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Top news Mastercard introduced a system to tokenize CBDCs across multiple blockchains, tested with the Reserve Bank of Australia. It enables interoperable transactions, like buying Ethereum-based NFTs with CBDCs. This is part of Mastercard's 2023 Multi Token Network initiative for enhanced blockchain payments. (link) Binance has rebranded its...
Top Stories Polygon is transitioning its native token from MATIC to POL. POL contracts are now testable on Ethereum's Goerli testnet. Following community feedback, Polygon Labs introduced two new proposals, PIP-24 and PIP-25, addressing the burn policy and MATIC supply. POL, designed to inflate 2% annually, will be...
Top Stories SEC Chairman Gary Gensler stated that he doesn’t consider Bitcoin a security due to its non-compliance with the Howey test. His remarks came amid criticism about harming investors and were accompanied by a temporary drop in Bitcoin’s value and comments on cryptocurrency fraud. (link) Microsoft/ Xbox...
Top Stories Microsoft is reportedly planning to incorporate enhanced crypto wallet support in its upcoming hardware products, according to documents released amid a lawsuit. The company has been active in the crypto space, partnering with Aptos for blockchain products and with LeverFi for a DeFi solution. However, Axios cautioned that...
Top Stories Telegram is launching a crypto wallet called TON Space for its 800 million users, reviving its crypto plans after a legal battle with the SEC in 2020. The wallet will roll out globally, excluding the U.S., and TON projects will receive priority access to Telegram Ads. This...
Top Stories Google is updating its cryptocurrency policy to allow advertisers to promote blockchain-based games with NFTs, as long as these games don't involve gambling-related content. Advertisers must meet certain requirements and gain approval from Google. This change takes effect on September 15, 2023, and applies globally. (link)...
