BIG Weekly Newsletter

June 29, 2023
Issue: No 190

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This week read about how Mastercard accelerates go-to-market opportunities for blockchain innovation, why crypto about to make another push into Switzerland and how Sony Network invests in Japanese Web3 startup to spur mass adoption.

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BLOCKCHAIN HEADLINES

Mastercard accelerates go-to-market opportunities for blockchain innovation
Mastercard is introducing a new track as part of its global Engage partner network to allow businesses to quickly launch and scale products that power the Web3 economy.

FINTECHNEWS

Crypto about to make another push into Switzerland
According to a survey, over 70 percent of the banks surveyed believe tokens and coins can be turned into a profitable business in the next few years. 94 percent of financial institutions have put crypto on their strategic agendas.

FINEWS

Sony Network invests in Japanese Web3 startup to spur mass adoption
The partnership will push Startale’s development of Web3 services and products, including its mission to create all-in-one solutions for Web3 development and focus on bridging real-world assets with the Web3 ecosystem.

COINTELEGRAPH

REGULATED DIGITAL ASSETS (STO, TRADING, CUSTODY, COMPLIANCE)

ClearToken aims to add regulated digital asset infrastructure
Nomura’s digital assets subsidiary has invested in ClearToken, launching a clearinghouse for spot digital assets, as investors believe confidence in the infrastructure that underpins the trading process is a key enabler for growth.

MARKETSMEDIA

      Uncertainty over digital assets traps institutions in ‘supervisory void’
      Bowman, a member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Federal Reserve System, has criticized the absence of a clear regulatory framework for novel technologies in the US.

      COINTELEGRAPH

          Ripple breaks new ground with regulatory approval in Singapore
          Ripple Labs has been granted provisional regulatory approval by the Monetary Authority of Singapore to operate and expand its digital asset products and services in the city-state.

          NFTNOW

              FINANCIAL SERVICES & CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY (CBDC)

              Digital euro draft law: banks mandated to provide free services
              The European Commission published a draft law for a digital euro. The legislation will require banks to act as intermediaries, providing basic CBDC services for free without receiving direct compensation from the EU.

              LEDGERINSIGHTS

              Swiss Central Bank to launch real-world CBDC Pilot
              The Swiss Central Bank has continued to remain skeptical of the idea of a retail central bank-backed digital currency. Swiss bank chair Jordan expressed his concern about potential risks retail CBDCs could have for the financial system.

              CRYPTONEWS

              Jamaica CBDC tech provider integrates with major RTGS supplier
              eCurrency is a leading technology provider for CBDC solutions known for its work with the Bank of Jamaica. In turn, CMA is a financial infrastructure developer that has implemented numerous RTGS systems.

              LEDGERINSIGHTS

              CRYPTOCURRENCIES, DeFi and NFT

              3 cryptocurrencies under $1 to buy in July 2023
              As bulls and bears continue to play tug-o-war on the cryptocurrency market, some of its assets are showing more potential than others to become good investments in the next few weeks, and some of them are still available at a low price of $1 per wholecoin.

              FINBOLD

              How to use DeFi the right way
              If we look at the chart below of DeFi’s dramatic rise during the 2021 DeFi Summer, it would seem to indicate that there is plenty of room to grow to at least the levels achieved during the last bull cycle.

              COINTELEGRAPH

              Azuki expands with New 20K Ethereum NFT collection, Elementals
              Azuki Elementals collection will expand the universe of the original anime-themed project with additional PFPs. The 10,000 existing Azuki NFT owners have already been airdropped a token for one of the Elementals.

              DECRYPT

              RECOMMENDED INDUSTRY REPORTS AND BOOKS

              2023 State of Crypto Report:
              Introducing the State of Crypto Index

              A16ZCRYPTO

              PODCAST SERIES

              THE SWISS ROAD TO CRYPTO PODCAST

              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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              UNCHAINED PODCAST

              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!
              Unchained podcast

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