Iran launches new crypto and blockchain association
Iran’s crypto and blockchain association has begun operations under the auspices of the country’s chamber of commerce. The organization’s leadership intends to help its members overcome challenges while also supporting the adoption of blockchain technology in the sanctioned country’s economy. According to the English-language business newspaper Financial Tribune, the newly-established Iran Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Association […]
NFTs offer a glimpse into a new layer of social interaction
New social interactions may be possible thanks to nonfungible tokens (NFTs), a concept that isn’t as far-fetched as it seems Nonfungible tokens (NFTs) are transitioning from a niche topic to a mainstream discussion. The variety of NFT art, from cuddly to edgy to menacing, is attracting a new audience of fans. Aside from the art, […]
Five Democratic Senators reject President Joe Biden’s nominee, Saule Omarova
President Joe Biden’s candidate for Comptroller of the Currency, Saule Omarova, is said to have been rejected by a group of five Democratic senators (OCC) Omarova nomination opposed in hearing According to Axios , three members of the Senate Banking Committee — Senators Jon Tester, Mark Warner, and Kyrsten Sinema — initially rejected Omarova’s nomination […]
Japanese companies form a group to develop a Yen-based digital currency
About 70 of the largest financial institutions in Japan have formed a group in order to develop a new Yen-based digital currency in 2022. This move is indicating that the private sector is only now beginning to embrace blockchain-based payment. Kazuhiro Tokia, the CEO of crypto exchange DeCurret, may have made a statement claiming that […]