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Binance’s Security Chief Jimmy Su on Crypto Security, Regulation and More
In conversation with Gadgets 360, Jimmy Su, the chief security officer of Binance, strongly suggested that crypto firms deploy a multi-layered defence strategy in order to ensure the safety of user funds. Su emphasised that global Web3 industry must prioritise collaborative efforts to combat crime risks.
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Dubai's MBS Global Investments to Build $9 Billion Financial Hub in the Maldives: Report
Dubai-based MBS crypto exchange is set to allocate $8.8 billion (roughly Rs. 74,164 crore) over a period of five years to grow the Web3 ecosystem in Maldives. The creation of the "Maldives International Financial Centre" is the focus point of Maldives' crypto-related masterplan, Financial Times claimed in its report.
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Binance Partners With Kyrgyz Republic to Introduce Crypto Payments, Increase Web3 Awareness
The government of the Kyrgyz Republic signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Binance on May 4 aiming at a long-term partnership. Sadyr Nurgozhoevich Japarov, the President of the land-locked central Asian country, was present for the MoU signing.
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Bharat Web3 Association to Host Web3 Cybersecurity Workshop in Bengaluru on May 8
The Bharat Web3 Association has announced a cybersecurity workshop to be hosted in Bengaluru on May 8. Sridhar Govardhan, the chief information security officer (CISO) of CoinDCX has been invited to discuss the lessons that can be taken from recent breaches that dented the Web3 space. Other senior members from companies like CoinSwitch and Mudrex a...
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Coinbase, Animoca Brands Announce Web3 Accelerator Initiative in the UK
Coinbase, Animoca Brands, Fabric Ventures, and Founders Factory have announced an accelerator initiative in the UK, focused on Web3 projects. Alongside the cash reward, the initiative also offers 16 weeks of industry experience from Founders Factory, a startup accelerator firm based in London, UK.
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Bitget, Avalanche Announce Partnership to Boost Web3 Adoption in India
Bitget and Avalanche have joined forces to contribute to India’s web3 infrastructure. As part of the partnership, the companies plan on initiating awareness campaigns and educational workshops on crypto safety and blockchain exploration throughout the year as part of the “HODL ON” tours.
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Malaysia's Prime Minister Meets Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao to Discuss Web3, Blockchain Strategy
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao on April 22. In his tweet, the Malaysian PM wrote that it is clear that government leadership is essential in driving blockchain adoption.
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Kazakhstan and UAE Central Banks Sign MoU to Collaborate on VDA Regulations, CBDCs
The National Bank of Kazakhstan and the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) have signed an MoU to collaborate on fintech, cybersecurity, and CBDCs, focusing on how UAE's financial hubs leverage blockchain and crypto for payments and transactions.
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Mumbai-Based IT Training Firm Jetking to Raise Over Rs. 6 Crore to Fund Bitcoin Acquisition
Jetking CFO Siddharth Bharwani said the company would raise Rs. 6.6 crore by selling 4,28,622 equity shares in compliance with SEBI regulations. Some portion of the collection will also be utilised to initiate Bitcoin-related educational, training, and skill development programmes in India
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Sony Online Store Begins Accepting USDC via Crypto.com Pay in Singapore
Sony Electronics has teamed up with Crypto.com to accept USDC payments in Singapore. The development aligns with the tech giant’s efforts to keep up with Web3-focussed fintech advancements, its announcement said.
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Solana Policy Institute Launched in Washington DC; Kristin Smith Named President
Founded by Miller Whitehouse-Levine, the Solana Policy Institute is a non-partisan, non-profit Web3 advocacy group based in Washington, DC. In the coming months, it will host educational sessions for US policymakers, featuring key leaders from the Solana ecosystem to provide in-depth insights into blockchain and crypto use cases.
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CME Group Using Google Cloud’s Blockchain for Next-Gen Derivatives Exchange Upgrades
The CME group has announced its partnership with Google Cloud to explore blockchain services like asset tokenisation. Later this year, the companies will begin testing blockchain solutions for trading and tokenisation with market participants.
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TRN Odyssey Programme Goes Live, Opens Funding Opportunities for Web3 Game Developers
The TRN Odyssey initiative will fund promising Web3 gaming projects that are built on the TRN Layer-1 blockchain. Developers can fetch investments between $10,000 (roughly Rs. 8.5 lakh) and $1 million (roughly Rs. 8 crore) through this initiative.
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Tamil Nadu DGP Unveils ‘Handbook for Investigations into Virtual Digital Assets’: All Details
Tamil Nadu’s Director General of Police, Shankar Jiwal, has unveiled a guide for police officials on how to investigate crypto-related crimes. The handbook contains industry insights on crypto crimes like money laundering, ponzi schemes, and cyber fraud. It also covers key legal provisions around crypto and Web3.
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Dubai Launches Pilot Phase of Real Estate Tokenisation Project for Web3, Real Estate Collaboration
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched the pilot phase of its “Real Estate Tokenisation Project”. The pilot will be overseen by Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita, Director General of the DLD. Industry players from Dubai’s private and public sectors will be invited to participate in discussions related to asset tokenisation in the coming days. ...
