EU Commission opens regulatory sandbox for blockchain

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The European Commission has launched the European Regulatory Sandbox for Blockchain, a controlled environment where companies can test products and services while engaging with relevant regulators. “The sandbox will provide legal certainty for decentralised technology solutions including blockchain by identifying obstacles to their deployment from a legal and regulatory perspective and providing legal advice, regulatory […]

How blockchain technology is changing the world

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Forbes writes: We see the stories every day. Feds charge 21 people in global crypto money laundering bust. FTX not only filed for bankruptcy, but hackers allegedly stole customer assets. Cryptocurrency investors have lost more than $2 trillion in the past year. Given such headlines, one can be forgiven for viewing cryptocurrency and cryptocurrency trading […]

TechBrek: Enabling open source innovation in Ireland

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The return of the popular TechBrek series will explore how open source is powering innovation in Ireland today, on 28 February from 08:30 in Baggot Street, Dublin. Clare Dillon, co-founder of Open Ireland Network, will share an overview of global open source trends, including results from a recent survey on open source usage and the […]

Siemens issues $64m digital bond on a public blockchain

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German engineering and technology giant Siemens has become one of the first companies in Germany to issue a digital bond on a public blockchain, reports Cointelegraph. It’s worth €60 million ($64 million) and has a maturity of one year, in accordance with Germany’s Electronic Securities Act. According to the 14 February announcement, the bond was […]

Gonzalo Faura takes the chair of Developer Working Group

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Founder and CEO of Swappsi Software, Gonzalo Faura, has taken the chair of the Blockchain Ireland Developer Working Group. Faura has more than 20 years’ experience in the software industry through his background as a software developer and business analyst. As well as his role in Swappsi Software, Faura is also founder of Chainzie Blockchain […]

SIMBA Chain wins $30m US Air Force tech initiative

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Blockchain solutions provider SIMBA Chain has been selected for a $30 million Strategic Technology Focus Initiative (STRATFI) by the United States Air Force (USAF), reports Cointelegraph. The initiative is focused on identifying and advancing technologies that could secure the future dominance of the USAF. According to an announcement, the investment will be used to develop […]

Uncertainty and a lack of diversity among findings in Blockchain Gaming Alliance Survey

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A report from the Blockchain Gaming Alliance Survey for 2022 has offered insights into the challenges and trends facing the future of blockchain games, reports Blockleaders.io. It includes a survey of more than 300 members, including gaming studios, blockchain protocols, and individuals within the community. Many believe that blockchain gaming is a key factor driving […]