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India’s Telangana State to Stamp Out Fake Academic Certificates via Blockchain
Following concerns raised by the US Embassy that some employees and students were applying for visas using fake academic certificates, the Indian state of Telangana has made a broad move of addressing this menace through blockchain technology.
Japanese University Integrates Blockchain for Tamper-Proof Academic Records
The Muroran Institute of Technology, located in Hokkaido, Japan, is piloting a blockchain initiative to authenticate the academic records of its students. Five other Japanese universities are expected to follow suit in 2020.
DeFi - Find Out What's Happening in Macau on This Exciting Topic
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Visa's New Debit Card Rumored to Use XRP for Payments
In an announcement made yesterday, Moneygram has partnered with Visa to launch a peer-to-peer debit card service.
Binance Academy Introduces University-Accredited Programs with Discount and Rewards
Binance Academy is launching university-accredited blockchain and digital asset programs in collaboration with European institutions. Enrollment fees are discounted by 10 USDT, with successful completion offering a co-branded certificate and 60% discount during a limited-time discount period.
Shiba Inu SHIB Founder Ryoshi NFT Collectible Debut on HEEL and SHIBACALS
A new NFT brand has surfaced in the Web3 domain. HEEL and SHIBACALS present a limited 'Young Ryoshi in Space' collectible, symbolizing Shiba Inu's elusive founder, Ryoshi. With only 45 pieces available, this NFT, priced at 0.1 ETH, is set for sale on September 9, 2023, at 20:00 UTC. Initial buyers receive NFT passes, potentially unlocking future content. Five lucky holders will get 500 HEEL tokens. Resales are prohibited, ensuring exclusivity. This venture, alongside Shiba Inu's rise, emphasizes the growing NFT market's potential.
Hong Kong and Macao Authorities Crack Down on Cross-Boundary Fraud in Listed Company
The SFC, ICAC, and Macao Judiciary Police have launched a joint operation targeting cross-boundary fraud and misconduct in a listed company.
Explore Your Vacation with Google Maps' AI Tools
Discover how Google's AI tools can enhance your travel experience with features like Immersive View for routes and places.
Yehuda Lindell's Transition from Academia to Cryptography Deployment at Coinbase
Explore Yehuda Lindell's journey from academic research to deploying advanced cryptography solutions at Coinbase, highlighting the challenges and mindset shifts involved.
Binance Integrates AI Chatbot ChatGPT into Its Education Platform
Binance, the cryptocurrency exchange and blockchain developer, has integrated the AI chatbot ChatGPT into its education platform, Binance Academy. The new AI-driven tool, known as Binance Sensei, sources answers from Binance Academy's education platform using machine learning to help users answer questions related to Web3. However, the integration of AI in education has sparked concerns about the potential misuse of the technology.
ACA Group Has Decided to Abandon its Acquisition of BitFlyer Holdings
ACA Group, a leading financial advisor for institutions across the world has officially announced to the public that it is no longer interested in purchasing holdings of a Japanese-based cryptocurrency exchange, BitFlyer
Alpaca Debuts Private Equity Real Estate
Alpaca, a New York-based alternative investment firm, has launched a private equity real estate platform, Alpaca Real Estate (ARE), led by Daniel Carr and Peter Weiss. The platform, with significant backing from GCM Grosvenor, aims to leverage technology and operational strategies to enhance real estate investment returns amid current market dislocations.
Changpeng Zhao Launches Giggle Academy: A Gamified, Adaptive Learning Platform
Binance's Changpeng Zhao announces Giggle Academy, a free educational platform for basic education, focusing on gamification and adaptability.
Philippine Firm Paytaca Raises PHP7.5 Million to Expand Bitcoin Cash Adoption
Paytaca said that it raised PHP7.5 million pesos in a private crowdfunding round that gives the company a new valuation.
SBI Invests $15 Million into Alpaca, Forges Partnership
Alpaca and SBI Holdings have entered into a strategic partnership, bolstered by a USD15 million investment, to accelerate Alpaca’s business expansion in Asia. This collaboration will extend Alpaca's services to more enterprise financial institutions in Asia for US securities transactions. The investment, a convertible note, takes Alpaca’s total funding to USD120 million, enabling further growth in the Asian market and new product introductions in the U.S.
Lightnet Group Lands $50M to Help Scale Velo Blockchain Protocol
Global investment firm LDA Capital has committed $50 million to Lightnet Group, a blockchain financial technology startup to help in building out its infrastructure.
Binance Academy Collaborates with Coursera for Global Blockchain and Web3 Education
Binance Academy, the educational arm of Binance, has forged a partnership with renowned online learning platform Coursera to develop certified Web3 educational programs, according to a recent announcement.
Students at Texas-based University Accorded with Blockchain-Powered GreenLight Credentials
The University of North Texas (UNT) in Dallas has unveiled GreenLight Credentials, a blockchain-enabled academic records verification platform, for its students, giving them more control of their transcripts.
Blockchain Allowed 17 Million People to Travel Between Macau and China During Coronavirus
A blockchain-powered QR health code system has been instrumental in enabling at least 17 million people to travel between the Chinese mainland and Macau since May.
Leading Crypto Exchange MEXC Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement With Metacade
Metacade has signed a strategic partnership agreement with MEXC, one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges. This follows the news that Metacade will list on Bitmart at the end of their presale.
Metacade's Community-Driven GameFi Platform Raises Over $10M in Presale
Play-to-earn favorite Metacade continues to draw investor attention after raising more than $10m, as it now enters the penultimate stage of the presale. With confirmed listings on Bitmart and Uniswap due after the presale ends on the 30th of March, there are only 16 days left before the token goes public.
