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Australia's National Blockchain Steering Committee Mobilizes Domestic Developer Community

The Australian National Blockchain Roadmap Steering Committee is seeking expressions of interest from its domestic blockchain community to create working groups on supply chain and credentialing.

Australia’s National Blockchain Roadmap Steering Committee has reached out to its wider tech community to explore specific applications of blockchain technology in supply chain management, education, and agriculture.

The Committee sent out the invitation via the Australian Government’s Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources’ website requesting that interested blockchain parties submit an expression of interest by July 22.

The Steering Committee’s Mission

The Committee was established in February 2020, following the release of Australia’s National Blockchain Roadmap, and is overseeing its implementation. The Committee brings together representatives and experts from government, academia and industry to work together on realizing the opportunities of blockchain technology in Australia.

“The roadmap is a critical step towards realizing a blockchain-empowered future for Australia,” said Digital Economy and Technology Division Head and Steering Committee Chair, Narelle Luchetti. She added:

“By recognising the rich opportunities that exist to leverage blockchain across our economy, these collaborative working groups will play a central role. They will help progress two important use cases for this technology —supply chains and credentialing.”

The Committee members include experts from RMIT University, CSIRO, and the Australian Stock Exchange. The National Blockchain Roadmap lays out a plan to integrate emerging and breaking technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) which is expected to generate $3 trillion AUD within the next 10 years in the Australian economy.

The Committee’s recently appointed CEO, Steve Vallas added, “The roadmap provides a valuable opportunity for blockchain community members and stakeholders to be heard.”

Tether Tokens (USDt) Community and Utility Pushes Market Cap Over $20 Billion

Tether.to, the blockchain-enabled platform that powers the largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has surpassed US$20 billion, underlying the increasing dominance of the most popular stablecoin.

According to a release shared with Blockchain.News, Tether tokens (USDt) perform a pivotal role within the digital token ecosystem, with many digital token spot exchanges now denominating pairs in Tether USDt rather than USD. Tether USDt is also increasingly being used in remittances and innovative projects in the digital token ecosystem, including those in the nascent space of decentralized finance (DeFi).

“As the year draws to a close, we can only reflect on Tether’s impressive growth,” said Paolo Ardoino, CTO at Tether. “The market has spoken: People trust Tether and like using the most liquid and stable stablecoin. Tether will continue to be at the forefront of stablecoins’ innovation in 2021.”

Ardoino also made further comment on Tether’s organic growth via Twitter, he said:

“The most interesting part of Tether’s growth is that some of it comes without marketing, it’s pure community and utility driven.”

Tether’s market capitalization has mushroomed to US$20 billion, having grown from about US$2 billion in February 2019. Tether works across a diversity of different blockchains, including Algorand, Bitcoin Cash’s Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP), Ethereum, EOS, Liquid Network, Omni and Tron.

Yuga Labs Sets Up BAYC Community Council to Boost Innovations

Yuga Labs, a blockchain technology company best known for the creation of the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), announced Wednesday the launch of its community council made up of prominent Ape holders to help grow its Web3 presence.

According to Yuga, the council aims to boost Web3 initiatives in the Bored Ape community. Some potential use cases for the council to uplift include commercial products, meetups, and charitable endeavours.

Yuga said the community council comprises seven Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT collectors who are active in its community. The council includes seven members – Josh Ong, Sera, Laura Rod, 0xEthan, 0xWave, Negi and Peter Fang – long-time Bored Ape owners and Web3 entrepreneurs.

The company described the council members as “long-standing, proactive community members” who will focus on gathering and curating community feedback and bringing community interest benefits. All members are encouraged to bring and pitch their own ideas for upcoming initiatives.

Yuga said the council would grow over time and further stated that this won’t be the last NFT council it assembles to assist in growing its steeple of brands. The company said: “We are also exploring the evolving needs of our other Yuga NFT communities – CryptoPunks, Meebits, and Otherside.”

Yuga’s move affirms that the company is taking its NFT holders seriously and wants to give them a clear avenue to voice their concerns and ideas. The company commented: “The council, and future councils to come, puts a more formal, efficient and consistent process in place for Yuga leadership to get community feedback and advice on an ongoing basis.”

The initiative is similar to the ApeCoin Foundation’s special counsel tasked with helping steward ApeCoin proposals and grants, which are voted on by holders of ApeCoin, the native token of the Yuga Labs ecosystem.

The above developments signal that NFT platforms are not just focusing on minting and sales but also continually evolving and reinventing themselves into a better version of their existing infrastructure. NFT marketplaces are now embracing the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) model, irrespective of the fundamental purpose they serve. DAO emphasizes user interests and helps end the bureaucracy and overcome its potential outcomes.

