bitfinex Partners with ODEM to Revitalize Crypto Education

Bitfinex has joined hands with ODEM, an on-demand education and employment marketplace, in creating a new education model on the importance of digital tokens in the blockchain and crypto space.

Dubai-Based Property Developer Introduces Bitcoin Payment for Home Buyers

Dubai-Based Property Developer Introduces Bitcoin Payment for Home Buyers

Ellington Properties, a Dubai-based developer, has chosen Bitcoin Suisse (BTCS) as its ideal crypto brokerage provider to facilitate Bitcoin payment for its international customers.

The University of Pennsylvania Wharton School to Accept Crypto for Tuition Fees

The University of Pennsylvania Wharton School to Accept Crypto for Tuition Fees

Wharton business school of the University of Pennsylvania has announced that it is developing a new online executive education program that will allow students to pay for tuition fees with cryptocurrencies.

Banks Are Increasingly Starting to Offer Cryptocurrency Services in 2020

Banks Are Increasingly Starting to Offer Cryptocurrency Services in 2020

Banks have increased their interest in cryptocurrencies. Many of them have decided to join the cryptocurrency market, either by offering investments in cryptocurrency or by exploiting the capabilities of blockchain technology, which is already used in various areas with financial services.

Blockchain Investment Dropped 60% in 2019 despite Bitcoin's Bullish Run

Blockchain Investment Dropped 60% in 2019 despite Bitcoin's Bullish Run

Blockchain investment dropped 60% from a record 4.1 billion in 2018 to 1.6 billion this year, according to the findings of CB Insights reported on Bloomberg 18 July.

Crypto Market Expanding in the Middle East, Says HashCash CEO

Crypto Market Expanding in the Middle East, Says HashCash CEO

A paradigm shift is being witnessed in Middle East nations, especially the United Arab Emirates (UAE), because the region’s interests are changing from oil to crypto and metaverse.

Is Blockchain Tech the Holy Grail for the Aerospace Industry?

Is Blockchain Tech the Holy Grail for the Aerospace Industry?

The aerospace industry moves millions of people and billions worth of assets every single day. Yet, the industry's sheer complexity is its own worst enemy. Can blockchain technology become the savior?

Baidu Trends: Bitcoin Searches Skyrocket Amid Social Distancing and Working From Home Approaches

Baidu Trends: Bitcoin Searches Skyrocket Amid Social Distancing and Working From Home Approaches

According to Baidu, a Chinese multinational technology company offering internet-related services, Bitcoin searches have shot up by 183% in the last one month. This trend can be linked to the fact that many countries have asked their citizens to adhere to precautionary approaches, such as self-quarantining, social distancing, working from home, necessitated when tackling coronavirus.

Blockchain-based Agricultural Startup Plans to Unite the Coffee Industry of Honduras

Blockchain-based Agricultural Startup Plans to Unite the Coffee Industry of Honduras

GrainChain being an agricultural start up backed up by Medici Ventures and has shown some prospects so far, plans to bring together the coffee industry of Honduras.

Baidu's Enterprise Blockchain Network Initiates Service for Developers and SMEs to Build Dapps

Baidu's Enterprise Blockchain Network Initiates Service for Developers and SMEs to Build Dapps

Enhancing China's initiative to adopt blockchain countrywide, internet giant Baidu will be launching a new blockchain-based service, through Xuperchain, for SME's and developers to use in the creation of decentralized applications.

Decrypt: Most Whitepapers are Full of Scams

Decrypt: Most Whitepapers are Full of Scams

According to Decrypt’s Investigation published on 22 April, many startups had been accused by White paper writers to “constantly required to fabricate and exaggerate facts”.

Telegram Mulling to Launch Marketplace for NFT-Like Smart Contracts

Telegram Mulling to Launch Marketplace for NFT-Like Smart Contracts

Telegram is considering introducing a new marketplace to allow users to transfer usernames via "NFT-like smart contracts," founder Pavel Durov announced.

Alibaba Unveils Its First Home-Grown AI Chip

Alibaba Unveils Its First Home-Grown AI Chip

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba unveiled its first artificial intelligence inference chip on Wednesday, a move which could further invigorate its already rip-roaring cloud computing business.

Credit Giant MasterCard Grants Wirex First Principal Membership License

Credit Giant MasterCard Grants Wirex First Principal Membership License

Wirex has become the first native cryptocurrency platform to be granted a principal membership license from credit giant Mastercard as part of their accelerated expansion into digital assets.

Korea's Educated Jobless Individuals are Building their Blockchain Expertise

Korea's Educated Jobless Individuals are Building their Blockchain Expertise

Korea’s surging ahead with its blockchain and crypto aspirations. Weeks after the government announced a $400 million blockchain fund, a prominent university added blockchain curriculum to its coursework.

Austrian Telecom Provider Adds Cryptocurrencies to its Payments Network

Austrian Telecom Provider Adds Cryptocurrencies to its Payments Network

With A1 Telekom’s move to accept Bitcoin and other digital currencies as a means of payment, Austrians now have more options in digital transaction payments

Bitcoin Association Bestows First-Ever Satoshi Nakamoto Scholarship to PhD Student

Bitcoin Association Bestows First-Ever Satoshi Nakamoto Scholarship to PhD Student

Bitcoin Association, a leading global organization for Bitcoin business, has revealed its first-ever Satoshi Nakamoto Scholarship to a 2nd year Cambridge University Phd student undertaking human genomics. Robin Kohze is the beneficiary of the scholarship after he successfully took part in a series of blockchain competitions, whereby he emerged second at Bitcoin Association’s 2nd Bitcoin SV Hackathon.

Steemit & Dtube: Social Networking, Blogging, and Video Sharing in the Blockchain Era

Steemit & Dtube: Social Networking, Blogging, and Video Sharing in the Blockchain Era

Steemit and Dtube allow users to be rewarded for sharing content. These social media networks are decentralized and censorship-resistant.

Nestle Partners with Carrefour To Track Origin of Baby Milk Products Using Blockchain

Nestle Partners with Carrefour To Track Origin of Baby Milk Products Using Blockchain

The adoption of blockchain has great impacts on supply chain management and all activities related to the production processes of an organization. The latest news indicates that Nestle and Carrefour have partnered to track the supply chain of baby milk products using blockchain.

Dubai Sees Crypto as Stepping Stone Towards Global Tech Hub

Dubai Sees Crypto as Stepping Stone Towards Global Tech Hub

Dubai is reaping the dividends of new tech investments because it has laid the ground for a post-pandemic boom through a business-friendly and low taxes environment.

Crypto Businesses Given the Green Light to Set Up in Dubai’s Free Zone

Crypto Businesses Given the Green Light to Set Up in Dubai’s Free Zone

Following a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Dubai Multi-Commodities Centre (DMCC) Free Zone and the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), crypto businesses have been granted the liberty to operate in DMCC once registered licenses are granted.

Crypto for Sex: Blockchain Takes Off in the Adult Entertainment Industry

Crypto for Sex: Blockchain Takes Off in the Adult Entertainment Industry

Cryptocurrencies have become increasingly popular in the adult entertainment industry, as it can guarantee a high level of anonymity to its users, especially for pornography-related businesses.

Over Half of Crypto Token Listings Show Signs of Insider Trading, Reveals Solidus

Over Half of Crypto Token Listings Show Signs of Insider Trading, Reveals Solidus

In an eye-opening study, Solidus, a leading crypto market integrity platform, has uncovered signs of insider trading associated with more than half of all cryptocurrency token listings since 2021.

Google Cloud and Polygon Labs partner for Ethereum scaling

Google Cloud and Polygon Labs partner for Ethereum scaling

Google Cloud will provide framework and developer tools to aid Polygon Labs’ Ethereum scaling protocol. The partnership aims to streamline developer integration for decentralized applications on Polygon.

Argo Blockchain Increases Daily Bitcoin Production Despite Network Difficulty Spike

Argo Blockchain Increases Daily Bitcoin Production Despite Network Difficulty Spike

Argo Blockchain increased its daily Bitcoin production to 5.7 BTC per day in February, up from 5.4 BTC per day in January, despite a 10% increase in network difficulty.

Ex-Binance CEO Zhao Unveils Education-Driven Crypto Initiative

Ex-Binance CEO Zhao Unveils Education-Driven Crypto Initiative

Zhao, Binance's former CEO, reveals a new education-centric blockchain project, excluding token offerings, with details to follow.

Magic Eden Halts BRC-20 Trading Temporarily Amid Ordinals Expansion

Magic Eden Halts BRC-20 Trading Temporarily Amid Ordinals Expansion

Magic Eden temporarily suspended BRC-20 trading on October 22, 2023, to ensure user protection until certain BRC-20 regulations were agreed upon. Earlier in June, the platform had extended support for BRC-20 tokens, diving deeper into the Bitcoin ecosystem. Following the halt, trading resumed on July 13, 2023, with a promotional reduction in listing fees to 0.1% for new BRC-20 tokens for a month.

Dubai regulator grants Crypto.com MVP preliminary license

Dubai regulator grants Crypto.com MVP preliminary license

Crypto.com has obtained a minimal viable product (MVP) preparatory license from Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) to offer spot and derivatives instruments of virtual assets.

ZachXBT's Defamation Lawsuit Receives Over $1 Million in Donations as Prominent Figures Rally Support

ZachXBT's Defamation Lawsuit Receives Over $1 Million in Donations as Prominent Figures Rally Support

In a surprising turn of events, renowned on-chain analyst ZachXBT has exceeded his initial fundraising target, amassing a staggering $1,055,233 in donations, according to Nansen data. This remarkable achievement has been made possible through contributions from various entities and influential figures within the crypto industry.

Kraken Amplifies European Footprint with BCM Acquisition

Kraken Amplifies European Footprint with BCM Acquisition

US-based cryptocurrency exchange, Kraken, has announced its plan to acquire Dutch crypto broker BCM as part of its European expansion strategy. This move aligns with the new MiCA regulatory framework, promoting a favorable investment climate in the region. The acquisition will enhance Kraken's service offerings and market position in the Netherlands.

Haru Invest Addresses Rehabilitation Procedures and Asset Distribution Concerns

Haru Invest Addresses Rehabilitation Procedures and Asset Distribution Concerns

On Aug 6, Haru Invest clarified court rehabilitation procedures and asset distribution plans, following legal challenges and member concerns.

Binance Rewards Crypto Literacy with Bitcoin NFTs Knowledge Contest

Binance Rewards Crypto Literacy with Bitcoin NFTs Knowledge Contest

Binance introduces a Word of the Day game focusing on Bitcoin NFTs, offering 500,000 Binance Points to participants during the Bitcoin Halving celebration.

Bitdeer Reports Robust Operational Performance for October 2023

Bitdeer Reports Robust Operational Performance for October 2023

Bitdeer Technologies Group, a leading Bitcoin mining company, has seen steady operational performance in October 2023, with strategic developments like Tydal Datacenter construction highlighting its long-term success.

US Fed denies Custodia Bank membership over crypto concerns

US Fed denies Custodia Bank membership over crypto concerns

The US Federal Reserve has denied Custodia Bank's membership application due to concerns over its involvement in the crypto industry. The Fed cited heightened illicit finance and safety and soundness risks, as well as a lack of a sufficient risk-management framework for its proposed cryptoasset-related activities. The bank is also prohibited from running crypto-related services if accepted as a member.

Portal Debuts on Binance Launchpool for BNB and FDUSD Farming

Portal Debuts on Binance Launchpool for BNB and FDUSD Farming

Binance Launchpool has added cross-chain gaming startup Portal for a new farming event. Users can earn PORTAL tokens by staking BNB and FDUSD over 7 days starting February 22nd. PORTAL will then list on Binance against major trading pairs.

Mysten Labs Partners with Alibaba Cloud to Bolster Sui Blockchain Ecosystem

Mysten Labs Partners with Alibaba Cloud to Bolster Sui Blockchain Ecosystem

Mysten Labs collaborates with Alibaba Cloud to enhance the Sui blockchain ecosystem, introducing AI-assisted development tools, educational programs, and global infrastructural support.

US Toughens Export Controls on Semiconductors to China Amid Military Concerns

US Toughens Export Controls on Semiconductors to China Amid Military Concerns

The US Department of Commerce tightened export controls on advanced computing semiconductors to China and other countries of concern to address national security threats posed by military modernization. The rules, effective from November 16, 2023, refine the parameters defining restricted chips, introduce a global licensing requirement, and expand controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The update also adds certain PRC entities to the Entity List, requiring a BIS license for foundries manufacturing chips for these entities.

OKX X Layer to Discontinue Swap Product

OKX X Layer to Discontinue Swap Product

OKX X Layer announces the discontinuation of its Swap product, effective May 30, 2024.

Robinhood Crypto Launches Staking and Localized Apps for European Market

Robinhood Crypto Launches Staking and Localized Apps for European Market

Robinhood Crypto introduces localized apps, staking, and updated Learn & Earn modules for European customers, strengthening its foothold in the region.

SFC Endorses Public Consultation on ESG Ratings Code of Conduct

SFC Endorses Public Consultation on ESG Ratings Code of Conduct

The SFC supports the industry-led public consultation on a code of conduct for ESG ratings and data product providers.

Leading Security Founders Discuss Potential of Generative AI

Leading Security Founders Discuss Potential of Generative AI

Security startup founders share insights on the use and threats of generative AI in the tech industry.

OKX Announces Delisting of Certain Simple Earn Products

OKX Announces Delisting of Certain Simple Earn Products

Crypto exchange OKX is set to delist certain Simple Earn products, including MINA, NYM, and LHINU terms.

Open Campus Launches First Decentralized Education Node Sale

Open Campus Launches First Decentralized Education Node Sale

Open Campus announces the sale of Principal Nodes for its EDU Chain, a Layer 3 blockchain designed for education.

Animoca Brands Announces Plan to Buy More EDU Tokens

Animoca Brands Announces Plan to Buy More EDU Tokens

Animoca Brands discloses its intent to acquire more EDU tokens from the open market.

Crypto Regulatory Developments: Congressional Review Act, DOJ Charges, and More

Crypto Regulatory Developments: Congressional Review Act, DOJ Charges, and More

A summary of recent regulatory actions and legal developments impacting the global crypto industry, for the period May 5 – May 20, 2024.

Binance Pool Expands USDC and FDUSD Payment Options for Cloud Mining

Binance Pool Expands USDC and FDUSD Payment Options for Cloud Mining

Binance Pool now accepts USDC and FDUSD for cloud mining purchases.

OpenAI Introduces Affordable AI Tools for Universities

OpenAI Introduces Affordable AI Tools for Universities

OpenAI launches affordable AI services aimed at universities.

a16z Crypto: Key Strategies for Finding Product-Market Fit in Web3

a16z Crypto: Key Strategies for Finding Product-Market Fit in Web3

Explore five essential strategies for achieving product-market fit in the Web3 space.

Binance Launches New 'Learn & Earn' Round with DODO Rewards

Binance Launches New 'Learn & Earn' Round with DODO Rewards

Binance introduces the next round of 'Learn & Earn,' offering DODO rewards for course completion.

Meta's Llama Enhances AI-Powered Study Buddy for Students

Meta's Llama Enhances AI-Powered Study Buddy for Students

Meta's Llama enhances FoondaMate, an AI-powered study buddy, providing students with conversational support on WhatsApp and Messenger.

HKMA Warns Public About Fraudulent Website Impersonating Ant Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

HKMA Warns Public About Fraudulent Website Impersonating Ant Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts the public about a fraudulent website mimicking Ant Bank (Hong Kong) Limited.

Binance Celebrates Eid al-Adha with 1 BTC and 30,000 FDUSD Giveaway

Binance Celebrates Eid al-Adha with 1 BTC and 30,000 FDUSD Giveaway

Binance launches Eid al-Adha challenge offering 1 BTC and 30,000 FDUSD in rewards.

Binance Launches Rising Stars Challenge with 1 ETH and 11,000 FDUSD in Rewards

Binance Launches Rising Stars Challenge with 1 ETH and 11,000 FDUSD in Rewards

Binance introduces the Rising Stars Challenge in the MENASA regions, offering users a chance to win 1 ETH and share 11,000 FDUSD in rewards.

SFC Suspends Ha Po Kwan for 12 Months Over Misconduct

SFC Suspends Ha Po Kwan for 12 Months Over Misconduct

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has banned Ha Po Kwan from regulated activities for 12 months due to misconduct.

OpenAI: Paf Leverages 85 Custom GPTs to Boost Developer Productivity

OpenAI: Paf Leverages 85 Custom GPTs to Boost Developer Productivity

Paf's engineering team has created 85 custom GPTs to enhance developer productivity and integrated them into their coding academy.

Binance Academy Launches Futures Chat Room Courses with 2,500 USDT Reward Pool

Binance Academy Launches Futures Chat Room Courses with 2,500 USDT Reward Pool

Binance Academy introduces Futures Chat Room courses with a 2,500 USDT reward pool. Verified users can participate and win rewards by completing specific tasks.

Binance Announces Blockchain Week Dubai 2024 with Discounted Early Bird Tickets

Binance Announces Blockchain Week Dubai 2024 with Discounted Early Bird Tickets

Binance has announced the dates for its Blockchain Week Dubai 2024 and opened sales for early bird tickets at a significant discount.

NVIDIA: GeForce NOW Expands Library With 'Tell Me Why' and 'As Dusk Falls'

NVIDIA: GeForce NOW Expands Library With 'Tell Me Why' and 'As Dusk Falls'

GeForce NOW adds 'Tell Me Why' and 'As Dusk Falls' to its cloud gaming library, alongside new titles like 'Still Wakes the Deep'.

Binance Launches P2P Cash Trade Fiesta with 7,000 FDUSD Prize Pool

Binance Launches P2P Cash Trade Fiesta with 7,000 FDUSD Prize Pool

Binance introduces the P2P Cash Trade Fiesta, offering users a chance to win a share of 7,000 FDUSD through trading and referrals.

Three Ramp-and-Dump Cases Transferred to District Court

Three Ramp-and-Dump Cases Transferred to District Court

Three sophisticated ramp-and-dump cases have been transferred to the District Court, according to the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).

