On day three of El Salvador’s financial inclusion and funding for SMEs conference, Bitcoin has stolen the show. The orange pilling adventure in El Salvador continues. In a video that beggars belief, 44 central bankers and financial delegates from emerging markets around the world shout “Bitcoin!” while posing for a photo in El Zonte, El […]
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The Schools and Bitcoin Project in Argentina seeks to educate high school students on the importance of Bitcoin starting with 4,000 students across 40 schools. High school Bitcoin education is launching in Argentina with the Schools and Bitcoin Project. The program will begin with 40 schools with almost 4,000 students expected to participate. Argentina has
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KEY POINTS Six months from the end of the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, the global energy picture has changed dramatically. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put a planned energy transition at a crossroads. The upshot facing policymakers is that the shift away from fossil fuels is vital to avoid a cataclysmic climate scenario.
Speaking at the Permissionless 2022 Conference in Florida, the U.S., Ethereum Researcher Justin Drake disclosed that the merge of Ethereum (ETH) might happen in August. Market insight provider Bankless pointed out. He noted: “Strong desire to make this happen before difficulty bomb in August. Stars are aligned.” Meanwhile, Ethereum core developer Preston Van Loon shared similar
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A newly established blockchain association aims to help Vietnam promote its digital economy and position the country on the world’s technology map. The organization looks to unite Vietnam’s experts in the field and seek cooperation with blockchain communities around the globe for the research and development of blockchain solutions. Vietnam to Expand Implementation of Blockchain
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Within months, the sentiments to ban cryptocurrencies in Russia have changed dramatically, and at present, key government officials are the ones advocating for ways to incorporate the nascent asset class into the system. In a recent revelation, Russia’s Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov said the move to legalize cryptocurrencies as a means of payment in the
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A Dubai based couple has decided to be wed in the metaverse after legal problems stemming from their nationalities initially forced them to tie the knot in Georgia in 2019. After the wedding, the couple said they will use their own experience to help others get married in the metaverse as well. The Metaverse After
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KEY POINTS Shares in the Asia Pacific markets rose on Friday, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index leading gains. Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio started trading in Singapore, the third exchange its shares are listed on. China kept its one-year benchmark lending rate on hold at 3.7%, but cut its five-year loan prime rate by
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The reduction has continued with a further 20% cut since April 1, which will be reflected in the Q2 report, the stablecoin issuer said. Tether reduced its commercial paper holdings by 17% from $24.2 billion to $20.1 billion in the first quarter, according to its latest attestation report. The majority of this $20.1 billion (around $18 billion)
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A new survey has revealed that blockchain technology may be a better fitness motivator than traditional monetary incentives. A new survey has found that over 80% of people would be motivated to take up more physical exercise if they were paid in cryptocurrency for their efforts. The survey, which was conducted by fitness website FitRated, asked
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