Indonesia Explores Blockchain for Public Services Amidst Growing Web3 Interest

Indonesia is gearing up to test the waters of blockchain technology, specifically in its public service sectors. Tuhu Nugraha, an adviser to the Indonesian government on blockchain and metaverse technologies, revealed that the nation is on the brink of initiating trials to integrate blockchain technology into public service applications. This move comes on the heels […]

Cryptocurrency Market Shows Resilience Amidst Fed’s Monetary Policies

The cryptocurrency landscape in 2023 is witnessing a resurgence, following a challenging 2022, largely attributed to the Federal Reserve’s stringent measures to counteract inflation. Leading cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Litecoin, and BNB, have been trading within a tight bracket for the past quarter, mirroring the prevailing ambiguity about the Fed’s impending decisions on interest […]

Mastercard Successfully Trials Fusion of CBDCs and Blockchain for NFT Purchases

Mastercard, in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and other key partners, has successfully completed a groundbreaking trial that seamlessly integrates Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) with blockchain platforms for NFT transactions. The trial, which involved the RBA, Australia’s Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre CBDC, Cuscal, and Mintable, aimed to explore the potential […]

The SAFER Banking Act: A Step Towards Fair Banking for Digital Assets

The digital asset industry, a rapidly growing sector, has faced significant challenges due to discriminatory banking practices reminiscent of the “Operation Chokepoint” era. Such practices have not only stifled innovation but also pushed many businesses overseas, depriving the U.S. of potential economic growth. Cody Carbone, Vice President of Policy at The Chamber of Digital Commerce, […]

Legal and Regulatory Developments Point to a Crypto Bull Run

Recent legal and regulatory milestones in the cryptocurrency sector indicate a potential bull run in the market. The favorable ruling for Grayscale’s spot Bitcoin ETF by the United States Court of Appeals and Ripple’s court victory are significant indicators of the crypto market’s integration into traditional financial systems. Grayscale’s legal triumph over the US Securities […]

Paul Tudor Jones: Bullish on Bitcoin and Gold Amid Market Uncertainties

Legendary investor Paul Tudor Jones has expressed his skepticism towards stocks, while showing a strong inclination towards gold and Bitcoin. His concerns stem from the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas and the deteriorating fiscal conditions in the U.S. Additionally, the inverted yield curve, a historical predictor of recessions, adds to the financial market’s apprehensions. […]

CoinMarketCap Introduces ChatGPT Plugin for Real-time Crypto Data

CoinMarketCap, a leading crypto data aggregator under the Binance umbrella, has unveiled a new plugin tailored for the large-language model (LLM) AI chatbot, ChatGPT. As per the announcement made on Oct. 11, users can seamlessly integrate this feature by logging into their ChatGPT Plus account and activating the plugin. This integration facilitates users to pose […]