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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 Blockchain vs Artificial Intelligence: the new debate amongst tech experts, why Singapore, China collaborate on green finance, including DLT and how blockchain is for a better society by reaching beyond financial inclusivity.
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Blockchain vs Artificial Intelligence: The new debate amongst tech experts
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Blockchain technology and artificial intelligence have emerged as the latest buzzwords among tech experts. These two technologies can complement each other.
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Singapore, China collaborate on green finance, including DLT
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MAS and PBC announced the China-Singapore Green Finance Taskforce. The transitioning to a low carbon world is significant, and governments are looking for private sector participation through green finance.
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Blockchain for a better society: How to reach beyond financial inclusivity
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Blockchain technology as a solution to the need for a traceable and immutable infrastructure for philanthropy, but the traditional PoW consensus used by the Bitcoin blockchain often comes under fire for its energy consumption.
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REGULATED DIGITAL ASSETS (STO, TRADING, CUSTODY, COMPLIANCE)
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EU lawmakers approve world's first comprehensive framework for crypto regulation
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Lawmakers in the EP approved the world's first comprehensive package of rules aimed at regulating the cryptocurrency industry.
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UK is 12 months away from launching digital assets regulations, minister says
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In the absence of proper legislative rules, regulatory agencies like the Financial Conduct Authority and the Advertising Standards Authority have been taking the lead in policing the industry.
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House Financial Services Committee slams SEC’s approach to digital assets
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The existing NSE framework cannot regulate digital assets because it does to recognize the uniqueness of digital assets. The SEC chairman allegedly misrepresented ‘SEC’s non-existent registration process’.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES & CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY (CBDC)
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Zimbabwe’s Central Bank to launch gold-backed digital currency
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RBZ is now considering a gold-backed digital currency to provide a store of value function rather than a means of payment. The primary intention is to let Zimbabweans protect their savings.
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Republic of Belarus to launch pilot program for CBDC: National bank chairman
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Belarus is the latest country to join CBDC race, but rather than gunning for the top place, the government it will be cautiously advancing to learn from the mistakes of the pioneers.
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China’s digital yuan to be used for government wages
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China is to start paying the salaries of some civil servants and public officials using its central bank digital currency. One effect of the staff payment initiative will be to boost the Chinese CBDC adoption figures.
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CRYPTOCURRENCIES, DeFi and NFT
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Top 5 cryptocurrencies under $1 to buy in May 2023
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The crypto market continues to be in flux. Despite the uncertainty, there are many opportunities to be found, including affordable cryptocurrencies that can be purchased for $1.
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The role of liquidity providers in decentralized finance
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DeFi has emerged as a popular alternative to traditional finance in recent years. DeFi offers various financial services, including lending, borrowing, trading, and investing powered by blockchain technology and smart contracts.
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MetaWorks to sell rights to the first NFT as a movie
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MetaWorks, the metaverse development platform, has done a deal with Opus One Pictures to sell the international rights of Zero Contact. Hopkins’ Eternal collection recorded the fastest sell-out on OpenSea.
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RECOMMENDED INDUSTRY REPORTS AND BOOKS
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2023 State of Crypto Report:
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Introducing the State of Crypto Index
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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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