Tether (USDT) Collaborates with Taipei Tech to Advance Blockchain Education

Tether (USDT) Collaborates with Taipei Tech to Advance Blockchain Education

Tether teams up with National Taipei University of Technology to enhance blockchain and digital asset education, aiming to equip students with vital skills.

Binance Launches New Round of Learn & Earn with CVP Rewards

Binance Launches New Round of Learn & Earn with CVP Rewards

Binance announces a new round of Learn & Earn, offering CVP rewards for users completing blockchain courses and quizzes.

Binance Introduces 'Word of the Day' Game with 1,000,000 Points in Rewards

Binance Introduces 'Word of the Day' Game with 1,000,000 Points in Rewards

Binance launches the 'Word of the Day' game, offering users a chance to share 1,000,000 Binance Points and win USDT vouchers.

Google Expands AI Tools to Support Students and Educators Globally

Google Expands AI Tools to Support Students and Educators Globally

Google unveils AI-powered tools for students and educators, including Gemini, expanding to over 100 countries to enhance classroom experiences.

Google Unveils New AI Tools for Workspace for Education

Google Unveils New AI Tools for Workspace for Education

Google announces the introduction of AI tools like Gemini for Google Workspace for Education, aiming to enhance learning and safety for teen students.

TinyTap and Open Campus to Host EDU Denver, a Fusion Event for Education and Web3 Leaders

TinyTap and Open Campus to Host EDU Denver, a Fusion Event for Education and Web3 Leaders

TinyTap and Open Campus announce EDU Denver, a free event uniting education and Web3 leaders, scheduled for June 24, 2024.

Serial Founder Ben Rubin Discusses Product Market Fit and Web3 Innovations

Serial Founder Ben Rubin Discusses Product Market Fit and Web3 Innovations

Ben Rubin, creator of Meerkat and Houseparty, shares insights on finding product market fit and his new venture in Web3 with a16z crypto.

3D Visualization Revolutionizes Future Chip Designs with NVIDIA and Ansys Collaboration

3D Visualization Revolutionizes Future Chip Designs with NVIDIA and Ansys Collaboration

NVIDIA Omniverse and Modulus enable Ansys to accelerate 3D simulation workflows, paving the way for next-generation semiconductor systems.

Gala Games to Host Live Town Hall on Mirandus Development

Gala Games to Host Live Town Hall on Mirandus Development

Gala Games invites fans to a live Town Hall on June 26 to discuss the latest updates on their fantasy MMO, Mirandus.

Binance P2P Offers 15,000 FDUSD in Rewards for MENASA Users

Binance P2P Offers 15,000 FDUSD in Rewards for MENASA Users

Binance P2P announces a 15,000 FDUSD reward pool for users in the MENASA region, encouraging new and existing users to participate.

Mirandus Development Roadmap: Key Milestones for Q3 and Q4 2024

Mirandus Development Roadmap: Key Milestones for Q3 and Q4 2024

Gala Games outlines crucial steps in the development of Mirandus for Q3 and Q4 2024, emphasizing incremental victories and the game's future.

Influencing ALT, ETHFI, MEME, IO, PYTH and TNSR, Binance Margin Introduces New FDUSD Trading Pairs

Influencing ALT, ETHFI, MEME, IO, PYTH and TNSR, Binance Margin Introduces New FDUSD Trading Pairs

Binance Margin expands trading options by adding new FDUSD pairs on Cross and Isolated Margin, enhancing user experience.

BounceBit Unveils New Products and Campaigns for July 2024

BounceBit Unveils New Products and Campaigns for July 2024

BounceBit announces the launch of two new products, Easy and Superfast, along with several lucrative campaigns for July 2024.

Tether and BTguru Sign MoU to Boost Digital Asset Education in Türkiye

Tether and BTguru Sign MoU to Boost Digital Asset Education in Türkiye

Tether Operations Limited and BTguru have signed an MoU to enhance digital asset education initiatives in Türkiye, fostering blockchain and peer-to-peer technology awareness.

Open Campus Launches Codex Hackathon Series with $1M Prizes to Boost EDU Chain Ecosystem

Open Campus Launches Codex Hackathon Series with $1M Prizes to Boost EDU Chain Ecosystem

Open Campus introduces the Codex Hackathon Series with $1M in EDU tokens to encourage dapp development on the EDU Chain.

First District Court Hears Cases Against 18 Defendants in Social Media Ramp-and-Dump Scandal

First District Court Hears Cases Against 18 Defendants in Social Media Ramp-and-Dump Scandal

The First District Court has initiated hearings for 18 defendants involved in three social media ramp-and-dump cases, according to the SFC.

Tether (USDT) Collaborates with Vietnam Blockchain Association to Boost Blockchain and AI Education

Tether (USDT) Collaborates with Vietnam Blockchain Association to Boost Blockchain and AI Education

Tether and the Vietnam Blockchain Association announce a strategic collaboration to enhance blockchain and AI education in Vietnam through conferences and workshops.

SyncTwin Leverages OpenUSD and Generative AI to Democratize Industrial Digital Twins

SyncTwin Leverages OpenUSD and Generative AI to Democratize Industrial Digital Twins

SyncTwin's app uses OpenUSD and generative AI to enhance industrial efficiency and sustainability, transforming factory workflows.

Binance Academy Offers $10,000 in BNB Rewards for Completing Intermediate Track

Binance Academy Offers $10,000 in BNB Rewards for Completing Intermediate Track

Binance Academy announces rewards of up to $10,000 in BNB for users completing the Intermediate Track and sharing certificates on social media.

Open Campus Secures Arbitrum Foundation Grant to Launch EDU Chain for Education

Open Campus Secures Arbitrum Foundation Grant to Launch EDU Chain for Education

Open Campus receives a grant from the Arbitrum Foundation to launch EDU Chain, a Layer 3 blockchain dedicated to education.

Binance Launches New 'Learn & Earn' Program Offering W Token Rewards

Binance Launches New 'Learn & Earn' Program Offering W Token Rewards

Binance announces a new round of its 'Learn & Earn' program, allowing verified users to earn W token rewards by completing courses and quizzes.

SFC to Launch New Online Application System for Investment Products

SFC to Launch New Online Application System for Investment Products

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will introduce a new online application and submission system for investment products, enhancing efficiency and user experience.

Dune Partners with Conduit for BOB L2 Integration

Dune Partners with Conduit for BOB L2 Integration

Dune Catalyst announces a strategic partnership with Conduit to integrate BOB L2, aiming to expand its product offerings and accommodate more chains rapidly.

Generative AI: How Diffusion Models Are Transforming the AEC Industry

Generative AI: How Diffusion Models Are Transforming the AEC Industry

Explore how generative AI and diffusion models are revolutionizing the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry with enhanced design, visualization, and project management.

HKMA Issues Alert on Fraudulent Websites Linked to Bank Julius Baer

HKMA Issues Alert on Fraudulent Websites Linked to Bank Julius Baer

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) warns the public about fraudulent websites related to Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd., urging caution and immediate action if affected.

Meta Llama Boosts Conversational Abilities of AI Study Buddy on WhatsApp and Messenger

Meta Llama Boosts Conversational Abilities of AI Study Buddy on WhatsApp and Messenger

Meta AI's new enhancement allows students to receive conversational help with schoolwork via WhatsApp and Messenger.

Binance Announces 50,000 FDUSD Rewards for Completing Deposit and Trading Tasks

Binance Announces 50,000 FDUSD Rewards for Completing Deposit and Trading Tasks

Binance launches a promotion offering a share of 50,000 FDUSD to selected users who complete deposit and trading tasks during the specified period.

Sei Blockchain Now Live on Dune Analytics Platform

Sei Blockchain Now Live on Dune Analytics Platform

Sei, a fast parallelized EVM blockchain, is now integrated into Dune's analytics platform, offering users enhanced data insights and dashboard creation capabilities.

Georgia Tech’s AI Makerspace Prepares Future Workforce with Advanced AI Training

Georgia Tech’s AI Makerspace Prepares Future Workforce with Advanced AI Training

Georgia Tech's AI Makerspace equips students with cutting-edge AI skills, preparing them for the future workforce, according to NVIDIA's AI Podcast.

NVIDIA Enhances Product Configurators with OpenUSD Integration

NVIDIA Enhances Product Configurators with OpenUSD Integration

NVIDIA integrates OpenUSD with Omniverse and generative AI, streamlining product configurator development for hyperpersonalized digital experiences.

Binance Introduces FDUSD Flexible Products with Up to 11.5% APR Rewards

Binance Introduces FDUSD Flexible Products with Up to 11.5% APR Rewards

Binance launches a promotion for FDUSD Simple Earn Flexible Products, offering up to 11.5% APR rewards for eligible users during the promotion period.

Cronos (CRO) and Revolut Join Forces to Launch Crypto Education Course

Cronos (CRO) and Revolut Join Forces to Launch Crypto Education Course

Cronos (CRO) partners with Revolut to launch 'Cronos Learn,' a course aimed at educating users about cryptocurrencies and Web3, available on the Revolut app.

KukuFM Triples Audio Production Capacity with ElevenLabs Integration

KukuFM Triples Audio Production Capacity with ElevenLabs Integration

KukuFM has significantly increased its audio series production capacity by integrating with ElevenLabs' AI text-to-speech technology.

Cornell Lecturer Develops AI-Powered Teaching Assistant to Revolutionize Education

Cornell Lecturer Develops AI-Powered Teaching Assistant to Revolutionize Education

Cornell lecturer Lutz Finger introduces S.A.I., an innovative AI teaching assistant, to make AI education more engaging and accessible.

Tether and Africa Blockchain Institute Partner to Educate Ivory Coast Students on Blockchain

Tether and Africa Blockchain Institute Partner to Educate Ivory Coast Students on Blockchain

Tether and Africa Blockchain Institute have teamed up to deliver blockchain education across universities in Ivory Coast, aiming to equip students with practical skills.

California Partners with NVIDIA to Enhance AI Education for Students and Educators

California Partners with NVIDIA to Enhance AI Education for Students and Educators

California announces an AI education initiative with NVIDIA, aimed at equipping universities and community colleges with generative AI skills.

Mi Primer Bitcoin Expands Global Bitcoin Education Efforts Through Decentralized Network

Mi Primer Bitcoin Expands Global Bitcoin Education Efforts Through Decentralized Network

Mi Primer Bitcoin aims to educate 100,000 students globally by leveraging its decentralized Light Node network across 20+ countries.

HKMA Issues Alert on Fraudulent Websites and Phishing Messages Related to ICBC (Asia)

HKMA Issues Alert on Fraudulent Websites and Phishing Messages Related to ICBC (Asia)

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued an alert regarding fraudulent websites and phishing messages linked to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited.

Dune Enhances API Capabilities with DuckDB Integration

Dune Enhances API Capabilities with DuckDB Integration

Dune has significantly improved its API by integrating DuckDB, enabling pagination, filtering, and handling larger datasets efficiently.

Tether (USDT) and Xion Global Partner to Boost Blockchain Education in South Africa

Tether (USDT) and Xion Global Partner to Boost Blockchain Education in South Africa

Tether and Xion Global have announced a strategic partnership to enhance blockchain education in South Africa, aiming to improve digital transaction capabilities.

Binance Introduces 'Word of the Day' Game with Focus on Account Security

Binance Introduces 'Word of the Day' Game with Focus on Account Security

Binance launches 'Word of the Day' game, allowing users to earn Binance Points by testing their knowledge on account security.

China Forestry Executives Found Guilty of Market Misconduct

China Forestry Executives Found Guilty of Market Misconduct

The Market Misconduct Tribunal finds China Forestry's former chairman and CEO guilty of false disclosures and insider trading.

Starknet Integration Goes Live on Dune Analytics

Starknet Integration Goes Live on Dune Analytics

Starknet, a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, is now integrated with Dune Analytics, enhancing data accessibility.

IOTA and Digimarc Transform Plastic Waste with Digital Product Passports

IOTA and Digimarc Transform Plastic Waste with Digital Product Passports

IOTA and Digimarc introduce Digital Product Passports to enhance transparency in plastic recycling, promoting a circular economy.

Binance Introduces ‘Word of the Day’ Game with 500,000 Binance Points Pool

Binance Introduces ‘Word of the Day’ Game with 500,000 Binance Points Pool

Binance launches a new educational game, 'Word of the Day,' allowing users to win a share of 500,000 Binance Points redeemable for BNB vouchers and fee rebates.

Binance Offers 19.9% APR on FDUSD Locked Products in Limited-Time Promotion

Binance Offers 19.9% APR on FDUSD Locked Products in Limited-Time Promotion

Binance launches a promotion offering 19.9% APR on FDUSD Locked Products, available from August 12 to August 22, 2024, on a first-come, first-served basis.

NVIDIA Opens Applications for $60,000 Graduate Fellowship Awards

NVIDIA Opens Applications for $60,000 Graduate Fellowship Awards

NVIDIA's Graduate Fellowship Program is now accepting applications, offering up to $60,000 for doctoral students in AI, machine learning, and more.

Mi Primer Bitcoin's Global Expansion: Educating Thousands on Bitcoin (BTC)

Mi Primer Bitcoin's Global Expansion: Educating Thousands on Bitcoin (BTC)

Mi Primer Bitcoin, a non-profit educational organization from El Salvador, aims to educate 100,000 students globally on Bitcoin through its decentralized Light Node network.

Binance Launches 'Word of the Day' to Educate Users and Offer Rewards

Binance Launches 'Word of the Day' to Educate Users and Offer Rewards

Binance introduces a new 'Word of the Day' game focusing on CPI, allowing users to earn Binance Points and educational benefits.

Arbitrum Nova Launches on Dune, Enhancing Web3 Gaming and Social Applications

Arbitrum Nova Launches on Dune, Enhancing Web3 Gaming and Social Applications

Arbitrum Nova, the AnyTrust chain for Web3 gaming and social applications, is now live on Dune, according to dune.com.

Vallée Duhamel Explores AI in Filmmaking with 'After Light'

Vallée Duhamel Explores AI in Filmmaking with 'After Light'

Montreal-based directing duo Vallée Duhamel discusses their latest project 'After Light' and the impact of AI on their creative process.

Binance P2P Offers 5,000 FDUSD to Users in Welcome Back Campaign

Binance P2P Offers 5,000 FDUSD to Users in Welcome Back Campaign

Binance P2P announces a promotional campaign offering 5,000 FDUSD in rewards for eligible users who have not traded since January 2024.

Tether Collaborates with Rezo Money to Enhance Blockchain Education in Guinea

Tether Collaborates with Rezo Money to Enhance Blockchain Education in Guinea

Tether and Rezo Money team up to promote blockchain education in Guinea, aiming to boost digital literacy and financial inclusion.

Smart Ways Students Are Leveraging AI to Enhance Learning

Smart Ways Students Are Leveraging AI to Enhance Learning

Explore how students are using AI to enhance learning, with insights from parents and teachers on responsible AI usage.

Binance Unveils Dual Investment Quiz with BTC Rewards

Binance Unveils Dual Investment Quiz with BTC Rewards

Binance introduces a Dual Investment Quiz, offering users a chance to win a BTC trial subscription. The promotion runs from August 29 to September 11, 2024.

Fabless Chip Designers Revolutionizing the Semiconductor Industry

Fabless Chip Designers Revolutionizing the Semiconductor Industry

Fabless semiconductor companies focus on design and innovation, offering agility and scalability in a competitive market. Discover their impact on the industry.

Binance Launches FDUSD Locked Products with 15.9% Fixed APR

Binance Launches FDUSD Locked Products with 15.9% Fixed APR

Binance introduces FDUSD Locked Products offering a 15.9% fixed APR during a limited promotion period, enhancing user earning potential.

HKMA Issues Warning on Fraudulent Websites Related to DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

HKMA Issues Warning on Fraudulent Websites Related to DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts the public about fraudulent websites linked to DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited and provides safety guidelines.

Gemini Introduces New Features to Enhance Student Learning

Gemini Introduces New Features to Enhance Student Learning

Gemini's new features aim to help students study smarter with resources like OpenStax. Available for students 18 years and older.

GeForce NOW Expands Library with 'Visions of Mana' and More

GeForce NOW Expands Library with 'Visions of Mana' and More

GeForce NOW adds 'Visions of Mana', 'Star Wars Outlaws', and 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6' Open Beta to its cloud gaming library.

Binance Launches 'Learn & Earn' Program Offering APT Rewards for Completing Courses

Binance Launches 'Learn & Earn' Program Offering APT Rewards for Completing Courses

Binance introduces a new 'Learn & Earn' program, rewarding verified new users with Aptos (APT) tokens for completing blockchain courses and quizzes.

VanEck Launches First-Ever Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX)

VanEck Launches First-Ever Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX)

VanEck introduces the Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX), offering investors strategic exposure to the rapidly growing fabless semiconductor sector.

Exploring Opportunities in Fabless Semiconductor Market Beyond Nvidia

Exploring Opportunities in Fabless Semiconductor Market Beyond Nvidia

Investors are urged to diversify into the broader fabless semiconductor market to mitigate risk and seize opportunities beyond Nvidia, as competition intensifies.

BitMEX Announces Scheduled Downtime for Options Trading on September 1

BitMEX Announces Scheduled Downtime for Options Trading on September 1

BitMEX has announced a scheduled downtime for options trading on September 1, 2024, from 03:00 UTC to 05:00 UTC.

Ethereum Foundation Releases Q2 2024 ESP Allocation Update

Ethereum Foundation Releases Q2 2024 ESP Allocation Update

The Ethereum Foundation has announced its allocation updates for Q2 2024, focusing on community and education initiatives worldwide.

SFC Imposes Lifetime Ban on Charles Lam Chung Yiu

SFC Imposes Lifetime Ban on Charles Lam Chung Yiu

The Securities and Futures Commission has issued a lifetime ban on Charles Lam Chung Yiu for misconduct.

Tether (USDT) Partners with Reku to Boost Crypto Education in Indonesia

Tether (USDT) Partners with Reku to Boost Crypto Education in Indonesia

Tether and Reku announce a collaboration to promote crypto literacy in Indonesia through a roadshow covering ten major cities.

