Japan Blockchain Association demands tax cuts for crypto

Advocates of the crypto industry in Japan demand the revision of the national tax regime for digital assets. Japan Blockchain Association (JBA), a non-governmental lobbying group, filed an official request to the country’s government, highlighting three major steps to ease up the fiscal burden on crypto holders.  The request was published on the Association’s website on July 28. It calls the taxation of crypto-assets the biggest barrier for web3 businesses in Japan, and a factor that prevents citizens from actively owning and using crypto-assets. Thus, the group names three major…

Chinese city implements plan for blockchain digital infrastructure system by 2025

The government in the Chinese city of Shanghai issued an implementation plan on July 31 for promoting the development of its urban blockchain digital infrastructure system in the time frame of 2023-2025, according to an update on the government’s webpage.  The update says that the plans have been formulated in order to serve the “strategic goal” of Shanghai’s urban digital transformation, along with strengthening the application of blockchain in the economy, public service and urban governance. It reads that, “breakthroughs in blockchain core technology and standard system construction have been…

How blockchain is transforming fundraising for startups and entrepreneurs

The venture capital world has long been known for its traditional approach to funding and investing in startups. However, the emergence of blockchain technology can potentially disrupt this industry and revolutionize the way venture capital operates. One significant aspect of this disruption is the tokenization of assets. Blockchain enables the creation of digital tokens representing ownership in assets or companies. This tokenization allows for fractional ownership and liquidity of traditionally illiquid assets, such as real estate or early-stage startups. It expands investment opportunities, enabling a wider range of investors to…

BALD Memecoin Delivers 40,000x Return on Coinbase’s Base Blockchain

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blockchain can save billions for financial institutions

Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied A joint report released on July 29 by Ripple and the US Faster Payments Council shows that blockchain technology could save financial institutions roughly $10 billion in cross-border payment expenses by 2030.  A survey of 300 finance professionals from 45 countries, including those in fintech, banking, media, consumer technology, and retail, revealed that blockchain technology would play a significant role in speeding up payment systems, reducing cross-border payment costs, and enhancing their velocity within the next three years,…

Ripple Report Foresees Blockchain Saving Financial Institutions $10 Billion By 2030

Blockchain technology is continually reshaping the financial industry, offering promising transformations in transaction processing. Its potential is immense, as outlined in a recent report by digital payment network Ripple in collaboration with the United States Faster Payments Council (FPC). The report presents a robust case for blockchain’s role in expediting payment systems and the ensuing cost savings. But is the financial sector ready to embrace this emerging technology on a large scale? Financial Institutions To Embrace Faster Payment Systems With Blockchain The survey, which received inputs from 300 finance professionals…

Apple’s App Store Policies Probed: U.S. Lawmakers Investigate Impact on Blockchain and NFTs

U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis and Jan Schakowsky have penned a formal letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, raising concerns over the tech giant’s App Store guidelines and their potential impact on emerging technologies like blockchain and nonfungible tokens (NFTs). The lawmakers are investigating whether Apple’s stringent guidelines might inadvertently stifle innovation and hinder the growth of cutting-edge technologies. The probe highlights a growing concern that these policies may limit American technological leadership in the rapidly evolving fields of blockchain and NFTs. The letter to Apple’s CEO cites specific instances where…

Blockchain will save financial institutions $10B by 2030: Ripple

Blockchain has the potential to save financial institutions approximately $10 billion in cross-border payment costs by the year 2030, according to a recent report. Published by digital payment network Ripple, in collaboration with the US Faster Payments Council (FPC) on July 29, the report surveyed 300 payment leaders across the world, from various sectors, such as fintech, banking, and retail, across 45 different countries. Results show that global payments leaders are dissatisfied with legacy rails for cross-border payments. Learn why 97% believe #blockchain and #crypto will transform the way money…