The Majority Of Bitcoin Mining Is Fueled By Sustainable Energy

Contrary to a misguided Cambridge University study, Bitcoin mining leverages 52.6% sustainable energy, making it an appealing ESG investment.

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BIS marks CBDC pilot as 'successful' with $22M transacted

Over $12 million in value was issued in the pilot with commercial and central banks in Hong Kong, Thailand, the UAE and China taking part.

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Why We Can’t Trust Bitcoin Mining Hash Rate Data From China

The changing proportion of Bitcoin network hash rate emanating from China can be explained by the inherent flaws in how this data is collected.

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Cambridge Starts Crypto Research Project With IMF & BIS

Cambridge University starts a new crypto research project and studies. Panthers with the IMF and the BIS for the research

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Cambridge University begins crypto research initiative

Globally renowned Cambridge University is now collaborating with one of the world’s most reputable financial institutions and private firms to launch a new cryptocurrency research initiative. Cambridge University has partnered with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) to create a cryptocurrency data analysis initiative. The Cambridge Center for Alternative Finance, or CCAF, disclosed […]

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University of Cambridge to launch decentralized carbon credit marketplace on the Tezos blockchain

The university hopes the move will raise funding for large-scale conservation and restoration initiatives.

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Project Mbridge Reaches Milestone: First Digital Dirham Cross-Border Settlement Goes Through

The first cross-border digital dirham payment was completed by Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of the Central Bank of the UAE, using the Mbridge platform, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) liquidity and interconnection tool. The settlement involved sending 50 million dirhams ($13.6 million) directly to China. UAE Completes First [...]

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Forget Cambridge Analytica — Here’s how AI could threaten elections

While disinformation is an ongoing issue that social media has only contributed to, AI could make it much easier for bad actors to spread disinformation.

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Central banks favor legacy instant payment systems over CBDCs

TradFi looks safe on the international payments market for the foreseeable future, despite advances in blockchain solutions.

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BIS distances from Project mBridge amid BRICS sanctions concerns

Economic sanctions have a profound effect on international financial architecture, it turns out.

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UAE Central Bank Pioneers Digital Dirham Transfer to China via mBridge

The UAE Central Bank achieved a significant milestone by executing its first cross-border digital dirham transfer worth 50 million dirhams ($13.6 million) to China using the mBridge platform on January 29, marking a new era in digital currency transactions. (Read More)

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