Binance Introduces 'Know Your Scam' Word of the Day Game with 500,000 Points Pool

Binance Introduces 'Know Your Scam' Word of the Day Game with 500,000 Points Pool

Binance launches a new Word of the Day game themed 'Know Your Scam', offering eligible users a share of 500,000 Binance Points.

NVIDIA Launches Generative AI Teaching Kit to Empower Future Innovators

NVIDIA Launches Generative AI Teaching Kit to Empower Future Innovators

NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute, in collaboration with Dartmouth College, introduces a Generative AI Teaching Kit to equip students with essential AI skills.

Google Enhances Back-to-School Season with New AI Features for Students and Educators

Google Enhances Back-to-School Season with New AI Features for Students and Educators

Google introduces new AI features and controls on Chromebooks, enhancing digital learning and safety for students and educators this back-to-school season.

SFC Restricts Kingston Securities to Freeze Client Account Amid Corporate Misconduct Probe

SFC Restricts Kingston Securities to Freeze Client Account Amid Corporate Misconduct Probe

The SFC has issued a restriction notice to Kingston Securities Limited to freeze a client account over suspected corporate misconduct.

Blockchain Tech Breakthroughs and Their Impact on Various Industries

Blockchain Tech Breakthroughs and Their Impact on Various Industries

Explore how blockchain innovations like AMMs, DAOs, and zero-knowledge proofs are transforming industries beyond crypto, as discussed in a16z crypto's latest podcast.

Binance Introduces Limited-Time Offers in Earn Wednesday Program

Binance Introduces Limited-Time Offers in Earn Wednesday Program

Binance announces new limited-time offers under its Earn Wednesday program, featuring rewards across Simple Earn, ETH Staking, SOL Staking, and Dual Investment.

Binance Unveils 50,000 FDUSD Reward Campaign with Task-Based Vault Unlocking

Binance Unveils 50,000 FDUSD Reward Campaign with Task-Based Vault Unlocking

Binance announces a promotion offering 50,000 FDUSD in rewards. Complete tasks to collect icon cards and unlock the vault.

Runway Partners with Lionsgate to Revolutionize AI in Film Production

Runway Partners with Lionsgate to Revolutionize AI in Film Production

Runway teams up with Lionsgate to develop AI models for enhancing film production, exploring innovative content creation opportunities.

Binance Blockchain Week Dubai 2024 Early Bird Tickets Now Priced at $150

Binance Blockchain Week Dubai 2024 Early Bird Tickets Now Priced at $150

Early bird tickets for Binance Blockchain Week Dubai 2024 are now available for $150, offering a 75% discount on the full price.

SLB and NVIDIA Team Up to Enhance Energy Sector with Generative AI

SLB and NVIDIA Team Up to Enhance Energy Sector with Generative AI

SLB and NVIDIA collaborate to develop generative AI solutions for the energy industry, leveraging NVIDIA NeMo and AI Enterprise platforms.

Celestia Foundation Secures $100M to Advance Modular Blockchain Technology

Celestia Foundation Secures $100M to Advance Modular Blockchain Technology

Celestia Foundation raises $100 million led by Bain Capital Crypto, aiming to scale modular blockchain technology. The funding will boost its rollup ecosystem and data throughput.

Tecnológico de Monterrey Introduces AI-Powered Learning Ecosystem

Tecnológico de Monterrey Introduces AI-Powered Learning Ecosystem

Tecnológico de Monterrey has launched an AI ecosystem on Azure OpenAI Service to support students, assist professors, and streamline administrative tasks.

Binance Announces Dubai Escape Promotion with 60,000 FDUSD in Rewards

Binance Announces Dubai Escape Promotion with 60,000 FDUSD in Rewards

Binance launches Dubai Escape promotion, offering up to 60,000 FDUSD in token vouchers and a 2,000 FDUSD travel voucher for traders in MENA and South Asia regions.

BitMEX Announces Scheduled Downtime for Options Trading on September 24

BitMEX Announces Scheduled Downtime for Options Trading on September 24

BitMEX will undergo a scheduled downtime for options trading on September 24, 2024, from 04:00 to 04:30 UTC, impacting deposits and trades.

Binance Launches Limited-Time FDUSD Locked Products with 15.9% Fixed APR

Binance Launches Limited-Time FDUSD Locked Products with 15.9% Fixed APR

Binance introduces a limited-time promotion for FDUSD Locked Products, offering a 15.9% fixed APR for eligible users. The promotion runs from September 25 to October 8, 2024.

Binance Announces MENASA Promotions: Win 55,000 FDUSD in Rewards

Binance Announces MENASA Promotions: Win 55,000 FDUSD in Rewards

Binance launches exclusive promotions for new Futures users in the MENASA region, offering 55,000 FDUSD in rewards through various trading competitions and tasks.

Binance Futures to Launch WLDUSD COIN-M Perpetual Contract with Up to 20x Leverage

Binance Futures to Launch WLDUSD COIN-M Perpetual Contract with Up to 20x Leverage

Binance Futures will launch the WLDUSD COIN-M Perpetual Contract on October 2, 2024, offering up to 20x leverage, according to Binance.

Top AI Sound Generators Revolutionizing Audio Production

Top AI Sound Generators Revolutionizing Audio Production

Explore the leading AI sound generators, their features, applications, and how they are transforming the audio production landscape.

Effective Strategies to Remove Background Noise from Audio

Effective Strategies to Remove Background Noise from Audio

Learn practical tips and techniques to remove background noise from audio recordings for improved sound quality, according to ElevenLabs.

Character.AI Appoints Erin Teague as Chief Product Officer

Character.AI Appoints Erin Teague as Chief Product Officer

Character.AI announces Erin Teague as the new Chief Product Officer, enhancing their personalized AI entertainment offerings.

Discounted Early Bird Tickets for Binance Blockchain Week Dubai 2024 Now Available

Discounted Early Bird Tickets for Binance Blockchain Week Dubai 2024 Now Available

Early bird tickets for Binance Blockchain Week Dubai 2024 are available at a discounted price of 300 USD, offering a 50% reduction from the full price. The event will be held at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena.

AI Revolutionizes Fluid Dynamics Learning with Virtual Wind Tunnels

AI Revolutionizes Fluid Dynamics Learning with Virtual Wind Tunnels

Explore how AI-enabled virtual wind tunnels are transforming fluid dynamics education, providing students with intuitive tools for design and analysis, as detailed by NVIDIA Technical Blog.

Binance Offers 15.9% APR on FDUSD Locked Products Amid High Demand

Binance Offers 15.9% APR on FDUSD Locked Products Amid High Demand

Binance launches a promotional offer for FDUSD Locked Products, promising a fixed 15.9% APR during a limited subscription period from October 9 to October 22, 2024.

TSMC and NVIDIA Revolutionize Chip Manufacturing with cuLitho and AI

TSMC and NVIDIA Revolutionize Chip Manufacturing with cuLitho and AI

TSMC partners with NVIDIA to implement the cuLitho platform, drastically speeding up semiconductor manufacturing by leveraging AI and accelerated computing.

California's New Law Sparks Debate on Digital Ownership in Gaming

California's New Law Sparks Debate on Digital Ownership in Gaming

California's AB 2426 law mandates consumer warnings about revocable digital game ownership, highlighting the need for genuine digital asset control and the potential of Web3 solutions.

NVIDIA Modulus Revolutionizes CFD Simulations with Machine Learning

NVIDIA Modulus Revolutionizes CFD Simulations with Machine Learning

NVIDIA Modulus is transforming computational fluid dynamics by integrating machine learning, offering significant computational efficiency and accuracy enhancements for complex fluid simulations.

Binance Launches Educational Game with Rewards on Affiliate Program

Binance Launches Educational Game with Rewards on Affiliate Program

Binance introduces a 'Word of the Day' game focusing on its affiliate program, offering users a chance to win Binance Points redeemable for rewards.

Neuromodulation Advances with NVIDIA Jetson in Brain Disease Treatment

Neuromodulation Advances with NVIDIA Jetson in Brain Disease Treatment

NVIDIA Jetson enhances brain disease treatment through Brain-Machine Interactive Neuromodulation, offering real-time neural decoding and stimulation for conditions like epilepsy and Parkinson’s.

BitMEX Announces Scheduled Downtime for Options Trading

BitMEX Announces Scheduled Downtime for Options Trading

BitMEX will undergo a scheduled downtime for options trading on October 23, 2024, from 03:00 to 03:30 UTC, temporarily halting trading activities.

Binance Launches FDUSD Locked Products with 16.2% Fixed APR

Binance Launches FDUSD Locked Products with 16.2% Fixed APR

Binance introduces FDUSD Fixed Rate Locked Products offering a 16.2% APR. The promotion runs from October 23 to November 5, 2024, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Blockchain Week Dubai 2024 Ticket Prices Set at $600

Blockchain Week Dubai 2024 Ticket Prices Set at $600

Early Bird Tickets for Binance Blockchain Week Dubai 2024 are sold out, with regular tickets now priced at $600, excluding VAT. The event will be held at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena.

AI's Impact on Product Strategies: Insights from 2024 Report

AI's Impact on Product Strategies: Insights from 2024 Report

Discover how AI is influencing product strategies in 2024, based on insights from over 200 industry leaders, as highlighted in AssemblyAI's latest report.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Joins GeForce NOW's Expanding Cloud Gaming Lineup

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Joins GeForce NOW's Expanding Cloud Gaming Lineup

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Romancing SaGa 2 launch on GeForce NOW, enhancing its cloud gaming library. Players can experience new features and rewards, including the Stag-Heart Skull Sallet Hat.

Zoom Embraces AI to Revolutionize Business Communication and Productivity

Zoom Embraces AI to Revolutionize Business Communication and Productivity

Zoom is transforming into an AI-first platform to enhance productivity and collaboration, leveraging AI companions and a federated AI strategy, according to NVIDIA Blog.

AWS and NVIDIA Enhance High-Performance Computing for Energy Sector

AWS and NVIDIA Enhance High-Performance Computing for Energy Sector

AWS and NVIDIA are driving digital transformation in the energy sector by integrating the AWS Energy HPC Orchestrator with NVIDIA Energy Samples to meet increasing computational demands.

BNB Chain Invites Voting for BIA Winner at Dubai Event with $1,000 BNB Rewards

BNB Chain Invites Voting for BIA Winner at Dubai Event with $1,000 BNB Rewards

BNB Chain announces voting for the BIA winner at Binance Blockchain Week Dubai, offering participants a chance to share $1,000 in BNB rewards.

Binance Launches 'Word of the Day' Game Featuring Crypto Mining

Binance Launches 'Word of the Day' Game Featuring Crypto Mining

Binance introduces a new 'Word of the Day' game focusing on crypto mining, offering users a chance to win Binance Points. The game aims to enhance crypto vocabulary.

Binance Launches 'Word of the Day' Game Featuring Stablecoins Theme

Binance Launches 'Word of the Day' Game Featuring Stablecoins Theme

Binance introduces a 'Word of the Day' game focused on stablecoins, offering participants the chance to win Binance Points, redeemable for various rewards.

Binance Offers Up to 2,500 USDC and 30% APR Boost for Dual Investment Subscribers

Binance Offers Up to 2,500 USDC and 30% APR Boost for Dual Investment Subscribers

Binance introduces a promotional offer with up to 2,500 USDC rewards and a 30% APR boost for new Dual Investment subscribers until December 1, 2024.

Analyzing Natural Resources: Inflation, Productivity, and Industry Trends

Analyzing Natural Resources: Inflation, Productivity, and Industry Trends

Explore insights on natural resources, focusing on macroeconomic forces like inflation and productivity, alongside supply-demand fundamentals and resource transition trends.

Sortition in Modern Governance: Tech Giants Explore Lottery-Based Decision Making

Sortition in Modern Governance: Tech Giants Explore Lottery-Based Decision Making

Explore the revival of 'sortition,' an ancient practice of governance by lottery, now gaining interest among tech and AI companies like Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic.

Binance Introduces Interest-Free Loans for USDT, FDUSD, and USDC

Binance Introduces Interest-Free Loans for USDT, FDUSD, and USDC

Binance launches a promotion offering up to 7 days of interest-free loans for users borrowing USDT, FDUSD, or USDC through team formation.

Binance Launches Attractive APR Offers on FDUSD and EURI Products

Binance Launches Attractive APR Offers on FDUSD and EURI Products

Binance introduces new APR rewards, offering 16.2% for FDUSD locked products and 7% for EURI flexible products during a limited promotion period.

Binance Expands Dual Investment with WBETH, BNSOL, and SUI

Binance Expands Dual Investment with WBETH, BNSOL, and SUI

Binance has announced the inclusion of Wrapped Beacon ETH (WBETH), Binance Staked SOL (BNSOL), and Sui (SUI) in its Dual Investment offerings, enhancing user rewards.

Microsoft 365 Copilot Revolutionizes Efficiency Across Diverse Industries

Microsoft 365 Copilot Revolutionizes Efficiency Across Diverse Industries

Microsoft 365 Copilot is enhancing productivity by assisting workers in various sectors, helping them manage tasks more efficiently and enabling better decision-making.

HKMA Issues Alert on Fraudulent Websites Impersonating China Construction Bank

HKMA Issues Alert on Fraudulent Websites Impersonating China Construction Bank

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns the public about fraudulent websites related to China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited, advising caution and urging reporting of suspicious activities.

NVIDIA's 2025 AI Predictions: Transformative Technologies Across Industries

NVIDIA's 2025 AI Predictions: Transformative Technologies Across Industries

NVIDIA experts foresee AI advancements reshaping industries such as healthcare, finance, and entertainment by 2025, leveraging technologies like agentic AI and digital twins.

Binance Introduces High-Yield Simple Earn Products with FDUSD and EURI

Binance Introduces High-Yield Simple Earn Products with FDUSD and EURI

Binance announces new Simple Earn products offering up to 16.2% APR with FDUSD and 7% APR with EURI, providing users with attractive yield opportunities.

Gemini Live AI: Enhancing Productivity and Reducing Work Stress

Gemini Live AI: Enhancing Productivity and Reducing Work Stress

Discover how Gemini Live can streamline your workday with features like to-do lists, presentation practice, and stress management, enhancing productivity and reducing work-related anxiety.

GitHub Offers Free Certification for Verified Students

GitHub Offers Free Certification for Verified Students

GitHub now offers a free Foundations Certification for students verified through GitHub Education, promoting skill development in collaboration and version control.

AVEVA and NVIDIA Propel Industrial Automation with AI-Driven Solutions

AVEVA and NVIDIA Propel Industrial Automation with AI-Driven Solutions

AVEVA and NVIDIA leverage AI to revolutionize industrial automation, enhancing efficiency and safety in the energy, power, and chemicals sectors through dynamic simulation and deep reinforcement learning.

Binance Introduces New Trading Pairs and Trading Bots Services

Binance Introduces New Trading Pairs and Trading Bots Services

Binance announces the launch of new trading pairs and trading bots services to enhance user experience, effective November 22, 2024. The update includes zero fees for FDUSD/USDC pair.

Ethereum Layer 2 Blockchain Eclipse Founder Temporarily Reduces Public Role Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Ethereum Layer 2 Blockchain Eclipse Founder Temporarily Reduces Public Role Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Neel Somani, founder and CEO of Ethereum layer 2 blockchain Eclipse, has temporarily reduced his public role amid sexual misconduct allegations, aiming to clear his name.

Polkadot Developer Parity Technologies Reportedly Cuts Over 300 Staff This Week

Polkadot Developer Parity Technologies Reportedly Cuts Over 300 Staff This Week

Parity Technologies lays off over 300 employees amidst a strategic shift towards community-driven operations. The move comes as Polkadot faces ecosystem challenges, including a large upcoming supply event and a seeming lack of demand in parachain auctions. Community members have expressed mixed reactions, and concerns are rising on Polkadot's ability to maintain its market valuation in the medium term.

PayPal Acquires UK Crypto License

PayPal Acquires UK Crypto License

PayPal has secured a cryptocurrency license from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, marking a strategic move amid post-Brexit adjustments, and transitioning UK clients from PayPal Europe to a new UK-based entity.

Maduro: Venezuela to Activate Crypto Payment Method ‘Soon’

Maduro: Venezuela to Activate Crypto Payment Method ‘Soon’

Taking a page from North Korea, Venezuela is looking to skirt U.S. sanctions by using crypto. According to Bloomberg, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced a crypto payment method that they will activate “very soon.”

EDX Markets Partners with Solidus Labs to Monitor $16 Trillion in Crypto Trading with HALO Platform

EDX Markets Partners with Solidus Labs to Monitor $16 Trillion in Crypto Trading with HALO Platform

EDX Markets has partnered with Solidus Labs to use the HALO platform, monitoring $16 trillion in crypto trading, enhancing compliance and risk management.

Ripple CEO Warns SEC's "Enforcement" Approach May Hurt US Crypto Industry

Ripple CEO Warns SEC's "Enforcement" Approach May Hurt US Crypto Industry

Ripple CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, has suggested that the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) approach to regulation is putting the US at risk of missing out on being an attractive hub for the next evolution of blockchain and crypto innovation. Garlinghouse noted that the SEC's case against Ripple is the SEC simply playing "offense" and "attacking" the industry as a whole. He added that the crypto industry has "already started moving outside" of the US given its crypto regulation process is "behind" other countries such as Australia, UK, Japan, Singapore, and Switzerland.

Chainlink Unveils Constellation: A Grand Hackathon Event

Chainlink Unveils Constellation: A Grand Hackathon Event

Chainlink announces its largest hackathon, Constellation, from November 8 to December 10, 2023, with a $350,000 prize pool across seven core tracks. This event follows the trajectory of growth from Chainlink's inaugural hackathon in 2020. The hackathon is open to Web3 engineers of all experience levels and covers a broad spectrum of blockchain applications. It not only serves as a competition but a learning platform offering extensive educational resources and technical support to participants.

New MacOS Malware Hijacks Crypto Wallets Via Pirated Apps

New MacOS Malware Hijacks Crypto Wallets Via Pirated Apps

Kaspersky Labs discovers a new malware targeting macOS users via pirated apps, replacing legitimate Bitcoin and Exodus wallets with infected versions, highlighting the risks of downloading unauthorized software.

