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EMT Pilots Facial Recognition and Blockchain Ticketing Project in Madrid
EMT, a public transportation firm in Madrid wants to use blockchain for its ticketing pilot project.
Why Did John McAfee Abandon His Ghost Privacy Coin Project?
Crypto advocate and technology pioneer John McAfee recently announced on Twitter that he has abandoned his Ghost privacy coin project.
How Does Blockchain Enhance Traditional Project Management?
Projects are very different from every other type of activity; they have a definite beginning, ending and time frame. They are created or initiated to fulfill a specific objective, which after fulfilling they cease to exist. But did you know that 7 out of ten projects overrun their deadlines? How can blockchain enhance the process of project management?
Gemini's Winklevoss Twins Willing to Dive into Facebook's Libra Project
Winklevoss twins, the Gemini Founders have made a revelation about a possible partnership with Facebook on the Libra Project.
Estonia's Central Bank Launches Research Project into CBDC
Estonia’s Central Bank also known as Eesti Pank has launched a multi-year research project into central bank digital currencies.
Cardano to Allow the Community to Vote on New Projects, $250,000 Worth of ADA Up for Grabs
Cardano's Project Catalyst, which was introduced earlier this year, is a new experimental treasury system that would combine proposal and voting procedures.
Mercado Bitcoin, Stellar Team Collaborate on Brazil’s CBDC Project
Mercado Bitcoin and the Stellar Development Foundation will explore the possibility of developing CBDC solutions to meet Brazilian future payments needs in a digital economy.
Digital Dollar Project Floats Sandbox for Harness Potential CBDC Solutions
The Digital Dollar Project (DDP) has announced the launch of its Technical Sandbox Program that will make further exploration into the potential of the technical exploration of a US CBDC or the Digital Dollar.
Binance Invites Small to Medium Projects for Listing Opportunities
Binance calls for small to medium-sized projects to apply for various listing programs, enhancing the development of the blockchain ecosystem.
Meet Jeff Brooks: The Human Behind Gala Games' VOX Project
Discover the story of Jeff Brooks, a game developer at Gala Games, and his contributions to the VOX project and Project Cerberus.
Anthropic Introduces Project Management Features for Claude AI Users
Anthropic launches Projects for Claude.ai Pro and Team users, enhancing collaboration and workflow optimization with AI.
Gala Games Launches Beta Version 1 of Project Cerberus for Mobile
Gala Games' highly anticipated VOX mobile title, Project Cerberus, is now available for public testing in its beta Version 1.
Julia Leung Delivers Opening Remarks at Project Ensemble Sandbox Launch
Julia Leung delivers opening remarks at the Project Ensemble Sandbox launch ceremony, emphasizing innovation and regulatory collaboration.
HKMA Unveils Project Ensemble Sandbox to Propel Tokenisation Adoption
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has launched Project Ensemble Sandbox, focusing on accelerating the adoption of tokenisation in the financial sector.
Sui Ecosystem Highlights Top Projects for 2024
Discover the top projects in the Sui ecosystem for 2024, showcasing diverse DeFi and infrastructure innovations, driven by user engagement and community votes.
Revive Elvis Presley with AI: A Next-Generation Tribute
Elvis Presley returns in a virtual concert "Elvis Evolution," using AI and holographic technology. The immersive show by Layered Reality recreates his life and music, set to open in London and tour globally.
Japan's FSA Joins MAS' "Project Guardian" as First Overseas Regulator
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) of Japan has announced its participation in the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) "Project Guardian" initiative. This collaborative project, which was established by MAS in May 2022, aims to explore the feasibility of applying digital technologies to various asset classes while ensuring financial stability and integrity.
Cardano Launches Project Catalyst—One Step Closer to Fully Decentralized Era Voltaire
IOHK, the blockchain engineering company behind Cardano has launched “Project Catalyst” in part of the network’s transformation into a self-sustaining system. Cardano aims to build a set of governance tools and processes that puts the future of the network in every ADA holder.