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Binance’s Security Chief Jimmy Su on Crypto Security, Regulation and More
In conversation with Gadgets 360, Jimmy Su, the chief security officer of Binance, strongly suggested that crypto firms deploy a multi-layered defence strategy in order to ensure the safety of user funds. Su emphasised that global Web3 industry must prioritise collaborative efforts to combat crime risks.
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Dubai's MBS Global Investments to Build $9 Billion Financial Hub in the Maldives: Report
Dubai-based MBS crypto exchange is set to allocate $8.8 billion (roughly Rs. 74,164 crore) over a period of five years to grow the Web3 ecosystem in Maldives. The creation of the "Maldives International Financial Centre" is the focus point of Maldives' crypto-related masterplan, Financial Times claimed in its report.
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Binance Partners With Kyrgyz Republic to Introduce Crypto Payments, Increase Web3 Awareness
The government of the Kyrgyz Republic signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Binance on May 4 aiming at a long-term partnership. Sadyr Nurgozhoevich Japarov, the President of the land-locked central Asian country, was present for the MoU signing.
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Bharat Web3 Association to Host Web3 Cybersecurity Workshop in Bengaluru on May 8
The Bharat Web3 Association has announced a cybersecurity workshop to be hosted in Bengaluru on May 8. Sridhar Govardhan, the chief information security officer (CISO) of CoinDCX has been invited to discuss the lessons that can be taken from recent breaches that dented the Web3 space. Other senior members from companies like CoinSwitch and Mudrex a...
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Coinbase, Animoca Brands Announce Web3 Accelerator Initiative in the UK
Coinbase, Animoca Brands, Fabric Ventures, and Founders Factory have announced an accelerator initiative in the UK, focused on Web3 projects. Alongside the cash reward, the initiative also offers 16 weeks of industry experience from Founders Factory, a startup accelerator firm based in London, UK.
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Bitget, Avalanche Announce Partnership to Boost Web3 Adoption in India
Bitget and Avalanche have joined forces to contribute to India’s web3 infrastructure. As part of the partnership, the companies plan on initiating awareness campaigns and educational workshops on crypto safety and blockchain exploration throughout the year as part of the “HODL ON” tours.
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Malaysia's Prime Minister Meets Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao to Discuss Web3, Blockchain Strategy
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao on April 22. In his tweet, the Malaysian PM wrote that it is clear that government leadership is essential in driving blockchain adoption.
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Kazakhstan and UAE Central Banks Sign MoU to Collaborate on VDA Regulations, CBDCs
The National Bank of Kazakhstan and the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) have signed an MoU to collaborate on fintech, cybersecurity, and CBDCs, focusing on how UAE's financial hubs leverage blockchain and crypto for payments and transactions.
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Mumbai-Based IT Training Firm Jetking to Raise Over Rs. 6 Crore to Fund Bitcoin Acquisition
Jetking CFO Siddharth Bharwani said the company would raise Rs. 6.6 crore by selling 4,28,622 equity shares in compliance with SEBI regulations. Some portion of the collection will also be utilised to initiate Bitcoin-related educational, training, and skill development programmes in India
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Sony Online Store Begins Accepting USDC via Crypto.com Pay in Singapore
Sony Electronics has teamed up with Crypto.com to accept USDC payments in Singapore. The development aligns with the tech giant’s efforts to keep up with Web3-focussed fintech advancements, its announcement said.
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Solana Policy Institute Launched in Washington DC; Kristin Smith Named President
Founded by Miller Whitehouse-Levine, the Solana Policy Institute is a non-partisan, non-profit Web3 advocacy group based in Washington, DC. In the coming months, it will host educational sessions for US policymakers, featuring key leaders from the Solana ecosystem to provide in-depth insights into blockchain and crypto use cases.
-
CME Group Using Google Cloud’s Blockchain for Next-Gen Derivatives Exchange Upgrades
The CME group has announced its partnership with Google Cloud to explore blockchain services like asset tokenisation. Later this year, the companies will begin testing blockchain solutions for trading and tokenisation with market participants.
-
TRN Odyssey Programme Goes Live, Opens Funding Opportunities for Web3 Game Developers
The TRN Odyssey initiative will fund promising Web3 gaming projects that are built on the TRN Layer-1 blockchain. Developers can fetch investments between $10,000 (roughly Rs. 8.5 lakh) and $1 million (roughly Rs. 8 crore) through this initiative.
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Tamil Nadu DGP Unveils ‘Handbook for Investigations into Virtual Digital Assets’: All Details
Tamil Nadu’s Director General of Police, Shankar Jiwal, has unveiled a guide for police officials on how to investigate crypto-related crimes. The handbook contains industry insights on crypto crimes like money laundering, ponzi schemes, and cyber fraud. It also covers key legal provisions around crypto and Web3.
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Dubai Launches Pilot Phase of Real Estate Tokenisation Project for Web3, Real Estate Collaboration
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched the pilot phase of its “Real Estate Tokenisation Project”. The pilot will be overseen by Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita, Director General of the DLD. Industry players from Dubai’s private and public sectors will be invited to participate in discussions related to asset tokenisation in the coming days. ...
