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The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has revealed that its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is ready. The announcement was made by the PBoC Deputy Director of Payments and Settlements, Mu Changchun at the China Finance 40 Forum, where he notes that the prototype which is based on a
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United States – Governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy has assented to a bill to create as New Jersey Blockchain Initiative Task Force. The new bill sponsored by Senator James Beach, aims to study blockchain technology and its applications for the benefit of the state. The senator who emphasized on blockchain’
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US NFL Pro Russell Okung has again stepped out as a Bitcoin proponent; as he announced he will be hosting a one-day event for Bitcoin newbies in an effort to foster adoption. The Los Angeles Chargers player has become a vocal supporter of Bitcoin following his discovery of cryptocurrencies. Okung
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The United States National Basketball Association (NBA) and its affiliate – the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), have partnered with crypto firm Dapper Labs to launch a new crypto collectibles game. According to NBPA's official publication, the game called NBA Top Shot will be a roster competitive game based
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MoneyGram, the world’s second largest money transfer company has revealed it has begun official use of Ripple’s (XRP) cross-border payment platform – xRapid. This latest announcement was made at MoneyGram’s Q2 2019 earnings report, weeks after both firms had agreed on strategic partnership in the sum of $30
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English premier league football club – Everton has signed a deal with cryptocurrency trading platform - eToro. According to an official announcement by the club, eToro will now become Everton’s Official Online Trading Partner, with the firm enjoying advertising benefits on the club’s platform and during its home matches.
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In line with the recent blockchain report, Kenya is set to integrate blockchain technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies in its drive to ensure food security and efficiency in the supply chain. Speaking on the matter, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru says the government is looking to adopt
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Smartphone manufacturer Samsung has partnered blockchain phone company – Pundi X to integrate the XWallet in the Galaxy S10. Announced in a blog post, Pundi X says the integration of its cryptocurrency wallet with the Samsung blockchain wallet will foster the growing adoption of the technology and make the XWallet available
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A Kenyan ICT advocate - Professor Elijah Bintage Ndemo has submitted a report on Blockchain Technology and Artificial Intelligence to the Kenyan Cabinet; where he recommends the tech as a solution to the current corruption struggle in Kenya. According to the report, Ndemo recommends blockchain technology as a solution to
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The Speaker of the Nigerian House of representatives, Femi Gbajiagbamila has called for a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in the country, as he assents to the increasing acceptability of digital currencies globally. The Speaker made the comments while speaking with the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), where he reiterated
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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has expressed its view of Facebook’s cryptocurrency project; says implementing the Libra comes with risks. According to local news outlet Telecomopaper, the CBK authorities have joined an increasing number of global institutions who have voiced criticism of the Facebook Libra project; which they
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Pundi X – a Singapore-based technology firm launched its blockchain-based smartphone at the GSMA Mobile 360 Africa Conference in Kigali, Rwanda. The new smartphone named XPhone is the first blockchain-powered smartphone unveiled in Africa. According the company, the XPhone can make calls, send texts, take photos, surf the internet and perform