Exclusive: Access, Connectivity and Inclusion—How UNICEF Leverages Blockchain to Close the Digital Divide
Christina Lomazzo is the Blockchain Lead for UNICEF’s Office of Innovation; whose work mainly involves leading the blockchain efforts at UNICEF Ventures where she heads up a diverse team of six. Together they invest in early technology prototypes that they assess and determine could have an exponential impact on UNICEF’s operations and ability to fulfill its mission across the developing world.
Thai Political Party Proposes Digital Currency Stimulus
The Pheu Thai Party in Thailand plans to give all Thai residents over the age of 16 a stipend of $300 in digital currency if the party wins the next election. The initiative aims to stimulate the local economy using blockchain technology.
Telegram Hit With $18.5 Million SEC Fine and Set to Return $1.2 Billion to Investors as it Dissolves TON Project
Telegram will return $1.2 billion to investors and pay a fine of $18.5 million to the SEC as it dissolves TON network. But community members seek to revive the project.
Cardano’s Project Catalyst: Building a Decentralized Financial System to Remove "Top-Down" Governance
In order to fulfill the final components for Cardano’s Voltaire, including its evolution into a self-sustainable blockchain, IOHK introduced a new experimental treasury system combining proposal and voting procedures — Project Catalyst.
Cardano’s Project Catalyst Voting App Now Available on Google Play Store
Cardano’s Project Catalyst voting app has now been published on the Google Play store. This marks a huge step for the Cardano network.
NBG Georgia Shortlists Ripple Among Tech Firms for CBDC Pilot
The National Bank of Georgia progresses with its Digital GEL Pilot Project, focusing on the exploration of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) technology. Nine technology firms, including Ripple Labs, Inc., have been shortlisted for potential collaboration. The initiative mirrors global trends in modernizing financial infrastructures to meet the digital economy's evolving demands.
Uniswap Makes its Way onto StarkNet with Nethermind's Help
Nethermind, an Ethereum Development Company is helping to launch the Uniswap Decentralized Exchange (DEX) onto the StarkNet Layer-2 network.
Bank of Lithuania Has Commenced the Issuance of its LBCOINS to the Public
Following the launch of its digital collectibles dubbed “LBCOINS,” the Bank of Lithuania has announced that it has commenced the issuance of the LBCOINS to the members of the public. The issuance of LBCOINS is a landmark step in the worldwide drive towards achieving a financial era dominated central bank digital currencies (CBDC).
OpenAI Set to Launch Project Strawberry: A New AI Reasoning Model for ChatGPT
OpenAI is set to release Project Strawberry, an advanced AI reasoning model for ChatGPT, within two weeks, promising improved interaction and problem-solving capabilities.
MetaBunny NFT gaining traction in Thailand
Capturing all the hype from Thailand, a number of popular Thai influencers have shared their keen interests in the MetaBunny NFT project.
US Sanctions Crypto Addresses of Russian Hackers Accused of Running Presidential Election Interference
The US has released a sanctions list of Russians and their crypto addresses, under allegations that they have been interfering with the presidential election.
Cardano and COTI Partnership Is Bearing Fruit
Top-five cryptocurrency Cardano (ADA) has experienced some freakish momentum of late, crossing the dollar threshold to approach an all-time high set three years ago. Amazingly, ADA gained 650% in less than two months prior to the latest correction, making it one of the best-performing altcoins in the market.
Facebook Diem Project to Launch USD Stablecoin after Dropping Swiss License Application Plan
Diem Association is planning to move its main operations from Switzerland to the United States.
LabCFTC to Announce the Winner of Project Streetlamp at Fintech-Focused Virtual Events Series Later This Year
The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that its FinTech research wing, LabCFTC will be hosting a series of interactive virtual events during autumn 2020.
Andreessen Horowitz Names New York Stock Exchange’s Top Regulator to Head Its Cryptocurrency Unit
Andreessen Horowitz venture capital firm hires the current head of the New York Stock exchange (NYSE)’s regulatory unit.
Facebook’s Head of Crypto David Marcus Is Leaving the Company after 7 Years
David Marcus, the head of Facebook’s crypto projects, has announced his intent to leave the firm at the end of the year.
