Parliamentary report recommends Canada recognise, strategise about blockchain industry
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A Canadian House of Commons committee report has recommended that the country “recognise blockchain as an emerging industry” and take all the steps that entails, reports Cointelegraph. There are a lot of steps needed, it said. The report was released by the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry and Technology after a study […]

EU to take next step towards digital euro
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The EU is set to take the next crucial step towards launching a digital version of the euro, a controversial project that has come under attack from the public, politicians and banks before it even exists, reports RTE News. From China to the United States, Jamaica to Japan, dozens of central banks worldwide are exploring […]

EU reaches agreement on crypto asset regulations in banking
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The European Union (EU) has reached a political agreement on changes to the Capital Requirements Regulation and Directive, including new regulations for crypto assets, reports Yahoo Finance. This move comes in response to lawmakers’ calls for stringent rules to prevent “unbacked cryptocurrencies” from infiltrating the traditional financial system. The announcement of this agreement was made […]

Sony Network invests in Web3 start-up to spur mass adoption
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Sony Network Communications, a subsidiary of Sony, and Japanese Web3 infrastructure tech company Startale Labs, have revealed a new business collaboration and a $3.5 million investment to build a foundation for the widespread adoption of Web3, reports Cointelegraph. The partnership will push Startale’s development of Web3 services and products, including its mission to create all-in-one […]

Higher Diploma in Fintech
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The Atlantic Technological University (ATU), in association with Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet, is now offering its Higher Diploma in Business in Finance & Technology (Level 8 – 60 Credits), which is a conversion course into the FinTech Industry. It is a one-year course, delivered exclusively online, designed to equip people with the core knowledge, skills […]

Investing in Web3 is a ‘hedge against disruption’ — Corporate VC
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The crypto space has been facing waves of uncertainty in recent months, with looming regulations from authorities worldwide and a lingering market downturn. Despite the state of the industry, investors are still backing new ventures in the space. Data shows that in 2022 alone, European decentralized finance startups experienced increased venture capital (VC) funding of […]

European Investment Bank taps blockchain for Climate Awareness Bond
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) has issued a blockchain-based digital bond powered by environmentally-incentivised node infrastructure, reports Cointelegraph. An announcement from the financial institution outlined the key points of a “digital native green bond” denominated in Swedish krona. The 1 billion krona bond is set to offer a 3.638% fixed rate over two years to […]

Survey: the impact of blockchain technology adoption on the business models of small and medium enterprises
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The Cork University Business School at University College Cork is carry out research on the impact of blockchain technology adoption on the business models of small and medium enterprises. According to leader researcher, Zainab AlShabeeb, PhD student in the Business Information Systems programme, the results from the research will contribute to understanding the potential impact […]

Blockchain Ireland Week 2023 – Awards
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Blockchain Ireland Week 2023 wrapped in fine style with a social event in Café en Seine, Dublin, the highlight of which was the Blockchain Ireland Awards. Recognising outstanding achievements and contributions to the ecosystem, seven winners received the acclaim of all in attendance. The categories broadly reflected the areas of the respective working groups, covering […]

Blockchain Ireland Week 2023 reaches new heights
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Trinity Business School venue sees vibrant networking, lively debate and expert presentations for the fourth annual event, with significant announcements Thriving growth and development best describes the blockchain, crypto and Web3 community in Ireland, as characterised by the success that was Blockchain Ireland Week 2023. The fourth run of the now annual conference saw an […]

Citi confirmed as platinum sponsor for Blockchain Ireland Week 2023
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Blockchain Ireland is delighted to announce financial giant Citi as platinum sponsor for Blockchain Ireland Week 2023. In recognition of the maturing technologies that have driven business and financial transformation, Blockchain Ireland Week will explore how blockchain and distributed ledger technologies (DLT) have merged the increasing digitalisation of business and finance as the foundation for […]

Minister of State Dr Jennifer Carroll MacNeill meets Blockchain Ireland
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Blockchain Ireland was delighted to meet Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Dr Jennifer Carroll MacNeill for further discussions, having submitted its blockchain, crypto, and Web3 strategy to government in 2022. Blockchain Ireland was represented by chair, Dave Feenan, and co-founder Lory Kehoe. Focusing on making Ireland a friendly and welcoming place for […]