Brazil and Argentina explore a common currency

The CEO of Coinbase, Brian Armstrong, suggested that Brazil and Argentina should switch to Bitcoin (BTC) as their national currency as Brazil and Argentina were beginning preparatory work for a potential common currency. This sparked a variety of discussions over the viability of Bitcoin (BTC) as a national currency. The Argentine peso and the Brazilian real will continue to be legal tender in both countries until a single currency can be established between them. The two nations in South America made the announcement on January 22 that they are beginning to plan for the creation of a joint currency.

The action may result in the formation of the world’s second-largest currency bloc.

Armstrong immediately rushed to Twitter when the news emerged to propose that Bitcoin would be the “perfect long-term bet” and to query whether or not the two governments would take it into consideration.

Raoul Pal, founder and current CEO of Global Macro Investor, was against the plan.

According to Pal, it is not optimal to have a national currency that “down 65% during the weak portion of the economic cycle and appreciates 10 times during the strong half of the cycle.”

The CEO pointed out that firms would have trouble preparing and hedging in this case because of the current climate. There were just a few others in the town who shared Pal’s opinion.

One person on Twitter claims that the only viable use for bitcoin is as a store of wealth, comparable to gold.

They posted the following on their Twitter account: Meanwhile, another Twitter user brought up the poor pace of transactions on the Bitcoin network and complained that they would take too long for everyday usage.

However, this was swiftly refuted by another community member who asserted that Bitcoin would become the “best means of trade” after the Lightning Network is completed. Armstrong’s statement may have been motivated by the fact that El Salvador, another Latin American nation, acknowledged bitcoin as a form of legal money in the year 2021.

The action resulted in several positive outcomes for the nation, one of which being an increase in tourism the next year, which totaled 1.1 million visitors to the nation.

In addition, El Salvador was able to use the revenues from its Bitcoin purchases to fund the construction of schools as well as a veterinary hospital.

Brazil and Argentina are no strangers to digital assets.

On November 29, the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil passed a bill that makes it possible to use cryptocurrencies as a form of payment in the nation.

Although the new legislation acknowledges cryptocurrency as a mode of payment, it does not make any particular cryptocurrency legal tender inside the nation.

Reactions to Genesis Global Trading's Bankruptcy

Members of the cryptocurrency community expressed their opinions on the situation on social media shortly after the crypto lender Genesis Global Trading filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the state of New York. Members of the crypto community shared their opinions on the most recent event in what appears to be an endless string of bankruptcies in the cryptocurrency space. These opinions ranged from the conviction that no one will be held accountable to the characterization of the entire concept of crypto lending as “stupid.”

There are others who feel that bankruptcy attorneys will emerge victorious in each of these competitions.

A member of this group who identified themselves as a creditor of Voyager said that consumer cash would be used to pay the legal team one million dollars, and in the end, “no one will be held responsible.”

Genesis has recently submitted its application for chapter 11.

Bankruptcy attorneys making profit on crypto bankruptcies.

— Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) January 20, 2023 Cameron Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini, said that the bankruptcy is “excellent news” and a move toward Gemini subscribers receiving their money back. He referred to it as a “step.”

However, a member of the community responded to Winklevoss’ tweet by stating once again that the users are the only people who have been affected.

According to the user, Gemini is “also as culpable” for not doing enough research on the manner in which Genesis does business before to forming a partnership with the company. During this time, a crypto analyst drew up a diagram to show how crypto enterprises could have been linked during the current spate of bankruptcies that the sector has been experiencing.

The expert believes that the Genesis bankruptcy will shed light on the leverage cycle in the cryptocurrency market.

Some members of the community, who seem to be sick and weary of the negativity that surrounds the area, have stated their lack of faith in cryptocurrency firms.

A commenter on Twitter said that people couldn’t trust firms located in the United States anymore since all of the companies were interconnected.

Billy Markus, the developer of Dogecoin (DOGE), also weighed in on the controversy, labelling the whole notion of cryptocurrency lending as “dumb” and referring to everyone participating in the practise as a “idiot.”

Tether and INHOPE Join Forces to Fight Child Abuse Material Online

Tether is hoping that by collaborating with INHOPE, it will be possible to increase the visibility of bitcoin payments used in content marketplaces that promote child abuse and make it simpler for authorities to handle these types of payments. In addition, Tether hopes that this will make it possible to increase the visibility of bitcoin payments used in content marketplaces that promote child abuse. The operator of the stablecoin will engage with INHOPE, a worldwide network that combats online child sexual abuse material (CSAM), to exchange information, interact with stakeholders, and enforce measures against criminal actors that originate from the cryptocurrency ecosystem. CSAM stands for child sexual abuse material. INHOPE is a global network that works to remove sexually abusive content from the internet that targets children (CSAM).

