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Malaysia's Prime Minister Meets Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao to Discuss Web3, Blockchain Strategy
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao on April 22. In his tweet, the Malaysian PM wrote that it is clear that government leadership is essential in driving blockchain adoption.
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Kazakhstan and UAE Central Banks Sign MoU to Collaborate on VDA Regulations, CBDCs
The National Bank of Kazakhstan and the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) have signed an MoU to collaborate on fintech, cybersecurity, and CBDCs, focusing on how UAE's financial hubs leverage blockchain and crypto for payments and transactions.
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Mumbai-Based IT Training Firm Jetking to Raise Over Rs. 6 Crore to Fund Bitcoin Acquisition
Jetking CFO Siddharth Bharwani said the company would raise Rs. 6.6 crore by selling 4,28,622 equity shares in compliance with SEBI regulations. Some portion of the collection will also be utilised to initiate Bitcoin-related educational, training, and skill development programmes in India
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Sony Online Store Begins Accepting USDC via Crypto.com Pay in Singapore
Sony Electronics has teamed up with Crypto.com to accept USDC payments in Singapore. The development aligns with the tech giant’s efforts to keep up with Web3-focussed fintech advancements, its announcement said.
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Solana Policy Institute Launched in Washington DC; Kristin Smith Named President
Founded by Miller Whitehouse-Levine, the Solana Policy Institute is a non-partisan, non-profit Web3 advocacy group based in Washington, DC. In the coming months, it will host educational sessions for US policymakers, featuring key leaders from the Solana ecosystem to provide in-depth insights into blockchain and crypto use cases.
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CME Group Using Google Cloud’s Blockchain for Next-Gen Derivatives Exchange Upgrades
The CME group has announced its partnership with Google Cloud to explore blockchain services like asset tokenisation. Later this year, the companies will begin testing blockchain solutions for trading and tokenisation with market participants.
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TRN Odyssey Programme Goes Live, Opens Funding Opportunities for Web3 Game Developers
The TRN Odyssey initiative will fund promising Web3 gaming projects that are built on the TRN Layer-1 blockchain. Developers can fetch investments between $10,000 (roughly Rs. 8.5 lakh) and $1 million (roughly Rs. 8 crore) through this initiative.
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Tamil Nadu DGP Unveils ‘Handbook for Investigations into Virtual Digital Assets’: All Details
Tamil Nadu’s Director General of Police, Shankar Jiwal, has unveiled a guide for police officials on how to investigate crypto-related crimes. The handbook contains industry insights on crypto crimes like money laundering, ponzi schemes, and cyber fraud. It also covers key legal provisions around crypto and Web3.
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Dubai Launches Pilot Phase of Real Estate Tokenisation Project for Web3, Real Estate Collaboration
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched the pilot phase of its “Real Estate Tokenisation Project”. The pilot will be overseen by Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita, Director General of the DLD. Industry players from Dubai’s private and public sectors will be invited to participate in discussions related to asset tokenisation in the coming days. ...
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South Korea’s Central Bank to Start CBDC Trials for Real-World Transactions: Reports
South Korea is set to begin testing the Digital Won CBDC for real-world transactions in April, according to local reports citing the Bank of Korea (BoK). The programme will evaluate blockchain technology’s role in finance while allowing the BoK to assess its potential for reshaping the country’s fintech ecosystem.
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BWA Launches 100-Day Crypto SAFE Campaign to Educate Web3 Investors on Risks
The BWA has launched a new initiative called the “Crypto SAFE Campaign” to educate users on responsible investing patterns and the importance of Do Your Own Research (DYOR). For the next three months, BWA and its member firms will be using social networking platforms to engage with people on crypto safety and cybersecurity awareness.
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Arbitrum Launches 'Onchain Labs' to Support High-Risk, Experimental Web3 Ventures
Arbitrum has launched Onchain Labs, an incubator-style program offering industry guidance and technical support for experimental Web3 projects. According to an Offchain Labs blog, early-stage teams can customize Arbitrum’s offerings to test their app’s feasibility and scalability.
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Coinbase Collaborates with Global Government Agencies as Trump Pushes Crypto into the Spotlight
Coinbase announced plans to expand awareness and educational initiatives while offering portfolio and treasury management services for government clients. According to CEO Brian Armstrong, the exchange is currently collaborating with 145 US government entities to support crypto custody and trading.
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Coinbase Gains FIU-India Registration, Highlights India's On-Chain Talent
On Tuesday, March 11 the US-based crypto exchange said it has completed its registration with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). In the coming months, the exchange plans to introduce new retail services alongside additional products and investment offerings in India.
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India Added 4.7 Million Web3 Developers in 2024, Set to Surpass US: Hashed Emergent
In 2024, India’s Web3 developer community grew by 28 percent, adding over 4.7 million developers to GitHub. According to the India Web3 Landscape Report (2024) by Hashed Emergent, 45.3 percent contribute code, 29.7 percent fix bugs, and 22.4 percent focus on documentation.
