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UN launches international effort to tackle AI governance challenges

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres revealed the establishment of a 39-member advisory committee aimed at tackling matters related to the global regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) on Oct. 26.According to the announcement, the roster comprises individuals ranging from tech industry leaders, government representatives spanning from Spain to Saudi Arabia, and scholars

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Astar Network launches zKatana layer-2 scaling solution on public testnet

The Astar Network, a smart contract platform for multi-chain, announced the launch of its zero-knowledge (ZK) Ethereum layer-2 solution, zKatana, to enhance interoperability with Ethereum-compatible chains. The zKatana testnet zKatana refers to the project’s Japanese roots, which depict a served blade used by feudal samurais in combat. The project is a zero-knowledge EVM

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Solana Labs launches Web3 incubator offering dev and fundraising support

Solana Labs unveiled an all-new incubator program for project development on the Solana blockchain on Oct. 26. Title simply “Solana Incubator,” the program will offer fundraising, development, networking, and marketing support for web and blockchain projects seeking to build on Solana’s platform.Building a web3 startup on the Solana network? ️Today, @SolanaLabs

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Circle launches ‘points-to-crypto’ program with Taiwan convenience store chain

The United States-based stablecoin issuer Circle has reported a partnership with Taiwan’s second-largest convenience store chain, FamilyMart, and a local crypto exchange, BitoGroup. According to the company’s press release from Oct. 26, it will deliver a new ‘Points-to-Crypto’ service on the Taiwan FamilyMart App. This will allow FamilyMart customers to exchange their

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Polygon launches POL token contract on Ethereum to eventually replace MATIC

Polygon Labs has launched the Ethereum contract for the new Polygon token, POL, according to an October 25 announcement. The new token is intended to replace the ecosystem’s current token, MATIC. However, the team said users presently don't need to exchange their MATIC for POL.The POL token upgrade is now

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Euroclear launches digital securities issuance service, settles World Bank bond

Euroclear has launched a digital securities issuance service and settled a 100-million-euro ($106 million) digital World Bank bond. This is the first step in the Brussels-based settlement house’s digital infrastructure strategy, it said.The three-year bond, which is being called a digitally native note, was issued by World Bank lending arm

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Privacy firm Nym launches $300M fund, eyes Web3 wallets, RPCs and infrastructure services

Blockchain privacy firm Nym Technologies has launched a $300 million funding program aimed at providing capital to projects building security-focused infrastructure.The Nym Innovation Fund will draw capital from venture capitalist investors such as Polychain, KR1, Huobi Incubator and Eden Block and will focus on supporting projects building Web3 privacy-focused tools

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