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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

K10 Esports Embarks on a Revolutionary Journey: From Championships to the TCG World Metaverse.

An Exciting New Frontier for Esports Fans and Gamers Alike London, England. October 6, 2023. In a groundbreaking move that promises to redefine the esports landscape, the globally-renowned K10 Esports announces its next venture: diving into the world of the Metaverse with TCG World. As they continue their relentless pursuit of glory in games such as CS2, Valorant, and many more titles to come, K10 is now set to offer fans an unprecedented immersive experience by streaming their matches live in virtual venues within the TCG World Metaverse. This pioneering

Stablecoins Under Scrutiny

Amidst the market’s recovery from the recent onslaught of SEC crackdowns, rumors swirl over the potential targeting of stablecoins in their crosshairs. Such a move could have profound implications for cryptocurrency prices, making it crucial to gauge the likelihood of this scenario and the approach regulators might adopt. The largest stablecoins by market cap are Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC. Both are pegged to the US dollar and backed by various assets, typically highly liquid instruments like US Treasury bills. In theory, when someone wants to buy stablecoins from an

Travelzoo META Opens for Founding Members

NEW YORK/PARIS/TOKYO, May 11, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The future of travel is here. After months of anticipation, Travelzoo META, a members-only service offering groundbreaking Metaverse travel experiences, is now accepting its first one million Founding Members. Launched by Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, Travelzoo META will give Founding Members the opportunity to be the first to experience travel in the Metaverse. Travelzoo META's experiences are intended to allow its members to explore hard-to-reach corners of the world, like summiting Mount Everest, or travel back in time—to

Velas Expansion Plans Boosted By GEM Group $135 Million Financial Commitment

A major new $135M financial commitment is set to supercharge Velas’ mission to make its blockchain technologies accessible to people, businesses, and communities around the world. September 28th, 2022 — Velas Network, a leading blockchain protocol and ecosystem of related software products, has today revealed details of a major new partnership with Bahamas-based digital asset investment firm GEM Group (“GEM”). The $135M financial commitment is set to help Velas Network consolidate its position as the global leader in new blockchain technologies. This will support the business to deliver on its

Government Blockchain Association (GBA) establishes its French Chapter, with Professor Olivier Bossard as its Chapter Lead

The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is pleased to announce a new France Chapter, headed by Professor Olivier Bossard as its Chapter Lead. Gerard Dache, executive director of GBA globally, welcomed the news: “Olivier has been a supportive member of GBA for some time, and we welcome his formal appointment as France Chapter Lead. France is well known internationally as a hub for Fintech, and it is great to see developing an active GBA chapter in France, under Olivier's leadership.” Shiv Aggarwal, Regional Director of GBA for the EMA region, commented

Norway Considers Backing Swedish Crypto Ban Proposal, Hints Minister

Norway is considering a crypto mining ban proposal put forth by two Swedish regulatory officials, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Bjørn Arild Gram hinted in a Nov. 17 interview with Euronews. Norway is “currently considering potential policy measures” to address the “challenges related to crypto mining.” In this context, they are “looking at the solutions proposed by the Swedish regulators” with an eye on Europe-wide regulations, Gram said. In an open letter, officials from two of Sweden’s top regulators called for Europe to ban proof-of-work mining in order

Miss Universe PH to Launch Pageant NFT Collection

Share some Bitpinas love:By Shiela BertilloFollowing the continuous growth of Non fungible tokens (NFT), Miss Universe Philippines 2021 is making an impact as the latest brand and the first beauty pageant in the world to join the NFT wave. The global beauty pageant has teamed up with RedFOX Labs, a Southeast Asian blockchain venture builder, to launch  the Miss Universe Philippines NFT collection on September 24. The NFTs are available to purchase with RFOX tokens, which can be bought on Uniswap and MetaMask.With the launch of the Miss Universe Philippines NFT

EA Sports Hiring New Senior Director to Explore Blockchain & NFTs

A new job posting on LinkedIn reveals EA Sports’ intentions of expanding their empire into blockchain and NFTs. Sponsored Sponsored The video game giant EA Sports posted an ad on LinkedIn for a new Senior Director of Competitive Gaming Brand. In the ad EA Sports specifies the applicant should be ready to lead the business into the realm of blockchain and NFTs.   According to the job post, the company plans to expand into new territories. “We set the pace for EA’s investment in gaming subscriptions, our PC storefront and platform, competitive

Biggest DeFi Hack in History | This Week in Crypto – Aug 16, 2021

The biggest DeFi hack in history takes an unexpected turn, Venmo introduces crypto cashback and can you guess where the Bitcoin Family hides their BTC? These stories and more this week in crypto. The Poly Network was the victim of a cyberattack from which $600 million in digital assets was stolen, making it the biggest DeFi hack in history. Poly Network called on crypto exchanges to blacklist any tokens coming from the hacker’s addresses, but in a strange turn of events, the hacker has since returned the stolen funds, claiming

Paris Saint-Germain Fan Token (PSG) Soars Following Potential Lionel Messi Signing

The Paris Saint-Germain Fan Token (PSG) has seen a significant price surge following news that ex-Barcelona player Lionel Messi will be joining the French outfit.Sponsored Sponsored One of the world’s best footballers will be leaving Barcelona Football Club. The recent news was confirmed by both Lionel Messi and the player’s now ex-club. Messi had spent roughly 21-years with Barcelona, with the club confirming last week that they could not honor a new deal for the Argentina player, due to football regulations surrounding wage budgets. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner is