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JCB, IDEMIA and Soft Space launch “JCBDC” Phase 2 pilot to trial CBDC offline P2P payments

Tokyo, Paris, Kuala Lumpur, Dec 13, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Japan's only international payment brand JCB Co., Ltd. ("JCB") has launched the “JCBDC” (JCB Digital Currency) Phase 2 pilot project with IDEMIA, a global leader in identity technologies, and the world’s leading fintech company Soft Space Sdn Bhd. ("Soft Space"). In Phase 1 of the JCBDC project, JCB, IDEMIA, and Soft Space developed a CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) payment solution, enabling merchants to accept CBDC without the need to modify their POS (point of sale) terminals and payment

Sarson Funds Employs Blockpass’ KYC for BCH, CSPR Stablecoins

HONG KONG, July 20, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - This week sees the announcement that capital management firm Sarson Funds is using Blockpass' On-Chain KYC(R) solution, alongside Accountable's on-chain proof-of-reserve validation, to create the most transparent and trusted stablecoins on the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Casper (CSPR) blockchains. The asset-backed U.S. dollar stablecoins will exclusively hold Circle's USDC as collateral which will be held on-chain with a publicly verifiable address. According to Sarson Funds, placing 'pre-compliant' stablecoins on the Bitcoin Cash and Casper Networks will allow those communities to transact

Quidi Project: Beyond the Boundaries of Decentralized Finance

In the dynamic realm of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), a groundbreaking initiative known as the Quidi Finance has emerged, introducing unprecedented solutions that are reshaping the financial landscape. This article delves into the distinctive features that set the Quidi Finance apart, its unwavering dedication to financial inclusivity, and the trail it blazes for the future of DeFi. Open up New Horizons with Quidi At its core, the Quidi Project harnesses the power of blockchain technology to establish a secure and transparent environment, enabling users to participate in DeFi activities with confidence. By embracing

Verofax to raise US$750,000 on Beban Crowdfunding Platform

- Offering GCC retail investors interactive access to private equity investment opportunities BAHRAIN, Mar 5, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Verofax, the leader in brand marketing and AI-powered solutions for enterprise, was featured on Beban 2 (Episode 9, Mar 1, 2023), the hit entrepreneur & investment-themed reality TV program airing on Bahrain TV, Alrai TV and Dubai TV, as well as Shahid, the region's largest video-on-demand platform. Wassim Merheby, CEO & Co-Founder, and Jamil Zablah, CMO & Co-Founder, Veromax, a product winning SaaS provider helping brands achieve growth by turning offline products interactive for

ING spins out Pyctor digital assets technology to GMEX Group

Leading fintech provides regulatory compliant digital assets network & custody technologyStrengthens GMEX’s MultiHub platform, integrating traditional and decentralized finance London and Amsterdam, 11 July 2022 - ING announced today that it has spun out Pyctor to GMEX Group (‘GMEX’), a leader in digital business and technology solutions for exchanges and post-trade market infrastructure. Pyctor’s digital post-trade market infrastructure technology is designed for firms operating in regulated environments. It provides highly secure digital custody and transactional network services for a broad range of digital assets, as well as delivering interoperability between

BETFRED SPORTS LAUNCHES MOBILE APPS IN ARIZO

Convenient, state-of-the-art sports betting app now available on mobile devices FORT MCDOWELL, Ariz. – The We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort and Betfred Sports announce the availability of mobile sports betting in the state of Arizona after a soft launch in late January. The Betfred Sports- branded iOS and Android apps offer a seamless betting experience that allows the opportunity to wager on any device within the state. Sports fans have access to dedicated pages for college and professional sporting events with real-time updates on a variety of betting types including straight bets,

Pangolin V2 Prepares for Launch with Improved Smart Contracts and Tokenomics

The first iteration of Pangolin launched on the Avalanche blockchain in February 2021 and quickly rose to become one of the most utilized decentralized exchanges (DEX) on the market – as well as one of the most successful dApps to launch on the Avalanche Network to date. Pangolin V1 used the same automated market maker (AMM) model as popular DEFI platforms such as UniSwap, and its Avalanche-based tokens were cross-compatible with those built on Ethereum. The protocol managed to process more than $8.7 billion dollars in trade volume in less

The Future is Near: The First-Ever Sports Team Starts Paying Salaries in Bitcoin

Nov 18, 2021 at 11:00 // News A professional baseball team from Australia, Perth Heat, announced on November 17 that they will remunerate their players and employees using bitcoin. To introduce the new financial system, the club has already hired a chief Bitcoin officer and partnered with a cryptocurrency platform. The flagship coin is also adopted as a means of payment for sponsorships, fan merchandise, etc. According to the ABC news outlet, players will be able to choose the means of payment they want. Switching to Bitcoin will not be

Here’s how crypto-market’s 24/7 trading is setting an example

The past couple of years have witnessed the continued growth of institutional investments flowing into the cryptocurrency market. It includes not only hedge funds and family offices but even pension funds and conservative custody banks parking their funds here. Naturally, this has led to the entangling of traditional and crypto finance, with the latter having profound effects on stock and currency markets. These include the trading times that these markets follow. While cryptocurrency exchanges operate non-stop, traditional exchanges operate only during specific days and time frames. This could change in

Crypto Exchange KuCoin Global Storytelling Agenda

KuCoin is one of the flagship crypto exchanges. It is famous for its advanced level of security and ease of use to transact and store cryptocurrencies. The crypto exchange features multi-layered security that serves alongside micro-withdrawal wallets, industry-standard multi-layered encryption and a top-tier multi-factor authentication.  With its level of diligence, KuCoin has earned its rightful place as the number one crypto exchange. It provides ultra-modern operations to allow users to trade enormous volumes while levelling up through the top of the line provisions. The leading altcoin exchange A home of hidden gems, KuCoin

Huobi-backed SocialFi Platform, Torum to Make Social Metaverses a Reality with Avatar NFTs

Press Release: Torum is set to launch a pioneering social metaverse and socially integrated Avatar NFTs through a unique SocialFi platform.  29th September 2021, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia —  Torum SocialFi platform has announced that it will be launching a ‘Social Metaverse’ and the world’s first-ever social-integrated Avatar NFT, following a strategic investment from Huobi Ventures back in August 2021. Torum SocialFi Platform  The conceptualization and creation of metaverses have been on the rise since the explosion of the NFT market, and Torum is leading the social side of this emerging