Zanzibar’s new blockchain sandbox aims to drive tech startup growth

Source: Cointelegraph The semi-autonomous region of Tanzania is taking advantage of a sandbox regulatory framework adopted in July. The government of Zanzibar has opened a blockchain sandbox to encourage tech startups, according to a local press report. The semi-autonomous region of the United Republic of Tanzania is calling its sandbox the National Blockchain Sandbox. The… Continue reading Zanzibar’s new blockchain sandbox aims to drive tech startup growth

Vietnam Sets Sights on Blockchain Leadership with New National Strategy

Source: Cryptonews The strategy sets ambitious goals for building brands, infrastructure, and expertise in blockchain technology. Vietnam took a big step towards becoming a regional leader in blockchain technology with the official release of its new national blockchain strategy on October 22. The strategy, signed by Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc, outlines a comprehensive… Continue reading Vietnam Sets Sights on Blockchain Leadership with New National Strategy

Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Highlights Focus on CBDCs and Virtual Asset Trading

Source: Cryptonews At the FinTech Innovation Lab Asia-Pacific 2024, Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Christopher Hui focused on CBDCs and virtual asset trading, highlighting the integration of advanced technologies to support the region’s digital financial system. Speaking at the FinTech Innovation Lab Asia-Pacific 2024 Demo Day on Tuesday, Christopher Hui, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services… Continue reading Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Highlights Focus on CBDCs and Virtual Asset Trading

Coinstreet’s Participation in the HKQAA ESG Connect Program as Service Provider under Financial Service category

Source: Coinstreet LinkedIn Coinstreet is proud to announce our participation in the HKQAA ESG Connect Program as Service Provider under Financial Service category! We recognize that adopting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles is essential for sustainable development and making a positive impact. Through this initiative, we aim to strengthen our commitment to responsible practices… Continue reading Coinstreet’s Participation in the HKQAA ESG Connect Program as Service Provider under Financial Service category

Apple releases new preview of its AI, including ChatGPT integration

Source: CNBC Key points Apple on Wednesday released a beta version of a slew of Apple Intelligence features, including its long-awaited ChatGPT integration. Investors hope new artificial intelligence features will spur a wave of iPhone upgrades because they’re only available on the latest devices. Apple on Wednesday released a beta version of a slew of… Continue reading Apple releases new preview of its AI, including ChatGPT integration

Google releases tech to watermark AI-generated text

Source: Techcrunch Google is making SynthID Text, its technology that lets developers watermark and detect text written by generative AI models, generally available. SynthID Text can be downloaded from the AI platform Hugging Face and Google’s updated Responsible GenAI Toolkit. “We’re open-sourcing our SynthID Text watermarking tool. Available freely to developers and businesses, it will… Continue reading Google releases tech to watermark AI-generated text

US SEC gives green light for options listing for three spot bitcoin ETFs to NYSE

Source: Reuters The U.S. securities regulator has granted “accelerated approval” to the New York Stock Exchange to list and trade options tied to three spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds, according to a regulatory filing. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had in January approved the bitcoin ETFs to track bitcoin, in what was a watershed for… Continue reading US SEC gives green light for options listing for three spot bitcoin ETFs to NYSE

Nigeria drops money laundering charges against Binance exec Tigran Gambaryan

Source: Blockworks Gambaryan can now leave Nigeria to seek medical attention Over seven months later, Nigeria has finally dropped the charges against Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, according to multiple media reports. The Nigerian government charged Gambaryan alongside his employer with money laundering violations, though the case was primarily focused on Binance. The crypto exchange previously… Continue reading Nigeria drops money laundering charges against Binance exec Tigran Gambaryan

How RWA Tokenization Is Redefining Unique Markets Like Air Rights, LEGOs, Tree Plantations and More

Source: Cryptonews RWA Tokenization is disrupting unique markets like air rights, LEGO models, and tree plantations. Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is on the rise and is predicted to disrupt a number of industries in the financial services sector. From air rights to real estate, whiskey and energy, the world of tokenized RWAs is expanding rapidly… Continue reading How RWA Tokenization Is Redefining Unique Markets Like Air Rights, LEGOs, Tree Plantations and More

Chainlink launches private blockchain transactions for institutions

Source: Cointelegraph ANZ Bank will be among the first clients to debut Chainlink’s privacy-preserving tech for tokenized RWA settlement under Singapore’s Project Guardian. Chainlink, an Ethereum-based decentralized blockchain oracle network, has launched new technology to help financial institutions maintain data privacy while transacting across blockchain networks. On Oct. 22, Chainlink introduced two new privacy-preserving capabilities… Continue reading Chainlink launches private blockchain transactions for institutions