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Malaysia's Prime Minister Meets Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao to Discuss Web3, Blockchain Strategy
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao on April 22. In his tweet, the Malaysian PM wrote that it is clear that government leadership is essential in driving blockchain adoption.
-
Kazakhstan and UAE Central Banks Sign MoU to Collaborate on VDA Regulations, CBDCs
The National Bank of Kazakhstan and the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) have signed an MoU to collaborate on fintech, cybersecurity, and CBDCs, focusing on how UAE's financial hubs leverage blockchain and crypto for payments and transactions.
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Mumbai-Based IT Training Firm Jetking to Raise Over Rs. 6 Crore to Fund Bitcoin Acquisition
Jetking CFO Siddharth Bharwani said the company would raise Rs. 6.6 crore by selling 4,28,622 equity shares in compliance with SEBI regulations. Some portion of the collection will also be utilised to initiate Bitcoin-related educational, training, and skill development programmes in India
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Sony Online Store Begins Accepting USDC via Crypto.com Pay in Singapore
Sony Electronics has teamed up with Crypto.com to accept USDC payments in Singapore. The development aligns with the tech giant’s efforts to keep up with Web3-focussed fintech advancements, its announcement said.
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Solana Policy Institute Launched in Washington DC; Kristin Smith Named President
Founded by Miller Whitehouse-Levine, the Solana Policy Institute is a non-partisan, non-profit Web3 advocacy group based in Washington, DC. In the coming months, it will host educational sessions for US policymakers, featuring key leaders from the Solana ecosystem to provide in-depth insights into blockchain and crypto use cases.
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CME Group Using Google Cloud’s Blockchain for Next-Gen Derivatives Exchange Upgrades
The CME group has announced its partnership with Google Cloud to explore blockchain services like asset tokenisation. Later this year, the companies will begin testing blockchain solutions for trading and tokenisation with market participants.
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TRN Odyssey Programme Goes Live, Opens Funding Opportunities for Web3 Game Developers
The TRN Odyssey initiative will fund promising Web3 gaming projects that are built on the TRN Layer-1 blockchain. Developers can fetch investments between $10,000 (roughly Rs. 8.5 lakh) and $1 million (roughly Rs. 8 crore) through this initiative.
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Tamil Nadu DGP Unveils ‘Handbook for Investigations into Virtual Digital Assets’: All Details
Tamil Nadu’s Director General of Police, Shankar Jiwal, has unveiled a guide for police officials on how to investigate crypto-related crimes. The handbook contains industry insights on crypto crimes like money laundering, ponzi schemes, and cyber fraud. It also covers key legal provisions around crypto and Web3.
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Dubai Launches Pilot Phase of Real Estate Tokenisation Project for Web3, Real Estate Collaboration
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched the pilot phase of its “Real Estate Tokenisation Project”. The pilot will be overseen by Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita, Director General of the DLD. Industry players from Dubai’s private and public sectors will be invited to participate in discussions related to asset tokenisation in the coming days. ...
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South Korea’s Central Bank to Start CBDC Trials for Real-World Transactions: Reports
South Korea is set to begin testing the Digital Won CBDC for real-world transactions in April, according to local reports citing the Bank of Korea (BoK). The programme will evaluate blockchain technology’s role in finance while allowing the BoK to assess its potential for reshaping the country’s fintech ecosystem.
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BWA Launches 100-Day Crypto SAFE Campaign to Educate Web3 Investors on Risks
The BWA has launched a new initiative called the “Crypto SAFE Campaign” to educate users on responsible investing patterns and the importance of Do Your Own Research (DYOR). For the next three months, BWA and its member firms will be using social networking platforms to engage with people on crypto safety and cybersecurity awareness.
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Arbitrum Launches 'Onchain Labs' to Support High-Risk, Experimental Web3 Ventures
Arbitrum has launched Onchain Labs, an incubator-style program offering industry guidance and technical support for experimental Web3 projects. According to an Offchain Labs blog, early-stage teams can customize Arbitrum’s offerings to test their app’s feasibility and scalability.
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Coinbase Collaborates with Global Government Agencies as Trump Pushes Crypto into the Spotlight
Coinbase announced plans to expand awareness and educational initiatives while offering portfolio and treasury management services for government clients. According to CEO Brian Armstrong, the exchange is currently collaborating with 145 US government entities to support crypto custody and trading.
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Coinbase Gains FIU-India Registration, Highlights India's On-Chain Talent
On Tuesday, March 11 the US-based crypto exchange said it has completed its registration with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). In the coming months, the exchange plans to introduce new retail services alongside additional products and investment offerings in India.
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India Added 4.7 Million Web3 Developers in 2024, Set to Surpass US: Hashed Emergent
In 2024, India’s Web3 developer community grew by 28 percent, adding over 4.7 million developers to GitHub. According to the India Web3 Landscape Report (2024) by Hashed Emergent, 45.3 percent contribute code, 29.7 percent fix bugs, and 22.4 percent focus on documentation.