Animoca Brands Cuts Metaverse Fund Target to $800M

Animoca Brands Cuts Metaverse Fund Target to $800M

Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based developer of blockchain gaming technology, has reduced its target for its metaverse fund by 20% to $800 million due to volatility in the crypto sector. The company's market capitalization has also fallen from $6 billion to below $2 billion, signaling a change in sentiment in the crypto industry.

Honduras Establishes Bitcoin Valley in Santa Lucia to Boost Crypto Opportunities

Honduras Establishes Bitcoin Valley in Santa Lucia to Boost Crypto Opportunities

Honduras has entered the cryptocurrency trend after launching “Bitcoin Valley” in Santa Lucia meant to spur more opportunities in the digital asset space.

Harvard's Breakthrough in Quantum Computing: A Leap Towards Error-Correction and Noise Reduction

Harvard's Breakthrough in Quantum Computing: A Leap Towards Error-Correction and Noise Reduction

Harvard researchers have developed a processor using logical qubits for error-correction and noise reduction, a groundbreaking advancement in quantum computing that could potentially revolutionize the field.

US Bitcoin Corp-Hut 8 Merger Progresses Amid Celsius Plan Approval

US Bitcoin Corp-Hut 8 Merger Progresses Amid Celsius Plan Approval

US Bitcoin Corp has secured court approval for its merger with Hut 8 Mining Corp, marking a significant step towards managing its assets and listing on Nasdaq and the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Coinhouse Trims 15% Workforce Amid Crypto Sector Challenges

Coinhouse Trims 15% Workforce Amid Crypto Sector Challenges

French crypto exchange Coinhouse trims 15% of its staff, mirroring broader sector challenges. The move, announced on October 13, 2023, primarily affects the web 3.0 department, hinting at a strategic shift towards core crypto investment services amidst a bearish market scenario. The company's evolution, from a workforce of 100 to 60 within a year, highlights the cautious recalibration among crypto entities in navigating market and economic uncertainties.

Debt Box vs SEC: Court Reverses Asset Freeze, Raises Questions on SEC's Conduct

Debt Box vs SEC: Court Reverses Asset Freeze, Raises Questions on SEC's Conduct

Debt Box is suing the SEC for misrepresentation of evidence in obtaining an asset freeze, citing potential sanctions for misleading arguments.

Grimes Offers to Split Royalties with AI-Generated Music Creators

Grimes Offers to Split Royalties with AI-Generated Music Creators

Musician and producer Grimes has announced that she is in favor of AI-generated music and will treat AI creators using her voice the same as other artists she collaborates with. She plans to split 50% royalties on any successful AI-generated song that uses her voice. Grimes has no label and supports open-sourcing art, ultimately “killing copyright.”

Singapore Regulators and Banks Develop Crypto Customer Screening Standards

Singapore Regulators and Banks Develop Crypto Customer Screening Standards

Singapore's monetary authority and police forces are collaborating with traditional banks to optimize their procedures for opening accounts for digital asset service providers. After six months, results and conclusions for risk management and due diligence will be published. The guidelines will cover stablecoins, NFTs, and transferable gaming or streaming credits, with banks reserving the right to make decisions based on their own risk assessment.

Morningstar Ventures Invests $5M to Open 37xDubai, a Novel NFT Art Gallery in Central Dubai

Morningstar Ventures Invests $5M to Open 37xDubai, a Novel NFT Art Gallery in Central Dubai

Morningstar Ventures, an investment firm specializing in digital assets and blockchain technology, is opening its first interactive digital art gallery in the heart of Dubai. Located in the Burj Daman Tower (DIFC area), ‘37xDubai’ is positioned amidst Dubai’s business and lifestyle center.

AI : Experts Predict Human-Level Intelligence Within Decades

AI : Experts Predict Human-Level Intelligence Within Decades

A 2023 Oxford University survey forecasts a 50% chance of AI surpassing human performance in a decade, potentially reshaping jobs and industries by 2116. This rapid AI development calls for equitable access and bias mitigation.

Over 1 Million Applicants Join Nigeria's 3MTT AI Program

Over 1 Million Applicants Join Nigeria's 3MTT AI Program

Nigeria's 3MTT program, led by Bosun Tijani, is attracting over one million applicants, demonstrating the country's commitment to AI education and fostering a technologically skilled workforce.

Dunamu's Upbit Reports 81% Profit Drop in Q3 2023

Dunamu's Upbit Reports 81% Profit Drop in Q3 2023

Upbit's owner, Dunamu, is facing an 81% drop in Q3 2023 profits due to falling crypto prices and a sluggish investment environment.

Binance Launches New Batch of Dual Investment Products

Binance Launches New Batch of Dual Investment Products

Binance introduces a fresh set of Dual Investment products, offering users innovative options to manage their crypto assets.

Warren and Durbin seek answers from Bankman-Fried and FTX's successor

Warren and Durbin seek answers from Bankman-Fried and FTX's successor

Elizabeth Warren and Richard Durbin wrote to the former and current CEOs of FTX. They asked for more information on the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange. They noted "the apparent lack of due diligence by venture capital and other big investment funds". The lawmakers made 13 requests for documents, lists and answers.

Binance CEO Emphasizes Importance of Understanding Crypto for Proper Regulation

Binance CEO Emphasizes Importance of Understanding Crypto for Proper Regulation

During a fireside chat at the Hong Kong Web3 Festival, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) discussed the importance of regulators having a deep understanding of the crypto industry to properly regulate it. He emphasized the need for regulatory clarity and engagement with regulators. CZ also suggested that government efforts to restrict traditional financial markets may push more people towards crypto, ultimately leading to mass adoption.

Bitget Launches Blockchain4Youth Initiative

Bitget Launches Blockchain4Youth Initiative

Bitget has announced the launch of its new corporate social responsibility project, Blockchain4Youth, which will provide blockchain courses and certifications, host campus lectures in partnership with universities worldwide, and incubate innovative projects by young entrepreneurs. The initiative will commence with a series of campus lectures on Web3 held in universities across Taiwan, Vietnam, and Thailand. Bitget plans to allocate $10 million over five years towards this project.

Wintermute Accuses Near Foundation and Aurora Labs of Failing to Honor USN Redemptions

Wintermute Accuses Near Foundation and Aurora Labs of Failing to Honor USN Redemptions

Wintermute criticizes Near Foundation and Aurora Labs for failing to fulfill USN redemption commitments, resulting in significant unredeemed funds. Seeking legal recourse and remaining adversarial if resolutions fail.

Boosting Trade Efficiency: XRPL's fixReducedOffersV1 Upgrade

Boosting Trade Efficiency: XRPL's fixReducedOffersV1 Upgrade

The XRPL's fixReducedOffersV1 amendment, which has achieved 80% consensus, is in a two-week activation countdown, enhancing DEX functionality and addressing reduced offers in order books.

Ripple on the Brink of Decisive Win as SEC Legal Battle Nears End

Ripple on the Brink of Decisive Win as SEC Legal Battle Nears End

Ripple is expected to win a legal battle with the SEC, potentially settling $20 million or less. This victory is expected due to legal perspectives and the recent Second Circuit Court ruling, impacting digital currency regulation.

US SEC Halts American Cryptofed DAO’s Registration for Digital Tokens

US SEC Halts American Cryptofed DAO’s Registration for Digital Tokens

The US regulator stopped American Cryptofed DAO based on the ground that the firm failed to register its two digital tokens “Ducat” and “Locke” as securities.

Crypto Exchange Deribit Moves Headquarters to Dubai after Oobtaining VASP License

Crypto Exchange Deribit Moves Headquarters to Dubai after Oobtaining VASP License

Crypto exchange Deribit moves headquarters to Dubai after obtaining a VASP license, expanding crypto trading services in the region.

Hong Kong Investors Launch $100M Fund for Web3 Startups

Hong Kong Investors Launch $100M Fund for Web3 Startups

ProDigital Future, a new $100 million fund led by Hong Kong-based equity firm SAIF Partners, aims to support early-stage Web3 companies in the regional market. The fund has already raised $30 million during its half-year fundraising period and plans to raise $100 million by the end of 2023. ProDigital Future has already invested in six digital-asset projects, including GigaSpace and One Future Football. The fund intends to operate in Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore, Europe, and the United States, while adhering to the necessary licensing and regulatory requirements.

R3 Highlights the Transformative Potential of Tokenization in Finance

R3 Highlights the Transformative Potential of Tokenization in Finance

R3, a leading enterprise blockchain software firm, discusses the transformative potential of tokenization in the financial sector. The company emphasizes the need for regulatory frameworks and industry standards to unlock the full benefits of digital assets. According to a June 2023 report from Bernstein, $5 trillion in assets could be tokenized in the next five years, offering significant opportunities for market participants.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Sets Regulatory Standards for Tokenized Products

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Sets Regulatory Standards for Tokenized Products

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has released a circular outlining regulatory standards for institutions selling and distributing tokenized products, aiming to promote innovation, ensure consumer and investor protection, and promote due diligence, transparency, and risk management.

China's Guangdong Province Aims to Lead in Quality and Innovation by Embracing Blockchain and AI Technologies

China's Guangdong Province Aims to Lead in Quality and Innovation by Embracing Blockchain and AI Technologies

In a recent move, the Guangdong Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government have issued the "Outline for Building Guangdong Province as a Strong Quality-driven Province," outlining their vision to enhance the leading role of industrial clusters in terms of quality.

SEC Withdraws Lawsuit Against Debt Box Amid Misleading Evidence Controversy

SEC Withdraws Lawsuit Against Debt Box Amid Misleading Evidence Controversy

The SEC has withdrawn its lawsuit against Debt Box, accusing it of a $50 million fraudulent scheme, paving the way for future charges and a significant shift in crypto firm regulatory landscape.

Kraken Acquires Registration for VASP in the Netherlands

Kraken Acquires Registration for VASP in the Netherlands

Kraken secures a VASP registration from the Dutch Central Bank, marking a significant step in its European expansion and commitment to regulatory compliance. This strategic move enhances Kraken's offerings in the Netherlands and positions it for further growth in Europe.

Microsoft Reveals Azure Maia AI Accelerator and Azure Cobalt CPU

Microsoft Reveals Azure Maia AI Accelerator and Azure Cobalt CPU

Microsoft unveiled Azure Maia 100 AI Accelerator and Azure Cobalt CPU, optimized for AI and cloud computing, with deployment scheduled for early 2024.

UAE Crypto Insights: 72% Investors Lean Towards Bitcoin

UAE Crypto Insights: 72% Investors Lean Towards Bitcoin

The UAE's crypto investors, according to a survey by KuCoin, are overwhelmingly in favor of Bitcoin, highlighting the need for trust, security, and crypto education, as well as a keen interest in blockchain and AI integration, indicating the country's potential as a crypto hub.

Cosmos Hub Votes to Reduce ATOM Inflation Rate to 10%

Cosmos Hub Votes to Reduce ATOM Inflation Rate to 10%

Cosmos Hub proposes reducing ATOM inflation rate from 14% to 10%, lowering annual staking yield from 19% to 13.4%, optimizing security expenses and introducing a liquid staking module.

UK Embraces Crypto Innovation with Groundbreaking Financial Services Act

UK Embraces Crypto Innovation with Groundbreaking Financial Services Act

The UK government has taken a bold step forward in the financial services sector, embracing the dynamic world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology with the passing of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023.

Social Media Site X Limits Changpeng Zhao's Account Access

Social Media Site X Limits Changpeng Zhao's Account Access

Changpeng Zhao, former Binance CEO, faced account restriction on social media platform X amidst legal challenges, leading to widespread speculation in the crypto industry.

Bitget creates an AI-powered crypto trading tool

Bitget creates an AI-powered crypto trading tool

Bitget, an influential entity in the fields of crypto derivatives and copy trading, has introduced a novel tool called the Martingale AI trading bot. This AI-powered innovation is engineered to help its users trade cryptocurrencies with higher efficiency.

EU Council Adopts DAC8 Directive to Enhance Tax Oversight on Crypto Transactions

EU Council Adopts DAC8 Directive to Enhance Tax Oversight on Crypto Transactions

The Council of the EU has adopted the DAC8 directive to enhance administrative cooperation among national tax authorities concerning crypto-asset transactions and tax rulings for high-net-worth individuals. The directive broadens the scope of assets covered, mandates automatic information exchange, and aligns with global standards set by the OECD and G20 to address challenges posed by the digital economy.

Microsoft's 2.5 billion GBP Investment in UK AI: Catalyst for Innovation and Growth

Microsoft's 2.5 billion GBP Investment in UK AI: Catalyst for Innovation and Growth

Microsoft's significant investment in the UK's AI infrastructure is expected to significantly enhance the country's technology sector and its global AI standing.

Microsoft Ventures into Nuclear Energy to Power AI Development

Microsoft Ventures into Nuclear Energy to Power AI Development

Microsoft is venturing into nuclear energy to support its growing AI and cloud computing needs. The company has posted a job listing for a Principal Program Manager in Nuclear Technology, focusing on the development of an energy strategy based on SMRs and microreactors. While this move aims to address the energy-intensive nature of AI models, it also raises questions about the environmental and logistical challenges associated with nuclear energy.

Taj Quantum Utilizes Blockchain in Authentication Systems, Awarded Patent for Groundbreaking Type II Superconductor

Taj Quantum Utilizes Blockchain in Authentication Systems, Awarded Patent for Groundbreaking Type II Superconductor

Taj Quantum was awarded a patent for a Type II Superconductor and utilizes blockchain for authentication systems, as announced on July 31, 2023.

OKX Ventures Invests in Celestia Lab's Series B Funding for Modular Blockchain Development

OKX Ventures Invests in Celestia Lab's Series B Funding for Modular Blockchain Development

OKX Ventures has invested in Celestia Lab's Series B funding round to advance the development of the first modular blockchain network, Celestia. This investment aligns with the growing trend towards modularity in blockchain technology, aimed at overcoming scalability issues inherent in traditional Layer-1 chains. The initiative also underscores OKX Ventures’ broader commitment to fostering blockchain innovation globally.

Silvergate Bank Voluntary Liquidation Sparks Controversy in Crypto Industry

Silvergate Bank Voluntary Liquidation Sparks Controversy in Crypto Industry

The recent announcement of Silvergate Bank’s voluntary liquidation has led to a heated debate in the crypto industry, with some lawmakers labeling the sector as “risky” and “volatile.” Crypto executives and commentators have criticized these remarks and suggested that government investigations and legal attacks hastened the bank’s collapse. As Silvergate winds down, some crypto firms are seeking alternative banking partners amid concerns of regulatory crackdowns and proposed tax law changes.

FTX debtors report over $4 billion in scheduled assets

FTX debtors report over $4 billion in scheduled assets

FTX debtors have reported over $4 billion in scheduled assets among various company silos as of November 2022 in a filing with the United States Bankruptcy Court. The report revealed that Alameda Research held the majority of scheduled assets but had "potentially material claims that have been filed as undetermined," while the data surrounding cryptocurrency holdings or transactions was limited.

Why Switzerland is Fast Becoming a Global Hub for Blockchain Industry

Why Switzerland is Fast Becoming a Global Hub for Blockchain Industry

Switzerland is fast adopting innovation and blockchain and is positioned to create a huge impact on other economies.

Ether.fi (ETHFI) Set to Launch on Binance Launchpool, Enabling Users to Farm Tokens by Staking BNB and FDUSD

Ether.fi (ETHFI) Set to Launch on Binance Launchpool, Enabling Users to Farm Tokens by Staking BNB and FDUSD

Binance announces the upcoming launch of Ether.fi (ETHFI) on its Launchpool platform, allowing users to farm ETHFI tokens by staking BNB and FDUSD. The decentralized staking protocol will be the 49th project featured on Binance Launchpool.

Global Efforts to Classify Cryptocurrencies

Global Efforts to Classify Cryptocurrencies

Cryptodata website 21Shares and CoinGecko have launched a worldwide crypto asset classification system.

IOSCO Proposes Measures To Probe Digital Marketing Risks

IOSCO Proposes Measures To Probe Digital Marketing Risks

Concerning the rapid increase of risks in digital marketing, The International Organization of Securities Commissions, or IOSCO, has proposed some measures for its member countries to consider when deciding their policy and imposition approaches to retail online offerings and marketing.

ASIC Appeals Federal Court Ruling on Finder Wallet's "Earn" Product

ASIC Appeals Federal Court Ruling on Finder Wallet's "Earn" Product

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has appealed a federal court ruling that found Finder Wallet's "Earn" product compliant with Australian financial laws, raising concerns about consumer protections.

Changpeng Zhao Launches Giggle Academy: A Gamified, Adaptive Learning Platform

Changpeng Zhao Launches Giggle Academy: A Gamified, Adaptive Learning Platform

Binance's Changpeng Zhao announces Giggle Academy, a free educational platform for basic education, focusing on gamification and adaptability.

SK Chairman Chey Tae-won Champions AI Transformation in Business

SK Chairman Chey Tae-won Champions AI Transformation in Business

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won urges businesses to adapt to the AI era by reshaping their models, focusing on flexibility, strategic partnerships, and offering comprehensive AI solutions.

Reuters: U.S. Aims to Thwart Chinese Access to AI Chips via Overseas Outlets

Reuters: U.S. Aims to Thwart Chinese Access to AI Chips via Overseas Outlets

The U.S. is contemplating tightening restrictions to prevent Chinese firms from accessing American AI chips via overseas outlets, reinforcing its stance on curbing China's AI military advancements. The move comes amid existing challenges in enforcing export controls, with the new rules expected to broaden the scope of restrictions on the AI chip market.

North Korea's Cyber Onslaught on Cryptocurrency: A $3 Billion Digital Heist

North Korea's Cyber Onslaught on Cryptocurrency: A $3 Billion Digital Heist

North Korea has escalated cyber attacks on cryptocurrency since 2017, stealing over $3 billion and stealing $1.7 billion in 2022, posing a serious threat to the country's economy and military budget.

Binance Futures to Introduce FDUSD Margin, Phase Out USDP

Binance Futures to Introduce FDUSD Margin, Phase Out USDP

Binance Futures is set to support FDUSD as a margin asset, replacing USDP in Multi-Assets Mode, enhancing the platform's flexibility for users.

