Jordan Launches National Blockchain Technology Network
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship in Jordan has launched a national blockchain technology network in partnership with Jordanian blockchain company Blockexe. The implementation of blockchain technology in Jordan’s government sector aligns with the Jordanian Digital Transformation Strategy (2021-2025). Enhancing Trust in Government Services On July 17, the Jordanian Ministry of Digital Economy and […]
Triple-A: Argentina and Brazil in the Top Ten Of Countries With Most Cryptocurrency Ownership
Argentina and Brazil are part of the top ten countries with the most crypto ownership, according to a recent report issued by Triple-A, a provider of digital currency white-label payment solutions. Argentina took the fourth place in the list, with 18.9% of its population holding cryptocurrency, while Brazil appears in sixth place with 17.5%. Argentina […]
UAE Blockchain and AI Startup Sentient Labs Secures $85 Million in Seed Funding
Sentient Labs, a UAE-headquartered startup, has successfully raised $85 million in seed funding. The funding round was spearheaded by billionaire Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund and Pantera Capital, with additional participation from Framework Ventures. Sentient Labs stands out by merging decentralized blockchain features with cutting-edge AI technology, aiming to challenge existing norms and create a more […]
Blockchain-Enabled Sports Tech Startup Fanera Partners Saudi Government, Set to Relocate to Riyadh
Blockchain-enabled sports tech startup Fanera has partnered with the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Investment and is poised to relocate its headquarters to Riyadh. Through its fan engagement app, Fanera aims to empower football fans, enabling them to become content creators and influencers. Setting New Industry Standards Blockchain sports tech startup Fanera has partnered with the […]
Droppgroup Partners Solana-Focused Superteam to Drive Web3 Adoption in Saudi Arabia
Web3 development firms Droppgroup and Superteam have partnered to accelerate Web3 adoption in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration aims to revolutionize Saudi Arabia’s public and private sectors through Web3. Collaboration Aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Web3 development firm Droppgroup and Solana-focused development group Superteam have partnered to accelerate Web3 adoption in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration […]
Venezuelans Sent Over $460 Million in Remittances Using Crypto in 2023
The Venezuelan migrant population, now exceeding 7 million, has used crypto to send over $460 million in remittances to the ones left behind in the country. According to Chainalysis, 30% of Venezuelan households received some form of remittance in 2023, with 9% using crypto as rails to reach their receivers efficiently. Venezuelan Migrants Sent Almost […]
Orbital Analysis: Emerging Markets Overwhelmingly Embrace USDT Payments on TRON
Orbital, a provider of blockchain-based payments, has published a blog post highlighting the importance of USDT payments on TRON in emerging markets. The company processes millions of on-chain transactions each year, valued in the billions of dollars. The post explains that while developed markets have little motivation to adopt crypto payments, the situation is different […]
Hashgraph Association and Blade Labs Partner to Drive Digital Transformation in the Middle East
The Hashgraph Association and Blade Labs have partnered to drive digital transformation using the latter’s conventional and Shariah-compliant digital securities platforms. The CEO of Blade Labs described the Hashgraph Association as a strategic investor that enables the company to integrate its cutting-edge digital asset solutions with more businesses in the Middle East and beyond. Integrating […]
‘Not a classic VC’: Tether plans to invest up to $1B in one year
Tether’s VC arm has already spent about $2 billion on tech like AI and alternative financial infrastructure over the past two years.This post was originally published on this site
El Salvador Launches Treasury Holdings Site, Confirms Daily Bitcoin Purchases
The Bitcoin Office of El Salvador (ONBTC) has launched a site that allows anyone to confirm the treasury holdings of the country, offering a large degree of transparency in its finances. The site, composed as a custom instance of mempool space, a popular block explorer, confirms that the country has been purchasing one bitcoin per […]