First-ever ICO on Bitcoin excels as Marathon Digital reveals new layer-2 network
Marathon Digital has unveiled two sidechains on Anduro, the new multi-chain layer-2 network on Bitcoin. Bitcoin Dogs ($0DOG), the first-ever BRC-20 ICO, has surpassed $5.4 million amid massive industry attention.…
UK accelerates Digital Pound design amid privacy concerns and banking criticism
Treasury and BOE intensify efforts to explore CBDC feasibility and design options. Emphasis is on privacy and security in the CBDC design process. Discrepancies over holding limits highlight debates within…
Tether invests in Georgia education platform Academy of Digital Industries
Tether has announced it invested in the Series A round of the Academy of Digital Industries, an educational platform in Georgia. The ongoing financial investment will help support the “real…
Marathon Digital to acquire Bitcoin mining sites for $179 million
Marathon Digital will pay $179 million to acquire two Bitcoin mining sites with 390 megawatts of capacity from Generate Capital. MARA stock surged by 9% after the news, bringing year-to-date…
Societe Generale issues first digital green bond on Ethereum
Societe Generale’s first digital green bond is a senior preferred unsecured bond on Ethereum. The bond was issued as a Security Token and registered on November 30, with an inaugural…
HSBC and Hang Seng join Standard Chartered and Fubon Bank in China’s Digital Yuan Pilot
HSBC and Hang Seng Bank have officially joined China’s digital Yuan pilot. HSBC China customers can now utilize their debit cards to access personal digital Yuan wallet services. There have…
Embark on a New Digital Journey with Carbon Browser: Your Secure Gateway to Web3
This article is sponsored by Carbon. In the rapidly evolving digital age, web browsers are more than just a portal to the Internet. They are a treasure chest, storing a…
Osaka Digital Exchange introduces Japan’s first digital securities trading platform
The new digital securities platform is known as Start. Start’s operations are scheduled to commence on December 25. The platform will start with a $20 million real estate securities issuance…
IMF MD asks for global preparation for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)
IMF’s Georgieva urges global readiness for CBDCs at Singapore FinTech Festival. CBDCs are a potential cash replacement, enhancing resilience, and promoting financial inclusion. IMF introduces CBDC handbook and acknowledges BIS’s…
Unlocking Digital Creativity: Guide to Zora and Zora Network
What Is Zora and Zora Network? Zora is a decentralized creator-focused protocol where users can buy, sell, and create permissionlessly. Zora is an NFT and media marketplace, and has recently…