CertiK: Crypto Social Media Scams Surge

CertiK: Crypto Social Media Scams Surge

CertiK discusses the growing threat of crypto scams on social media, citing a FTC report revealing over $1 billion lost in the 18 months leading to June 2022, with nearly half coming from social media interactions. It suggests preventive measures like hardware wallets and smart contract security audits.

Teaching with ChatGPT: OpenAI Issues Guidelines

Teaching with ChatGPT: OpenAI Issues Guidelines

A guide has been released for educators to integrate ChatGPT into classrooms, outlining its workings, limitations, and potential applications, emphasizing customization and human oversight.

News Industry Grapples with Financial Woes and AI Disruption

News Industry Grapples with Financial Woes and AI Disruption

The news industry faces declining advertising revenue, declining subscriber growth, and AI-driven disruptions, necessitating strategic shifts and legal disputes to adapt to digital advertising trends.

Italy and South Korea's Central Banks Forge a Path in CBDC Development

Italy and South Korea's Central Banks Forge a Path in CBDC Development

The Bank of Italy and the Bank of Korea have signed an MOU to collaborate on the development of Digital Currencies (CBDCs), a significant development in the digital currency sector.

Thailand's SEC enhances investor protection with new cryptocurrency trading rules.

Thailand's SEC enhances investor protection with new cryptocurrency trading rules.

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced new guidelines to strengthen investor protection in the cryptocurrency industry. The SEC has mandated clearer disclosure of risk warnings and restrictions on digital asset business operators' deposit and lending services.

FinTech Figure Launches Cryptocurrency Mortgage Products

FinTech Figure Launches Cryptocurrency Mortgage Products

Figure now enables customers to leverage cryptocurrencies to purchase real estate.

WSB Token Team Member Allegedly Dumps Coins

WSB Token Team Member Allegedly Dumps Coins

A team member of the WSB Coin token project, which claims to be the official memecoin of Wall Street Bets, has allegedly dumped a large portion of the coins just days after its launch. The on-chain data showed that the moderator, zjz.eth, sold WSB coins worth around $635,000, resulting in a massive drop in the token's price. The incident has raised concerns among the community members, who warned others not to buy the dip as the moderators still have access to 10% of the total supply.

Binance Adds DOGE, XRP, SOL to FDUSD with Zero Maker Fees

Binance Adds DOGE, XRP, SOL to FDUSD with Zero Maker Fees

Binance introduces five new trading pairs, including DOGE/FDUSD and SOL/FDUSD, and offers zero maker fees on FDUSD pairs until further notice, potentially increasing liquidity and trading volumes, with TRY as part of TOMO/TRY and UNFI/TRY pairs.

BlackRock and SEC Discuss iShares Bitcoin Trust Listing on Nasdaq

BlackRock and SEC Discuss iShares Bitcoin Trust Listing on Nasdaq

The SEC is reviewing multiple proposals for iShares Bitcoin Trust's listing as a spot Bitcoin ETF on Nasdaq, marking a significant step in mainstream cryptocurrency acceptance.

Dubai-Based Startup to Raise $1.2M NFT Fund to Clean Up Ocean Plastics Globally

Dubai-Based Startup to Raise $1.2M NFT Fund to Clean Up Ocean Plastics Globally

Ocean and Us plans to raise millions in donations via NTF funding.

Microsoft Unveils Free Copilot AI App for Android, Featuring GPT-4 and Challenging Paid Alternatives

Microsoft Unveils Free Copilot AI App for Android, Featuring GPT-4 and Challenging Paid Alternatives

Microsoft's Copilot AI app for Android, incorporating GPT-4, challenges paid alternatives with advanced text and image capabilities, enhancing the Microsoft ecosystem and preparing for an iOS version.

BlackRock's Strategic Shift: Layoffs Amidst Bitcoin ETF Anticipation

BlackRock's Strategic Shift: Layoffs Amidst Bitcoin ETF Anticipation

BlackRock Inc plans to lay off 600 employees, following a similar pattern from 2023. Meanwhile, it eagerly awaits the SEC's decision on its Bitcoin ETF application, a potential game-changer in the crypto market.

Vitalik Buterin Moves 999 ETH Following Depositing 1,602 ETH to Bitstamp and MKR Dump

Vitalik Buterin Moves 999 ETH Following Depositing 1,602 ETH to Bitstamp and MKR Dump

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has significantly influenced the crypto space by transferring 999 ETH to a different address and depositing it to Bitstamp, with the latest transaction valued at $1.63 million.

Australian regulator sues Finder.com for crypto yield offering

Australian regulator sues Finder.com for crypto yield offering

Australia's financial services authority is suing Finder.com for selling a bitcoin yield-bearing instrument without a license. Finder disputes ASIC's accusation that a registered exchange product was unlicensed, but it hasn't said whether it would contest the complaint. After Block Earner last November, it's the regulator's second domestic crypto income product supplier. ASIC sued Finder.com for selling three crypto-backed fixed-yield products without an AFS license. The regulator's third action against crypto financial products and businesses in three months. When asked whether it will fight the action, Finder declined to respond.

Dubai Prince's Hong Kong Office Warned by US SEC, MTR Listed as Untrustworthy

Dubai Prince's Hong Kong Office Warned by US SEC, MTR Listed as Untrustworthy

The Hong Kong office of Sheikh Ali Rashed Ali Saeed Al Maktoum, a member of the ruling family in Dubai, has received a warning from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding their involvement in cryptocurrencies. Additionally, the Hong Kong subway operator, MTR Corporation, has been listed as an untrustworthy company.

Microsoft and AFL-CIO Forge Partnership to Navigate AI's Impact on the Workforce

Microsoft and AFL-CIO Forge Partnership to Navigate AI's Impact on the Workforce

Microsoft and AFL-CIO's partnership marks a significant step in integrating AI into the workforce, focusing on worker education, labor rights, policy influence, and ensuring AI meets workers' needs.

Binance Adds USDC on Its Dual Investment Service

Binance Adds USDC on Its Dual Investment Service

Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced the addition of USDC on its Dual Investment platform. Users can now participate in Buy Low & Sell High products with various USDC pairs, allowing them to earn rewards on popular cryptocurrencies.

WEF Promotes Eco-Friendly Crypto Mining Firm Crusoe Energy

WEF Promotes Eco-Friendly Crypto Mining Firm Crusoe Energy

The World Economic Forum (WEF) featured a video showcasing Crusoe Energy Systems, a cryptocurrency mining firm that uses waste energy sources to power their modular data centers. Although the video never directly mentions cryptocurrency mining, several crypto industry figures praised Crusoe's efforts in reducing flaring and utilizing stranded energy sources to generate ultra-low-cost computing infrastructure.

Malaysian Universities to Expand Women’s Blockchain Knowledge Base with Programmers Course

Malaysian Universities to Expand Women’s Blockchain Knowledge Base with Programmers Course

Women in Blockchain Asia (WIBA) has partnered with various Malaysian universities to propel the number of female blockchain developers and coders in Malaysia.

OpenTrade and WOO X Unite to Offer Tokenized T-Bills to Asian Investors

OpenTrade and WOO X Unite to Offer Tokenized T-Bills to Asian Investors

OpenTrade collaborates with WOO X to unveil access to tokenized T-Bills for Asian investors. This partnership, leveraging Circle Research’s Perimeter Protocol, is a response to the escalating demand for tokenized T-Bills over DeFi yields. Concurrently, WOO X advances its strategic footprint in South Korea, aligning with CODE compliance solutions to broaden its product accessibility in the region.

ADGM Launches Pioneering DLT Foundations Regime

ADGM Launches Pioneering DLT Foundations Regime

Abu Dhabi Global Market's Registration Authority has introduced the Distributed Ledger Technology Foundations Regulations 2023, a global legislative framework designed to facilitate token issuance, promote governance, and drive transparency in the crypto sector.

Former OpenSea Head of Product, Nathaniel Chastain, Sentenced in Pioneering NFT Insider Trading Case

Former OpenSea Head of Product, Nathaniel Chastain, Sentenced in Pioneering NFT Insider Trading Case

Nathaniel Chastain, former OpenSea head of product, received a three-month term for digital asset insider trading. Chastain was found guilty of "fraud and money laundering" and earning over $50,000 via NFT transactions. Insider trading in crypto and digital assets is a developing problem, with fines of up to 20 years for each offence.

Dubai-Based Asset Advisors Enables Clients to Purchase Real Estate with Bitcoin and Ethereum

Dubai-Based Asset Advisors Enables Clients to Purchase Real Estate with Bitcoin and Ethereum

Purchasing real estate property with cryptocurrencies is becoming more of a reality, especially in Dubai.

Honduras Imposes Crypto Trading Ban Amid Fraud and Laundering Concerns

Honduras Imposes Crypto Trading Ban Amid Fraud and Laundering Concerns

Honduras' CNBS regulator bans cryptocurrency transactions within financial institutions due to fraud, money laundering, and regulatory inability to regulate multi-jurisdictional digital platforms amid global debate.

AI Chatbots Set to Revolutionize Fast-Food Industry

AI Chatbots Set to Revolutionize Fast-Food Industry

Wendy's and other fast-food chains are partnering with tech companies to develop AI chatbots that use natural language processing to take drive-thru orders. This technology has the potential to significantly improve customer experience and streamline operations in the fast-food industry.

VARA Issues New Guidelines for Virtual Asset Service Providers in Dubai

VARA Issues New Guidelines for Virtual Asset Service Providers in Dubai

VARA's "Full Market Product Regulations" comprise four mandatory and activity-specific rulebooks for running VASPs.

Ethereum Team Leader Critiques University's Apathy Towards Crypto Education

Ethereum Team Leader Critiques University's Apathy Towards Crypto Education

Ethereum head, Péter Szilágyi, expressed frustration over his alma mater's lack of interest in blockchain technology, contrasting with global demand for blockchain education driven by major corporations and student interests.

Hacking Attempts on Upbit Surge to 159,061 in First Half of 2023

Hacking Attempts on Upbit Surge to 159,061 in First Half of 2023

Hacking attempts on South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, have surged to 159,061 in the first half of 2023, according to data submitted to the National Assembly. The figure represents a 2.17-fold increase compared to the same period last year. Lawmaker Park Sung-jung criticizes the ambiguous role of the Ministry of Science and Technology in regulating the exchange.

Ex-FTX Execs Launch New Crypto Exchange Backpack

Ex-FTX Execs Launch New Crypto Exchange Backpack

Former FTX executives, Can Sun, are launching Backpack Exchange in Dubai, aiming to raise $100 million for customer fund security and advanced technology.

Sam Altman Reinstated as OpenAI CEO Amid Board Restructuring

Sam Altman Reinstated as OpenAI CEO Amid Board Restructuring

Sam Altman returns as OpenAI's CEO, with a reconstituted board, after a brief ouster, underscoring his pivotal role in the AI industry.

Coinbase's Legal Challenge Against SEC's Decision

Coinbase's Legal Challenge Against SEC's Decision

Coinbase challenges the SEC in court over its decision to deny a rulemaking petition, marking a critical juncture in U.S. cryptocurrency regulation.

Hopes Dashed for India's Crypto Community

Hopes Dashed for India's Crypto Community

The Indian crypto community was upset that the budget did not address crypto, hoping for a 30% tax decrease.

China Mobile Launches Metaverse Industry Alliance, Involving Tech Giants Like Huawei and Xiaomi

China Mobile Launches Metaverse Industry Alliance, Involving Tech Giants Like Huawei and Xiaomi

On June 28, 2023, in Shanghai, China Mobile announced the formal establishment of the China Mobile Metaverse Industry Alliance during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2023. This initiative marks a significant stride in China Mobile's strategic foray into the rapidly expanding metaverse landscape.

Binance Launches AEVO on Launchpool

Binance Launches AEVO on Launchpool

Binance introduces AEVO, a new decentralized derivatives exchange platform, on its Launchpool, allowing users to farm AEVO tokens by staking BNB and FDUSD.

Binance Promotion: Subscribe to SOL or BNB Locked Products or Stake ETH to Share 7,777 ACE in Airdrop Rewards

Binance Promotion: Subscribe to SOL or BNB Locked Products or Stake ETH to Share 7,777 ACE in Airdrop Rewards

Binance announces a promotion where users can subscribe to SOL or BNB Locked Products or stake ETH to earn a share of 7,777 ACE in airdrop rewards. The promotion period is from April 30, 2024, to May 13, 2024. Eligible users will be ranked based on their net eligible subscription amount and the top 500 users will qualify for rewards.

Google Metadata Implicates SBF in Fraudulent Activities During Trial

Google Metadata Implicates SBF in Fraudulent Activities During Trial

The trial on Nov 1, 2023, revealed Google metadata evidence against SBF, revealing his creation of a spreadsheet listing fraudulent financial activities. This evidence, along with testimonies and online meetings, contradicted SBF's claims of ignorance.

El Salvador Lags Behind as Spain Overtakes to Become Third Largest Crypto ATM Hub

El Salvador Lags Behind as Spain Overtakes to Become Third Largest Crypto ATM Hub

With a total of 215 crypto ATMs hosted in Spain, the country has now outpaced El Salvador, which is home to 212 crypto ATMs, down to the fourth position, following Spain’s third position.

SpankChain Shuts Down SpankPay Crypto Payment Processor

SpankChain Shuts Down SpankPay Crypto Payment Processor

Ethereum-based adult entertainment platform SpankChain has closed down its crypto payment processor, SpankPay, after losing its payment service provider Wyre in February and failing to find a new one.

NFA issues new rule for digital asset commodities

NFA issues new rule for digital asset commodities

The National Futures Association has issued a new compliance rule to address fraud and misconduct by its over 100 members involved in digital asset commodities. The new rule will take effect on May 31 and applies only to Bitcoin and Ether.

First Digital Group Launches New Stablecoin FDUSD to Revolutionize Global Finance

First Digital Group Launches New Stablecoin FDUSD to Revolutionize Global Finance

Asia's leading trust company and qualified custodian, First Digital, is making waves in the global financial ecosystem with the announcement of its new stablecoin, First Digital USD (FDUSD)

Dee Templeton Joins OpenAI's Board Amidst Corporate Governance Overhaul

Dee Templeton Joins OpenAI's Board Amidst Corporate Governance Overhaul

Microsoft's Dee Templeton joins OpenAI's board as a nonvoting observer amidst significant corporate governance changes following CEO Sam Altman's brief ouster and reinstatement.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin Proposes Signature Reduction

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin Proposes Signature Reduction

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposes reducing the number of signatures for validators in the PoS system to simplify the system, address technical issues, and enhance network security.

Binance Enhances Trading Options with New Pairs and Bot Services

Binance Enhances Trading Options with New Pairs and Bot Services

Binance boosts its trading services with new spot trading pairs and trading bot services, expanding options and enhancing user experience. This includes pairs like MOVR/TRY, LDO/FDUSD, and more, with a focus on FDUSD and Turkish Lira pairs.

The UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani Al-Zeyoudi

The UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani Al-Zeyoudi

Thani Al-Zeyoudi said crypto will "major" in UAE global commerce. The UAE's international trade minister updated 2023 commercial ties and policies. New restrictions allow a $2.7 million penalties for noncompliance. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, the artificial intelligence and digital economy minister spoke.

Dubai's VARA Appoints Matthew White as CEO

Dubai's VARA Appoints Matthew White as CEO

Dubai's VARA is appointing Matthew White as its new CEO, focusing on regulatory compliance in the cryptocurrency space, following a leadership transition.

US Court Orders Binance and Changpeng Zhao to Pay $2.7 Billion in Settlement with CFTC

US Court Orders Binance and Changpeng Zhao to Pay $2.7 Billion in Settlement with CFTC

A US court has imposed a $2.7 billion fine on Binance and a $150 million fine on Changpeng Zhao for violating the Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC regulations.

Solana Foundation Forms Strategic Alliance with DMCC Crypto Centre in Dubai

Solana Foundation Forms Strategic Alliance with DMCC Crypto Centre in Dubai

The strategic partnership between Solana Foundation and DMCC Crypto Centre marks a significant milestone towards fostering a thriving Web3 ecosystem in Dubai. By offering technical and business development support, alongside educational initiatives, this alliance is poised to drive innovation and business scalability, further elevating Dubai's standing as a global hub for blockchain and Web3 technologies.

Microsoft Copilot: SMEs with Affordable AI Integration

Microsoft Copilot: SMEs with Affordable AI Integration

Microsoft's introduction of Copilot AI for SMEs, with individual subscriptions at $20 and business plans at $30 per month, brings advanced AI capabilities, including GPT-4 Turbo, to small and medium-sized businesses, enhancing productivity and decision-making.

Google Sues Unknown Entities for Malware Scheme Disguised as AI Chatbot Bard

Google Sues Unknown Entities for Malware Scheme Disguised as AI Chatbot Bard

Google is suing individuals for a malware distribution scam involving false AI chatbot ads, aiming to protect users and intellectual property amid growing digital security challenges.

Dragonfly Capital Invests $10 Million in Bitget

Dragonfly Capital Invests $10 Million in Bitget

Dragonfly Capital has invested $10 million in cryptocurrency derivatives exchange Bitget to support its global market and service expansion and corporate social responsibility initiatives for crypto education and adoption. Bitget plans to expand its spot trading, launchpad, and Bitget Earn products. Despite the FTX collapse, cryptocurrency derivatives exchanges have recovered, and central exchanges' open interest has risen to approximately $68.5 billion.

Baidu's Stock Tumbles Amid Military Testing Rumors of AI Chatbot Ernie

Baidu's Stock Tumbles Amid Military Testing Rumors of AI Chatbot Ernie

Reports of Baidu’s AI chatbot Ernie Bot undergoing military testing led to an 11.5% drop in its stock, reflecting investor concerns over potential U.S. sanctions and the intricate challenges facing Chinese AI companies in the global tech landscape.

Fraudulent Ledger Live App in Microsoft Store Linked to $768K Cryptocurrency Theft

Fraudulent Ledger Live App in Microsoft Store Linked to $768K Cryptocurrency Theft

A fake Ledger Live app on Microsoft's App Store stole nearly $768K from the crypto community, involving Bitcoin and Ethereum transactions, raising concerns over app verification processes.

