Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Alexander Babakov proposed creating a unified BRICS exchange using blockchain and virtual currency for inter-bloc settlements. Babakov stated that such an organization “will be the key to the economic sovereignty and independence of our countries,” while sidestepping the use of third-party payment networks. Newly Proposed BRICS Unified Exchange May […]
Boerse Stuttgart Group Blockchain Experiment Cuts Settlement Time to Minutes
Boerse Stuttgart Group (BSG) successfully tested blockchain-based securities settlement, reducing transaction time from two days to minutes. The tests, part of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) explorations, demonstrated significant progress in digital capital markets. German banking giants participated, with Commerzbank and Deutsche Bank among them. BSG’s Matthias Voelkel, highlighted blockchain’s potential as a game changer […]
Blockchain For Good Alliance (BGA) Announces Global Hackathon with $100K USD Prize Pool
PRESS RELEASE. In a world increasingly in need of innovative solutions to address pressing global challenges, the Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA), a non-profit organization founded by Bybit, has announced the launch of the Sustainable Innovation Summit: The 17 SDGs Challenge, a global hackathon aimed at harnessing blockchain technology to create meaningful social impact. This […]
Binance Founder CZ Reflects on Release — Plans to Focus on Blockchain, AI, Biotech
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has shared a personal update, reflecting on his recent experiences and future aspirations. He emphasized his intention to focus on various projects related to education, blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and biotechnology. Zhao expressed confidence that future opportunities will exceed those of the past. CZ Shares Vision Following Prison Release […]
Kamala Harris’s Blockchain Comment Sparks Mixed Reactions in Crypto Community
Vice President Kamala Harris’s remarks on fostering technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain have sparked plenty of chatter in the crypto community. While some see her words as encouraging and forward-thinking, others believe Harris is merely pandering and looking to gain political support. VP Harris Faces Skepticism Over Blockchain Statement Amid Ongoing Crypto Crackdown […]