Greece breaks ground on new data center, advancing tech and AI hub ambitions

Source: Cointelegraph The French firm Data4 and the Greek government broke ground on a new data center outside of Athens to help position Greece as a strategic hub for tech and AI. Greece is on track to establish itself as a regional hub for technology and artificial intelligence with the development of two new data… Continue reading Greece breaks ground on new data center, advancing tech and AI hub ambitions

European Central Bank releases first CBDC progress update

Source: Cointelegraph The ECB promised pseudonymization and independent audits of the CBDC system to calm consumer fears of tracking. The European Central Bank (ECB) released its first progress report on developing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in a June 24 update. Privacy provisions were a main focus, with the ECB promising pseudonymization, hashing functions,… Continue reading European Central Bank releases first CBDC progress update

EU Commission urged to prepare for blockchain and AI integration

Source: Cointelegraph Decentralized AI networks, enhancement of smart contracts and emerging DeFi protocols are some of the upcoming trends in blockchain, according to EUBOF. The European Union (EU) has been advised to brace for the convergence of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI). The European Blockchain Observatory and Forum (EUBOF) — an initiative of the… Continue reading EU Commission urged to prepare for blockchain and AI integration