The chief technical officer of Tether, Paolo Ardoino, said that the business was collaborating with law enforcement agencies, financial intelligence units, legislators, and standard-setting groups from all around the world to develop “appropriate risk-mitigating approaches.” ” We have a particular interest in improving the capacity of businesses that deal in cryptocurrencies to recognise transactions that are related to online CSAM markets and to report payments of this kind to the appropriate authorities. This is something that has been occupying a lot of our thoughts in recent times.

Since the beginning of the organisation in 1999, INHOPE has maintained a communication hotline network that is comprised of nodes located all over the world. This network encompasses not just all of the nations that are affiliated with the European Union but also those of Russia, South Africa, North and South America, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.

The unlawful use of cryptocurrencies as a means of financing the sale of content depicting child abuse is the goal of the agreement, and its objective is to make an effort to put a stop to this practise. This objective will be achieved via the combined efforts of all of the parties that are a part of the agreement.

Billionaire Ray Dalio believes that fiat is in jeopardy

Although the billionaire Ray Dalio feels that fiat currency is in danger, he is also of the opinion that neither Bitcoin (BTC) nor stablecoins are the solution to the problem. As a kind of reaction, individuals of the cryptocurrency community have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts on the matter.

During a recent appearance on the show Squawk on CNBC, Dalio was asked about his thoughts on Bitcoin as a possible solution to the issues that are caused by fiat money. The billionaire claimed that it would not be useful as a means of commerce or as a place to keep riches. In addition to this point, Dalio emphasised that stablecoins are only imitations of state-backed currencies and hence would not be an efficient form of currency.

Bitcoin users were quick to reply to the interview, stating that Dalio’s definition of what money should be is already reflected in Bitcoin. Additionally, a Twitter user identified many intrinsic properties of Bitcoin and pointed out that it provides the answer Dalio is seeking for. A member of the community tweeted: One member of the community believes that Bitcoin is the solution to the monetary issue that Dalio outlined because of the cryptocurrency’s resilience to censorship, neutrality, openness, limited supply, and freedom from control.

While this was going on, a different member of the Bitcoin community said that Dalio had “orange pilled” them with his views on the history of money. The opinion of the Twitter user is that the interview demonstrates that the billionaire is getting closer and closer to “really understanding Bitcoin.”

His view on Bitcoin has traditionally shifted back and forth between bullish and bearish for Dalio. In 2021, he moved from characterising Bitcoin as “one heck of an innovation” to adopting a more pessimistic storyline, during which he discussed the possibility of a ban on Bitcoin being enacted in the United States and said that he would prefer gold over Bitcoin as a medium of exchange.

In 2022, the billionaire advocated for an allocation of between one and two percent of investor portfolios to Bitcoin. Back then, Dalio lauded Bitcoin for its resistance to hackers and said that there is no other cryptocurrency that can compete with it on the market.

The Importance of Community in Bitcoin's Success

Although Satoshi Nakamoto is credited with being the anonymous creator of Bitcoin (BTC), what frequently goes unnoticed are the altruistic contributions made by members of the Bitcoin community, such as miners, developers, designers, hodlers, and investors, which help make the original vision a reality. Nevertheless, it was discovered that one of these substantial contributions had concealed a defect for more than a decade that was not obvious to the human eye.

On November 12, 2010, a member of bitcointalk.org known as bitboy (not to be confused with the YouTube user known as BitBoy Crypto) shared the vector files of the now-iconic Bitcoin logo, which is well recognized all over the globe. Zooming in on the original Bitcoin logo reveals that there is a thin orange line running from the background into the white colored “” in the middle of the design, whereas Bitcoiners preach the “zoom out” narrative during bad times in the cryptocurrency market.

The disclosure does not have any effect on the functioning of Bitcoin, and members of the community have not expressed any worry over it. Even if anyone were to generate new vectors after resolving the faults, it would not become widely accepted until the community as a whole thinks that it should.

CleanSpark, a Bitcoin mining company, is continuing to acquire equipment from mining firms that are in financial difficulties even as the markets maintain a good trajectory toward recovery.

According to Gary Vecchiarelli, chief financial officer of CleanSpark, the firm plans to achieve “explosive growth” in 2023 via a combination of mergers and acquisitions.