MahaDAO Shares Details of Staking Program That Delivers 40% APY
MahaDAO, the crypto collateralization and valuecoin minting protocol, is to launch a staking program for its native governance token. Holders of MAHA, which was issued to the community in an Initial DEX Offering (IDO) last week, will be able to stake their assets for a 90-day period and earn a yield of close to 40%.
CZ Resolves Delisted Project's Accusations, BNB Insurance For Binance Listing
Binance delisted Mithril, a decentralized social network. The crypto project requested its 200,000 BNB (BNB) insurance deposit. Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao reacted to MITH's request on Twitter with an image of their contract, which states that the exchange may deduct the insurance money partly or totally as an extra charge if the listed token price falls below a particular level.
Central African Republic Launches National Crypto Hub Project Sango
The Central African Republic (CAR) has doubled down on its plans to embrace the technology underpinning Bitcoin with the recent launch of Project Sango, a National crypto hub.
Thai Political Party Proposes $300 Digital Currency Stimulus
The Pheu Thai Party in Thailand has proposed giving all residents 16 years and older a digital currency stipend of $300 if it wins the next election. The initiative is a stimulus project aimed at helping the local economy using blockchain technology.
BinaryX Releases Trailer and Opens Beta Test For Futuristic Space Game Project Matthew
BinaryX announced today the upcoming release of a space-building simulation game, Project Matthew. The team just released the trailer video which gives a first look at the game, and is also opening registration for their Closed Beta Test happening soon.
Singapore Consults China on Central Bank Digital Currency
Singapore is considering a partnership with China as it works on developing a Central Bank Digital Currency dubbed Project Ubin
MAS Proposes New Regulations to Tighten Crypto Business Activities
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has published a consultation paper proposing a new set of regulations that may stiffen the emergence and activities of crypto industries in the country. Despite the proactive strides of the MAS towards the development of the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the apex bank is set to reinforce its regulations on digital currencies.
Yearn Finance (YFI) DeFi Token Hits $38K, Smashing Bitcoin's Price Record with 3,500% Price Surge
Yearn.finance (YFI) surged to a new all-time high over the weekend, recording a market value north of $38,000 per token and beating Bitcoin’s record in 2017.
Australia Sponsors Two Blockchain Pilot Projects for AU$5.6M
The Australian government has allocated more than 5.6 million Australian dollars to support two domestic blockchain pilot projects, enhancing the domestic productivity and competitiveness of the Minerals and Food and Beverage sectors.
DBS Bank Joins R3-Backed Blockchain Trade Finance Network Contour Built on Corda
Singapore’s biggest bank, DBS Bank joined R3-backed Contour Network known for digitalizing global trade processes. Previously known as Project Voltron, Contour is a blockchain-based trade finance platform, built over R3’s Corda blockchain and was founded by R3 and major global institutions, including HSBC, ING, Standard Chartered, Citi Ventures, BNP Paribas, and Bangkok Bank, Bain & Company, and CryptoBLK. DBS Bank became the first Singaporean bank to join the network.
Sky, O2, And Unilever Enter Blockchain Project for Digital Advertising Transparency
Advertisers across the industry are looking for ways to increase transparency in their digital campaigns. Blockchain appears to be a potential solution in this respect. Recently, Sky, O2, and Unilever have joined a blockchain pilot designed to boost digital advertising transparency.
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.
Bank of Lithuania Launches First Blockchain-Based Digital Collector's Coin As Test for CBDC
The Bank of Lithuania has launched the first central bank-produced digital collectors coin dubbed “LBCOINS” as part of its trial of blockchain technology and testing in its development of central bank digital currencies.
FinTech in Belt and Road - Transforming French Freight Logistics with Blockchain
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) seeks to improve trade connectivity by upgrading transport infrastructure across much of Eurasia. The undertaking spans a massive geographic area covering as many as 63 countries, accounting for sixty percent of the world’s population and thirty percent of global GDP.
Canada’s Central Bank Digital Currency Won't Include Zero-Knowledge-Proofs
Bank of Canada researchers do not feel that the current state of zero-knowledge-proofs is mature enough to be integrated into their development plans for a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
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.
