BLOCKCHAIN
Blockchains incorporate several important features such as immutability, encryption and distributed storage, which combined makes secure peer-to-peer transactions possible and in turn has created the means to end human dependence on credit and thus credit intermediaries. Due to these features, blockchain has been referred to as ‘the Trust Machine’ and is forecasted to transfer the trust from agencies and institutions which are enforced by law to machine-based networks guaranteed by technology and mathematics.
MENA Region Emerges as The Fastest Growing Crypto Market: Chainalysis Report
Much of the crypto growth in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region is driven by savings preservation, remittance payments, and friendly crypto regulations.
Talent Protocol supports the next generation of builders through the acquisition of Agora Labs
Talent Protocol, the web3 professional community for high-potential builders, has acquired Agora Labs, a social token and NFT infrastructure platform for creators to build and scale their communities. The acquisition will not only integrate Agora’s tech stack and community into Talent Protocol, but also onboard its young talented founders, Matthew Espinoza (CEO) and Freeman (CTO) into the team.
H.E. Justin Sun Spoke at TOKEN2049
H.E. Justin Sun, founder of TRON and the Permanent Representative of Grenada to the World Trade Organization, attended TOKEN2049 in Singapore. It took place on 28-29 September. Sun was invited to share his insights on the decade ahead in the panel session titled "The Future of Crypto: Navigating the Decade Ahead.”
Abu Dhabi to Host Inaugural Middle East Blockchain Awards
The first edition of the Middle East Blockchain Awards will be held in Abu Dhabi in November 2022, to recognise and reward outstanding efforts within the fields of blockchain and Web 3.0 innovations. Hoko Agency Middle East will host the Awards, in association with Abu Dhabi Global Market's flagship platform, Abu Dhabi Finance Week; and the Middle East, Africa and Asia Crypto and Blockchain Association (MEAACBA).
AAG Partners with World Leading Blockchain PR & Marketing Firm MarketAcross
AAG is thrilled to announce a partnership with the world’s leading blockchain PR and marketing firm MarketAcross to raise the visibility of AAG and its upcoming product launches.
Next generation mainnet project NvirWorld signs MOU with “high-performance” blockchain Solana
NvirWorld, a blockchain company with platforms such as NFT marketplace Nvir Market and decentralized finance (DeFi) service N-Hub, announced the MOU with the Solana Foundation.
McDonald's in Swiss Town Accepts Crypto Payments in BTC & USDT
Multinational fast food giant McDonald's accepts Bitcoin and USDT as payment methods in the southern Swiss city of Lugano (Lugano).
DelMonte Adopts Blockchain-Powered Traceability Solutions for Quality Assurance
To render innovative and best-in-class solutions to its products and services, Fresh Del Monte Produce has invested in Jordanian and UK-based startup Decapolis for blockchain-enabled traceability solutions.
No Plans to Launch Crypto Platform Yet: Nasdaq
Nasdaq plans to wait for further clarity in terms of crypto adoption globally, the company’s executive vice president and head of North American markets said.
Crypto Exchange FTX Lists Dollar Spot Index Perpetual Futures
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX has listed perpetual futures linked to the US dollar spot index, and it is expanding its business scope to the field of foreign exchange derivatives trading.