Global Adoption

Asia’s Crypto Adoption: Hong Kong Official Plots Rules For Stablecoins, Crypto OTC Services

Hong Kong Financial Services Secretary Christopher Hui reiterated that lawmakers intend to propose legislation on stablecoins and virtual asset over-the-counter…

2 years ago

The United Kingdom Plans Stablecoin, Staking Legislation Within 6 Months

On Tuesday, Bloomberg reported that the UK’s Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Bim Afolami, said the government is pushing hard…

2 years ago

Oreo Parent Company Modelēz International Joins Hedera Council to Drive DLT Adoption

Modelēz International the global food and snacking powerhouse behind iconic brands such as Oreo, Cadbury, and Toblerone, has officially joined…

2 years ago

Pro Bitcoin Candidate Nayib Bukele Re-Elected as President of El Salvador

El Salvador’s bitcoin-friendly president Nayib Bukele is on his way to another five-year term, according to exit polls which show…

2 years ago

Hong Kong Gets Spot-Bitcoin ETF Application, Stablecoin Interest From China’s Harvest Global

Harvest Global Investments, a major asset-management company in China, applied for a spot-bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with Hong Kong’s Securities…

2 years ago

Digital Asset Aid & Assistance: Stellar Org’s Pioneers Blockchain Humanitarian Aid

In an effort to deliver swift and efficient aid during crises, renowned blockchain platform Stellar Org’s unveiled an innovative humanitarian…

2 years ago

To Promote its CBDC, Jamaica Plans to Fund Point-of-Sale Equipment Upgrades

Jamaica launched its JAM-DEX central bank digital cy (CBDC) into production in April 2022. Seven months later, we reported slow…

2 years ago

Telefónica Partners With Helium to Roll Out Mobile Hotspots in Mexico

One of the largest telecommunication services provider. Telefónica (TEF), is rolling out mobile hotspots in Mexico City and Oaxaca in…

2 years ago

The Bank of International Settlements Confirms Tokenization Project as Part of 6 Projects for 2024

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub intends to launch a blockchain-based tokenization project and further develop its central…

2 years ago

Digitizing Dollars: Egypt is Reportedly Working Towards E-Pound CBDC by 2030

North African country, Egypt is making moves with its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) project and is set to launch…

2 years ago