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Nigeria Receives 2.8 Billion Naira from Google to Support AI

The Nigerian government has received a large grant of N2.8 billion (around $1.7 million) from Google to help build skills…

1 year ago

Polymarket Faces Potential Ban in France After Raking in $3.5B from US Election

France's National Gaming Authority is reportedly planning to block Polymarket, the blockchain-based prediction market platform that saw $3.5 billion in…

1 year ago

Freed From Prison, Binance Founder CZ Gets Ovation in Dubai and Talks New Educational Venture

Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao was greeted with a standing-room-only crowd and ovation in his return to crypto…

1 year ago

Satoshi Nakamoto Statue Revealed in Switzerland, at Lugano’s Annual Blockchain Event

At the third annual Plan ₿ Forum in Lugano, Switzerland, a statue dedicated to Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto was unveiled…

1 year ago

BRICS Members Hoping to Develop a Digital “BRICS Pay” Cryptocy International Trade System

With the upcoming annual BRICS Summit in Kazan next week, speculation about a potential gold-backed digital cy and alternative payment system…

2 years ago

Chainlink Partners with Major Financial Players to Improve Corporate Actions Data Reporting Using AI and Blockchain

Data provider Chainlink (LINK), with major financial market participants including Euroclear, Swift and Franklin Templeton, announced Monday that it started an…

2 years ago

Tether CEO Slams Italy Plan to Increase Capital Gains Tax on Bitcoin to 42% From 26%

Italy is preparing to increase the capital gains tax on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to 42%, according to Deputy Finance…

2 years ago

Japan’s Next Prime Minister Announces Pro-Blockchain and NFT Policy Plans

Shigeru Ishiba, Japan’s next Prime Minister and the newly elected head of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, has revealed pro-blockchain and NFT policies.…

2 years ago

Taiwan to Launch Digital Asset Custody Pilot For Banks in 2025

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) will launch a pilot program for institutions interested in digital asset custody services, local media reported on…

2 years ago

Ethiopia Harnesses Low-Cost Energy For Bitcoin Mining From Renewable Sources

Ethiopia is quickly becoming a key player in Bitcoin mining, with local operations already consuming 600 MW of power, Ethan…

2 years ago