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Sam Altman speaks on Joe Rogan’s Podcast about crypto innovation and regulation

Sam Altman, Worldcoin founder and OpenAI CEO, discusses the potential and challenges of cryptocurrencies, emphasizing the need for a global currency while addressing concerns about regulation and privacy. The rapid rise of cryptocurrencies has elicited varied responses globally, with governments grappling to understand and regulate this burgeoning market. Sam Altman, Worldcoin

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Circle launches initiative to advance web3 innovation

On Sep. 29, USDC-issuer Circle launched Circle Research, an initiative to advance crypto, blockchain, and web3 innovation through open-source research.  Perimeter Protocol, an open-source standard for building tokenized credit markets on blockchain networks, is the first project by Circle Research.  The Perimeter Protocol aims to create a system of intelligent contracts and benchmarks for

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Latvia central bank opens to fintech with ‘Innovation Hub’

Fintech innovations and emerging technologies have swept the world, causing global lawmakers to rush to understand and regulate them. While some countries like the United States and El Salvador have had a public relationship with adopting new technologies, others have quietly joined the game. Among these is Latvia, a small country

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Venture capital exec says ‘lack of innovation’ drives funding away from crypto

Compared to 2022, where the first and second quarters of the year saw a combined $20.3 billion flow into the space through VC funding, 2023 has been significantly lacking. Venture capital funding for the crypto space has significantly declined this year. In the first quarter of the year, around $2.6 billion

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Cronos Labs Launches $100M Accelerator Program to Foster AI and Blockchain Innovation

Coinciding with the commencement of Korea Blockchain Week, the recruitment phase of the program began on September 4th. Renowned blockchain network developer Cronos Labs has embarked on an ambitious journey with the launch of its third accelerator program. This unique initiative, backed by an impressive $100 million investment, is dedicated to

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Grayscale win ‘clears a path’ for Bitcoin innovation

United States presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has lauded Grayscale’s recent victory over the federal securities regulator, arguing the decision will help keep Bitcoin and blockchain innovation from going overseas. In an Aug. 30 post on X (formerly Twitter) the pro-Bitcoin Republican candidate took shot at a “shadow” U.S. government, pointing

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Crypto grants foster innovation amid venture capital exodus

As the bear market keeps slashing venture capital investments in the crypto industry, alternative funding options, such as grants, have been gaining traction as a means of supporting the community while enabling the growth of established projects. According to Blockchain Grants, at least 40 crypto projects are currently offering grants for

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Ripple, ConsenSys participate in Mastercard program to promote CBDC innovation

Mastercard is forming a partnership program with seven prominent blockchain and payment technology providers to “bring a greater understanding of the benefits and limitations” of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), it announced Aug. 17. Mastercard did not share specific plans for the group, but it mentioned many current buzzwords in the

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The Bipartisan Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT Act) Is Landmark Crypto Regulation

However, as of late, the reaction from many in Congress has been one of increasing awareness and acknowledgment that the digital asset industry cannot simply be wished away. As cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology continue to gain traction and pose a practical and philosophical challenge to traditional financial systems, it becomes

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