Ras Al Khaimah, one of the Emirates in the UAE, has launched the RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO), a free zone dedicated to digital and virtual asset companies. This initiative aims to attract global crypto players and position the emirate as a forward-thinking hub for emerging technologies. RAK DAO will be the world’s first […]
Ras Al Khaimah ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi has inaugurated the RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO), an economic free zone aimed at supporting companies involved in digital assets, blockchain, Web3, and artificial intelligence (AI). The free zone will cater to service providers in emerging technologies such as the metaverse, blockchain, utility tokens, […]
Ras Al Khaimah ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi has inaugurated the RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO), an economic free zone aimed at supporting companies involved in digital assets, blockchain, Web3, and artificial intelligence (AI). The free zone will cater to service providers in emerging technologies such as the metaverse, blockchain, utility tokens, […]
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), a bureau of the Treasury Department, is organizing a symposium on tokenization in February 2024. This event aims to spark a public discussion on the potential of tokenizing real-world financial assets and liabilities. The Acting Comptroller, Michael J. Hsu, emphasizes the distinction between crypto and tokenization, […]
India’s state-run refiner Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) has partnered with blockchain software firm Zupple Labs to launch a blockchain system for automated verification of purchase orders (POs). The system, called LegitDoc, integrates Zupple Labs’ blockchain-based digital credentialing technology into HPCL’s purchase order system. This allows HPCL to issue digital POs to vendors without manual verification, while […]
In the next three days, the Bitcoinist team will be covering xDay 2023, an event organized by MultiversX in Romania. MultiversX, formerly known as Elrond, has rebranded and shifted its focus to the Metaverse, a popular trend in the crypto world. The project has launched new products, including a “Super App” called xPortal, to expand […]
BNB Chain has announced the launch of its Greenfield Mainnet, a decentralized storage-centric network designed for data-intensive decentralized applications within the BNB ecosystem. The network offers customizable storage solutions that integrate with smart contracts on the BNB Smart Chain. Greenfield provides integrated access control, allowing users to upload data and set access permissions before service […]
Lightning Labs has announced the launch of Taproot Assets on the Bitcoin mainnet, introducing tokenized asset capabilities to the network. This release allows for the issuance, management, and exploration of stablecoins and other assets on the Bitcoin blockchain. Taproot Assets is expected to enable the issuance of various global currencies, with transactions settled instantly over […]
BlackRock, a major financial firm, is making significant moves in the world of blockchain technology and digital assets, signaling a shift in traditional finance. The company has become the first major player on Wall Street to utilize JPMorgan’s blockchain-based collateral settlement system, a move that promises to make settlement processes more efficient and transparent. In […]
VALR, a South African crypto platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Visa to issue Visa cards to its crypto customers. The partnership aims to deliver innovative digital payment solutions to users in Africa and global markets. VALR has raised over $50 million and received initial regulatory approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority. The […]
