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Paribus. Trust Less.

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Time Stamp: May 3, 2023 4:35 AM - Modified On: May 3, 2023 - Published By:
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One month ago, Jerome Powell, head of the Federal Reserve in the US, announced that the banking system was sound and robust despite the collapse of several large banks. After raising rates a further 0.25%, he said, “We’re committed to learning the lessons from this episode and to work to prevent events like this from happening again.” As we prepare for another potential 0.25% rate hike on May 3rd, another major bank in the US, First Republic Bank, has collapsed. Its collapse is part of a larger trend of consolidation

CoinFlip’s New Crypto Platform ‘Olliv’ Aims to Make Cryptocurrency a Simple Part of Everyday Life

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Time Stamp: April 27, 2023 12:42 PM - Modified On: April 27, 2023 - Published By:
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Award-Winning Company, CoinFlip, Introduces Accessible and Safe Solutions for ‘Olliv Us’ to Participate in the Digital Economy CHICAGO, April 26, 2023 – CoinFlip, a leading fintech company powered by cryptocurrency, announces today a new chapter of growth and product evolution with the launch of ‘Olliv,’ a safe, inclusive, self-custody-powered crypto platform delivering financial services in the digital economy accessible to everyone. Olliv is breaking down the exclusivity barrier of cryptocurrency and offering a space that welcomes the next generation of investors to the digital economy while serving as an onramp

Paribus: The Real Danger of Crypto.

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Time Stamp: February 22, 2023 1:56 AM - Modified On: February 22, 2023 - Published By:
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Just as maximalists assert one blockchain will rule them all, there’s also a pervasive belief amongst many crypto enthusiasts that the technology will replace fiat currencies. It’s a storyline that appears frequently despite the fact that it’s highly implausible. Since the 1970’s when the US stopped the dollar from being backed by gold it’s been a fiat currency. Fiat means that the currency has value decreed by governments or monarchs rather than being backed by an asset. In this regard fiat currencies are often viewed by some in crypto as

xBacked Launches xUSD, a 110% Over-Collateralised Stablecoin for Algorand Positioned to Transform the DeFi Realm

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Time Stamp: January 17, 2023 4:29 AM - Modified On: January 17, 2023 - Published By:
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MEDIA RELEASE xBacked is a permissionless over-collateralized stablecoin protocol built on Algorand that allows anyone to use cryptocurrency without the volatility xBacked's decentralised stablecoin xUSD is available now to be minted on the platform, and aims to maintain a stable value of $1 USD backed by assets in the basket Stability pool, on-chain governance and TGE (token generation event) will be available in the coming months 17 JANUARY 2023: Launching today, xBacked is set to raise the bar with its over-collateralized stablecoin, xUSD. Built on Algorand and backed by multiple

China’s Walled Garden

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Time Stamp: December 14, 2022 3:14 AM - Modified On: December 14, 2022 - Published By:
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Continuing our theme of speaking with people in the world of finance and technology we asked insiders at ByteDance in Shanghai their views about blockchain technology. The results give some useful insight into one of the likely narratives of the next bull run. In previous cycles narratives have ranged from Bitcoin being digital gold to NFTs being the cutting edge of the art scene. These topics pull new users into the space and with their added liquidity the value of the market begins to rise. The present decline in value

Passport of the Future

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Time Stamp: November 18, 2022 4:20 AM - Modified On: November 18, 2022 - Published By:
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A few years ago if you were to talk about governments being able to control your money and impose travel restrictions on their citizens most people would roll their eyes and ask where your tin foil hat was. These days however the dystopian future dreamt of by science fiction authors is rapidly becoming a reality. When it comes to dystopian visions of society and governmental overreach, most people’s first thoughts turn to China. Although they may be ahead of the curve at the moment, their path to a digital future

VNX Gold token now available on LBank, expanding global interest in gold-backed digital assets

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Time Stamp: November 2, 2022 12:44 PM - Modified On: November 2, 2022 - Published By:
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Leading cryptocurrency exchange LBank, adds VNX Gold to its platform, becoming one of the exchanges to offer VNX’s asset-backed token tied to precious metals[/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type="flexslider_slide" interval="0" images="1782274,1782268,1782269,1782270,1782271,1782272,1782273" img_size="full" onclick=""][vc_column_text]Liechtenstein, November 2022 — VNX, Europe’s first regulated platform for investing in tokenized precious metals, announces that VNX Gold token is available on a top virtual asset exchange LBank. VNX Gold tokens represent an ownership stake of physical gold bullion certified by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). As the premier token of the VNX platform, VNX Gold empowers users to invest

Bugging Out

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Time Stamp: October 15, 2022 3:31 AM - Modified On: October 15, 2022 - Published By:
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We’re pleased to announce that from today, October 13th 2022, Paribus will be launching our bug bounty program on ImmuneFi. The program will apply to our MVP even while it’s on the public testnet and should help to provide additional confidence when we’re ready to launch on the mainnet. Bug bounty programs are a crucial aspect of the ongoing maintenance and security of DeFi protocols. There are two main types of program, formal and informal. An example of an informal bug bounty program is the identification of several security vulnerabilities

Activate Entertainment reportedly owes freelance and production staff months worth of wages

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Time Stamp: October 18, 2021 7:21 PM - Modified On: October 18, 2021 - Published By:
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Freelance workers have levied allegations that Activate Entertainment, the organization that ran the Huskerrs Howl Call of Duty: Warzone tournament, has not paid owed wages for nearly five months.  As reported by Upcomer, Activate Entertainment organized and ran the Huskerrs Call of Duty: Warzone tournament in May and hired multiple talent and production staff to participate and run the event. Unfortunately, multiple freelancers have reportedly not been paid yet. Hey @ActEntGroup I know you’re busy so I’ll be brief:I love the team, I love the producers, but I do not