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Namibian Central Bank Announces Plan to Launch CBDC
9.4.2022
Johannes Gawaxab, the governor of the Bank of Namibia (BON), has said his organization is planning to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The governor, however, warns the launch might have implications for financial stability. BON Researching CBDCs The BON governor, Johannes Gawaxab...
‘Docklands DAO’ plan to help Melbourne precincts recover from the pandemic
7.4.2022
RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub has proposed a pilot program for “Docklands DAO” that will help Melbourne precincts recover from the pandemic
SEC Chair Gensler Asks Staff to Collaborate With CFTC on Regulating Crypto Exchanges
6.4.2022
The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has asked SEC staff to collaborate with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to develop a new plan to regulate cryptocurrency trading platforms. SEC Wants to Work With CFTC on Regulating Crypto Exchanges...
Survey: More than a quarter of U.S. millennials plan to use crypto to fund retirement
5.4.2022
The percentage was marginally higher than those who said they would rather use savings and stocks to meet the same ends
Coinbase Focuses on Crypto and Web3 in India — Plans to Hire 1,000 for Indian Hub
5.4.2022
Coinbase is focusing on growing the crypto and Web3 ecosystem in India. “Combined with India’s world-class software talent, we believe that crypto and web3 technology can help accelerate India’s economic and financial inclusion goals,” said CEO Brian Armstrong. Coinbase...
UK Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Become Global Crypto Hub With Dynamic Regulation
5.4.2022
The U.K. government has unveiled a detailed plan to make the country a global crypto hub and “a hospitable place for crypto.” The plan includes establishing a dynamic regulatory framework for crypto, regulating stablecoins, and working with the Royal Mint to create a non-fungible...
Kanada má plán, jak do roku 2035 zakázat automobily se spalovacími motory
2.4.2022
Snaha o snižování emisí nutí výrobce automobilů hledat ekologicky přijatelnější alternativy. Kromě celé řady regulací, hraničících někdy s obcházením fyzikálních zákonů, vstupují do hry také nejrůznější vládní programy. Například Kanada si stanovila cíl dosáhnout do roku 2050 nulových emisí a do
Kenya Central Bank Governor: Low Smartphone Penetration Working Against Plan to Launch CBDC
2.4.2022
According to Patrick Njoroge, the governor of the Kenyan central bank, the significant number of non-smartphones that are in use in Kenya means launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC) now may be premature and could lead to many citizens being financially excluded. Central Bank Mulls...
Report: Xbox Game Pass Getting Family Plan Option Later This Year
31.3.2022
According to a new report, it might get a lot easier—and cheaper—to provide the entire family with Xbox Game Pass as Microsoft plans to launch a five-person option later this year. Read more
CFTC Chief Says FTX Plan Could Make Crypto Markets 'More Efficient'
31.3.2022
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam told House lawmakers Thursday his agency was giving a FTX.US proposal on directly clearing customers' derivatives trades serious consideration. He suggested the FTX idea could improve market efficiency, though he said he didn't yet support the proposal. Behnam repeatedly...
‘No Plan to Issue CBDC’ — Bank of Japan Governor
31.3.2022
Haruhiko Kuroda, the governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ), has said the bank is currently not planning to launch a digital currency. The remarks come just a few days after the BOJ announced the commencement of the second phase of central bank digital currency experiments. Role of CBDC...
Apple's Plan for Future Financial Products, Binance Enters GRAMMY + More News
31.3.2022
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EOS Publishes 4 ‘blue Papers’ & Reveals Plan to Enhance the Network
30.3.2022
The EOS Network Foundation is getting down to the nitty-gritty of revamping the EOS Blockchain. Having published a series of four Blue Papers that cover the various aspects of the EOSIO Blockchain and ways it can be improved. It announced it would work with the long-time EOS developer Object...
Chris Larsen’s Plan to Greenify Bitcoin: Risky, Impractical and Maybe Nonsensical
29.3.2022
As he strides away from the wreckage of Ripple, bags full to bursting, Larsen thinks he knows what’s best for the coin he failed to replace
Rio de Janeiro to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments for Taxes Next Year
28.3.2022
Rio de Janeiro, one of the most iconic cities of the South American continent, has announced it will allow its citizens to pay taxes with cryptocurrencies. This makes it the first city in the country to do so, recognizing there is a boom in the cryptocurrency market. These actions form part of...
PUBG Developer Krafton Partners With Solana Labs to Build Blockchain Games and Services
26.3.2022
Krafton, the company behind the development of the blockbuster videogame PUBG, has announced a partnership with Solana Labs with the objective of building its blockchain game offering. The new business plan of the company includes the creation of token economies to power play-to-earn (P2E)...
GTA Online's New Subscription Will Give Fans Early Access To Cars, Plus Cash And Other Perks
25.3.2022
Today, Rockstar Games announced GTA+ a new paid monthly subscription service for Grand Theft Auto Online. GTA+, which launches March 28, will only be accessible to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S players and will offer folks who sign up for it monthly deposits of cash, exclusive access to new rewards...
Bitcoin Inches Higher as Terra Starts Implementing Its USD 10B BTC Plan
24.3.2022
Following Terra’s announcement in February that it would partly back its stablecoin UST with bitcoin (BTC), the market has been waiting for clues that Terra is in fact following up on its promise and buying BTC.
An indication that the stablecoin protocol is following through with its plan came...
Sony's Latest PlayStation Update Did Not Proceed As Planned
23.3.2022
Sony rolled out a firmware update for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 this morning. Around the same time, PlayStation’s online services went down, with players reporting connection issues with Elden Ring and GTAV, among other titles. It’s not yet clear if there’s a connection between the update...
Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchange Coincheck to Go Public on Nasdaq in $1.25 Billion Deal
23.3.2022
A major crypto exchange in Japan is going public in the U.S. in a $1.25 billion merger deal. Coincheck is regulated by the Financial Sevices Agency (FSA). It will be listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “CNCK.” Japanese Crypto Exchange Coincheck to List on Nasdaq Japanese cryptocurrency...