A third of central banks cool on launching CBDCs over regulatory concerns
A survey from a central bank-focused think tank found that fewer than one in five central banks are inclined to issue a central bank digital currency, compared to 38% in 2022.
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Second Ethereum 2.0 launch rehearsal puts it on track for 2020 release
Ethereum successfully launched yet another dress-rehearsal testnet for the upcoming Ethereum 2.0 Phase 0, dubbed Zinken.The launch occurred on Monday at 12 P.M. UTC and unlike previous attempts, was a smooth launch with enough participation and no major bugs.The testnet was organized following the bittersweet launch of Spadina, the first rehearsal that aimed to test…

South Korea focuses on OTC crypto regulations as unlawful deals reach $4B
According to the Korea Customs Service report, the value of unlawful foreign exchange transactions made using digital currency was estimated to be worth $4 billion last year. 232 Total views 14 Total shares South Korean regulators have turned their focus to over-the-counter (OTC) crypto trades amid growing concerns about their use for criminal activities. The

SEC to drop investigation into Ethereum: Consensys
The SEC’s enforcement division said it’s closing its investigation into Ethereum, though Consensys says the fight isn’t over yet.

Samsung-Backed Blocko to Build Blockchain-Based Credit System for Arab Bank
The Islamic Development Bank’s research organization has partnered with Blocko to build a blockchain credit management system. 1781 Total views 46 Total shares The research arm of Suadi Arabia’s Islamic Development Bank Group is aiming to develop a blockchain-based smart credit management system.To achieve this, the bank's Islamic Research and Training Institute, or IRTI, has…

Major crypto exchanges eye Asian market amid growing regulatory clarity
Major crypto exchanges originating from Asia as well as from the West have shown an increasing interest in the Asia-Pacific region. Coinbase launched in Japan last year, joining the selected group of exchanges to offer crypto trading services to native customers. Binance, the world’s leading crypto exchange by trading volume, has forged a series of new…

Bitcoin ‘Realized Cap’ Hits New High Similar to Pre-March $3K Crash
The “realized cap” of Bitcoin (BTC), a statistic observed by on-chain market analysis platform Glassnode, has hit a new all-time high on June 19. It may indicate an overall increase in new investors in the cryptocurrency market in recent months.Glassnode said:“Bitcoin's Realized Cap has hit a new all time high. At $106.63 billion, it has…

Japan: Securitize, Local Advocacy Group Partner to Promote Digital Securities Adoption
Securitize — a compliance platform and protocol for token issuers backed by United States crypto exchange Coinbase — is partnering with the Japan Security Token Association (JSTA) to promote the creation of a security token ecosystem in Japan. The news was reported by Cointelegraph Japan on June 19.The JSTA is an advocacy organization focused on…

GameStop unveils beta cryptocurrency wallet and upcoming NFT platform
GameStop launches an Ethereum-powered self-custodial wallet that is set to integrate with an upcoming NFT marketplace. 937 Total views 26 Total shares American electronics retail firm GameStop has taken a step into the world of cryptocurrencies, unveiling a proprietary blockchain wallet that will feature nonfungible token functionality.The GameStop Wallet will allow gamers to acquire, send…