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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 Italian government will provide $46 million in subsidies for blockchain projects, why Meta shutters Novi stablecoin wallet following Diem closure and how EU agrees rules to tame 'Wild West' crypto market.
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BLOCKCHAIN HEADLINES
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Italian government will provide $46 million in subsidies for blockchain projects
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Companies and public or private research firms will be able to apply for funding from the government for the development of projects related to artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things and blockchain technology.
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Meta shutters Novi stablecoin wallet following Diem closure
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Novi is to be closed in September. Meta originally set up Novi as a wallet to support the Diem stablecoin network, which was shut down with the assets sold to Silvergate Bank.
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EU agrees rules to tame 'Wild West' crypto market
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The EU has agreed on ground-breaking rules for regulating crypto assets as bitcoin piles pressure on authorities. Globally, crypto assets are largely unregulated, with national operators in the EU only required to show controls for combating money laundering.
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REGULATED DIGITAL ASSETS (STO, TRADING, CUSTODY, COMPLIANCE)
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Societe Generale selects Swiss crypto custody specialist Metaco for security token push
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The SocGen Metaco partnership will focus on security tokens. SocGen’s security token focus comes amid the broader context of a forthcoming EU pilot regime exploring regulated security tokens.
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The evolution of digital assets securities
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Security Token Industry may come to the rescue, reach the summit, and take their rightful place as the leaders in the most transformative movement in capital markets since the investment of the stock company.
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European Union unveils MiCA regulatory framework for digital assets
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Markets in Crypto Assets it’s the sweeping regulatory framework covering digital assets and service providers. Institutions across the EU agreed to implement MiCA legislation across the bloc’s 27 member countries.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES & CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY (CBDC)
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Denmark questions CBDC function as trust anchor for digital money
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Denmark is one of the EU countries that is not part of the euro currency zone. A core rationale promoted by the European Central Bank is for a retail CBDC to act as a trust ‘anchor’ for digital money once cash disappears.
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Taiwan’s central bank outlines conditions for second stage of CBDC development
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Taiwan has been exploring the possibility of launching CBDC. According to the country’s
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central bank governor, Taiwan is now ready to enter the second stage of its CBDC study.
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Mastercard calls for digital asset regulatory clarity, inclusion in trade agreements
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Two banking bodies – the American Bankers Association and the Independent Community Bankers of America – called for stablecoin regulation and neither is keen on central bank digital currency CBDC.
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CRYPTOCURRENCIES, DeFi and NFT
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Top 10 cryptocurrencies to sell in the crypto bloodbath 2.0
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The surge in crypto coins came after over 50% decline in bitcoin, especially in smaller coins like Solana, Cardano, and Polkadot.
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UK government seeks public input on DeFi taxation
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DeFi is an umbrella term that refers to financial applications that are built on top of blockchain technology. This could include anything from lending to borrowing and staking platforms.
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Coca-Cola launches NFTs to celebrate Pride
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Coca-Cola has launched 136 digital collectibles to celebrate Pride Month, with the proceeds going to LGBTQIA+ charities. The NFTs were designed by South African fashion designer and feature beautiful brightly colored Coke bottles, with the 136 number as a nod to the age of the Coca-Cola brand.
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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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DLT in the Real World 2021
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This survey draws on direct feedback from over 140 organisations around the globe: from all industry segments and geographies.
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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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PARIS BLOCKCHAIN SUMMIT III
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