Brazil recently launched the experimental phase of its CBDC project, with plans to see adoption by the end of 2024. The central bank of Brazil has officially launched its experimental central bank digital currency (CBDC) to leverage financial services in the South American nation. The bank also hopes that the Brazilian CBDC will replicate the success of the country’s instant payment system, Pix. Brazil Experimental CBDC Project Coordinator Weighs In Fabio Araujo, the coordinator of the CBDC project at the apex bank, expects public usage of the CBDC to begin…
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EOS price turns bullish following EVM launch
EOS blockchain recently announced plans to incentivize its developer community in anticipation of the launch of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), scheduled for next month. The price of EOS has increased by nearly 8% in the past week. EOS to give $50,000 in incentives ahead of EVM launch The EOS blockchain, launched in 2018 is aiming to go back to the top again after failing to live up to its hype over the years. According to CEO Yves La Rose, the EOS Network foundation is preparing a scheduled upgrade of…
Crypto Exchange Kraken To Launch New Crypto Bank in US Amid Regulatory Issue
US-based crypto exchange Kraken is still launching a new Wyoming-based crypto bank despite the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent banning of the exchange’s staking service. Kraken Support directly told a Twitter user that Kraken Bank is still on its way, with an initial offering to customers in the USA. “Kraken Bank is not open yet but on its way. The offering will initially be available to existing Kraken clients in the USA with potential international expansion in the future.” Kraken announced in 2020 that it is officially opening a crypto bank,…
EOS Unveils Ecosystem Incentivization Ahead of EVM Launch
Layer-1 blockchain protocol, EOS has unveiled plans to incentivize its developer community as it looks to welcome its long-awaited Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) integration. According to a CoinDesk report, the proposed cash incentive to build EVM-compatible applications on the EOS blockchain will range from $5,000 to $50,000. However, this will be dependent on the size and scope of the initiative. EOS is one of the legacy protocols which came into the limelight back in 2018 through its Initial Coin Offering (ICO) which ultimately helped it generate close to $4 billion…
Apple Set to Launch Several Products Including New iMac Later this Year
Apple is developing its new iMac line, which posits to be one of its most powerful computers on the market. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) appears set to launch a range of desktops and laptops, including a new iMac. The California-based consumer electronics giant also plans to release new updates for iOS and iPadOS amid a wave of executive departures. Other Apple developments include an antitrust headway and the abrupt closure of a store in North Carolina following shootings. The new Apple iMac is reportedly in the advanced stages of development, known as engineering validation…
HTC CEO Is Not Worried About Competition as Apple Plans to Launch Mixed Reality Device This Year
The HTC CEO believes that the mixed reality space will see considerable boost if giants like Apple also launch their own devices. HTC Corporation’s CEO Cher Wang has said she believes Apple will launch a mixed reality headset sometime soon. Although this move would directly compete with HTC, Wang has confirmed that she does not consider the development a cause for concern. Wang said that Apple would likely launch a device sometime this year. In a conversation with CNBC at the Mobile World Congress recently held in Barcelona, Wang said…
EOS Blockchain Plans Second Innings Ahead of April’s EVM Launch
The EOS Foundation will grant funds to EOS-based applications, among other steps, as the platform gears for a “new life.” Source
Decentralized Exchange Pancakeswap to Launch Version 3 Iteration in April – Defi Bitcoin News
On March 4, the decentralized exchange Pancakeswap announced that the team plans to launch its version three (v3) iteration of the platform during the first week of April 2023. Pancakeswap v3 will provide new features and improve liquidity alongside enhancements in interface accessibility and the decentralized exchange (dex) platform’s yield farming experience. Pancakeswap Announces Version 3 Launch Date Pancakeswap, the multichain dex platform, announced the launch of the program’s third iteration, called Pancakeswap v3. The application is set to go live during the first week of April on the Binance…
Crypto Exchange Binance Joins Forces With Law Enforcement to Launch Anti-Scam Campaign – Featured Bitcoin News
Binance has launched its Joint Anti-Scam Campaign in collaboration with law enforcement agencies worldwide to fight “an alarming uptrend” in crypto-related scams, the cryptocurrency exchange said. “So far, the project has achieved tremendous results,” Binance claimed. Binance’s Joint Anti-Scam Campaign Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced Friday that it recently launched a campaign to combat cryptocurrency-related scams in partnership with law enforcement agencies. Noting “an alarming uptrend in both traditional and crypto-related scams,” Binance said it has been “engaging in discussions with law enforcement agencies worldwide about how to fight and prevent…
Apple’s Approval Process Delays Uniswap’s Mobile App Launch; Firm Launches Limited Trial Release – Defi Bitcoin News
On March 3, 2023, Uniswap Labs, the firm behind the decentralized exchange Uniswap, announced the launch of a limited early-release application through Apple’s Testflight program. The company stated that the limited release was due to Apple not granting approval for the application launch, and the team does not know why. Uniswap Labs Launches Limited Early-Release Mobile App via Apple’s Testflight Platform Uniswap Labs launched a mobile application for Uniswap via Apple’s Testflight platform. The self-custodial, open-source mobile application is available for a limited release. However, the company noted that Apple…