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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 how blockchain empowers women in developing economies, why Shiba Inu layer 2 blockchain Shibarium to release beta version this week and how Swiss bitcoin startup Relai closes $4.5M funding round.
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How blockchain empowers women in developing economies
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The projects highlighted show that cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology have potential for improving financial inclusion for women globally. Access to such initiatives can raise the quality of life and expand economic opportunities for women.
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Shiba Inu layer 2 blockchain Shibarium to release beta version this week
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A beta testnet is a blockchain that mimics real-world functioning. Layer 2 refers to a set of off-chain solutions (separate blockchains) built on top of layer 1s that reduce bottlenecks with scaling and data.
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Swiss bitcoin startup Relai closes $4.5M funding round
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Relai, the Swiss bitcoin app, announces a $4.5 million investment round led by ego death capital. Other investors include Timechain, Cabrit Capital and Lightning Ventures.
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REGULATED DIGITAL ASSETS (STO, TRADING, CUSTODY, COMPLIANCE)
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DigiShares announces the launch of its own Security Token Offering
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DigiShares will use its own white-label tokenization platform to support its STO. DigiShares emerged as one of the leading platforms for the tokenization of RWA.
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Thailand to offer tax breaks for firms that issue security tokens
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The move, a year after the government relaxed tax rules for digital asset investments, is expected to cost Thailand around $1 billion in tax revenue.
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Equilend selects Digital Asset’s DAML for its DLT securities finance solution
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Equilend hopes to address with 1Source is reconciliations because each bank holds a separate copy of the securities lending transaction. The challenge is keeping changes in sync between the counterparties.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES & CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY (CBDC)
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BIS wraps exploration project on retail CBDC payment system
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BIS has concluded a project exploring international retail and remittance payments use cases for central bank digital currencies, or CBDCs, with the central banks of Israel, Norway and Sweden.
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U.S. race for digital dollar fuels case for Bitcoin, says deVere Group CEO
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U.S. Treasury Department’s undersecretary for domestic finance, noted that the federal government will start meetings soon on a CBDC. A digital system could provide greater access to financial services for people with no access to traditional banking services.
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Mastercard’s CBDC project explores use of eAUD on public blockchains
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The pilot proposal will use the CBDC to pay for an NFT on Ethereum. Since the CBDC itself is not issued on a public blockchain, the test will “lock” the required amount on the CBDC platform and mint an equivalent sum of wrapped tokens on Ethereum.
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CRYPTOCURRENCIES, DeFi and NFT
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Bitcoin thought leaders weigh the pros and cons of Ordinals
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Ordinals, or the ability to permanently ink the Bitcoin blockchain with data, typically in the format of a picture or jpeg, are a controversial topic among some members of the Bitcoin and wider crypto community.
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DeFi exchange PancakeSwap to deploy version 3 on BNB smart chain in April
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PancakeSwap, a leading multichain decentralized exchange, will launch its version 3 in the first week of April. V3 will be available only on BNB Smart Chain, which is known for its fast and low-cost transactions.
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Amazon NFTs will be tied to real-world assets, token possible
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Amazon shoppers, for instance, would be able to purchase a fashion-oriented NFT tied to a pair of jeans and pay with a credit card, just as they would with any other Amazon purchase.
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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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Swiss Digital Asset Market Report 2022
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The report helps better understand the thriving digital asset space by assembling the most important facts and figures.
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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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5th BLOCKCHAIN INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE ISC
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PARIS BLOCKCHAIN WEEK SUMMIT
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