Tag: Digital

A Pan-Asian Digital Currency? Good Luck Getting Rivals to Cooperate; Cryptos Hold Steady in Weekend Trading

Anthony B

The largest cryptocurrency by market value was recently trading at about $19,250, slightly up over the previous 24 hours and from where it stood at the start of the weekend. BTC has traded listlessly within a narrow $19,000 to $21,000 range it’s held for much of the past month. Analysts see the trend continuing short of an unexpected catalyst in the weeks ahead. Author: Sam Reynolds, James Rubin Source link

Coinbase Gets Singapore Digital Payment Token License

Sam Reynolds

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50 pc of APAC marketers are preparing for the arrival of Web3 but measurement and skills are top barriers to digital marketing growth: Report

Anthony B

WARC, the global authority on effective marketing, in association with MMA Global, have today released The State of Modern Marketing in APAC report. The annual study provides a current snapshot into how the industry is driving growth and examines how marketers, agencies and media owners in the region can navigate these challenges with a focus on current trends and future opportunities. Paul Stringer, Managing Editor Research & Insights, WARC, said: “The pandemic has resulted in improved digital marketing capabilities. But driving growth in the digital age brings new complexities and…

1m youth to be educated on Web3 and digital assets

Anthony B

Islamabad : Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Office, in partnership with Fasset as part of their Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), will educate 1 million young people on Blockchain-based technologies, web3, and crypto. In this regard, the Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Shaza Khwaja met with the team of Fasset where the partnership was agreed upon. The partnership, in conjunction with JazzCash, will work on the Skills for Future Agency agenda, bringing much-needed education to the masses. It will impact approximately 1 million youth over the period of a…

Taiwan’s New Ministry of Digital Affairs to Focus on Web3 Technologies – 24/7 Wall St.

Ruholamin Haqshanas

Taiwan will launch a new ministry focused on information security, Web 3.0, and digital innovation. Dubbed the Ministry of Digital Affairs, the establishment of the new government branch comes amid escalating tensions between China and Taiwan and the rising threat of digital security and cyberattacks. Taiwan to Launch Ministry of Digital Affairs Taiwan will officially launch its Ministry of Digital Affairs on August 27. The new government agency will be in charge of directing digital policy, which stretches over several sectors like information, telecommunications, communications, information security, and the internet,…

USDC: The digital dollar for the global crypto economy | by Coinbase | Aug, 2022

Coinbase

TL;DR: Coinbase believes crypto will be part of the solution for creating an open financial system that is both more efficient and more equitable. We co-founded the Centre Consortium in 2018 to invest in the build of USDC, and since then it has become the second largest stablecoin by market capitalization. We firmly believe that USDC will be a key component of a new financial paradigm, as it helps to bridge the gap between the worlds of crypto and fiat. Stablecoins provide a bridge between the traditional financial system and…

Andorra green lights Bitcoin and Blockchain with Digital Assets Act

Joseph Hall

A small light of progress shines from Andorra, a tiny European country nestled between France and Spain. The country’s government, the General Council of Andorra, recently approved the Digital Assets Act, a regulatory framework for digital currencies and blockchain technology.  The act is split into two parts. The first regards the creation of digital money, or “programmable digital sovereign money,” which can be exchanged in a closed system. In effect, this would allow the Andorran state to create its own token. The second half of the act refers to digital…

Empowering artists and charities to embrace the digital movement

Garri Zmudze

Depending who you ask, NFTs are either a new and exciting way to invest, or a bearish, overhyped sector. Regardless, journalists, investors and collectors have paid significant attention to the growing NFT market in the past year. NFTs continue to be one of the most popular Web3 entry points, an opportunity for everyone from casual art fans to crypto billionaires to own a unique asset stored on the blockchain.  As NFT visionaries have recently pointed out, NFTs also have the potential to be used for incredible causes beyond digital asset…

Blink Digital launches its web3 vertical

Anthony B

Digital agency Blink Digital has launched its web3 vertical, announcing its entry into the decentralised world, covering metaverse, NFTs and web3 applications. The move is in line with the agency’s vision to bring brands and enhance the connectivity between brands and audiences. The agency foresees a 300% rise in its revenue with the launch of the vertical.  The idea of bringing three-dimensional experiences had started with virtual reality (VR) devices and it has come full circle with web3 and metaverse, Amer Ahmad, director of technology, Blink Digital, said. “Blink Digital…