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Binance Rewards Crypto Literacy with Bitcoin NFTs Knowledge Contest

In alignment with the upcoming 2024 Bitcoin Halving event, Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a unique educational campaign to boost crypto literacy, particularly focusing on Bitcoin Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). This initiative is part of Binance’s continued effort to encourage community engagement while educating users about the evolving cryptocurrency landscape. A Dive Into … Continue reading Binance Rewards Crypto Literacy with Bitcoin NFTs Knowledge Contest

Tron Foundation Contests SEC Lawsuit Over Jurisdictional Overreach

The Tron Foundation, known for its significant presence in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, is currently embroiled in a legal battle with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The bone of contention revolves around a lawsuit initiated by the SEC, which the Tron Foundation argues should be dismissed on the grounds of jurisdictional … Continue reading Tron Foundation Contests SEC Lawsuit Over Jurisdictional Overreach

Most European Regulators Have Scrutinized Facebook's Libra, Except One: Who’s the Odd One Out?

What happened recently with the Libra Association? Made up of more than two dozen companies and based in Geneva, a few of the founding members, including PayPal, Mastercard, Visa, Stripe, Booking Holdings, and eBay, decided to leave the Libra project. A five-member board governance board was formed after the Libra Association reaffirmed its commitment by holding its inaugural meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, on Oct. 14. … Continue reading Most European Regulators Have Scrutinized Facebook's Libra, Except One: Who’s the Odd One Out?

Calibra CEO Defends Libra at Its First Major Encounter with 26 Global Central Banks

David Marcus, the CEO of Calibra, behind Facebook’s Libra has announced that the proposed stablecoin would not be a threat to the monetary sovereignty of nations as suggested previously by regulators. A meeting was held on Monday in Switzerland at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) between the 26 global central banks and the founders … Continue reading Calibra CEO Defends Libra at Its First Major Encounter with 26 Global Central Banks

Is Blockchain the New Frontier for Human Sexuality?

1983’s sci-fi movie Brainstorm featured a device that could record an individual’s physical sensations and emotional feelings, and transfer these onto a tape-like medium, so they could be shared with others. The more mundane experiences of rollercoaster rides, high-speed chases, etc., inevitably give way to one of the human being’s most basic instincts: the sexual … Continue reading Is Blockchain the New Frontier for Human Sexuality?

Telegram to Launch TON Network Later This Month

Telegram Open Network (TON) announced that the original investors have been informed that the blockchain network would launch in late October. The message from the official TON Board on Telegram stated that the testing state has been successful. The investors are provided with TON key generation software and will be required to provide Telegram with a public … Continue reading Telegram to Launch TON Network Later This Month

Cryptos in Space: The Future of Blockchain in the Final Frontier

“Oh my God…it’s full of stars!” Thus spoke astronaut Dave Bowman, the last surviving crew member of the ill-fated Discovery One spaceship, moments before entering the stargate in the 1968 sci-fi classic 2001: A space odyssey. These eternal words, spoken in the novelized version only, hint at a vast new universe where human beings become … Continue reading Cryptos in Space: The Future of Blockchain in the Final Frontier

State Street: Most Asset Managers are Bullish on Blockchain and Crypto

Boston-based asset manager State Street published a report on industry trends in 2020, highlighting the growth of cryptocurrencies and blockchain in the financial services industry. The survey consisted of 101 North American asset management companies; 71 % of these companies have over $100 billion in assets under management (AUM). The findings show that about 65% of the … Continue reading State Street: Most Asset Managers are Bullish on Blockchain and Crypto

ACCESS Becomes World’s First Organization to Deploy Blockchain Voting in Annual General Meeting

The Association of Cryptocurrency Enterprises and Start-ups, Singapore (ACCESS), a non-profit organization for the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector in Singapore, has set the ball rolling as the first institution across the globe to utilize blockchain technology for an Annual General Meeting (AGM). As reported by HrmAsia on Jan. 13, ACCESS officially utilized blockchain for on-premise … Continue reading ACCESS Becomes World’s First Organization to Deploy Blockchain Voting in Annual General Meeting

What Solutions Can Blockchain Bring in Response to the Deadly Coronavirus Outbreak?

The Wuhan coronavirus death toll hit a daily high, with 565 deaths, and 3694 confirmed cases, a slightly lower number than the day earlier. 28,261 cases of infection have been reported worldwide, with most cases confirmed in Hubei province in China. Syren Johnstone, the Executive Director of the Masters of Law (Compliance and Regulation) Program the … Continue reading What Solutions Can Blockchain Bring in Response to the Deadly Coronavirus Outbreak?