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Record World ID Interest in Argentina Leads to New Feature

More than 1% of Argentina’s population is verified with World ID, reaching similar adoption levels as that of Chile and Portugal Multi-hour appointment window for streamlined Orb verifications is now available BUENOS AIRES, Argentina–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In response to the growing demand and positive reception of World ID in Argentina, Tools for

January 11, 2024 3 mins read

MicroStrategy Continues Accumulation Spree, Acquires 14,620 BTC

Amidst mounting speculation about the possibility of a spot Bitcoin ETF being approved in the U.S, business intelligence company MicroStrategy continues to accumulate Bitcoin. MicroStrategy has acquired an additional 14,620 BTC for ~$615.7 million at an average price of $42,110 per #bitcoin. As of 12/26/23, @MicroStrategy now hodls 189,150 $BTC

December 27, 2023 2 mins read

Bahrain-based CoinMENA Secures VASP License by Dubai’s VARA

CoinMENA, a cryptocurrency exchange based in Bahrain, has been granted a virtual asset service provider (VASP) license by the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) of Dubai. This allows them to do business and provide services inside the Emirates. According to the statement made on December 12, CoinMENA FZE, a Dubai

December 13, 2023 1 min read

France’s Societe Generale Launches Euro-pegged EURCV Stablecoin

European financial behemoth Societe Generale, the third-largest bank in France, has introduced its own euro-pegged stablecoin. According to the Financial Times, the EUR CoinVertible (EURCV) stablecoin will make its debut on the Bitstamp cryptocurrency exchange. Bank clients will be able to invest in the digital asset market with EURCV since

December 6, 2023 1 min read

Michael Jackson’s 1967 Studio Recording To Be Released on Blockchain

Releasing as a “digital vinyl” via a blockchain-based platform on December 7, the first-ever studio recording of the young legendary pop star Michael Jackson, which had been concealed for more than half a century, will be a landmark event. Anotherblock, a blockchain music platform, will digitally release the song “Big

December 6, 2023 1 min read

Bittrex Global Shuts Down Months After U.S Subsidiary Closure

Just months after its U.S subsidiary was shuttered, crypto exchange Bittrex Global is reportedly closing down operations. Following Bittrex US’s bankruptcy filing in Delaware in May, the duo were sued by the U.S SEC for running a securities exchange without proper authorizations. This ultimately led to the closure. After “all

November 21, 2023 2 mins read

Meta Shakes Up AI Regulation Team Amid Generative AI Push

It has been revealed that social media behemoth Meta (Facebook) has abolished the department that oversees the regulation of its AI initiatives under development and deployment. Several members of the regulation AI team at Meta have apparently moved to the generative AI product team, while others have joined the AI

November 19, 2023 2 mins read

Kenya’s Digital ID System All Set for Launch in December 2023

After a few months of testing, the Kenyan government intends to implement its digital identity system in December 2023. The Kenyan president, William Ruto, was quoted on October 30 by local media for his remarks made at the East Africa Device Assembly Kenya factory in Athi River. Citizens of Kenya

October 31, 2023 2 mins read

With Over 10,000 Attendees Confirmed, TOKEN2049 Singapore Sets Record-Breaking Attendee and Sponsor Numbers Amid All-Star Speaker Line-Up

World’s largest Web3 event hits full capacity with over 10,000+ attendees globally, 300+ exhibitors and 400+ side events; making it the industry’s biggest international gathering of the year Speakers include Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao; prolific entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan; F1 Driver Daniel Ricciardo; Worldcoin Co-Founder and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and

September 8, 2023 4 mins read

Turkey Sees Surge in Crypto Adoption Amid Inflation Crisis

According to a report by crypto exchange KuCoin, cryptocurrency usage is on the increase in Turkey, a nation experiencing significant inflation. Adoption rates in Turkey have risen rapidly over the last year and a half, from 40% to 52% of the population. This information was compiled by KuCoin, and is

September 3, 2023 1 min read