New blockchain-based apps like Truflation could be a “healthy development,” given that gauging inflation is more art than science.
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Blockchain game Illuvium goes mainstream with looming Epic Games Store listing
Blockchain games have historically battled to gain mainstream attention, but Illuvium’s listing on Epic Games store could change the narrative.
Toncoin (TON) price skyrockets to 11-month high after Telegram launches 'Giveaways'
Toncoin (TON) price reached its highest levels in almost a year as crypto traders assessed a slew of optimistic updates in its market, including the recent launch of "Giveaways" on Telegram.
In result, TON is now the tenth-biggest cryptocurrency with a market capitalization of over $9 billion — its highest ever.
Telegram CEO buys $200K of TON
On Nov. 6, Telegram announced Giveaways, a feature that enables channel owners to randomly distribute prizes among their followers.
A day later, Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, used $200,000 worth of TON tokens to pay for Telegram Premium subscriptions for 10,000 Telegram users.
Pavel Durov's announcement of Toncoin giveaways. Source: Du Rove's ChannelNotably, Durov used TON as a payment method within the Giveaways feature, at least for this specific case.
EU banking watchdog proposes liquidity rules for stablecoin issuers
The proposed guidelines are currently in the public consultation phase for the next three months, and if approved, it will come into effect starting in June 2024.
EU banking watchdog proposes liquidity rules for stablecoin issuers
The proposed guidelines are currently in the public consultation phase for the next three months, and if approved, it will come into effect starting in June 2024.
EU banking watchdog proposes liquidity rules for stablecoin issuers
The proposed guidelines are currently in the public consultation phase for the next three months and, if approved, will come into effect starting in June 2024.
‘Premier’ crypto cop CFTC reveals record-setting digital asset enforcement in 2023
The statement released by the CFTC shows that about 50% of the cases brought to its attention in 2023 involved crypto.
BIS General Manager urges central banks to “lead innovation” for CBDCs
Agustín Carstens called CBDCs the “central element” of the central bank leadership in innovation.
Blockchain’s positive impact on sustainable development: Solana Breakpoint
Regenerative economy and finance projects are tapping into blockchain technology for increased utility, transparency and decentralization.
HSBC taps Ripple’s Metaco to launch security token custody
HSBC has partnered with Ripple-owned tech firm, Metaco, to allow institutional investors hold tokenized securities on its new custody platform.
HSBC taps Ripple’s Metaco to launch security token custody
HSBC has partnered with Ripple-owned tech firm, Metaco, to allow institutional investors hold tokenized securities on its new custody platform.
Swiss crypto bank SEBA gets Hong Kong SFC license
SEBA began its quest for Hong Kong expansion late last year, setting up an office in November 2022 and by August 2023, the firm obtained an in-principle approval to offer virtual asset trading services.
Swiss crypto bank SEBA gets Hong Kong SFC license
SEBA began its quest for Hong Kong expansion late last year, setting up an office in November 2022 and by August 2023, the firm obtained an in-principle approval to offer virtual asset trading services.
Swiss crypto bank SEBA gets Hong Kong SFC license
SEBA began its quest for Hong Kong expansion late last year, setting up an office in November 2022 and by August 2023, the firm obtained an in-principle approval to offer virtual asset trading services.
Cardano upgrade delays tied to ‘boring’ academic approach — CEO
Cardano has come under fire from critics for delays in the rollout of features and network upgrades. This slower-paced cadence, however, appears to be a badge of honor to Cardano Foundation CEO Frederick Gregaard, who said that the network is “boring,” considering the platform’s academic approach.
“Cardano is boring. We are boring because we are based on academic peer-reviewed papers, [and] we are sharing that across the globe,” Gregaard told Cointelegraph on the sidelines of the recent Cardano Summit in Dubai.
Cardano Foundation CEO Frederik Gregaard (right) with Cointelegraph Arabic reporter Hermi De Ramos (left) at the Cardano Summit in Dubai. Source: CointelegraphThe executive pointed out that the pieces of research that Cardano has “spent years of doing and implementing” are already being used by some of the fast-moving blockchain platforms, which he feels “incredibly proud” of:
“If they take some of the core principles we’ve researched and invented, this is good for the earth… [and] humanity at large because this makes more resilient, more adaptable blockchains around the world.”
Gregaard added that the trend is also important with the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) that would require the industry to have computable data. He added:
Cardano upgrade delays tied to ‘boring’ academic approach — CEO
Cardano Foundation CEO Frederik Gregaard told Cointelegraph that the pieces of research that the network has “spent years of doing and implementing” are already being used by some of the fast-moving blockchain platforms.
Crypto banking app Bitwala relaunches via new partnership with Striga
European crypto-banking platform Bitwala, formerly known as Nuri, is coming back after ceasing operations in 2022.
UAE central bank to penalize unlicensed virtual asset service providers
UAE lawyer Irina Heaver explained that the new guidance is part of the UAE’s efforts to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “grey list.”
Bitcoin 'short squeeze' sends BTC price to $35.9K as OI stays elevated
More than $15 billion in Bitcoin open interest reaches a predictable conclusion as shorts get squeezed and BTC price action targets $36,000.
Ripple, Onafriq partner for new payment corridors for Africa, UK, Australia and Gulf
The deal aims to enable faster, cheaper payments between 27 African countries, working with three Onafriq partners.