Turkey’s Investing App Midas Raises $45m to Double Down on Crypto
Midas, a Turkish fintech startup, announced a $45 million Series A fundraise, the largest ever for the Turkish fintech company. Midas, Turkey’s retail investing app, announced in a press release that it had secured $45 million from investors to increase its products, especially in cryptocurrency trading. Portage of Canada spearheaded the Series A fundraising round, […]
Crowdfunding and Charities: How Blockchain Ensures Transparency
Recently, crowdfunding platforms have emerged as powerful tools for fundraising for charitable causes. However, conventional fundraising methods’ lack of transparency and accountability concerns donors and beneficiaries. Blockchain technology has emerged as a solution to address these issues, offering transparency, security, and accountability in crowdfunding and charitable donations. Understanding Crowdfunding and Charities Crowdfunding involves raising funds […]
Swiss Central Bank Urged to Add Bitcoin to Balance Sheet
A new effort led by several Swiss Bitcoin supporters aims to use a constitutional referendum to force the Swiss National Bank to add Bitcoin (BTC) to its holdings. The initiative’s driving force, the non-profit think tank 2B4CH, is led by Yves Bennaïm, who argues that adding Bitcoin to the central bank’s reserves is essential to […]
BRICS Weighs in on Using Stablecoins in Settlements
According to a Russian official, BRICS countries are looking into stablecoin payments and a platform for conducting CBDC payments to improve financial cooperation. As the BRICS alliance has already established a unique communication route between central banks, stablecoins may serve as a vehicle for international settlements amongst its members. Ryabkov said that the BRICS countries […]
Blockchain in Education: Certifications, Verifications, and More
Blockchain, primarily known for its association with cryptocurrencies, has been making waves in various industries, and education is no exception. From streamlining certification processes to enhancing security in verification procedures, blockchain is changing how educational credentials are managed and authenticated. In this article, we’ll explore the applications of blockchain in education, focusing on certifications, verifications, […]