Real-world assets: Shaping the future of digital asset management with tokenisation
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Entering the “token era” remains a significant leap into uncharted territory for companies, but this doesn’t have to be the case. Brickken, an up-and-coming tokenising solution, now helps companies to create digital tokens backed by real-world assets –– with zero downtime and instant execution, reports Cointelegraph. Cryptocurrencies dominated the 2010s — and so far, artificial […]

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  • August 17, 2023
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MoonPay Services achieves VASP registration
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MoonPay Technology Services Limited has been successful in its registration as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) in Ireland, with the Central Bank providing approval in August. “Since its inception,” wrote CEO Ivan Soto-Wright, “MoonPay has been steadfast in our resolve to protect our customers from financial crime, fraud, and cyber threats, while ensuring a […]

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  • August 17, 2023
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Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail pilots Jameson Travel Wallet in Dublin
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Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail (PRGTR) has completed a three-month initial pilot period for the Jameson Travel Wallet in Dublin Airport, writes the Moodie Davitt Report. The wallet, launched in collaboration with Jameson Irish Whiskey, falls under the company’s ‘Arrive Like a Local’ global travel retail campaign. The Jameson Travel Wallet leveraged Web3 digital blockchain […]

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UK move to digitise trade documents could rely on blockchain, says government
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A UK initiative to digitise trade documents could make use of technologies that underlie crypto, the government has said. The Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023, which officially became law on July 20, stands to reverse centuries-old merchant laws to allow trade documents to be stored and distributed digitally, reports Coindesk. The laws are set to […]

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  • August 9, 2023
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New market report shows growth in verified smart contracts
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BNB Chain Innovation reports growth of verified smart contracts despite a bear market in Q2 2023, underscoring the increasing demand for blockchain-based solutions. Takeaways: The report also includes inputs from industry experts and founders of dApps that saw the highest growth in Q2 on BNB Chain, with their thoughts on the development of the Web3 […]

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  • August 2, 2023
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Ireland’s first one-of-a-kind Web3 collaboration: Web3 Creativity Summit 2023
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Hosted by Blockchain Ireland’s Start-ups and Web3 Working Group, Web3 Creativity Summit is a one-day knowledge-sharing and demonstration event during the Worlds Collide exhibition of analogue, digital, mechanical and robotic arts, curated by Conan Wynne. Time: Sat, 12 Aug 2023 12:00 – 17:00 IST Place: Phase Space Arts, 27 Rathgar Avenue, D06 T0X6 Dublin 6, […]

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Jumping into a Web3 career
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Blockleaders.io spoke to a young professional who pivoted away from a more traditional career path to move into Web3… Matyushina does not do comfortable. Instead, she enjoys pushing herself in new experiences and challenges. This is reflected in her hobbies where she thrives on extreme activities such as paragliding and parachuting. Next on her bucket […]

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  • August 2, 2023
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 ‘Fuzzing’ tool from ConsenSys to test smart contract vulnerabilities
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Blockchain technology firm ConsenSys publicly released its “Diligence Fuzzing” tool for smart contract testing, according to an announcement. The new tool produces “random and invalid data points” to find vulnerabilities in contracts before they are launched, reports Cointelegraph. Over $2.8 billion was lost in decentralised finance hacks in 2022. According to ConsenSys, these losses are […]

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  • August 2, 2023
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Bitcoin Is not crypto, SEC confirms
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Talk to a bitcoin maximalist – someone who believes that bitcoin is the only digital asset with innate value – and, more likely than not, they’ll tell you the world’s oldest cryptocurrency is, in fact, ‘not crypto’ at all, writes Forbes. The refrain can be confusing: clearly, bitcoin pioneered the use of cryptography – an […]

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  • August 2, 2023
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Deloitte, Chainalysis alliance to give law enforcement a crypto edge
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Deloitte is set to boost its clients’ blockchain-tracking capabilities following a strategic alliance with crypto analytics firm Chainalysis, reports Cointelegraph. Announced during a Chainalysis conference in Washington, DC, the tie-up will see Chainalysis’ blockchain data sets, analytics software and training programs assist Deloitte’s clients with their crypto forensic, investigative and compliance needs. A Chainalysis spokesperson […]

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  • July 26, 2023
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Central Bank of Ireland survey: Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation
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With the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) in force since 29 June 2023, the Central Bank of Ireland is inviting firms to participate in a short survey to help it: The survey can be accessed here: https://centralbankofireland.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3fT3SAJrg5lYYJw The survey is aimed only at firms that intend to perform activities which will be regulated under MiCAR. […]

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  • July 26, 2023
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National Fintech Awards: Crypto, Blockchain or Digital Assets
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The National Fintech Awards take place on 14 September 2023 in the Round Room at The Mansion House, Dublin. The awards celebrate the exceptional achievements of the entire Irish Fintech industry, recognising those who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, leadership, and growth in this dynamic and constantly evolving sector. There will be a dedicated award for […]

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  • July 26, 2023
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