Metacade’s Highly Anticipated MEXC Listing Confirmed For 4th May
Metacade, the exciting new play-to-earn GameFi platform, continues its ascent as one of the most promising prospects in the space after announcing their listing date for MEXC Exchange at 09:00 UTC on the 4th May.
Metacade presale investment rockets past $5 million as GameFi investors hurry to buy remaining MCADE tokens
The Metacade presale is selling out fast with stage 3 coming to a close after just 12 days. The presale of the play-to-earn (P2E) metaverse arcade saw its previous rounds sell out within 4 weeks, raising $2.7 million but this has been dwarfed in comparison to the third stage selling out at lightning speed and bringing the project to raise past $5 million in just several days.
Metacade Token Sale Advances to Stage 6 with $9.3m Sold and Only 2 Stages Left
GameFi arcade project Metacade has continued to see a phenomenal response to its MCADE token presale, with 5 stages selling out and an impressive $9.3m raised to date. This leaves only two rounds before the presale closes and the hotly anticipated token finally lists on public exchanges.
Metacade Presale Hits Final Stage Before Listings, Raising Over $500k in under 24 hours
Metacade, fast becoming the most exciting GameFi project in 2023, has reached the final stage of its token presale after raising more than $500k in 24 hours, reaching a total raise of $12.4m.
Metacade's Community-Driven GameFi Platform Raises Over $10M in Presale
Play-to-earn favorite Metacade continues to draw investor attention after raising more than $10m, as it now enters the penultimate stage of the presale. With confirmed listings on Bitmart and Uniswap due after the presale ends on the 30th of March, there are only 16 days left before the token goes public.
Metacade presale stage 5 selling out as strategic partnership with MEXC is confirmed
Metacade, a community-led GameFi project, has gained significant momentum in its presale following the recent announcement of its strategic partnership with leading exchange MEXC. Only 3 presale stages remain before the MCADE token is sold out and officially listed on exchanges.
Metacade Presale Passes $2 Million - Only $690k Remaining Before It Sells Out
Metacade has exceeded expectations as investors flocked to its presale to purchase MCADE tokens, raising over $2 million for the GameFi project.
Metacade Presale for Web3’s First-Ever P2E Crypto Arcade Raises Over $670k in Under 2 Weeks
Metacade, the first-ever community-developed play-to-earn (P2E) blockchain arcade, has announced the launch of its highly anticipated $MCADE token presale. The sale of Metacade’s native utility token sold over an incredible $670k in under 2 weeks, with their Beta Sale stage now over 60% SOLD OUT.
Metacade raises over $14.7M as presale set to close in 72 hours
Metacade, one of the most exciting GameFi ventures of 2023, has now raised over $14.7m as the presale goes into its final hours. With over 90% sold, the project expects to sell out ahead of their scheduled closing time, set for Friday 31st March at 23:59 Pacific Time.
Unstoppable Domains Raises $65m in Series A Funding Led by Pantera Capital
The new funding for Unstoppable Domains, which builds digital identity markers as NFTs, now has a valuation of $1 billion.
The Ethical Dimensions of ChatGPT in Modern Learning Environments
Exploring the ethical dimensions and transformative potential of ChatGPT in education, focusing on challenges and opportunities in teaching, learning, and academic integrity within STEM and higher education environments.
Macau Likely to be Test Bed for China's Digital Yuan: Reuters
Macau is expected to be a testbed for China's digital yuan, also known as the e-CNY, as casino operators prepare to bid for new licenses in the city for the first time in two decades.
China’s Digital Yuan Launch Could Threaten Macau’s Gambling Industry
Gambling businesses in Macau fear that the launch of digital yuan would render them obsolete.
Moonbeam Wins Second Parachain Auction Slot on Polkadot
Moonbeam, an emerging protocol that prides itself as one of the most powerful Ethereum-compatible smart contracts on the Polkadot blockchain has won the second parachain auction slot.
Polkadot's Parachain Auctions Filling up With Astar Network Winning Third Slot
Astar Network has won the third parachain auction slot on the Polkadot Network.
Acala Wins First Parachain Auction Slot on Polkadot
Acala Network, an Ethereum-compatible smart contract platform optimized for Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has won the first parachain auction on the Polkadot network.
Acala Network's aUSD Depegged from Dollar Mark after Breach
Acala Network's stablecoin was depegged from the dollar mark on Sunday following a breach. A vote was proposed to pause operations on Acala after it noticed configuration issues regarding the Horizon protocol, which affects its stablecoin aUSD.
Parachain Auction Winner Acala Commits $250M to Fuel aUSD stablecoin Adoption on Polkadot
Parachain auction winner the Acala Network has launched a $250 million fund to fuel the adoption of Acala USD (aUSD) as the dominant stablecoin for the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystem respectively.
Blockchain Foundry Pairs with Palmer Group to Launch Web3 Education Platform Metacademy
Canadian blockchain software development company Blockchain Foundry has partnered with Palmer Group to launch Metacademy, a Web3 education platform focusing on blockchain, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and more.
Saudi Digital Academy Partners With BSV Association to Establish New Blockchain Academy
The Saudi Arabian Digital Academy has partnered with the Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BSV) Association to establish a new blockchain academy.
Democrat Nancy Pelosi Says $1.8T COVID-19 Stimulus Package Talks at Standstill, How will Bitcoin react?
Democrat Nancy Pelosi said yesterday that discussions over a new $1.8 trillion stimulus package have ground to a halt, what could the stimulus delay mean for Bitcoin?