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Switzerland extends CBDC trial by 2 years after promising early results
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27 June, 2024

Switzerland extends CBDC trial by 2 years after promising early results

Project Helvetia III will continue its run until 2026, with more firms expected to join the initiative, laying a solid...
Japan’s 3 largest banks to partner on blockchain-powered digital identity
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27 June, 2024

Japan’s 3 largest banks to partner on blockchain-powered digital identity

Mizuho, MUFG and SMBC are working on a new digital identity solution stored on users’ devices and secured by blockchain...
Tencent to participate in mBridge MVP
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27 June, 2024

Tencent to participate in mBridge MVP

Through its domestic payments platform, Tenpay Global, Tencent has been testing mBridge payments for e-commerce exports and will participate in...
Malaysia and Philippines celebrate 60 years of diplomatic ties with focus on tech and innovation
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27 June, 2024

Malaysia and Philippines celebrate 60 years of diplomatic ties with focus on tech and innovation

The Embassy of Malaysia, supported by Digital Pilipinas and GeiserMaclang, celebrated the 60th anniversary of Malaysia-Philippines diplomatic relations with talks...
Apple won’t launch AI features in Europe this year, cites complex EU rules
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26 June, 2024

Apple won’t launch AI features in Europe this year, cites complex EU rules

The new Digital Markets Act will deny EU iPhone users the new Apple Intelligence AI features, according to Apple, although...
2024’s memecoin surge is proof positive that ‘crypto’ is dead
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26 June, 2024

2024’s memecoin surge is proof positive that ‘crypto’ is dead

While justice has yet to fully catch up with individuals and groups tied to digital currency crimes, a new wave...