Day: December 22, 2023

Mastercard & Fideum Group – Bridging Crypto with Traditional Finance

The Fideum Group has announced a strategic collaboration with Mastercard, aiming to seamlessly merge the world of cryptocurrency with traditional finance. This partnership, highlighted as Fideum emerged as the overall winner of Mastercard’s Lighthouse FINITIV 2023 Fall Program, marks a significant stride in digital asset integration within the finance industry. Fideum Group’s CEO Anastasija Plotnikova, […]

Decentralized IDs: A Lifeline for Refugees

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is undertaking a pivotal mission: building a robust identity infrastructure with decentralized identity and zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-proofs) to safeguard refugees. This initiative is critical in ensuring that refugees crossing borders maintain a verified and intact identity, a key challenge they often face. The Plight of Refugees and […]

The Sandbox’s Strategic Expansion in India: A Vision for the Future

Metaverse platform The Sandbox, a subsidiary of the renowned metaverse gaming and venture capital company Animoca Brands, has set its sights on India, aiming to transform it into its largest market within the next two years. This ambitious plan follows The Sandbox’s recent foray into the Indian market, marking a significant milestone in its global […]

UN Explores DAO for Public Sector Decision-Making

The United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF), a dynamic coalition focused on blockchain assurance and standardization, has taken a groundbreaking step towards integrating decentralized technology into the public sector. In a bold move announced on December 21, the IGF revealed plans to pilot a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), marking a significant foray into exploring blockchain’s […]

Bitcoin: Argentina’s New Contractual Currency

Argentina’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Diana Mondino, has confirmed that Bitcoin will now be recognized as a legally accepted currency for contractual agreements within the nation. This decision, announced via a post on X (formerly Twitter), marks a significant shift in Argentina’s approach to digital currencies and comes amidst a notable surge in Bitcoin’s value […]