Doha: The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) is in the early stages of creating a central bank digital currency (CBDC). This comes as many governments around the world look into launching their own CBDCs in the midst of a rapid digital revolution in the financial industry. QCB Governor H.E. Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al […]
A guide to Splinterlands NFT game
Since the introduction of the first NFT games in the market, a large number of NFT games have been produced and followed by players. Card games, an old game format reforming based on modern technologies, have also been popular among gamers. One of the exciting card games that has recently been launched in the market […]
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Roxe Holding in talks for listing on Nasdaq via $3.6B SPAC deal
The firm has entered an agreement with special purpose acquisition company Goldenstone Acquisition Ltd, through which it will pursue the listing. Goldenstone Acquisition Ltd, a special-purpose acquisition firm (SPAC), has announced plans to go public with blockchain-based payments firm Roxe Holding Inc. As per the Wednesday announcement, the SPAC has agreed to a $3.6 billion […]
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Bitcoin price wicks below $20K as whales send 50K BTC to exchanges
Bitcoin bulls lose their grip as BTC price action remains firmly below a key long-term trendline. Bitcoin (BTC) saw a dramatic change of mood into June 22 as multi-day highs gave way to a fresh dive under $20,000. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView BTC could see accumulation below key trendline Data from Cointelegraph […]
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Qatar Central Bank in ‘foundation stage‘ of launching digital currency
The bank is exploring technological solutions and platforms for its own digital currency. The 2.8-million nation of Qatar is going to join a growing range of countries, experimenting with the central bank digital currency (CBDC) concept. The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) is currently “in the foundation stage” of issuing its digital currency. On June 21, […]
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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce opposes crypto bailouts after SBF injects $250 million in BlockFi
Crypto mom Hester Peirce said that bear markets like this are the right way to punish over-leveraged players. FTX Chairman Sam Bankman-Fried has extended $250 million capital help to BlockFi as a bailout during the testing times. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, popular as “crypto mon” for her pro-crypto views, has recently shared her view on […]
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Deloitte joins forces with NYDIG to provide Bitcoin advisory services
Deloitte and NYDIG have partnered to provide joint advisory services to clients looking to adopt Bitcoin products and services in a compliant manner. The two have shown a growing interest in cryptocurrencies, with one publishing crypto-related surveys, and the other enabling BTC payments. Global professional services firm Deloitte has partnered with investment manager New York […]
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Meta launches new monetization tools for FB and Instagram creators, to introduce NFTs soon
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg announced key measures to support creators on the Facebook and Instagram platform as they transition towards the Metaverse. Meta will allow creators to display NFTs on Instagram as well as Facebook. The company will first test NFTs in Instagram Stories with SparkAR soon. Facebook’s parent firm Meta (NASDAQ: FB) has been […]
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Ukraine Raises Over $100,000 From Cryptopunk NFT Sale
The government of Ukraine has sold a Cryptopunk NFT donated in support of the war-torn country a few months ago. The token has been purchased by an unidentified buyer who spent more than $100,000 in ethereum for the collectible, the country’s digital transformation ministry said. Ukraine Government Sells Donated Cryptopunk Token for 90 ETH Ukrainian […]
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Digital Yuan Usage in China Leaps 1,800% in Past 12 Months
The digital yuan is gaining traction in China with the number of wallets growing exponentially to 261 million. Reports say the use of the digital yuan central bank digital currency (CBDC) increased by 1,800% in the last year, especially during the recent 618 festival, which is similar to Black Friday. The People’s Bank of China said that transaction volumes […]
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