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Nigeria’s SPPG implements country’s first blockchain certificate system
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31 May, 2024

Nigeria’s SPPG implements country’s first blockchain certificate system

The School of Politics, Policy, and Governance leveraged VX Technologies’ blockchain solution to enable the verification and authentication of academic...
HKMA urges Hong Kong banks to upskill workforce on AI
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31 May, 2024

HKMA urges Hong Kong banks to upskill workforce on AI

Hong Kong’s central bank says that AI is forcing banks to rethink their operations, and some have already redeployed some...
Memeland’s Kevin Kwong showcases Web3 utility beyond digital sphere at ComplexCon Hong Kong
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30 May, 2024

Memeland’s Kevin Kwong showcases Web3 utility beyond digital sphere at ComplexCon Hong Kong

While ComplexCon is geared toward music, fashion, and lifestyle, Memeland was a big hit, with its mix of physical and...
Spain’s central bank launches third wholesale CBDC trial
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30 May, 2024

Spain’s central bank launches third wholesale CBDC trial

The Bank of Spain launched two CBDC trials earlier this year and has now announced a third one with IT...
EU chases Microsoft’s Bing over AI hallucinations, deepfakes
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29 May, 2024

EU chases Microsoft’s Bing over AI hallucinations, deepfakes

The European Commission ordered Microsoft to provide info on how its systems detect and prevent viral deepfake spreads and voter...
BIS payments committee to focus on tokenization, CBDCs in 2025 work program
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29 May, 2024

BIS payments committee to focus on tokenization, CBDCs in 2025 work program

The committee will also delve into central bank collaboration on CBDCs and asset-linked stablecoin arrangements to promote payments market efficiency.

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