Stop giving your DNA data away for free to 23andMe, says Genomes.io CEO
Genomes.io CEO Aldo de Pape tells The Agenda podcast that customers should be wary about giving away their DNA data for free, as its true value is astronomical. Go to Source
Month: September 2024
Central Bank of Brazil Hints at a Future Integration of AI Into Its CBDC
The Central Bank of Brazil has hinted at implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and data monetization processes into Drex, its central bank digital currency (CBDC). In a recent presentation, Roberto Campos Neto, the Central Bank of Brazil’s president, stressed that the bank’s innovation agenda had four blocks: Pix, Drex, Currency Internationalization, and Open Finance. However, he … Read more
Mastercard enables non-custodial crypto spending in new partnership
Mastercard partners with Mercuryo to launch a euro-denominated crypto debit card, enabling users to spend crypto from self-custodial wallets at over 100 million merchants. Go to Source
ZachXBT criticizes block explorers on L1 chains, calls for overhaul
ZachXBT identifies gaps in block explorer quality across several L1 blockchains, urging significant improvements. Go to Source
Polygon Completes MATIC to POL Upgrade
Polygon has officially upgraded from MATIC to POL as its network token, marking a significant milestone in its evolution. This community-driven upgrade, effective from September 4, 2024, transitions POL to be the native gas and staking token for the Polygon proof-of-stake network. Users holding MATIC on Ethereum can seamlessly migrate to POL through the Polygon … Read more
UAE to Boost Global South Growth Through BRICS Membership
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is committed to supporting the economic development of the Global South through its membership in the BRICS group, according to Younis Haji Al Khoori, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Finance. The UAE aims to foster cooperation among BRICS countries to achieve shared goals like financial stability, sustainable development, and enhanced … Read more
Bitcoin transactions dive 30% in 6 months amid BTC price ‘disinterest’
Bitcoin is well and truly stuck, analysis concludes, but there are signs that a BTC price breakout from an increasingly “unstable” range is brewing. Go to Source
Swiss Bank ZKB Partners With Crypto Finance to Launch Crypto Asset Brokerage
Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), Switzerland’s largest cantonal bank, has partnered with Crypto Finance AG to offer crypto asset brokerage services. By partnering with Crypto Finance AG, ZKB gains access to an experienced and regulated partner with deep industry expertise in the crypto space. This partnership marks a significant step towards the broader acceptance of cryptocurrencies in … Read more
AggLayer will connect all Web3, including L1s like Ether and Solana: Polygon Labs CEO
Polygon’s AggLayer will unite the entire blockchain space to provide “infinite scalability,” according to Polygon Labs’ CEO. Go to Source
Sberbank to Join Russia’s Crypto Settlement Pilot This Fall, Executive Reveals
Sberbank, Russia’s largest financial institution, plans to join a cryptocurrency settlement pilot program this fall. The bank also aims to serve clients using digital rubles by 2025. Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov supports regulatory efforts to legitimize cryptocurrencies for international payments and mining. He highlighted cryptocurrencies as effective payment methods, especially for small businesses, amid global … Read more