“With regard to our strategy regarding M&A, we have been one of the most active miners to date in purchasing infrastructure and machines, and we will continue to be active,” he said. “We have been one of the most active miners to date in acquiring infrastructure and machines.”

BIS has long taken a cautious approach

Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies have been regarded with suspicion by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) for a considerable amount of time. According to the BIS, however, there is no longer any need to exercise care since the “war has been won” between fiat and cryptocurrency.

In an interview with Bloomberg, the general manager of the BIS, Agustn Carstens, who is responsible for making the assertion, emphasized that “technology does not make for trustworthy money,” among other objections of cryptocurrency.

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), which serves as the central bank for central banks, has emphasized the need for regulation and risk management in the cryptocurrency space. However, the BIS’s assertion that the battle between cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies has been won sparked outrage, satire, and corrections within the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency community.

“Want to irritate those fools to no end? Ignore their fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) bait and put all of your attention on what’s occurring in the global south and on the streets of Nigeria.

In the meanwhile, Lady Anarki, an advocate for Bitcoin who recently shut down a firm that provided Bitcoin Security Education, said that “fiat and crypto are fundamentally the same exact swindle.”

“In the case of fiat currency, it is a group of wicked elite oligarchs who are building a rigged game system in order to benefit themselves at the expense of everyone else. Bitcoin is a system that was created with incentives and good economic concepts in mind, and it is meant to empower anybody who contributes value to the world.

As Carstens said, this is another another allusion to the fact that Bitcoin has been proclaimed dead, dead, and dead again. It is also a reference to the reality that Bitcoin lost the “battle” for money. The bear market in 2022 and 2023 is not going to be any different, and Bitcoin supporters on Twitter have been quick to embrace the chance to ridicule financial gurus who are dancing on the fictitious grave of the decentralized currency.

Despite this, Bitcoin has gained more over forty percent from its lows in 2022, and adoption of the Lightning Network is thriving as the community looks to be becoming more outspoken.

This week, the Bitcoin Information Service (BIS) issued another incendiary remark, and the famous podcast What Bitcoin Did, which is hosted by Peter McCormack, tweeted some helpful numbers to rectify the statement. Notably, the BIS said that “almost all economies incurred losses on their Bitcoin holdings” between August 2015 and December 2022. This is an important point to note.

In spite of the BIS’ best attempts to the contrary, it seems like the price of bitcoin will continue its upward trajectory.

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has been an outspoken opponent of cryptocurrencies, expressing worries about the volatility, scalability, and energy consumption of these digital assets. In contrast to Carsten’s statement in the Bloomberg interview that “technology does not make for trustworthy money,” the BIS has conducted research on stablecoins and is leading the creation of central bank digital currencies in conjunction with numerous nations.

Willem Middelkoop, an author and enthusiast for Bitcoin, recently emphasized that the conflict between fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies is not yet resolved. If one were to skim over the comments on the initial tweet from Bloomberg Crypto, one would get the impression that the conflict is just beginning to heat up.

LinksDAO and Spey Bay Golf Club

LinksDAO, a golf business run by a decentralized autonomous organization, is considering making a bid to buy the recently placed up for sale Spey Bay Golf Club in Scotland, which is estimated to be worth approximately $900,000.

After a few weeks of informal discussion, the proposal vote was officially opened on February 20 by LinksDAO, which describes itself as a “global group of golf enthusiasts” with the goal of building the “world’s greatest golf community.” This event followed the official opening of the vote on February 20.

It would be the very first time that the DAO has ever purchased a golf course.

At the time this article was written, more than 88 percent of the 4,100 LinksDAO tokenholders had already voted in support of the proposal. The voting period will officially end on February 22 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

The proposal stated that the LinksDAO acquisition committee will meet with the relevant parties required to construct a “compelling offer” for the purchase of the club “with the full intent of successfully purchasing the golf course” in the event that the final tally remains in favor of the purchase.

The authors of the proposal, who identified themselves as “Bez,” “Jim,” “cbruce,” and “nickwalkermsu,” explained that even though the majority of the DAO’s research efforts have been focused on locating an appropriate golf course purchase in the United States, “this listing was too special to ignore.”

“During the course of our hunt for a golf course to buy, we came across a potentially advantageous piece of real estate in Scotland known as the Spey Bay Golf Club. The purpose of this vote is to decide whether or not we should proceed with making an offer and working toward purchasing the course.

The writers also said that the course is “playable now,” and they mentioned that the course’s high ceiling in comparison to its inexpensive price makes it a worthwhile investment.

According to the authors’ explanation, “even a price that is quadruple the ‘recommended price’ would be lower than most subpar courses we have reviewed so far in the United States.”