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Blockchain adoption in Asia Pacific will expand into SMEs — Blockdaemon

[today 11:44 AM] Blockdaemon executive Andrew Vranjes said that tax regulations and the lack of uniform regulations across jurisdictions hold back institutions from adopting blockchain. 

DBS to launch crypto options and structured notes for institutions

[Sep 17 8:14 AM] While DBS did not say the exact date, the banks said that the newly-announced crypto offerings will begin some time on the fourth quarter of 2024. 

Financial Giant State Street Launches 3 Digital Asset ETFs With Galaxy

[Sep 10 10:30 PM] Financial giant State Street Global Advisors has launched three digital asset and disruptive technology exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in collaboration with Galaxy Asset Management, focusing on blockchain, AI, and volatility management. These…

Crypto-native travel platform Travala integrates with Skyscanner for 2.2M hotels

[Sep 5 12:05 PM] Travala is the first crypto-native travel platform to receive a Skyscanner integration, which allows it to access the platform’s 110 million monthly users.

Why crypto stakeholders see bright future for prediction markets in Africa

[Aug 7 1:01 PM] The combination of technological advancements, cultural factors, and increasing financial diversification suggests that decentralized prediction markets could thrive on the continent.

Telegram could onboard the first billion cryptocurrency users — X10 CEO

[Aug 7 12:10 PM] Recognizing the potential of Mini Apps, X10 is also working on a Telegram-based crypto trading application that could help the industry reach the first billion crypto holders.

Why Nigeria’s blockchain success hinges on private sector expertise

[Jul 25 4:59 AM] As governments globally, including in Nigeria, navigate the complexities of blockchain adoption, insights from industry leaders such as Yellow Card provide important guidance.

FHE and confidential computing will unlock $1T in crypto capital

[Jul 15 5:30 AM] Confidential computing could be the fourth layer of blockchain technology, which was the missing element for mass institutional adoption.

Decentralized ID is the next ‘killer’ Web3 use case: Cardano sustainability lead

[Jun 14 8:00 AM] Blockchain needs more non-speculative use cases to onboard the next billion mainstream users.

Cardano and MultiversX Join Web3 Innovation Initiative in Geneva with Launch of Lightningbox

[Jun 14 3:15 AM] Blockchain services provider STORM Partners made a major announcement during the Web3Fest, along with Cardano (ADA), MultiversX, and other major projects in the crypto space. During the event in Switzerland’s “Crypto Valley,” the…

Blockchain thriving among Fortune 500 companies, but US lags — Coinbase

[Jun 12 3:22 PM] Coinbase’s fourth annual corporate adoption report found that Fortune 500 companies and small businesses are adopting blockchain technology.

Nigeria reforms blockchain policy committee with new experts

[May 22 5:19 AM] Inuwa claimed the committee’s strategic reconstitution would bring together a fresh wave of experienced professionals and leading minds in blockchain.

Classic Minerals And AuResources Drive Blockchain-Backed Funding For Gold Mining Ventures

[Mar 14 9:00 AM] Classic Minerals Limited, an Australian gold exploration company, and AuResources AG, a Swiss fintech startup, have begun a $60 million funding initiative to leverage blockchain technology to boost the gold mining and fintech sectors. The…

Navigating the Wrapped Bitcoin Landscape: 86,000 WBTC Exit Circulation in One Year

[Jul 29, 2023 9:30 AM] Data reveals that since the start of the year, the count of circulating wrapped bitcoins (WBTC) has diminished, plunging by more than 22,000 WBTC. Notably, a year-long assessment reflects an even more significant contraction, with over 86,000 WBTC…

California Leads the Way as U.S. Federal, State Agencies Consider Blockchain’s Applications: Bank of America

[Mar 24, 2023 4:21 AM] The tokenization of vehicle titles could enable fractionalized vehicle ownership, the report said.

Kenyan AI and Blockchain Startup Receives Investment From Swiss VC Firm

[Feb 11, 2023 3:30 AM] Fastagger Inc, an artificial intelligence and blockchain startup from Kenya, recently revealed that it had received an investment from the Swizterland-based blockchain investor CVVC. Mutembei Kariuki, said the investment will be used to fund the…

Quicknode Raises $60 Million in Series B to ‘Fuel Blockchain Adoption’ and Expand Globally

[Jan 24, 2023 11:30 AM] Web3 infrastructure firm Quicknode raised $60 million in a Series B funding round, according to an announcement the company made on Tuesday. The capital injection brings the company’s post-valuation to $800 million, and Quicknode says the…

Bitcoin’s bear market is far from over, but data points to improving investor sentiment

[Dec 12, 2022 3:55 PM] Crypto investor sentiment saw a slight upswing, but the potential of a deep liquidity crisis in the sector could keep investors at bay.