Lightspeed Faction Unveils $285M Fund for Blockchain Innovation

Lightspeed Faction Unveils $285M Fund for Blockchain Innovation

Lightspeed Faction has launched a $285 million venture fund, focusing on early-stage blockchain projects, highlighting the growing importance and potential of blockchain technology in various sectors.

Navigating AI in Hospitality: Insights from Bulgarian Hoteliers

Navigating AI in Hospitality: Insights from Bulgarian Hoteliers

The paper titled "Automated decision-making: Hoteliers’ perceptions" provides an in-depth analysis of Bulgarian hoteliers' attitudes towards AI in decision-making, revealing a preference for AI in tasks not requiring emotional intelligence. It also uncovers that personal and property characteristics do not significantly influence their AI adoption preferences, indicating a widespread acceptance across the hotel industry.

StarkNet Updates 2024 Roadmap, Fee Reductions and v3 Transactions Highlighted

StarkNet Updates 2024 Roadmap, Fee Reductions and v3 Transactions Highlighted

StarkNet's 2024 roadmap update includes fee reductions, v3 transactions with STRK payment options, Ethereum EIP-4844 integration, and Volition mode, enhancing scalability and user experience.

Lesley O'Neill was Appointed as Binance.US Chief Compliance Officer

Lesley O'Neill was Appointed as Binance.US Chief Compliance Officer

Lesley O’Neill's appointment as Binance.US Chief Compliance Officer marks a strategic response to heightened SEC scrutiny, emphasizing the crypto industry's shift towards compliance and regulatory adherence.

Thailand Waives Taxes on Investment Tokens

Thailand Waives Taxes on Investment Tokens

Thailand's cabinet has agreed to waive corporate income tax and VAT for companies issuing investment tokens, encouraging alternative capital raising in addition to conventional methods. The government hopes to generate 128 billion Thai baht from investment token offerings over the next two years.

Honduran Withdrawal from ICSID Backed by Economists Amidst Crypto Firm Dispute

Honduran Withdrawal from ICSID Backed by Economists Amidst Crypto Firm Dispute

Economists rally behind the Honduran government's decision to exit ICSID, amid a $10.8B claim from Próspera Inc., a crypto island firm affected by legislative changes.

US Government Grants $162 Million to Microchip Technology for Semiconductor Production Boost

US Government Grants $162 Million to Microchip Technology for Semiconductor Production Boost

US grants $162M to Microchip Technology, bolstering domestic semiconductor production under the CHIPS & Science Act.

Asia Crucial to Web3 Gaming Industry

Asia Crucial to Web3 Gaming Industry

A report by DappRadar highlighted the importance of Asia in the Web3 gaming industry, due to the region's majority share of gamers and gaming revenue, as well as its high interest in blockchain technology. While China prohibits gaming companies from integrating blockchain technology, Japan and South Korea are leading the way in adopting blockchain technology in gaming.

Apex Legends AI Art Controversy in FF7 Rebirth Event Raises Industry Concerns

Apex Legends AI Art Controversy in FF7 Rebirth Event Raises Industry Concerns

Apex Legends faces backlash for alleged use of AI-generated art in its Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth event, sparking discussions about AI's role in the gaming industry

Cryptocurrency Exchange Upbit's Operator Dunamu Announces Q2 2023 Net Profit of KRW 108 Billion

Cryptocurrency Exchange Upbit's Operator Dunamu Announces Q2 2023 Net Profit of KRW 108 Billion

The latest quarterly report from Dunamu, the operator of cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, shows a net profit of KRW 108 billion in Q2 2023, a significant improvement from the previous year's net loss of KRW 37.8 billion. The company's revenue fell 47.9% from Q2 2022, but net profit remained positive.

SEC Regrets Missteps in Debt Box Case: A Lesson in Legal Accountability

SEC Regrets Missteps in Debt Box Case: A Lesson in Legal Accountability

The SEC's acknowledgement of errors in the Debt Box case highlights the significance of accuracy and candor in legal proceedings, impacting regulatory practices in the cryptocurrency sector.

Binance Launches Ramadan Trading Fee Rebate Event with 50,000 FDUSD Pool

Binance Launches Ramadan Trading Fee Rebate Event with 50,000 FDUSD Pool

Binance celebrates Ramadan with a special event, offering 50,000 FDUSD in trading fee rebate vouchers for users completing set tasks.

a16z Leads Blackbird's $24M Series A Funding to Elevate Dining Experiences Through Web3

a16z Leads Blackbird's $24M Series A Funding to Elevate Dining Experiences Through Web3

a16z leads Blackbird’s $24M Series A funding round to foster a web3-enabled platform aimed at revolutionizing dining experiences and financial prospects for restaurants. Announced on October 4, 2023, this investment marks a significant stride towards intertwining blockchain technology with the gastronomic sector, heralding an enriched era of dining engagements.

Chiliz (CHZ) and K League Forge Partnership for Enhanced Fan Engagement and Global Expansion

Chiliz (CHZ) and K League Forge Partnership for Enhanced Fan Engagement and Global Expansion

K League partners with Chiliz to enhance fan engagement and global outreach through blockchain technology, integrating 'K League Fantasy' into the Chiliz Chain.

Google Fires Hundreds of Workers in Voice Assistant and Hardware Teams

Google Fires Hundreds of Workers in Voice Assistant and Hardware Teams

Google recently laid off hundreds of employees from its Voice Assistant and hardware teams. The layoffs are part of the company's cost-cutting measures and strategic restructuring amidst the rising competition from companies like Microsoft and OpenAI.

NEAR Foundation Announces 40% Workforce Reduction in Strategic Realignment

NEAR Foundation Announces 40% Workforce Reduction in Strategic Realignment

The NEAR Foundation has announced a 40% reduction in its workforce, impacting 35 team members, as part of a strategic realignment to focus on high-impact activities and further decentralize the ecosystem. Despite this change, the Foundation maintains strong financial health and a commitment to advancing key areas in the Web3 space.

California Advances in Generative AI with New Report

California Advances in Generative AI with New Report

The Newsom Administration's report on Generative AI outlines California's approach to regulating and embracing this technology, emphasizing education and workforce training for responsible use.

Binance Launches Reward Campaign for Bitcoin Halving

Binance Launches Reward Campaign for Bitcoin Halving

Binance announces a 13,000 FDUSD reward pool to incentivize Bitcoin purchases via its "Buy Crypto" feature, aligning with the Bitcoin Halving event.

Congressional Memo Challenges SEC's SAB 121

Congressional Memo Challenges SEC's SAB 121

Congress members question the enforceability of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Staff Accounting Bulletin 121, arguing it deviates from standard accounting practices, misrepresents custodians' responsibilities, and increases consumer risk.

Crypto Hacks in Q1 2023

Crypto Hacks in Q1 2023

In Q1 2023, hackers accessed over $320 million through 139 incidents on BNB Chain and losses of $221 million on Ethereum. While significantly lower than Q1 and Q4 2022, the quarter saw hundreds of millions lost, with 60% due to the Euler Finance hack. However, funds were recovered through negotiations with hackers, a trend increasingly common in the industry.

Elon Musk Responds to Dogecoin Founder's Drastic Income Reduction

Elon Musk Responds to Dogecoin Founder's Drastic Income Reduction

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, responds to Dogecoin founder Billy Markus's decrease in social media earnings, highlighting the complexities of monetization algorithms and the fairness of revenue-sharing models, amidst increasing competition in the market.

Sui Donates $1M to London Business School for Web3 Research

Sui Donates $1M to London Business School for Web3 Research

Sui, a leading blockchain platform, has donated $1 million to London Business School for Web3 research and education, aiming to prepare future technology and business leaders.

Upbit Announces Dunamu & Partners' Digital Asset Holdings for October 2023

Upbit Announces Dunamu & Partners' Digital Asset Holdings for October 2023

Upbit discloses Dunamu & Partners' #Bitcoin holdings as of October 2023, holding 2,081.84950412 BTC with no sales transactions recorded, aligning with Upbit's transparency principle in digital asset trading.

DWF Labs Co-founder Andrei Grachev Announces Financial Partnership with DMCC

DWF Labs Co-founder Andrei Grachev Announces Financial Partnership with DMCC

Andrei Grachev, co-founder of DWF Labs, announced a financial partnership with DMCC, supporting firms transitioning to Dubai DMCC. This announcement, juxtaposed with Grachev’s recent Twitter feud with GSR.io's Cristian Gil, highlights the competitive and cooperative facets of the crypto market landscape, and the challenges and opportunities DWF Labs encounters in its journey.

Adult Content Platform Onlyfans' 9,000 Ethereum Drops 25% in Value

Adult Content Platform Onlyfans' 9,000 Ethereum Drops 25% in Value

Onlyfans' Ethereum holdings, valued at $11.43 million, have experienced a 25% decline due to the current ETH price of $1,650, highlighting the industry's volatility and risks. The company also introduced a feature for verified NFTs.

KyberSwap's Response to $48.8 Million Hack: Workforce Halved and Victim Reimbursement Plans

KyberSwap's Response to $48.8 Million Hack: Workforce Halved and Victim Reimbursement Plans

KyberSwap, after a $48.8M hack, has halved its workforce and launched a reimbursement plan for affected users, showcasing the resilience of DeFi.

U.S. Lawmakers Urge Stricter Export Controls on Advanced Semiconductors to China

U.S. Lawmakers Urge Stricter Export Controls on Advanced Semiconductors to China

Two senior Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives have called on the Biden administration to tighten export controls on advanced semiconductors to China. The lawmakers, Michael McCaul and Mike Gallagher, chairmen of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Select Committee on China respectively, expressed concerns over the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security's (BIS) lax enforcement of existing rules. The call for action comes amid advancements by China's Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) and Huawei Technologies.

US Media Giants Block AI Crawlers to Protect Copyrights

US Media Giants Block AI Crawlers to Protect Copyrights

A Wired report reveals that 88% of top US news outlets are blocking AI crawlers like OpenAI's GPTBot, to protect against copyright infringement and uncompensated content use.

ETC Group to Launch New ETP Based on Upcoming Ethereum Hard Fork

ETC Group to Launch New ETP Based on Upcoming Ethereum Hard Fork

ETC Group has joined a growing list of firms that will list products associated with Ethereum’s potential forked ETHW token.

Linus Financial Settles SEC Charges Over Unregistered Crypto Lending Product

Linus Financial Settles SEC Charges Over Unregistered Crypto Lending Product

The SEC has settled charges against Linus Financial for failing to register its Linus Interest Accounts, a crypto lending product. The SEC deemed the accounts securities and made registration mandatory. Linus voluntarily stopped offering the accounts to new investors and requested fund retrieval.

Binance Introduces New Dual Investment with BTC, ETH, BNB

Binance Introduces New Dual Investment with BTC, ETH, BNB

Binance has introduced Dual Investment products, allowing users to "Sell High" or "Buy Low" on various cryptocurrencies, with a fixed Annual Percentage Rate (APR) despite market fluctuations, designed for reward accumulation or higher deposit currency selling.

FBI Warns of Criminals Posing as NFT Developers to Target Internet Users

FBI Warns of Criminals Posing as NFT Developers to Target Internet Users

The FBI warns of NFT scams by criminals posing as developers, amid growing concerns over various fraudulent activities in the NFT space.

Binance expands with blockchain hub in Georgia

Binance expands with blockchain hub in Georgia

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has opened a blockchain hub in Georgia to promote crypto adoption in the country, create more jobs and attract talent to the blockchain sector.

Solidus Labs Reports $2 Billion in Wash Trades on Decentralized Exchanges

Solidus Labs Reports $2 Billion in Wash Trades on Decentralized Exchanges

Solidus Labs has revealed that at least $2 billion worth of cryptocurrency has been wash-traded on Ethereum-based decentralized exchanges (DEXs) since 2020. The study analyzed 30,000 DEX liquidity pools, finding 67% were tainted by wash traders. Solidus Labs has developed tools to identify and counteract market manipulation, including Token Sniffer and DEX-based A-A Wash Trading Detection. The partnership aims to ensure safe crypto trading across both centralized and DeFi markets.

Bank of England halts Silicon Valley Bank UK branch operations

Bank of England halts Silicon Valley Bank UK branch operations

The Bank of England has ordered the Silicon Valley Bank's UK branch to halt its operations as it has limited presence and no critical functions supporting the financial system. The bank will be placed into a Bank Insolvency Procedure, and eligible depositors will be paid out by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme up to the protected limit of £85,000, with the remaining assets and liabilities being managed by bank liquidators. UK venture capitalists and a nonprofit organization have expressed concern as several startups and investors have significant exposure to the SVB UK, including prominent blockchain VCs who have over $6 billion in assets at the bank.

UK Cryptocurrency Exchanges Adapt to Enhanced Regulatory Standards

UK Cryptocurrency Exchanges Adapt to Enhanced Regulatory Standards

The UK is intensifying regulatory standards for crypto exchanges under the Financial Services and Markets Act, aiming for parity with traditional financial services. Exchanges must comply with stringent risk assessments and finance tests, impacting both domestic and offshore entities.

Honduras Breaks Ground by Officially Recognizing Bitcoin in Economic Transactions

Honduras Breaks Ground by Officially Recognizing Bitcoin in Economic Transactions

Próspera ZEDE, a Honduran special economic zone, officially adopts Bitcoin as a unit of account, signaling a shift towards enhanced financial autonomy and the progressive integration of cryptocurrency in mainstream finance.

Cosmos Hub Introduces New Liquid Staking Module and Dashboard Features

Cosmos Hub Introduces New Liquid Staking Module and Dashboard Features

Cosmos (ATOM) Hub has completed its v12 upgrade, introducing the Liquid Staking Module (LSM) to bypass the 21-day unbonding period for unstaking assets. This innovation aims to enhance the ATOM Economic Zone and integrate staked ATOM into the Cosmos decentralized finance ecosystem. Governance measures ensure security, and an enhanced dashboard, "Data Lenses v2," was launched for improved user experience.

OpenAI in Advanced Funding Discussions Targeting Over $100 Billion Valuation

OpenAI in Advanced Funding Discussions Targeting Over $100 Billion Valuation

OpenAI is in talks to raise over $100 billion in funding, potentially making it the second most valuable U.S. startup, with discussions also involving a chip venture with G42.

MetaWeek to Take Place in Dubai on March 7-10, 2022, Shaping the Future Trends for Metaverses and Blockchain

MetaWeek to Take Place in Dubai on March 7-10, 2022, Shaping the Future Trends for Metaverses and Blockchain

Investors, NFT artists, blockchain brightest minds, DeFi experts and DAO representatives will converge to UAE for a week-long event with a full-scale trailblazing digital and physical networking experience. Community leaders will discuss what will define development of blockchain space and the upcoming realm of Metaverses.

Cyberport: Integrating New Technology and Blueprint for a Smarter Hong Kong

Cyberport: Integrating New Technology and Blueprint for a Smarter Hong Kong

Other than the incubation programme provided, Cyberport also has a programme dedicated to encouraging education in the FinTech and blockchain sector. The Cyberport University Partnership Programme (CUPP) is a program created for university students.

Financial Conduct Authority, on the 2 Key Initiatives to the Era of Open Finance

Financial Conduct Authority, on the 2 Key Initiatives to the Era of Open Finance

Following the Part 1 interview of the Financial Conduct Authority, Maha El Dimachki, Head of Payments of the FCA reveals some of her key initiatives in the FCA, including the significance of the second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) among the EU countries and the rationale of the Stronger Customer Authentication. As Co-Chair of Spectrum, the BAME Network Group at the FCA, El Dimachki also provided some advice for women in FinTech!

Financial Conduct Authority, the Pacemaker of the UK FinTech Revolution

Financial Conduct Authority, the Pacemaker of the UK FinTech Revolution

We arranged an interview with Maha El Dimachki, Head of Payments of the FCA during Singapore FinTech Festival, which El Dimachki shares with us the contribution of the FCA for UK as the thriving FinTech hub, opportunities and threats of e-money firms from the current digital disruption.

The Singapore Fintech Association: Boosting the Industry with Blockchain Education

The Singapore Fintech Association: Boosting the Industry with Blockchain Education

Following part one of our interview with the founding president of the Singapore FinTech Association, Chia Hock Lai, we further explored the education initiatives in the blockchain industry in Singapore.

Netherlands CBD Producers Harness Blockchain Technology for Enhanced Traceability

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.

Google Cloud Joins EOS Blockchain Network as a Block Producer Candidate

Google Cloud Joins EOS Blockchain Network as a Block Producer Candidate

Google Cloud will join the EOS community and has begun the process of becoming a block producer candidate for Block.one’s EOS public blockchain network.

Locked Down in Coronavirus Quarantine? Why not get your Blockchain Credentials for Free?

Locked Down in Coronavirus Quarantine? Why not get your Blockchain Credentials for Free?

The coronavirus epidemic has been ravaging China and has raised concerns regarding the effect the disruption may have on the growth of technology within the region. Rising from the panic of the virus has been a plethora of misinformation and fake news which has, in fact, led the country to increase its use of blockchain technology.

RBL Bank Partners with Accenture to Build A Digital Bank Infrastructure

RBL Bank Partners with Accenture to Build A Digital Bank Infrastructure

RBL Bank announced that it will partner with Accenture, who envisions that it will enhance the bank’s information technology (IT) network and services.

Square Inc. Launches Alliance for Crypto and Blockchain Companies to Fight Patent Trolls

Square Inc. Launches Alliance for Crypto and Blockchain Companies to Fight Patent Trolls

Square has announced that it has successfully launched COPA to empower blockchain and crypto companies and to protect them from patent hoarding trolls.

R3 Partners with Dubai Fintech Firm to Revolutionize the Sukuk Market

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.

Students at Texas-based University Accorded with Blockchain-Powered GreenLight Credentials

Students at Texas-based University Accorded with Blockchain-Powered GreenLight Credentials

The University of North Texas (UNT) in Dallas has unveiled GreenLight Credentials, a blockchain-enabled academic records verification platform, for its students, giving them more control of their transcripts.

