London, United Kingdom, 16th November, 2022, Chainwire Angelo, an investment platform tying physical fine art to NFTs, has announced its launch. The web3 platform aims to add a more tactile component to the abstract concept of NFT ownership. The public will be able to experience Angelo for the first time when the platform soft launches … Continue reading Web3 Platform Angelo Prepares to Reimagine Physical Art Collection
The joint provisional liquidators of FTX Digital Markets, which is the parent company’s subsidiary in that nation, has made public a report on the company’s tangible holdings in the Bahamas. The report details the company’s assets physically located in the Bahamas. According to an affidavit that was filed with the Bahamas’ supreme court on February … Continue reading FTX's Physical Assets in the Bahamas
Despite the growing global adoption rate of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, the number of physical ATMs dedicated to fiat-crypto conversions is on the decline. Coin ATM Radar data reveals that 3,627 crypto ATMs were removed from the network in March 2023, bringing the total number of ATMs to 33,727. This represents a significant reduction in … Continue reading Declining trend in physical crypto ATMs
Key Takeaways * By 2028, only 9% of all payments are expected to be made in physical currency. * Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are under development, but their design raises questions about privacy and personal freedom. * Critics argue that digital payment systems, unlike cash, can be monitored and can refuse service without consequence. … Continue reading CBDCs on the Rise: What the Decline of Physical Cash Means for Blockchain and Privacy
With the introduction of its Pectra update in late 2024 or early 2025, Ethereum hopes to significantly enhance cryptocurrency wallets by adding new features and improving user experience. Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 3074, one of the main recommendations of the update, would allow regular cryptocurrency wallets to operate like smart contracts, including transaction bundling and … Continue reading Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade to Enhance Wallet Functionality and User Experience
UK Finance, a pivotal entity in the banking and finance sector of the United Kingdom, has initiated an experimental phase to delve into the capabilities and benefits of the UK Regulated Liability Network (RLN). This innovative phase involves a strategic partnership with eleven member organizations, aiming to unlock new possibilities in digital transactions and finance … Continue reading UK Finance Launches Experimental Phase for Regulated Liability Network (RLN)
We conducted an interview with Alessio Quaglini, the Managing Partner of HEX Trust who has extensive experience in Investment Banking, Financial Services, and regulation. He shared with us his views on the digital asset custody sector. What is the difference between custody of traditional vs digital assets? To answer this question, we can look at the … Continue reading Blockchain.News Interview with Managing Partner of HEX Alessio Quaglini on Digital Asset Custody
You haven’t uploaded yourself to the Metaverse yet, which begs the question: what’s the deal with VR? Although it’s been around since 1968 and major companies such as Facebook, Google, and Samsung have invested in virtual reality initiatives like the Oculus Rift, headsets plus equipment can still add up to over a hefty $1000 USD; … Continue reading Is Blockchain-Based Virtual Reality the Future?
Exclusive interview with Paul Sin: Part 2 How does Deloitte Blockchain Lab envision the future of blockchain? Dr. Paul Sin believes that blockchain is at the stage of technology convergence with IoT, big data and artificial intelligence. He also explained the three challenges for enterprises to implement their own blockchain and various blockchain auditing services … Continue reading Exclusive: Blockchain at the Stage of Tech Convergence
John almost dropped the phone as he fumbled the handset out his pocket, his hands trembling with a heady mix of anticipation and fear. For the seventh time in the past hour, he opened a browser tab to check the most up-to-date price of his favorite obsession: Bitcoin. A figure flashed on the screen, and … Continue reading Cryptoaddiction: The Uglier Side of Digital Currencies