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Pakistan Eyes Educating 1 Million Youths on Crypto and Web3

To expand the knowledge base of 1 million youths on blockchain-based technologies, crypto and web3, the Pakistan administration has partnered with Fasset and JazzCash through the Prime Minister’s Youth Program (PMYP). Based on Pakistan’s Vision 2025 of propelling domestic digitization among its young population, the PMYP is seen as a stepping stone toward this objective.  … Continue reading Pakistan Eyes Educating 1 Million Youths on Crypto and Web3

Bitget Launches Blockchain4Youth Initiative

Bitget, a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, has announced a new corporate social responsibility project, Blockchain4Youth, aimed at promoting cryptocurrency education among the younger generation. The initiative will allocate $10 million over five years towards providing blockchain courses and certifications through Bitget Academy and hosting campus lectures in partnership with universities worldwide. Bitget will also collaborate with … Continue reading Bitget Launches Blockchain4Youth Initiative

Democrats may lose youth votes over anti-crypto sentiments, warns Winklevoss

Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss has warned that the Democratic Party risks losing crucial support from younger voters due to what he perceives as an aggressive stance on cryptocurrencies by notable figures within the party. In a series of tweets, Winklevoss asserted that Democrats are alienating Millennials and Generation Z—groups which, he says, have wholly embraced … Continue reading Democrats may lose youth votes over anti-crypto sentiments, warns Winklevoss

Women in Blockchain: Sam Shrager of BCB Group

linkedin.com/in/samarmour Sam recently left her position at NKB Group Financial Services, an investment banking firm for the digital world. Q & A with Sam Shrager | Head of Marketing BCB Group Q 1 Give us a summary of your background and how you got into Blockchain & Digital Currency / Cryptocurrency? A 1 I’d been working with a … Continue reading Women in Blockchain: Sam Shrager of BCB Group

Purse.io Closes its Door After Six Years of Operations

In an unprecedented move, Purse.io announced that it would be closing its doors after 6 years of operations. Purse.io was one of the first disruptive successful blockchain startups focussing on retail consumers. Purse.io enjoyed a golden reputation in the market with a high rate of engagement from its users who reportedly spent an average of … Continue reading Purse.io Closes its Door After Six Years of Operations

Purse.io Not Closed Just Yet, Will Bitcoin Jesus be the Bitcoin Startup's Saviour?

Purse.io may be getting a thrown a life line following their shock announcement last week that they would close their doors after six years of trying to bring serious utility to Bitcoin in retail services. Eduardo Gomez, Support Manager for Purse.io took to Twitter to share the news that the loyal Purse userbase had been … Continue reading Purse.io Not Closed Just Yet, Will Bitcoin Jesus be the Bitcoin Startup's Saviour?

Bitcoin in Africa: Cryptocurrency and P2P Bitcoin Trade Surge Across the African Continent

According to recent data and reports, Bitcoin and cryptocurrency adoption are soaring across Africa. Cryptocurrency adoption and peer-to-peer Bitcoin transactions are on the rise across the African continent. There have been significant advances across Africa for crypto adoption in terms of regulation, trade volume, and reported cryptocurrency ownership. Currently Uganda, Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, and … Continue reading Bitcoin in Africa: Cryptocurrency and P2P Bitcoin Trade Surge Across the African Continent

Turkey Leveraging Blockchain to Break US Dollar and SWIFT Dominance

In an effort to break economic ties with the United States and escape the US Dollar dominance of the global markets, Turkey is adopting blockchain and cryptocurrency at a greatly accelerated rate. As Turkey’s economy teeters on the edge of a potential recession, the people and the government in the nation are seeking alternative solutions … Continue reading Turkey Leveraging Blockchain to Break US Dollar and SWIFT Dominance

UNICEF Cryptocurrency Fund Invests in Tech Startups Fighting COVID-19 in Emerging Economies

Eight technology companies in developing and emerging economies will receive investment from the UNICEF Cryptocurrency Fund (CryptoFund) to solve local and global challenges. In an email shared with Blockchain.News, UNICEF announced that its CryptoFund will invest 125 ETH into eight tech startups from seven different developing nations. The companies—Afinidata, Avyantra, Cireha, Ideasis, OS City, StaTwig, Somleng and Utopic—will be awarded the … Continue reading UNICEF Cryptocurrency Fund Invests in Tech Startups Fighting COVID-19 in Emerging Economies

Bank of Lithuania Launches First Blockchain-Based Digital Collector's Coin As Test for CBDC

The Bank of Lithuania has launched the first central bank-produced digital collectors coin dubbed “LBCOINS” as part of its trial of blockchain technology and testing in its development of  central bank digital currencies (CBDC). The Central Bank of Lithuania has been developing the project since March 2018 and is currently entering the final phase of … Continue reading Bank of Lithuania Launches First Blockchain-Based Digital Collector's Coin As Test for CBDC

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