Computer Scientist: China’s Crypto Crackdown Spurred Decentralization of Asia’s Web3 Infrastructure

Sangmin Seo, chairman of the Kaia DLT Foundation, asserts that China’s crackdown on the crypto industry, which led to its loss of dominance in bitcoin mining, has resulted in the decentralization of Asia’s crypto infrastructure. He adds that the rapid development of the Asian market outside of China has further solidified the region’s position as … Read more

Ripple and DIFC Partner to Drive Blockchain and Crypto Adoption in UAE

Ripple has unveiled its plan to partner with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Innovation Hub to promote blockchain and crypto adoption in the UAE. The collaboration seeks to encourage innovation among early-stage companies and large institutions. Ripple has dedicated one billion XRP to provide financial, technical, and business support to developers on the XRP … Read more

UAE Launches ‘Financial Infrastructure Transformation’ Program; CBDC Among 9 Key Objectives

On Feb. 12, 2023, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) announced the launch of a new initiative called the “Financial Infrastructure Transformation Program,” which has nine key objectives. One of these objectives is the research and development of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) designed to address both cross-border payments and domestic … Read more

Argentinian Securities Regulator Launches Innovation Hub to Discuss Regulated Crypto Investments

The National Securities Commission (CNV), which is the Argentinian securities watchdog, recently launched an innovation hub with the goal of advancing conversations about cryptocurrency and fintech investments. This organization will serve as a link between private entities and the institution, to advance new fintech and crypto-regulated instruments to the market. Argentinian Securities Regulator Assigns Fintech … Read more

Central Banks of France, Switzerland and BIS Complete Cross-Border CBDC Trial

Bank of France, the Swiss National Bank (SNB), and the Bank for International Settlements have successfully tested the application of wholesale central bank digital currency in cross-border payments. The project used distributed ledger technology and was realized with help from private firms. France and Switzerland Explore Direct Transfer of Euro, Swiss Franc Wholesale Digital Currencies … Read more

Swiss, French Central Banks to Trial Wholesale CBDC Settlements With BIS and Private Sector

The central banks of Switzerland and France are joining hands with the Bank for International Settlements to test wholesale central bank digital currencies in cross-border transactions. The experiment will be conducted with the help of a private sector consortium led by Accenture. European Central Banks to Collaborate on CBDC Project The Swiss National Bank (SNB), … Read more

The Daily: Iran to Allow Mining Hardware Imports, Cyprus Creates Fintech Hub

Following a decision to recognize mining as an industry, the Islamic Republic of Iran is about to legalize the import of mining equipment. Also in The Daily, an executive at a leading Spanish bank insists cryptocurrencies are “perfect” and must be understood; trying to better understand the crypto space, Cyprus has set up a fintech … Read more