
Article by Wahid Pessarlay
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23 June, 2023
IMF proposes single ledger cross-border payment platform using blockchain
Aside from the settlement layer, the CBDC platform dubbed XC platform comprises a programming layer designed to allow participants to...
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23 June, 2023
ADB wraps up proof-of-concept for cross-border bond settlement using blockchain
Project Tridecagon, an initiative launched by the Asian Development Bank and the ASEAN+3, seeks to expand the DvP system to...
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23 June, 2023
Hong Kong’s Cyberport onboards over 150 Web3 firms in 12 months
Apart from its welcoming stance on digital currencies, Web3 startups looking to set up tents in Hong Kong also consider...
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22 June, 2023
India’s Pune taps blockchain for property registration after year-long pilot
The Indian city of Pune is in the last leg of adopting blockchain technology in an attempt to counter fraud...
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22 June, 2023
Philippines’ Justice Department eyes use of AI to help fight human trafficking
Amid global concerns over AI, the Philippines is pushing for its use to combat human trafficking, raising eyebrows from critics...
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21 June, 2023
18 Italian banks collaborate for wholesale CBDC relying on blockchain
Exploring blockchain payment solutions, the Bank of Italy introduces Project Leonidas, a scheme that 14 local banks will drive in...
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