The armed forces of Myanmar, which have been in control of the government since forcibly detaining many elected leaders in 2021, is reportedly planning to […]
Renewed interest in the Metaverse sends Decentraland (MANA) price 75% higher
The influence of blockchain technology on the ongoing digital revolution cannot be overstated as the rise of the Metaverse and the integration of virtual reality […]
A “unifying Web3 platform” will onboard 1 billion users by 2026, says Harmony COO
Li Jiang, chief operating officer at Harmony, believes that a bridge connecting all existing blockchains is key to onboard the first 1 billion users on […]
New gold-based stablecoin by trading giant Mitsui reportedly on the way
Japanese trading house Mitsui is reportedly planning to issue a cryptocurrency pegged to gold, local news agency Nikkei Asia reported Friday. Source: cointelegraph.com Called ZipangCoin […]
Central Bank of Jordan reveals CBDC plans
The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) has revealed that it is researching the issuance of a digital currency. The central bank digital currency (CBDC) would […]
70% of Jamaica population to adopt CBDC in 5 years, prime minister says
Central bank digital currency (CBDC) evolved into a hot topic in Jamaica when the country’s central bank successfully completed the first pilot test in early […]
Hong Kong begins discussions to introduce stablecoin regulatory framework
Hong Kong’s central banking institution, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), released a questionnaire to gauge public opinion on regulations for crypto-assets and stablecoins. The […]
Human Rights Foundation to grant 425M satoshis as part of its Bitcoin Development Fund
The Human Rights Foundation announced on Jan 4 that it intends to distribute 425 million satoshis — the smallest divisible unit of a Bitcoin — […]
Major payments app WeChat to add support for China's digital yuan
WeChat, China’s largest messaging app and one of the country’s most popular payment services, will start supporting the Chinese government’s digital currency. Source: cointelegraph.com On […]
Bank of Jamaica completes first CBDC pilot
The Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) has successfully completed its first central bank digital currency (CBDC), targeting a national rollout in the first quarter of 2022. […]