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JCB, IDEMIA and Soft Space launch “JCBDC” Phase 2 pilot to trial CBDC offline P2P payments

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Time Stamp: December 13, 2023 6:49 AM - Modified On: December 13, 2023 - Published By:
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Tokyo, Paris, Kuala Lumpur, Dec 13, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Japan's only international payment brand JCB Co., Ltd. ("JCB") has launched the “JCBDC” (JCB Digital Currency) Phase 2 pilot project with IDEMIA, a global leader in identity technologies, and the world’s leading fintech company Soft Space Sdn Bhd. ("Soft Space"). In Phase 1 of the JCBDC project, JCB, IDEMIA, and Soft Space developed a CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) payment solution, enabling merchants to accept CBDC without the need to modify their POS (point of sale) terminals and payment

From Dominance to Compliance

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Time Stamp: December 3, 2023 1:05 PM - Modified On: December 3, 2023 - Published By:
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Last Tuesday saw Binance settle its long-running legal disputes with several U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Justice (DoJ), the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). However, they failed to reach an agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding their pending charges. As part of the settlement, Binance has agreed to pay an eye-popping fine of $4.3 billion. Furthermore, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the CEO of Binance, will step down

BitMask Wallet 0.7.0 Soars: A Quantum Leap in Bitcoin Evolution Surges Over 760,000 Wallets in Just One Month

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Time Stamp: November 24, 2023 12:02 PM - Modified On: November 24, 2023 - Published By:
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SAN FRANCISCO, November 23, 2023 (ACN Newswire) - DIBA Global, backed by industry titans including Draper Associates, ACTAI Ventures, Waterdrip Capital, Martial Eagle Fund, Brad Mills, Rodney Yesep, and others, has sent shockwaves through the Bitcoin industry with the beta release of BitMask Wallet 0.7.0. This marks a historic moment as the user base surpasses 763,623 wallets. This milestone, achieved without any advertising, underscores the community's trust in DIBA's commitment to advancing Bitcoin utility. Worthy of note is the official partnership between DIBA GLOBAL and Satoshi Lab to foster the development

Skale x Cryptopia Making Free-to-play-and-earn A Reality For Gamers

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Time Stamp: November 21, 2023 6:13 AM - Modified On: November 21, 2023 - Published By:
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Nov 21, 2023. Tortola, British Virgin Islands. With great excitement, we are pleased to announce our partnership with Skale, a zero-gas fee EVM blockchain. As a pioneering free-to-play-and-earn game that embodies the spirit of a new era in gaming, this alliance is set to transform the gaming landscape by empowering players to combine fun and earning opportunities without the constraints of excessive fees or financial barriers. We are living in exciting times. Gradually, we are entering an era where games are not only for fun but also offer a seamless

Utah County Leads the First Government Adoption of the Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM)

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Time Stamp: November 16, 2023 11:54 AM - Modified On: November 16, 2023 - Published By:
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Utah County is the first government entity in the world to adopt the Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM) to assess their blockchain-based solution and use it to continually improve the reliability and trustworthiness of their blockchain-based government services. From the mid 1800’s Utah County has drawn pioneers to its territory. That indominable spirit of overcoming challenges and finding new paths forward has not waned. When Covid shut down government offices, Utah County had already begun the transition to online platforms. Clerk/Auditor Amelia Gardner, had led the charge into that territory in

GamesCoin Token Generation Event Marks a Milestone in the Evolution of Gaming

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Time Stamp: November 15, 2023 10:17 AM - Modified On: November 15, 2023 - Published By:
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Berlin / Dubai, 16 November 2023 The long awaited moment has arrived. During the Token Generation Event, YOURE will take the next big step in its journey. This event not only marks the official birth of the ultimate GamesCoin, but is also the moment when the gateway to the world's largest economy will open: the gaming industries. GamesCoin, originally envisioned as an ecosystem for an in-game currency, is evolving into a thriving cosmos catering to the needs of over 3 billion gamers worldwide. At its core stands the GamesCoin, around

