Tag: Digital

Marathon Digital Inks Renewable Energy Deal With Kenya; Crypto Miner to Invest $80M

Marathon Digital Holdings and the Kenyan Ministry of Energy and Petroleum recently signed an agreement which sees the crypto mining firm committing to invest $80 million in Kenya’s digital infrastructure. Following the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing, the Kenyan government will establish a steering committee comprised of ministry officials and executives from Marathon. Joint Steering […] Source CryptoX Portal

BitGo’s $100M Suit Against Galaxy Digital Can Proceed, Delaware Supreme Court Rules

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Bitcoin (BTC) Miner Marathon Digital (MARA) Signs Deal With Kenya to Invest in Green Energy Projects

Renewable energy is Kenya’s main power source, responsible for 80% of all electricity generation in 2022, with plans to increase its share to 100% by the end of the decade. However, renewable energy sources like solar and wind are intermittent, meaning that they don’t produce energy when most of the consumption happens. Infrastructure building for renewable energy is capital-intensive and requires a power management system to store and distribute energy properly. Source

DTCC Digital Head Nadine Chakar on Responsible Blockchain Building

I have a history of working at heavily-regulated financial institutions, which has given me expertise leading teams that can innovate in a responsible, transparent way that meets the highest regulatory standards. However, given my time as CEO of Securrency, I’ve witnessed the power of a fintech that can innovate quickly. This blend of experience between the traditional and the startup worlds has helped me, as a leader, to better understand how to strike the right balance between agile and responsible innovation. Source link

Mastercard Welcomes 5 Startups to Blockchain and Digital Asset Program

Mastercard’s Start Path Blockchain and Digital Asset program has expanded to include five new startups, aiming to explore innovative uses of blockchain technology. “Digital assets are becoming increasingly mainstream, speeding up commerce with trust and transparency,” Mastercard stated. Mastercard’s Digital Asset Program Expands Payments giant Mastercard announced Wednesday that five startups from around the world […] Source CryptoX Portal

The Hashgraph Association Partners With Qatar Financial Centre to Launch Digital Assets Venture Studio

The Hashgraph Association, a Swiss non-profit organization, has partnered with the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) to launch a $50 million digital assets venture studio. The venture studio aims to support companies in developing regulatory-compliant decentralized finance (defi) solutions. Supporting Web3 Startups With Bankable Defi Solutions The Hashgraph Association, a non-profit organization based in Switzerland, has […] Source CryptoX Portal

Oklahoma Enacts Landmark Bill to Regulate Digital Assets, Protect Bitcoin Rights, Foster Crypto Innovation

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The governor of the U.S. state of Oklahoma has approved House Bill 3594, a landmark bill that protects bitcoin rights and fosters cryptocurrency innovation. The legislation addresses the regulation and promotion of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency in the state. The bill defines key terms such as blockchain, blockchain protocol, and digital assets, which include virtual […] Original