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BIG Weekly Newsletter
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A Message To The Reader
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Welcome to the BIG weekly Newsletter!
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This week read about the top 50 crypto and blockchain companies in Switzerland 2022, why SIX, Telefonica back $8m funding for ClimateTrade blockchain carbon trading market and how Google launches blockchain division.
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Each week we focus on Blockchain Education Basics, so you can improve your understanding this week the topic is Base58 Algorithm.
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Supporting the Helvetia Phase 2 CHF wholesale Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) settlement project for our client was very impressive. It showed how distributed ledger technology can be used for atomic settlement and how easy the integration/connection is for today's SNB participants.
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We offer a free consultation with access to the blockchain insights. Book your free consultation with us here.
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BLOCKCHAIN EDUCATION BASICS
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Base58 Algorithm (Bitcoin) - Base58 is a group of binary-to-text encoding schemes used to represent large integers as alphanumeric text. It is designed for use in Bitcoin and is used in many other cryptocurrencies. It offers a balance between compact performance, readability, definition and error prevention.
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BIG SERVICES
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BLOCKCHAIN HEADLINES
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Top 50 crypto and blockchain companies in Switzerland 2022
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The CV VC Top 50 Report shows that Crypto Valley, which includes Switzerland and Liechtenstein, is flourishing.
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SIX, Telefonica back $8m funding for ClimateTrade blockchain carbon trading market
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Backers include Telefónica’s Wayra, SIX Fintech Ventures, ClearSky, Conexo Ventures, Borderless Capital, Algorand and others.
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Google launches blockchain division
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Google has reportedly started a new blockchain-based division inside its Labs group. The division will also deal with other distributed computing and data storage technologies.
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REGULATED DIGITAL ASSETS (STO, TRADING, CUSTODY, COMPLIANCE)
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Philippines’ UnionBank picks METACO to set up its digital asset custody operations
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The Union Bank of the Philippines has selected METACO to implement its digital asset management services.
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Assignment Restrictions on Security Tokens
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Lutz Auffenberg has specialized in the field of blockchain technology and its regulation. In his article he addresses the question of whether assignment restrictions for security tokens will also be possible in the future.
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Coldwell Banker to use public blockchain to tokenize real estate
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CB has partnered with blockchain firm Coinweb targeting luxury properties. A Beta launch is scheduled for Q3 2022, subject to Coinweb acquiring an exchange license from the Thai SEC.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES & CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY (CBDC)
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BIS Innovation Hub plans multiple new CBDC projects
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Today the BIS Innovation Hub announced its latest work agenda, with central bank digital currencies (CBDC) dominating. Thirteen of 17 projects active or launched in 2021 and 2022 are for CBDC.
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Russia’s Central Bank to ban on crypto mining and trading
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The Russian Central Bank recently proposed a ban on crypto mining and trading within its borders.
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South Korea progresses CBDC simulations
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Bank of Korea confirmed that it completed its first digital won simulation in late December 2021. The second phase of the central bank digital currency (CBDC) simulations will finish on 22 June 2022.
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CRYPTOCURRENCIES, DeFi and NFT
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Bitcoin pundits split over BTC floor as Bloomberg analyst eyes bounce
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Bitcoin could still fall under $30,000, but some prominent sources are already calling the end of the latest bearish turn on BTC/USD. Mike McGlone at Bloomberg Intelligence, eyed Bitcoin’s position relative to its 20-week moving average, noting that historically, current levels have marked a turning point.
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Cardano-based DeFi protocol hopes to incentivize DApp development
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As developers begin deploying DeFi decentralized applications (DApps) on the Cardano platform, they’ll need the support of layer-two solutions to scale, remain secure and manage and incentivize their communities.
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The NFT frenzy is attracting a flurry of competitors. Startup marketplace LooksRare is giving tokens away as incentives to trade. As a result, there are huge amounts of wash trades, particularly for NFTs where the creator doesn’t take a cut of re-sales.
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RECOMMENDED INDUSTRY REPORTS AND BOOKS
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A New Intellectual Framework - Connecting the Invisible Dots
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This paper aims to set out some relevant ideas for the creation and establishment of a successful Financial DIGITAL MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE provider.
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Voice of the Customer for DLT
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The key findings are that, although there has been a move into digital assets, only 40% of the respondents are active or about to become active in digital assets within the next two years. The
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majority of those who will invest will hold less than 1% of their portfolio in this asset class.
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PODCAST SERIES
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THE SWISS ROAD TO CRYPTO PODCAST
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In this podcast Didier Borel discovers people in Switzerland playing an active role in crypto and tech. He talks to entrepreneurs, tech innovators and disruptors shaping the future in this country. Switzerland has always played a key role in banking and has recognized the need to foster innovation.
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Laura Shin is a crypto/blockchain journalist and host of the Unchained and Unconfirmed podcasts. As a former senior editor of Forbes, she was the first mainstream reporter to cover crypto assets full-time. She gives an overview to all experts and novices alike on the use cases making a real impact, and their vision for the future of this innovative technology!
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