Walking the Tightrope

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Time Stamp: November 15, 2023 5:19 AM - Modified On: November 15, 2023 - Published By:
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As we stand on the verge of a new era in crypto, it’s crucial to reaffirm the importance of decentralization. Beyond being a mere aspiration, decentralization serves as the lifeblood of the crypto world, standing as the pivotal force that draws the line between freedom and control. Amidst the hype surrounding the impending approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF in the United States, accompanied by the influx of capital from behemoths like BlackRock, the immediate market surge raises a serious question for the future of crypto. Are people here for

Verofax wins GITEX Supernova Web3 & Blockchain Award 2023

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Time Stamp: October 31, 2023 2:23 PM - Modified On: October 31, 2023 - Published By:
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DUBAI, Nov 1, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Verofax, an innovator in Brand & Retail solutions, was selected among 521 startups globally as the best solution offering for Web3 & Blockchain, at the GITEX 2023 Expo,  Supernova Challenge in Dubai. Verofax, a UAE-based startup and service provider for turning shopping & products interactive, has emerged as the winner of the 2023 Supernova Challenge at Expand North Star Dubai, the world's largest startup event. The startup received the prize after rounds of pitching against global finalists. Verofax's groundbreaking solution combines interactive Product

Unveiling the Future of Gaming: Gaming Guilds Pioneer the Transition to the Metaverse with TCG World

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Time Stamp: October 31, 2023 12:50 PM - Modified On: October 31, 2023 - Published By:
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In a monumental leap towards the future of gaming, we are excited to announce that the world of gaming guilds is undergoing a revolutionary transformation with the advent of the metaverse. This virtual universe, composed of interconnected digital spaces, has opened the doors for gaming guilds to claim their stake in the burgeoning digital economy. With the upcoming launch of TCG World in 2024, the platform is setting the stage for this transformation. TCG World, a virtual world within the metaverse, has successfully registered over 30 gaming guilds with a

NKGEN Biotech Received FDA Approval for Clinical Trials of SKN01 NK Cell Therapy in Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment.

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Time Stamp: October 24, 2023 11:55 AM - Modified On: October 24, 2023 - Published By:
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Summary: Progress in Neurodegenerative Research:  NKGen’s Phase 1/2a Clinical Trial for SNK01 on Track for End-of-Year Initiation SANTA ANA, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 (Plato / Amplifi) -- Today, NKGen Biotech Inc. (Nasdaq: NKGN), a trailblazer in the field of autologous, allogeneic, and CAR-NK natural killer cell therapeutics, proudly announced the progression of its SNK01 program targeting Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), backed by the green light from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Investigational New Drug (IND) application. NKGen is gearing up to initiate its Phase 1/2a clinical trial

SydTek DAO and TCG World: Revolutionizing Education in the Metaverse with AI-Based Interactive Learning

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Time Stamp: October 23, 2023 1:28 PM - Modified On: October 23, 2023 - Published By:
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Lewes DE, October 23, 2023. SydTek DAO is on a mission to reshape the landscape of education, harnessing the power of blockchain technology and the Metaverse to make learning accessible to all. One of its most exciting partnerships is with TCG World, where it plans to establish its primary Metaverse campus. This collaboration represents a significant leap forward in bringing education to the masses within this innovative digital realm. SydTek DAO has its roots in a diverse team of educators, technologists, and blockchain enthusiasts. United by a common vision, they

InvoiceMate Partners with the DFINITY Foundation and Migrates from Hyperledger Fabric to The Internet Computer Blockchain

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Time Stamp: October 20, 2023 8:35 AM - Modified On: October 20, 2023 - Published By:
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  Zurich, Switzerland & Dubai, UAE. The DFINITY Foundation, a not-for-profit research and development organization based in Switzerland and a major contributor to the Internet Computer blockchain (ICP), has announced that it has partnered with InvoiceMate. InvoiceMate.tech will migrate from Hyperledger Fabric to the Internet Computer. The DFINITY Foundation will support InvoiceMate in this transition as it becomes an important part of the ICP ecosystem. InvoiceMate is a blockchain & AI-powered invoicing platform that acts as a bridge between SMEs and financing institutions. InvoiceMate leads to easier financial inclusion by