BIS Launches Project Icebreaker with Central Banks to Explore CBDC
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has rolled out Project Icebreaker with the central banks of Sweden, Norway, and Israel to see how CBDCs can be utilized for international remittance and retail payments.
Ethereum Express Establishes Two Pilot Projects Encompassing Over 48,000 Users
Ethereum Express (EEX), a community-driven decentralized ecosystem, has revealed the launching of two pilot projects that will comprise of more than 48,000 users. These initiatives are utilizing the Proof-of-Authority-based Ethereum Express blockchain to boost the productivity of their business procedures.
France’s CBDC Projects to Manage DeFi Liquidity, Settle Tokenized Assets
The Bank of France is currently working on its second stage of experimentation in wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC).
Microsoft's AI Revolution: CEO Satya Nadella Unveils Bold Tech-infused Vision
Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, unveiled a new AI-driven vision in his annual letter, emphasizing the integration of AI across all products and tech stacks. Highlighting collaborations like that with OpenAI and innovations like AI Copilot, Nadella showcased Microsoft's preparedness to lead in this new AI era. The discourse also touched on the broader global impact and the firm's commitment to responsible AI and cybersecurity.
Charles Hoskinson: Cardano’s New Voting System Will Make ADA the Most Valuable Cryptocurrency
IOHK, the blockchain engineering company behind the Cardano blockchain, will develop a voting system that will make its ecosystem hard fork resistant.
Cardano Deploys Allegra Hard Fork Seamlessly Through HFC Technology, ADA Rallies 12%
Cardano has successfully reached epoch 236, and with this new epoch, the network has gone through a protocol update, which includes the Allegra hard fork.
Babel Finance explores new restructuring opportunities with DeFi project
Babel Finance is considering a new restructuring opportunity that involves the creation of a new decentralized finance (DeFi) project called Hope. This project aims to generate revenue to repay debts owed to creditors, and will mint a new stablecoin using Bitcoin and Ether as collateral.
France & Switzerland Central Banks Succeed Pilot CBDC Trials in Conjunction with BIS
The trio of the Central Banks of France, Switzerland, and the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has successfully conducted a wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency (wCBDC) trial involving both country’s fiat notes.
Telegram Agrees to Turn Over ICO Documents To SEC
Telegram has agreed to provide the SEC with ICO Documents.
Amazon Aims to Advance Its Digital Currency Project in Mexico
Amazon has been planning on launching a digital currency project in Mexico, and a job posting revealed that it was looking for engineers and developers for the part.
JICWEBS Blockchain Pilot Project Attracts Four Media Gurus
JICWEBS blockchain pilot project is touted to be a gamechanger in digital advertising as it will optimize transparency, productivity, and trust. This aspect has, therefore, made four media agencies, namely Havas, OMG, Zenith, and Mindshare, to join this initiative.
Twitter Takes on Decentralization with New Social Media Development Project
Bluesky – the new social media decentralized initiative, endorsed by Jack Dorsey of Twitter and five other programmers. Dorsey has dedicated funds for this new project, which ultimately will put social media platforms on blockchain.
Telegram Tells US Investors to Leave TON Blockchain Project and Take 72% Refund
Telegram now says US investors won’t get 110% refund and tells them to leave its blockchain TON project.
Yearn.Finance Founder Andre Cronje Gets Sued Over Eminence Project Hack Amid Receiving Death Threats
Andre Cronje has also recently been sued over his unfinished Eminence Finance (EMN) project, which has been hacked.
MAS Announces Project Ubin’s Successful International Settlement Network in its Final Phase Report
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and government-owned conglomerate Temasek released the final report of the Singaporean CBDC project, Project Ubin. The report is the fifth and final phase of Project Ubin, Singapore’s blockchain-based multi-currency payments network prototype that was built for the financial industry and blockchain ecosystem.
ConsenSys Picked to Help Develop Phase 2 of Hong Kong's CBDC Project
Blockchain firm ConsenSys has revealed that it has been awarded a cross-border payment network study project by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)