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Hong Kong launches initiative to help banks with DLT adoption
9.1.2025
The initiative will initially focus on tokenized deposits with the HKMA providing support to local banks for trials
Hong Kong launches initiative to help banks with DLT adoption
9.1.2025
The initiative will initially focus on tokenized deposits with the HKMA providing support to local banks for trials
Why Binance Employees Are Remote-First
6.1.2025
A globally distributed workforce allows us to recruit better people and serve our customers more effectively, says Binance CEO Richard Teng
Record Figures for Crypto Airdrops With Almost $15 Billion Distributed in 2024
4.1.2025
Airdrops are transforming blockchain engagement with almost $15 billion given to crypto users in 2024. Massive Surge in Rewards via Airdrops Airdrops have become highly valuable tools for marketing new crypto projects. According to an onchain analysis by Dropstab, a crypto aggregator, $14.91...
Jupiter DAO Passes Massive $860M ‘Jupuary’ Airdrop Vote
9.12.2024
The revised vote changed how tokens would be distributed to users with additional checks to prevent tokens from going to mercenary airdrop farmers
UK Government Plans Pilot for a Digital Gilt Instrument Using Distributed Ledger Technology
14.11.2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will mention the DLT-based digital gilt instrument in her first annual speech laying out her long-term vision
The Role of Cryptographic Consensus in Distributed Systems
9.11.2024
In the modern digital landscape, distributed systems are essential for everything from blockchain networks to cloud computing and online banking. […]
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Aggregating my distributed self
27.9.2024
Miriam Suzanne’s in the middle of a redesign of her personal website. It began in August 2022. She’s made an entire series out of the work that’s worth your time, but I wanted to call out the fifth and latest …
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Qatar Financial Centre Activates Digital Assets Lab
16.9.2024
Qatar Financial Center (QFC) has launched its Digital Assets Lab, selecting 24 participants to develop innovative digital solutions using distributed ledger technology. Key partners include Google Cloud, Masraf Al Rayan, The Hashgraph Association, and R3. Lab Participants to Lead Digital...
Nigeria Approves Two Crypto Exchanges, Warns Against Patronizing ‘Illegal Operators’
31.8.2024
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted “approval-in-principle” to Busha Digital and Quidax Technologies, the first digital asset exchanges to operate in the country. Additionally, four digital asset offering platforms and one custodian have been admitted...
Banks face new risks from permissionless blockchains, BIS warns
30.8.2024
To mitigate risks associated with public blockchain networks, the paper proposed appointing an entity with the authority to "control and limit access" to cryptocurrency assets
Banks Using Permissionless Blockchains for Transactions Face Multiple Risks: BIS
29.8.2024
Banks that transact on permissionless blockchains face multiple risks, including money laundering and terrorism financing, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision said
Daylight secures $9M funding for distributed energy, testnet launch
31.7.2024
Daylight’s testnet will allow users to plug in distributed energy devices such as smart thermostats, solar inverters, batteries, electric vehicles and chargers and energy monitors
Bank of England to experiment with wholesale CBDC, synchronization
30.7.2024
The BOE is considering applying DLT to its existing settlement system and introducing a wCBDC
Over 41.5% of Mt. Gox Bitcoin distributed as creditors continue to hodl
30.7.2024
Despite receiving over $4 billion worth of Bitcoin, which has appreciated by over 8,500% in the 10 years since Mt. Gox collapsed, the exchange's creditors continue to hold their assets
Slovenia Launches First Digital Bond in EU Sovereign History
30.7.2024
On July 25, 2024, Slovenia issued its first digital bond, marking a significant milestone as the first EU sovereign and one of the earliest worldwide to do so. The bond issuance occurred under the European Central Bank’s (ECB) wholesale central bank money settlement experimentation program....
Over 36% of Mt. Gox Bitcoin distributed to creditors, but whales keep accumulating
17.7.2024
Bitcoin whales continue accumulating, despite the potential sell pressure from Mt. Gox creditors, which could see 99% of investors selling
Over 36% of Mt. Gox Bitcoin distributed to creditors, but whales keep accumulating
17.7.2024
Bitcoin whales continue accumulating, despite the potential sell pressure from Mt. Gox creditors, which could see 99% of investors selling
Obol Labs Forms Industry Group to Push for Decentralized Validator Technology
3.7.2024
As blockchain projects push to further decentralize, the developer Obol Labs has formed a group of companies working in the Ethereum ecosystem to concentrate on the growing field of "distributed validator technology," or DVT
Hashgraph Association and Blade Labs Partner to Drive Digital Transformation in the Middle East
27.6.2024
The Hashgraph Association and Blade Labs have partnered to drive digital transformation using the latter’s conventional and Shariah-compliant digital securities platforms. The CEO of Blade Labs described the Hashgraph Association as a strategic investor that enables the company to integrate...