Cryptocurrency exchange OKX’s Singaporean entity, OKX SG, recently announced that it has secured a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This license is highly coveted in Singapore as it grants businesses the ability to operate without daily or monthly transaction limits. In order to qualify for this license, companies
Yuga Labs, the creators behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club, have recently announced a new initiative that could potentially shape the future of the company. This new division, known as “The Workshop,” is designed to foster rapid innovation and the creation of emerging products. Co-founder and current CEO Greg Solano envisions The Workshop as a
Cardano recently completed its highly anticipated Chang upgrade, signaling a monumental shift towards a decentralized governance system that empowers ADA holders to shape the network’s future. Named after the Chinese mathematician Ch’ang Shou, this upgrade introduces a variety of key changes aimed at enhancing Cardano’s governance structure and functionality. The upgrade paves the way for
One of the most intriguing questions posed by Peter Diamandis, the founder of X Prize and Singularity University, revolves around the future of Bitcoin. With an impeccable track record of never failing to execute transactions every ten minutes for 15 years and no breaches in its base blockchain layer, Bitcoin has proven its reliability. Many
The payments industry has experienced significant growth over the last five decades, becoming one of the largest and fastest-growing sectors globally. Despite this success, a critical issue remains – the industry continues to operate on outdated technology that hampers efficiency. According to a report by Binance Research, leveraging blockchains, distributed ledger technology (DLT), and their
Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, has recently been released from prison but has been placed under judicial supervision with specific conditions. These conditions include the obligation to deposit a €5 million bond, along with a requirement to remain within French territory and report to the police station twice a week. This comes after the
Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry, Takeru Saito, recently announced tax reforms aimed at fostering the growth of startups within the Web3 and blockchain sectors. This move signifies Japan’s strong support for Web3 innovation and its commitment to creating a conducive environment for technological advancement. The proposed plan, unveiled during the WebX Conference in
In a recent announcement, the Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com has teamed up with Standard Chartered, a renowned multinational banking institution. This collaboration aims to provide retail users across the globe with access to fiat services. Through this partnership, Standard Chartered will offer banking and payment solutions to facilitate the deposits and withdrawals of major currencies