World Economic Forum Views Blockchain as the Vaccine for Future Interferences in the Seafood Sector

World Economic Forum Views Blockchain as the Vaccine for Future Interferences in the Seafood Sector

The World Economic Forum (WEF) touts blockchain technology as the vaccine and game-changer needed to ensure things run smoothly in the global seafood supply chain irrespective of future disruptions. This is based on the fact that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has laid the bare knuckles of the inefficiencies and challenges faced by the seafood industry.

US Filmmaker Kevin Smith Plans to Sell New Horror Movie "Killroy Was Here" As NFT

US Filmmaker Kevin Smith Plans to Sell New Horror Movie "Killroy Was Here" As NFT

US filmmaker Kevin Smith wants to release a new horror movie as an NFT.

Five Things Everyone Should Know About Blockchain Benefits in Aviation Security

Five Things Everyone Should Know About Blockchain Benefits in Aviation Security

Recent news has brought blockchain’s role on spotlight in aviation security. Of course, blockchain provides bold promises, highly useful in aviation security, and therefore are worth to be investigated.

Dubai Economy Gets Powered by UAE KYC Blockchain Platform for Safe Digital Customer Onboarding

Dubai Economy Gets Powered by UAE KYC Blockchain Platform for Safe Digital Customer Onboarding

The Dubai economy has gone live on the UAE KYC (Know-Your-Customer) blockchain platform making instant bank accounting functionality, secure digital customer onboarding, and sharing of verified data between financial institutions and licensing authorities possible.

Exploring CapCut's Diverse Image Template Categories

Exploring CapCut's Diverse Image Template Categories

CapCut, an online editor, offers customizable image template categories for various industries, including product displays, sales promotions, beauty, fashion, and more. These versatile templates cater to various niches and interests.

TMRW DUBAI ANNOUNCES ITS PROGRAM AND REVEALS MORE SPEAKERS

TMRW DUBAI ANNOUNCES ITS PROGRAM AND REVEALS MORE SPEAKERS

After last year’s epic premier edition in Belgrade, TMRW conference powered by 2142, the largest emerging tech event, is set to make a sensational debut in Dubai, from February 8th till 10th 2023 at Dubai Festival City.

Unstoppable Women of Web3 Leads Initiative to Provide Web3 and Metaverse Education for 6 Million African Women

Unstoppable Women of Web3 Leads Initiative to Provide Web3 and Metaverse Education for 6 Million African Women

The initiative will consist of free digital identities, educational streams, online courses, in-person networking, and more to bring more women in Africa into Web3 and the metaverse

zkLink Announces First "Dunkirk Test" to Establish New DeFi Safety Standard

zkLink Announces First "Dunkirk Test" to Establish New DeFi Safety Standard

zkLink, a multi-chain trading middleware utilizing zero-knowledge proofs, announces the first "Dunkirk Test", a new DeFi safety standard, on May 11-13. During this event, zkLink will shut down its servers for 72 hours, inviting users to try the emergency asset recovery feature, and earn rewards for taking part in the test.

Blockchain in healthcare symposium Abu Dhabi 2020

Blockchain in healthcare symposium Abu Dhabi 2020

Blockchain in Healthcare Symposium Event Overview

MetaWeek in Dubai to bring together artists, NFT creators, investors, and blockchain Masterminds

MetaWeek in Dubai to bring together artists, NFT creators, investors, and blockchain Masterminds

A week-long event, set for March 7-10, 2022, will cover how paradigm-shifting technologies revolutionize and scale in industries like finance, art, cybersecurity, media and investment.

Greenidge Generation’s Bitcoin Mining Production Rose 18% in June

Greenidge Generation’s Bitcoin Mining Production Rose 18% in June

Greenidge produced 230 Bitcoins in June, an increase of 18% compared to production seen in May. The company also has ordered additional 200 mining machines to be on delivery to increase its mining ability.

Binance and Kazakhstan Signs MOU to Push Crypto Adoption

Binance and Kazakhstan Signs MOU to Push Crypto Adoption

Binance cryptocurrency exchange is exerting its influence as an advocate of education and digital innovation in the Republic of Kazakhstan as the trading platform has signed an MOU with the government.

Riot Blockchain Mined 508 BTCs, Increased 150% in April

Riot Blockchain Mined 508 BTCs, Increased 150% in April

The production growth is attributed to Riot Blockchain’s continued investment resources in its plants and advanced mining chips.

Dual Miners Launches Dual Miners with SHA-256 and Scrypt

Dual Miners Launches Dual Miners with SHA-256 and Scrypt

Chip design and the manufacturing company Dual Miners announced the launch of SHA-256 and Scrypt, as the first dual-mining machine hardware equipment worldwide, which is expected to be more energy efficient than other algorithms.

European Crypto Miners Share Insights About Their Local Mining Industry

European Crypto Miners Share Insights About Their Local Mining Industry

dGen, a non-profit research organization, in its report, has revealed that the cryptocurrency miners in the European region believe that Europe's higher electricity prices as compared to that of Russia and China is due to the strict regulation, strong protections, and political stability.

How Can Blockchain Technology End Labour Market Woes?

How Can Blockchain Technology End Labour Market Woes?

In its usual bid to take over the technology ecosystem, blockchain technology can be instrumental in the fight against unemployment through a creative aggregation of data for easy verification. This is revealed in a research report published on June 8 and sponsored by the American Council on Education.

Different Stances on Cryptocurrency Risk Revealed, Many Still Link Crypto to Cyber Fraud

Different Stances on Cryptocurrency Risk Revealed, Many Still Link Crypto to Cyber Fraud

Findings revealed that banks, governments, and cryptocurrency professionals were divided in their stance on digital currencies.

Blockchain Industry Will Be Valued at $21 Billion Globally by 2025, Research Suggests

Blockchain Industry Will Be Valued at $21 Billion Globally by 2025, Research Suggests

A research study by Fortune Business Insight, a market reporting and consulting firm, suggests the global blockchain industry will be valued at a mammoth $21 billion in the next five years. The report explored the rise of financial technology and blockchain companies working towards financial inclusion and targeting developing countries and regions to leverage growth. Such regions, incidentally, have witnessed a growth in educated talent in the past decade, and are well-suited to interact with and understanding distributed ledger mechanisms.

Russian Blockchain E-Voter Identities Can be Exposed Through Vulnerability

Russian Blockchain E-Voter Identities Can be Exposed Through Vulnerability

On the final day of Russia’s vote on the proposed constitutional amendments—a vulnerability in the blockchain-based system that allows user’s votes to be decrypted has been exposed by Russian media.

Global Blockchain Technology Market Expected to Hit $19.9 Billion

Global Blockchain Technology Market Expected to Hit $19.9 Billion

The global blockchain technology market is anticipated to reach $19.9 billion by 2026 from the current $3.4 billion value, according to market research publisher Global Industry Analysts Inc.

UK Consumers Need Better Education on BNPL & Crypto Payments: Research

UK Consumers Need Better Education on BNPL & Crypto Payments: Research

ECOMMPAY said that UK consumers need more education on how to use BNPL and cryptocurrency payments safely.

Chainalysis: Venezuela’s State-Owned Crypto Exchange Possibly Used by Maduro Regime to Launder Funds

Chainalysis: Venezuela’s State-Owned Crypto Exchange Possibly Used by Maduro Regime to Launder Funds

Blockchain analysis company Chainalysis wanted to find out whether the claims of whether Petro aiding Venezuelans are true.

Bitcoin Becomes Legal Tender in Honduran Special Economic Zone

Bitcoin Becomes Legal Tender in Honduran Special Economic Zone

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have become legal tender in a special economic zone on an island on Honduras' Caribbean coast, officials said.

Middle East Eyes for Strong Potential Cryptocurrency Market

Middle East Eyes for Strong Potential Cryptocurrency Market

More Middle East countries are taking a bet on cryptocurrency, despite its high volatility nature, which may beat investors.

Honduras Receives First Crypto ATM In Tegucigalpa, Following El Salvador's Step Foot

Honduras Receives First Crypto ATM In Tegucigalpa, Following El Salvador's Step Foot

Honduras-based TGU Consulting Group has launched the first crypto ATM in its capital. The firm has plans to launch more ATMs to enable residents to deposit and withdraw cash from the ATMs.

Facebook’s Calibra Aims to Create 50 New Jobs in Dublin To Scale Up Its Libra Project

Facebook’s Calibra Aims to Create 50 New Jobs in Dublin To Scale Up Its Libra Project

Social media giant Facebook is seeking to create 50 jobs for its payment subsidiary Calibra. The new hires, which are targeted to begin work at Dublin office, Ireland by the end of 2020, will be responsible for creating a wallet for sending and storing Libra. Calibra was formed in 2019 to develop a digital wallet for the Libra payment team.

Japan’s Double Jump.Tokyo Raises $24m to Scale Blockchain Gaming Products

Japan’s Double Jump.Tokyo Raises $24m to Scale Blockchain Gaming Products

Double Jump.Tokyo is targeting to partner with major game developers. The Japanese blockchain company has raised $24 million in a Series C funding round.

The Listing of Clean Energy Crypto-Mining & Semiconductor ETF on NYSE Launches

The Listing of Clean Energy Crypto-Mining & Semiconductor ETF on NYSE Launches

The clean energy encrypted mining and semiconductor exchange-traded fund (ETF), created by registered investment advisor and emerging fund manager Viridi, was officially traded on the New York Stock Exchange on July 20 under the code name RIGZ.

G7 Bank Sector Higher Money Laundering Risk than Crypto Industry, Reports Mexico Financial Intelligence

G7 Bank Sector Higher Money Laundering Risk than Crypto Industry, Reports Mexico Financial Intelligence

According to a report released by the Financial Intelligence Unit of Mexico, the G7 banking sector was most at risk of money laundering operations.

JPMorgan, UBS, and Goldman Sachs Back Polkadot (DOT) with an ETP Investment

JPMorgan, UBS, and Goldman Sachs Back Polkadot (DOT) with an ETP Investment

As institutional investors enter the cryptocurrency scene, investor appetite may not be limited to Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Grayscale Adds Five New Crypto Investment Trusts including One for Chainlink and Filecoin

Grayscale Adds Five New Crypto Investment Trusts including One for Chainlink and Filecoin

Grayscale Investments has expanded its product line by launching new investment trusts including Chainlink, Filecoin, and Basic Attention Token.

Analytics Platform Dune Analytics Raises Nearly $70M in Series B Round, Led by Coatue

Analytics Platform Dune Analytics Raises Nearly $70M in Series B Round, Led by Coatue

Ethereum-centric analytics platform Dune Analytics has raised $69,420,000 in Series B funding led by New York-based private equity firm Coatue.

Digital Rubble Prototype to be Introduced in Early 2022

Digital Rubble Prototype to be Introduced in Early 2022

In line with the development of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) dubbed the Digital Rubble, the Central Bank of Russia is set to launch a prototype platform for the new form of money in early 2022.

Why the World Needs a Blockchain Consensus Operating System

Why the World Needs a Blockchain Consensus Operating System

The true potential of blockchain to transform the lives of people around the world has clearly not been realised.

Block.one Settles with SEC to the Tune of $24 Million

Block.one Settles with SEC to the Tune of $24 Million

Blacksburg startup Block.one has agreed to pay $24 million (HK$ 188 million) in fines to settle the allegations of unlawfully selling its ICO (initial coin offering) to US investors. The blockchain company had raised several billion dollars between 2017 and 2018 by selling its own digital currency.

How Blockchain Technology is Helping to Fight the Novel COVID-19 Pandemic

How Blockchain Technology is Helping to Fight the Novel COVID-19 Pandemic

Coronavirus disease has changed our lives in unprecedented ways. With the imminent lockdown caused by the virus, several reorganizations had to be implemented to keep our lives going. This brief analysis highlights some of the key ways that the application of Blockchain Technology is helping in the fight against the COVID-19 disease and pandemic.

Can Blockchain Strengthen the Internet of Things (IoT)?

Can Blockchain Strengthen the Internet of Things (IoT)?

IoT and Blockchain are two disruptive technologies leveraged for numerous technological innovations across multiple industries, but how do they complement each other?

Generative AI in the UK Public Sector: A Comprehensive Analysis

Generative AI in the UK Public Sector: A Comprehensive Analysis

A survey by the Alan Turing Institute shows a significant uptake of GenAI in the UK public sector, with diverse applications across healthcare, education, and more. While boosting productivity and offering new operational methods, challenges like unclear guidelines and varying attitudes towards AI persist.

Mixtral 8x7B: Elevating Language Modeling with Expert Architecture

Mixtral 8x7B: Elevating Language Modeling with Expert Architecture

Mixtral 8x7B, a Sparse Mixture of Experts model, outperforms leading AI models in efficiency and multilingual tasks, offering reduced bias and broad accessibility under Apache 2.0 license.

The Ethical Dimensions of ChatGPT in Modern Learning Environments

The Ethical Dimensions of ChatGPT in Modern Learning Environments

Exploring the ethical dimensions and transformative potential of ChatGPT in education, focusing on challenges and opportunities in teaching, learning, and academic integrity within STEM and higher education environments.

"The Wars to Come," Blockchain - A Game Changer for Auditors

"The Wars to Come," Blockchain - A Game Changer for Auditors

Blockchain technology has the potential to upend Audit, Assurance and Control functions —Auditors need to stay attuned to emerging use cases. As Role and skillsets of Auditors will change as new Blockchain-based techniques and procedures emerge.

ChatGPT in Education: Revolution or Risk?

ChatGPT in Education: Revolution or Risk?

Exploring the transformative impact of ChatGPT in education, this analysis delves into its potential benefits and looming concerns. From reshaping online learning to ethical implications, the role of AI in classrooms is under scrutiny.

China’s Digital Yuan Launch Could Threaten Macau’s Gambling Industry

China’s Digital Yuan Launch Could Threaten Macau’s Gambling Industry

Gambling businesses in Macau fear that the launch of digital yuan would render them obsolete.

Dutch Central Bank Aims to Play Leading Role in Developing CBDC in Europe as Part of Plan to Become Increasingly Digital

Dutch Central Bank Aims to Play Leading Role in Developing CBDC in Europe as Part of Plan to Become Increasingly Digital

The Dutch central bank, De Nederlandsche Bank made an announcement in its bulletin, saying that it aims to become the world leader in the development of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The report highlighted that the topic of CBDC has gained more public exposure in the Netherlands than in “several other euro area countries for several reasons.”

UAE Markets Regulator Approves Trading of Canadian-Based Bitcoin Fund on Nasdaq Dubai Stock Exchange

UAE Markets Regulator Approves Trading of Canadian-Based Bitcoin Fund on Nasdaq Dubai Stock Exchange

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has cleared the launch and trading of Canadian-based Bitcoin fund on Nasdaq Dubai Stock Exchange as part of the effort to provide investors based in the Middle East access to the cryptocurrency investment services.

Winklevoss Sees US Stimulus Negotiation Fail as a “Wakeup Call And an Endorsement of Bitcoin”

Winklevoss Sees US Stimulus Negotiation Fail as a “Wakeup Call And an Endorsement of Bitcoin”

Bitcoin billionaire Cameron Winklevoss thinks that this is the perfect opportunity to invest in Bitcoin, as the dollar keep depreciating and US politicians are unable to reach a consensus on a stimulus package budget.

Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy to Dump Bitcoin and Chainlink (LINK) After $25,000 Loss

Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy to Dump Bitcoin and Chainlink (LINK) After $25,000 Loss

Dave Portnoy announced that he is done with cryptocurrency and Bitcoin after undergoing a loss of $25,000 due to market crash.

Bitcoin Most Popular Crypto in North America, Market Experts Report

Bitcoin Most Popular Crypto in North America, Market Experts Report

Bitcoin has always been the most popular cryptocurrency on the global market, but the region that is most invested in BTC assets appears to be North America.

Bitcoin Crowned ‘Most Viewed Asset in the US’ Last Month, Along with Tesla Stock

Bitcoin Crowned ‘Most Viewed Asset in the US’ Last Month, Along with Tesla Stock

This week, Bitcoin surged in the market again, recording new highs that have not been seen of the digital asset since June of last year.

UK’s Argo Blockchain Buys 320 Acres in Texas to Build Bitcoin Mining Facility

UK’s Argo Blockchain Buys 320 Acres in Texas to Build Bitcoin Mining Facility

London-based Argo Blockchain has joined an increasing number of firms seeking to construct crypto mining facilities in Texas, US.

German Deutsche Borse Exchange Seeks to Launch New Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product for Trading

German Deutsche Borse Exchange Seeks to Launch New Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product for Trading

Bitcoin the world’s largest cryptocurrency is making another notable milestone in crypto history as it will be the first crypto asset listed as an exchange traded product (ETP). The company announced the exchange-traded product, popularly known as the Bitcoin exchange-traded crypto (BTCE) - is Bitcoin-backed security that would be listed and traded on Deutsche Borse’s Xetra market-based in Germany. ETP is a financial instrument whose value is based on the underlying security (such as currencies, bonds, and stocks) and is traded on stock exchanges.

Dubai Real Estate Developer Damac Properties Accepts Crypto as Payments

Dubai Real Estate Developer Damac Properties Accepts Crypto as Payments

Dubai Real Estate Developer Damac announced to welcome tokens by accepting cryptocurrencies payment to purchase real estate properties.

Nassim Taleb “Black Swan” Author and Famous Investor Is Getting Rid of His Bitcoin

Nassim Taleb “Black Swan” Author and Famous Investor Is Getting Rid of His Bitcoin

Nassim Nicholas Taleb, the author of “Black Swam,” has changed tune on Bitcoin. The famous investor has revealed that he is dumping his Bitcoin because of what he said that the digital currency does not store value.

Ethereum Uncovers Blockchain Bugs to Stabilize Medalla Testnet

Ethereum Uncovers Blockchain Bugs to Stabilize Medalla Testnet

Ethereum developers discussed the technical issues that went wrong during the launch of Medalla testnet and that could have been improved to make the release smoother.

10,000 New Blockchain Companies Founded in China Despite COVID-19

10,000 New Blockchain Companies Founded in China Despite COVID-19

COVID-19 has not prevented blockchain companies in China from emerging at a dramatic speed.

