Pakistan’s finance minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, shared at the World Economic Forum that Pakistan is considering the launch of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to modernize financial transactions and improve accessibility, particularly for marginalized groups like women. In Pakistan, women often face challenges with cash-based systems as male family members may take their cash. Aurangzeb … Read more
OKX, a leading crypto exchange, has unveiled plans to initiate a fresh mining stage for Runecoin via its OKX Jumpstart program. As a researcher studying the cryptocurrency market, I’d like to share some exciting news about an upcoming event. Beginning at 7:00 am UTC on April 29 and continuing for the next 24 hours, Bitcoin … Read more
Polkadot (DOT) has been on a downward trend, with the price currently below $7. After a brief recovery over the weekend that saw DOT reach $7.47, sellers have taken control, causing a notable decline of over 30% in the past month. The price of Polkadot (DOT) remains below the $7 threshold as selling pressure prevails, … Read more
A Japan-based Akita dog society is using blockchain technology to issue digital pedigree certificates. The Akita Inu Preservation Society, based in Odate, Japan, partnered with Meta Akita Inc. and Heirloom Inc. to create this system. They aim to make things easier for owners and ensure authenticity. An organization representing Akita dogs based in Japan is … Read more
Justin Sun, Tron’s founder, has expressed doubts about the SEC approving a spot Ethereum ETF this month. This view is shared by many analysts who anticipate rejections from the SEC for several issuers’ applications. In an X post on April 28, Sun wrote, “We’ve always been here, haven’t we? The crypto industry still needs to … Read more