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In India, over 60% of executives show affinity for metaverse: report
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7 May, 2023

In India, over 60% of executives show affinity for metaverse: report

A PwC India report titled "Our Take – Embracing the Metaverse" notes that 63% of corporate entities in India have...
Hong Kong VC firm CCMC launches $100M blockchain fund focusing on Asia
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7 May, 2023

Hong Kong VC firm CCMC launches $100M blockchain fund focusing on Asia

CCMC’s co-founder Bauman pointed out that HK firms in the Series A and B stages of their growth will be...
Digital assets definition excluded in SEC’s new regulations for hedge funds
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6 May, 2023

Digital assets definition excluded in SEC’s new regulations for hedge funds

The U.S. securities regulator noted that its employees are still mulling over a proper description for the digital currency asset...
Retail CBDCs could open a can of worms for central banks: IMF director
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6 May, 2023

Retail CBDCs could open a can of worms for central banks: IMF director

Unlike wholesale CBDCs, which can be put in place without significant disruptions, retail CBDCs are more risky and could threaten...
Visa unveils blockchain-backed CBDC project for Brazilian farmers
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6 May, 2023

Visa unveils blockchain-backed CBDC project for Brazilian farmers

Farmers appear to be the target market of Visa’s new CBDC project, noting that they contribute a large chunk of...
French senate mulls allowing influencers to promote digital assets
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6 May, 2023

French senate mulls allowing influencers to promote digital assets

France backpedals with its proposed ban on restricting influencers from promoting digital asset products, with plans to work with the...