Chinese City Eyes Blockchain Applications for Urban Governance and Smart Education

Chinese City Eyes Blockchain Applications for Urban Governance and Smart Education

Chengdu, the capital of China’s Sichuan province, aims to develop blockchain applications to revolutionize cross-border trade, urban governance, and smart education by 2022.

South Korean University to Present NFT Certificates for Graduates

South Korean University to Present NFT Certificates for Graduates

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), a top private university in Suwon, South Korea, seeks to present NFT certificates to three excellent graduates at the graduation ceremony.

Blockchain-Based Driving Licenses in South Korea Hit One Million Drivers

Blockchain-Based Driving Licenses in South Korea Hit One Million Drivers

Blockchain-powered driving licenses were made available as an option in South Korea in May.

Hong Kong Fintechs Embrace Blockchain and DLT

Hong Kong Fintechs Embrace Blockchain and DLT

Blockchain firms make up nearly 40% of all new Hong Kong FinTech companies launched in 2019.

China’s Petrochemical Sector Conducts First Blockchain-Powered Warehouse Receipt Finance

China’s Petrochemical Sector Conducts First Blockchain-Powered Warehouse Receipt Finance

China’s petrochemical industry has accomplished the first-ever blockchain-enabled digital warehouse receipt pledge financing transaction to minimize costs.

Ripple’s XRP Crashes Following Pump and Dump Scheme Coordinated by Telegram Group

Ripple’s XRP Crashes Following Pump and Dump Scheme Coordinated by Telegram Group

Ripple’s XRP has crashed following its temporary ascent to $0.74 yesterday.

WallStreetBets and Telegram Group Plan Coordinated Buying Attack on Ripple's XRP For February

WallStreetBets and Telegram Group Plan Coordinated Buying Attack on Ripple's XRP For February

WallStreetBets (WSB) along with a Telegram group are apparently planning a new coordinated attack on XRP which is set to be executed around 8:20EST.

Band Protocol (BAND) and Chainlink (LINK) DeFi Tokens Outperform Bitcoin by Gaining 100%

Band Protocol (BAND) and Chainlink (LINK) DeFi Tokens Outperform Bitcoin by Gaining 100%

With the recent boom of the decentralized finance (DeFi) industry, DeFi tokens have undergone more than a 100% gain on the crypto market over the past few weeks, outperforming Bitcoin.

LMAX Group to Launch Crypto Futures Products, Pairing with Switzerland’s SIX

LMAX Group to Launch Crypto Futures Products, Pairing with Switzerland’s SIX

LMAX Group is seeking to capitalize on the mania for the booming cryptocurrency. The crypto futures products will give clients a regulated alternative to the underlying digital asset.

Crypto Exchange Bit.com Establishes Toncoin Savings Product to Enhance TON Ecosystem

Crypto Exchange Bit.com Establishes Toncoin Savings Product to Enhance TON Ecosystem

To enhance the growth of the TON community through the native token Toncoin, Singapore-based crypto exchange Bit.com has rolled out a savings product.

Alibaba Group and COFCO Group Signed a Memorandum of Cooperation through Blockchain Technology

Alibaba Group and COFCO Group Signed a Memorandum of Cooperation through Blockchain Technology

There are more and more blockchain applications. recently, Alibaba group and COFCO group signed a blockchain-based memorandum of cooperation.

NBA Superstar's Thirty Five Ventures Signs Deal With Coinbase

NBA Superstar's Thirty Five Ventures Signs Deal With Coinbase

Thirty Five Ventures, co-founded by NBA superstar Kevin Durant and sports manager Rich Kleiman, announced a new multi-year business partnership with cryptocurrency platform Coinbase Global.

Carrefour Shoppers in the UAE to Get Farm-to-Shelf Information with Blockchain Technology

Carrefour Shoppers in the UAE to Get Farm-to-Shelf Information with Blockchain Technology

Carrefour customers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be able to track the origins of the products with blockchain technology.

Crypto Fund Firm Fintonia Group Receives Virtual-asset License in Dubai

Crypto Fund Firm Fintonia Group Receives Virtual-asset License in Dubai

Singapore-based crypto fund firm Fintonia Group has received a provisional virtual-asset license from the Dubai authority.

Animoca Brands Partners with OliveX to Run Allowlist Campaign for Dustland Runner

Animoca Brands Partners with OliveX to Run Allowlist Campaign for Dustland Runner

Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands has announced a partnership with OliveX to run an allowlist campaign for Dustland Runner - the company's move-to-earn game.

Mango Markets Proposes to Refund Victims after $114m Hack

Mango Markets Proposes to Refund Victims after $114m Hack

Mango Markets proposes a refund plan to victims after the hacking incident. The company said one of the repayment strategies is to cut down the difference between the tokens users had before the exploit and the tokens they will receive.

CFTC Charges Four Individuals Behind Alleged Bitcoin Fraud Scheme "Global Trading Club"

CFTC Charges Four Individuals Behind Alleged Bitcoin Fraud Scheme "Global Trading Club"

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has charged four people for allegedly soliciting funds from clients to speculate in Bitcoin price movements.

XRP Community Files New Motion to Intervene in the Ongoing Ripple-SEC Court Case

XRP Community Files New Motion to Intervene in the Ongoing Ripple-SEC Court Case

The XRP community has filed a new motion to intervene in the ongoing court battle between blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

SEC Charges Rapper T.I. for Role in Alleged Fraudulent ICOs

SEC Charges Rapper T.I. for Role in Alleged Fraudulent ICOs

The SEC filed a complaint against T.I and four other individuals for selling unregistered and fraudulent cryptocurrency securities for two firms.

UK’s Financial Watchdog Warns of Fraudsters Impersonating Blockchain.com

UK’s Financial Watchdog Warns of Fraudsters Impersonating Blockchain.com

The FCA has raised the alarm about fraudsters who want to lure the public using a cloned version of Blockchain.com, a crypto wallet and trading company.

Why Did Venezuela Block Citizens’ Access to Coinbase Crypto Exchange?

Why Did Venezuela Block Citizens’ Access to Coinbase Crypto Exchange?

Venezuela has blocked access to Coinbase crypto exchange and MercaDolar fiat remittance platform, but why?

Dubai’s Free Zone to Bridge the UAE-India Agriculture Trade Gap with Blockchain

Dubai’s Free Zone to Bridge the UAE-India Agriculture Trade Gap with Blockchain

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre has established a blockchain agriculture trading and sourcing platform to link India's rural farmers with the UAE food sector.

IBM and KAYA&KATO Leverage Blockchain to Trace Fabric Origins

IBM and KAYA&KATO Leverage Blockchain to Trace Fabric Origins

Tech giant IBM has teamed up with KAYA&KATO, a textile manufacturer of workwear and uniforms, in developing a blockchain network aimed at revamping the fashion industry.

Binance Gets Business License to Offer Trading Services in Dubai

Binance Gets Business License to Offer Trading Services in Dubai

Binance has continued to make its foray into the global crypto markets. The leading exchange gets a new business license in Dubai, where the company intends to establish a regional headquarter there.

Nairobi-based FinTech Mara Launches African Crypto Wallet Service

Nairobi-based FinTech Mara Launches African Crypto Wallet Service

A new crypto project called Mara has now been introduced to the African crypto ecosystem. This project is backed by Coinbase Ventures, FTX-affiliated Alameda Research, Huobi Ventures, and other prominent venture capital firms and angel investors in the industry.

Chicago-Based Exchange Cboe to Work on Crypto Offerings as Demand Continues to Rise

Chicago-Based Exchange Cboe to Work on Crypto Offerings as Demand Continues to Rise

Cboe Global Markets Inc., a Chicago-based exchange that provides trading and investment solutions, is ready to get back to the crypto space after previous failed attempts.

Binance to Launch UK Crypto Exchange to Meet Client Demand

Binance to Launch UK Crypto Exchange to Meet Client Demand

Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange has announced that it will launch a regulated crypto trading platform in the UK, in the coming months. Binance.UK is planning to create a trading platform to allow retail and institutional investors to sell and buy cryptocurrencies using euros and pounds.

OKX Receives Virtual-asset License in Dubai, Stablecoins Trading Goes Live on OKC Chain

OKX Receives Virtual-asset License in Dubai, Stablecoins Trading Goes Live on OKC Chain

Cryptocurrency platform OKX gets Virtual-asset License from Dubai's authority. The exchange also launched stablecoins trading options for their investors.

Crypto Firm Q9 Capital Wins Dubai's Regulatory Approval for Provisional Virtual Asset

Crypto Firm Q9 Capital Wins Dubai's Regulatory Approval for Provisional Virtual Asset

Crypto investment platform Q9 Capital has received regulatory approval for a provisional virtual asset from Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority, according to the company's announcement.

FTX Gets Full Approval to Operate Crypto Exchange in Dubai

FTX Gets Full Approval to Operate Crypto Exchange in Dubai

FTX has received full government approval to expand its services in Dubai. In March, the exchange obtained a partial license to offer its services in the region.

Coinsfera Enables Users to Trade USDT in UAE through OTC

Coinsfera Enables Users to Trade USDT in UAE through OTC

Coinsfera, the global OTC digital asset trading platform, announced that it enables users to trade stablecoin USDT in Dubai.

Blockchain.com Gets Regulatory  Approval to Operate Crypto Exchange in Dubai

Blockchain.com Gets Regulatory Approval to Operate Crypto Exchange in Dubai

London-based crypto firm Blockchain.com announced Friday that it has received regulatory approval to operate its exchange in Dubai, a city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Crypto Exchange Huobi Receives Virtual-asset License in Dubai

Crypto Exchange Huobi Receives Virtual-asset License in Dubai

Cryptocurrency exchange Huobi has received provisional approval from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), joining other competitors to expand footprints in the gulf nation.

Ransomware Hackers Hunt for Bitcoin by Targeting Call of Duty: Warzone

Ransomware Hackers Hunt for Bitcoin by Targeting Call of Duty: Warzone

Ransomware hackers have raided Call of Duty: Warzone player accounts and demanded Bitcoin payments in exchange for releasing the retained data.

UAE Rolls Out Blockchain-Powered Trade Finance Platform to Fight Fraud

UAE Rolls Out Blockchain-Powered Trade Finance Platform to Fight Fraud

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a blockchain-enabled trade finance platform dubbed UAE Trade Connect to curb economic crimes like money laundering, under-invoicing, and fraud.

Raoul Paul Hails Crypto Industry, Calls it "Anti-Fragile Financial System."

Raoul Paul Hails Crypto Industry, Calls it "Anti-Fragile Financial System."

The crypto market collapsed significantly but bounced back on its own, gaining praises from Raoul Paul.

Crypto Risk Platform Solidus Labs Hires Former CFTC Commissioner Dawn Stump as Strategic Advisor

Crypto Risk Platform Solidus Labs Hires Former CFTC Commissioner Dawn Stump as Strategic Advisor

Solidus Labs seeks to transform financial risk monitoring. Dawn Stump will help solidus Labs pursue its mission to enable a safe and regulated crypto market.

Cryptocurrency Is Not Just A Passing Fad: Morgan Stanley CEO

Cryptocurrency Is Not Just A Passing Fad: Morgan Stanley CEO

Although Morgan Stanley CEO, James Gorman, has revealed that cryptocurrency is not a large part of the bank’s business, he admitted that it is not a fad that will fade away.

PwC Veteran Quits Role to Establish Digital Asset Fund in Dubai

PwC Veteran Quits Role to Establish Digital Asset Fund in Dubai

Henri Arslanian, the former Global Head of crypto of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), has launched his own crypto-dedicated venture capital firm, Nine Blocks Capital Management, and has chosen Dubai as the outfit’s base of operation.

Crypto Exchanges Have a Collective Responsibility to Educate Investors, Bitkub CEO Says

Crypto Exchanges Have a Collective Responsibility to Educate Investors, Bitkub CEO Says

As part of collective responsibility, cryptocurrency exchanges should take up the mantle of enhancing financial knowledge about digital assets so that investors are aware of downside factors, according to Bitkub CEO Topp Jirayut Srupsrisopa.

Coinbase Hires Former Snapchat Indian Executive to Lead Emerging Markets Business

Coinbase Hires Former Snapchat Indian Executive to Lead Emerging Markets Business

Coinbase has been beefing up a team focusing on emerging markets in other areas of the globe.

Welcoming the Future of Finance with Blockchain

Welcoming the Future of Finance with Blockchain

Blockchain is not limited to creating cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. In fact, it has the potential to entirely remodel every industry out there, including the financial institutions.

Top Indonesian Football Club Enters the Blockchain Gaming Arena, Partnering with LGG

Top Indonesian Football Club Enters the Blockchain Gaming Arena, Partnering with LGG

To offer its fans new experiences in the blockchain gaming sphere, two-time Indonesian football league champion Persib Bandung has partnered with Liberty Gaming Guild (LGG).

Smart Contract 101: What is the Structure of a Contract?

Smart Contract 101: What is the Structure of a Contract?

A better understanding of the Blockchain Structure could help us learn how to create smart contracts efficiently, here is a simple overview as part of our Learn series.

Smart Contract 101: MetaMask

Smart Contract 101: MetaMask

MetaMask is a crypto wallet & gateway to blockchain apps. It also a tool for interacting with decentralized applications (DAPP).

Smart Contract 101: What is Remix?

Smart Contract 101: What is Remix?

Solidity 101 Tools for Smart Contracts is a series of tutorials for beginners to learn the easiest way to build smart contracts. In this lesson we will use the online tool - Remix.

Dubai Police to Release Second Bunch of NFTs

Dubai Police to Release Second Bunch of NFTs

The Dubai Police plans to roll out the second collection of NFTs after the first bunch attracted approximately 23 million people globally.

Asia's First NFT-backed ‘Crypto Keepers’ Drama Series Officially Launches

Asia's First NFT-backed ‘Crypto Keepers’ Drama Series Officially Launches

AMM Global announced a pairing partnership with Phoenix Waters Productions to launch Asia’s first NFT drama named ‘Crypto Keepers’.

Slovenia Makes History as the First Country to Launch an NFT Product

Slovenia Makes History as the First Country to Launch an NFT Product

Slovenia is on track to become the first country in the world to launch its first Non-Fungible Token (NFT) series.

Solana NFT Platform Magic Eden Moves To An Optional Royalties Method

Solana NFT Platform Magic Eden Moves To An Optional Royalties Method

Solana-based NFT platform Magic Eden announced on Saturday it's opting for an optional royalties method for its users.

BookBlocks Plans to Launch NFT Series to Fund Afghanistan Women's Education Drives

BookBlocks Plans to Launch NFT Series to Fund Afghanistan Women's Education Drives

BookBlocks, a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) startup is set to empower Afghanistan’s girls and women in the fight for the girl child education.

Dubai Police Releases Free NFTs to Enhance Authority

Dubai Police Releases Free NFTs to Enhance Authority

As part of a campaign to showcase security, innovation, and communication values, the Dubai Police has rolled out a set of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) comprising 150 free digital assets.

Dubai Lays Out Metaverse Strategy Plan for 2027

Dubai Lays Out Metaverse Strategy Plan for 2027

The Emirati City of Dubai has launched its Metaverse Strategy plan for the next five years. It hopes to increase the contributions from the digital currency ecosystem to $4 billion from its current $500 million.

Dubai Seeks to Become Hub of Metaverse

Dubai Seeks to Become Hub of Metaverse

Dubai has set the ball rolling to improve people’s lives and render creative solutions by positioning itself as the global capital of Web3 through its new blockchain and metaverse technology.

Dubai Regulator Establishes Virtual HQ in the Sandbox Metaverse

Dubai Regulator Establishes Virtual HQ in the Sandbox Metaverse

Dubai is committed to growing the domestic digital asset sector, a local crypto regulator announced on Tuesday that it has created a virtual headquarters in The Sandbox metaverse platform.

Arizona State University Offers Blockchain Technology, Enhancing Student’s Academic Journey

Arizona State University Offers Blockchain Technology, Enhancing Student’s Academic Journey

Arizona State University (ASU) is going a notch by deploying a blockchain-based technical stack enterprise infrastructure for its students.

BNB Chain Partners with University of Zurich to Boost Blockchain Education

BNB Chain Partners with University of Zurich to Boost Blockchain Education

Binance-backed smart contract platform BNB Chain has announced a new partnership with the Blockchain Center of the University of Zurich for blockchain education.

Blockchain Foundry Pairs with Palmer Group to Launch Web3 Education Platform Metacademy

Blockchain Foundry Pairs with Palmer Group to Launch Web3 Education Platform Metacademy

Canadian blockchain software development company Blockchain Foundry has partnered with Palmer Group to launch Metacademy, a Web3 education platform focusing on blockchain, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and more.

Africa Blockchain University Partners with YIELD App to Enhance NFT Education

Africa Blockchain University Partners with YIELD App to Enhance NFT Education

African artists are set to be enriched about the value they can get from the booming non-fungible tokens sector.

Pakistan Eyes Educating 1 Million Youths on Crypto and Web3

Pakistan Eyes Educating 1 Million Youths on Crypto and Web3

To expand the knowledge base of 1 million youths on blockchain-based technologies, crypto and web3, the Pakistan administration has partnered with Fasset and JazzCash through the Prime Minister’s Youth Program (PMYP).

Binance Provides Blockchain Education to Francophone Africa, Narrowing the Financial Gap

Binance Provides Blockchain Education to Francophone Africa, Narrowing the Financial Gap

To offer lifelong financial and career development to French-speaking Africans, leading crypto exchange Binance is offering blockchain education in Cameroon and Francophone Africa.

BaaS Startup Domineum to Train 100k Nigerian Students in Blockchain Solutions

BaaS Startup Domineum to Train 100k Nigerian Students in Blockchain Solutions

Domineum, a Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) startup, is set to train as many as 100,000 students under the umbrella of the Nigeria Association of Computing Students (NACOS) in blockchain and emerging technologies.

Dubai Economy Moves to Blockchain-Based Unified Business Registry Platform

Dubai Economy Moves to Blockchain-Based Unified Business Registry Platform

Dubai’s Department of Economic Development has announced its move to a Unified Business Registry Platform (UBRP). The UBRP is hosted on the innovative Blockchain Platform as a Service (BPaaS) of Dubai Pulse which is a joint initiative of Smart Dubai and du.

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