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Wahid loves to write, especially about Digital Currency and Blockchain. He started his blogging journey in 2017 and turned to digital currency in 2019. Wahid is interested in tech, chess and DeFi. He aims to promote decentralization to everyone on the planet.

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UAE’s largest bank completes cross-border payments pilot with JPMorgan’s Onyx
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17 October, 2023

UAE’s largest bank completes cross-border payments pilot with JPMorgan’s Onyx

First Abu Dhabi Bank has completed a successful pilot using Onyx for cross-border payments, hinting at potential tokenization and security...
Malaysia’s Hata receives in-principle approval to offer digital asset services
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16 October, 2023

Malaysia’s Hata receives in-principle approval to offer digital asset services

Hata gains in-principle approval from the Malaysian Securities Commission to offer various digital asset services to clients in retail and...
Japan: MUFG, Fujitsu, NTT Data form consortium decentralized identity project
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15 October, 2023

Japan: MUFG, Fujitsu, NTT Data form consortium decentralized identity project

Japanese firms form a consortium to develop decentralized identities with applications in finance, digital securities, the metaverse, aligning with the...
Brazil’s securities watchdog schedules tokenization pilot for 2024
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15 October, 2023

Brazil’s securities watchdog schedules tokenization pilot for 2024

Brazil's securities regulator, CVM, is planning a 2024 pilot for tokenizing mainstream financial assets, focusing on regulatory implications, leveraging blockchain...
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe introduces gold-backed digital token ZiG
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15 October, 2023

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe introduces gold-backed digital token ZiG

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) introduces Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), a gold-backed digital token, as legal tender for retail use.
Saudi Arabia new initiative aims to boost AI interest in schools
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15 October, 2023

Saudi Arabia new initiative aims to boost AI interest in schools

Saudi Arabia introduces "Artificial Intelligence Hour" in 1,300 schools to inspire future programmers and diversify its economy, despite ongoing human...

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