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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 PharmaLedger blockchain association launches first product, adds new members, why new blockchain for generative AI, and how blockchain to the moon extraterrestrial plans are less silly than you think.
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PharmaLedger blockchain association launches first product, adds new members
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The group launched its first product, electronic Product Information (ePI). Patients scan the barcode on the box of drugs with their mobile phones. In addition to the ePI launch, the association has attracted 11 new members.
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A new blockchain for generative AI
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Since the release of ChatGPT and the subsequent GPT-4, the Web3 community has been speculating about the potential intersection of generative AI and Web3. Obvious use cases, such as conversational wallets or language exploration, and more sophisticated theses are worth exploring.
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Blockchain to the moon! Crypto companies’ extraterrestrial plans are less silly now
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The company, LunarCrush, plans to send a rover more than 200,000 miles to the Moon this year, with a private key imprinted on the device. Whoever finds the rover first can use the private key to collect 62 bitcoins, worth about $2 million at current prices.
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REGULATED DIGITAL ASSETS (STO, TRADING, CUSTODY, COMPLIANCE)
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Sumitomo Mitsui, Sony Bank partner Securitize for security tokens
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Together the joint trust will manage condominium loan receivables held by Sony Bank, being tokenized. The digital securities will be issued on the permissioned blockchain platform operated by Securitize Japan.
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UK passes bill recognizing digital assets as regulated financial activity
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The bill aims to regain control over financial services rules post-Brexit and includes provisions that bring digital assets and stablecoins within the scope of financial services regulations.
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Chile’s central securities depository upgrades platform for tokenized assets
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The CSD is eyeing the ability to use smart contracts to automate life cycle events such as interest payments on bonds ssued as digital securities. The upgraded solution will support the issuance, registration and settlement of digital securities.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES & CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY (CBDC)
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Swiss National Bank confirms wholesale CBDC pilot
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SNB chairman Thomas Jordan confirmed that the pilot is a real money equivalent. The pilot will run on the SIX digital exchange, the country’s principal stock exchange, for a limited time and is set to soon commence.
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Chinese city of Jinan accepts CBDC payments for bus rides
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In its pilot phase, the city tested the introduction of CBDC payments on two bus lines. Following the trial period, the city has announced that it has implemented the new payment method for its entire bus network.
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More than half of Canadians might use a digital dollar CBDC
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The list or reservations included the potential loss of control over personal finances, which shows a fear over privacy safeguards. Despite these fears, 51% Canadians are confident in the central bank protecting their privacy.
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CRYPTOCURRENCIES, DeFi and NFT
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Ethereum price predictions for 2023, 2024, and 2025
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Whether Ethereum is truly capable of reaching any of the prices projected by the machine learning algorithm will depend on the further developments around the token, such as the upcoming Dencun upgrade, as well as the overall atmosphere in the crypto sector.
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Unveiling the hottest DeFi tokens: Tradecurve, PancakeSwap, and Chainlink
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Tradecurve is leading the way with 80% gains during the ongoing presale event of discounts on TCRV tokens. Tradecurve is a first-of-its-kind hybrid exchange that enables users to trade a vast range of assets.
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DIOR to launch digital twin NFT sneakers
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Each physical sneaker includes an NFC chip tied to a non fungible token digital twin on the blockchain, which acts as a certificate of authenticity. The first sneaker to launch is priced at €1,200 and limited to 470 pairs.
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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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Swiss Digital Asset Custody Report 2023
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The safekeeping of financial assets is a global strength of Switzerland’s banking industry.
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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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Got a question? Or perhaps a suggestion? We'd love your feedback. Contact Rali Hill - content provider of this Newsletter.
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