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JCB, IDEMIA and Soft Space launch “JCBDC” Phase 2 pilot to trial CBDC offline P2P payments

Tokyo, Paris, Kuala Lumpur, Dec 13, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Japan's only international payment brand JCB Co., Ltd. ("JCB") has launched the “JCBDC” (JCB Digital Currency) Phase 2 pilot project with IDEMIA, a global leader in identity technologies, and the world’s leading fintech company Soft Space Sdn Bhd. ("Soft Space"). In Phase 1 of the JCBDC project, JCB, IDEMIA, and Soft Space developed a CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) payment solution, enabling merchants to accept CBDC without the need to modify their POS (point of sale) terminals and payment

United Nations Group Seeks Comments on Blockchain Voting Standards

Hosted by the New York - The United Nations (UN) Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Blockchain Assurance & Standardization Dynamic Coalition has distributed a suite of blockchain standards authored by the Government Blockchain Association (GBA) including standards for the use of blockchain technology in elections. The GBA Voting Working Group that developed the election standard is comprised of election officials, election systems vendors, and blockchain experts from around the world. They are driven by a desire to make elections trustworthy and accessible to all voters. According to Utah County Commissioner, Amelia

Dubai Fintech Summit Welcomes Crypto Oasis as Web3 Ecosystem Partner

4th May 2023, Dubai, UAE: Dubai Fintech Summit is proud to announce its partnership with Crypto Oasis as the official Web3 Ecosystem partner for the upcoming summit, which will take place on 8th and 9th May 2023. The Crypto Oasis is a MENA focused Blockchain Ecosystem headquartered in Dubai, UAE. The core elements needed for its growth are Talent, Capital, and Infrastructure. The Ecosystems stakeholders include Investors & Collectors, Start-Ups & Projects, Corporates, Science & Research Institutions, Service Providers and Government Entities & Associations. Crypto Oasis’ vision is to be

GBA Business Confidence Index increment on record high

Resumption of normal travel boosts business confidence HONG KONG, Apr 17, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Standard Chartered and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) today released the GBA Business Confidence Index (GBAI) for the first quarter of 2023. The current performance for "business confidence" jumped 11.8 points to 51.3, which was also the first above-50 print since the fourth quarter of 2021. The expectations index leapt to 61.5, the 16.4 points jump was the biggest on record since GABI was launched in the second quarter of 2020. The

What is AVAX? Everything You Need to Know About Avalanche

SINGAPORE, Dec 1, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Welcome to this edition of 101 article exploring one of the staking coins on Moonstake. This time, we'll be looking at Avalanche and its native coin AVAX which has grown rapidly since its inception just a few years ago and is in the list of the most popular cryptocurrencies on the market. What Makes Avalanche Unique? Launched in September 2020, Avalanche is a Layer-1 blockchain that functions as a platform for dApps and custom blockchain networks. As a rival to Ethereum, Avalanche aims to dethrone it

What is SOL? Everything You Need to Know about Solana

SINGAPORE, Nov 14, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Welcome to this edition of 101 article exploring one of the staking coins on Moonstake. This time, we'll be looking at Solana and its native coin SOL, which has grown rapidly since its inception just a few years ago and is now one of the most popular cryptocurrencies on the market, referred to by many crypto experts as one of the "Ethereum killers". What Makes Solana Unique? Originally launched in 2020, Solana is a layer-1 blockchain that focuses on scalability, speed, cost minimization, and energy-efficiency. Solana's

ClinicalSquared Partners with Solve.Care to Create Web3 Health Networks on the Blockchain

National Press Club, Washington DC ClinicalSquared to act as authoring agents, enabling quicker turn-around time for the deployment of digital health networks on the Solve.Care Platform. .Washington, DC – October 2022: Solve.Care (https://solve.care/), a healthcare platform company that leverages blockchain to deliver better care and ClinicalSquared (https://www.clinicalsquared.com/), a multi-disciplinary technology consulting company specializing in custom software development, today announced that they have joined forces to create Web3 health networks on the Solve.Care Platform. The announcement was made at the Blockchain & Infrastructure Conference held at the National Press Club in

Can You Play Mario Party Superstars on the Switch Lite?

Top GamesImage courtesy of NintendoSwitch Lite owners might be wondering if they can play Mario Party Superstars? Here's what you need to know. The latest installment to the Mario Party franchise, Mario Party Superstars, launches tomorrow for the Nintendo Switch. This lively party game features a few throwbacks to the classic Nintendo 64 Mario Party, updated and improved for the modern console. With five classic boards and 100 minigames to jump into, this new entry appears to be packed full of content.A worry for some, though, is the game's playability

Fortnite 18.30 Update Secretly Adds Two New Weapons

FortniteImage courtesy of Epic GamesFortnite's latest update has secretly added two new weapons into the mix. Here's what you need to know.Fortnite's 18.30 update went live yeterday after a short period of downtime. The update added a few new features, such as a new POI, the Cube Queen's pyramid, and a new War Effort to get voting on. What the patch notes didn't reveal, however, was the addition of two weapons: the Icy Grappler and the Combat Pistol. While both of these weapons aren't completely new, and have appeared in