Buenos Aires Implements Self-Sovereign Decentralized Blockchain ID Initiative

October 25, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Buenos Aires’ Innovation and Transformation Secretary, Diego Fernandez, confirmed that Quarkid, a self-sovereign decentralized blockchain ID project, has already been implemented as part of the city’s app, Miba. In a recent interview, Fernandez explained that users who have verified their identities with authorities can now use Quarkid’s sovereign technology, which allows them to store their […]

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Serial Entrepreneur: Web3 Stagnant, Echoing 1980s AI

October 13, 2024 Bitcoin.com

According to Bernie Bloom, overcoming the blockchain trilemma requires building storage solutions that scale to exabytes and integrate seamlessly with smart contracts. Bloom, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Xandeum Labs, argues that this is essential for the “wholeness” of smart contract blockchains. Storage: A Key to Resolving the Blockchain Trilemma In written responses shared […]

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Solana Could Surge 400% Under Trump Presidency, Standard Chartered Predicts

October 11, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Banking giant Standard Chartered predicts that solana could experience a significant surge of up to 400% if Donald Trump wins the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The bank’s head of digital assets suggests that solana’s faster transaction speed and support for decentralized applications position it well in a crypto-friendly environment. Standard Chartered Predicts Solana Surge if […]

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XRP Army Launches Petition Against SEC Appeal in Ripple Case

October 9, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The XRP Army is ramping up efforts to push back against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s appeal in the Ripple lawsuit, calling it unnecessary and damaging to the cryptocurrency market. XRP supporters claim that the SEC’s actions create instability in the crypto sector, directly contradicting the agency’s mission. XRP Army’s Petition Calls for […]

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Crypto Veteran Says Decentralized AI Reduces Bias and Manipulation Risks

September 28, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Albert Castellana, co-founder and CEO of Yeager.ai, believes artificial intelligence (AI) can propel blockchain-based applications beyond simple, static contracts. AI integration unlocks “much more subjective decision-making,” opening doors to entirely new use cases, he argues in written responses to Bitcoin.com News questions. Risks Associated With Centralized AI Models Castellana said he envisions developers creating applications […]

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Dfinity, Cambodia agree on advancing smart city innovation

September 19, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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The Swiss-based backer of the Internet Computer Protocol will provide training and entrepreneurial support as well as decentralized computing.

Dfinity, the Swiss foundation behind the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) blockchain, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Cambodia Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation at Token2049. The parties have agreed to pursue research, training and entrepreneurial ecosystem support for smart city infrastructure.

The definition of a smart city is somewhat nebulous but emphasizes the use of advanced information and communications technology. Dfinity already has a presence in Cambodia as a partner of a United Nations Development Program pilot project for its digital Universal Trusted Credentials system.

The LOI is part of Dfinity’s continuing efforts to support the sharing of sovereign cloud technology with governments and international organizations. Dfinity founder and chief scientist Dominic Williams said:

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Donald Trump Announces World Liberty Financial Launch — ‘We’re Embracing the Future With Crypto’

September 13, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the launch of his family’s cryptocurrency platform, World Liberty Financial, positioning it as an alternative to traditional banks. He encouraged users to join a live event on X next Monday. “We’re embracing the future with crypto and leaving the slow and outdated big banks behind,” Trump said. Donald […]

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Hiro Systems Applauds SEC Decision to Close Stacks Investigation

July 12, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into Stacks, a Bitcoin scaling network, and its original developer, Hiro Systems, with no recommended enforcement actions. This investigation began in 2021 despite claims by network contributors that Stacks’ token sale was SEC-qualified. Hiro Systems praised the SEC’s decision, reaffirming its commitment to regulatory […]

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How Web3 is Revolutionizing Water Access in Rural India

July 12, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The Crypto Council for Innovation has highlighted the positive impact of web3 in rural India through a case study that demonstrated improved water access. Decentralized solutions, like those implemented by Atlantis DAO, are transforming water availability and creating economic opportunities in drought-prone regions. Over 80% of participants reported better access to clean water, and new […]

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Uniswap Challenges SEC Wells Notice, Defends Autonomous Protocol

May 23, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Uniswap Labs has responded to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Wells Notice, asserting that its protocol does not fall under the agency’s regulatory jurisdiction. The response emphasizes the autonomous nature of Uniswap’s decentralized finance (defi) technology and argues against the classification of its activities as operating an exchange or broker. Uniswap Responds to SEC […]

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