Payments
Mastercard’s MTN network is groundbreaking, but crypto connection is unclear
MTN will first be used with tokenized bank deposits even though it utilizes blockchain.
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Vodafone confirms rumors of Cardano NFT plans
The telecom company's German arm plans to use the Cardano blockchain for its first NFT collection.
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Financial Services and Markets Act granted Royal Assent by King Charles, making crypto trading a regulated financial activity in the UK
The Financial Services and Markets Bill, which intends to make the UK a competitive financial center, includes crypto among its vision.
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North Carolina passes bill to explore holding crypto in state treasury
North Carolina lawmakers voted 73-40 in-favor of examining the benefits of crypto and precious metal acquisition.
Regulation
Canadian lawmakers publish recommendations in support of blockchain adoption
The Standing Committee on Industry and Technology has published a comprehensive report on blockchain technology that includes recommendations that attempt to balance regulations with innovation.
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Tether forms agreement with Georgia for development of blockchain industry hub
Tether said it intends to position Georgia as an attractive location for blockchain investment and web3 companies
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zkSync launches zkStack as foundation for Zero Knowledge development
zkSync announces the launch of ZKstack: A major leap for Zero-Knowledge technology.
Exchanges
Bitfinex unveils peer-to-peer trading platform for Latin American markets
Bitfinex P2P allows users to swap one digital token for another within the marketplace.
CBDCs
Reserve Bank of India expects to reach 1M CBDC users in June
Reserve Bank of India governor reported relative success in the retail e-rupee CBDC pilot.
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HSBC’s Hong Kong customers can now trade Bitcoin, Ethereum futures ETFs
Stablecoins
SAP opens testnet registration for cross border payments in stablecoins
Culture
Brooklyn spa’s Bitcoin mining-heated pools spark controversy on social media
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