Tether CEO: Stablecoin competition crucial for regulatory engagement
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Ripple’s move to launch its own stablecoin could add further legitimacy to the stablecoin landscape, according to Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, reports Cointelegraph. Speaking to Cointelegraph during Paris Blockchain Week, Ardoino said the stablecoin ecosystem needs healthy competition between big players to further legitimize the utility of fiat-backed tokens in the eyes of regulators. “First […]

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  • April 17, 2024
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DWF Labs renews DMCC collaboration to propel MENA blockchain ecosystem
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DWF Labs is committed to investing in 50 start-ups operating in the web3 space, with a significant investment of $500,000 reserved for the most promising business, reports Blockchain.news. The partnership builds upon the foundation laid by the previous agreement, which included the establishment of a $5 million growth platform for Web3 businesses at the DMCC […]

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  • April 17, 2024
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Blockchain Ireland Meetup April – UAE
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Our next Blockchain Ireland UAE meet-up is taking place in Dubai on 12 April, with thanks to BlockDelta and Declan Strain. 📌 When: April 12th, 20:30 📌 Where: McGettigans Factory, The Palm 📌 Who: All welcome 📌 Why: Meet new people in the blockchain space and reconnect with others 👉 Sign up here https://lu.ma/ngmj9beo

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  • April 11, 2024
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RWAs in Web3 are impacting consumer experience
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The concept of Web3 proposes to provide the next evolutionary step of the internet, prioritising user sovereignty, utilising blockchain technology, enabling trustless transactions, and establishing decentralisation, reports Forbes. Meanwhile, Real-World Assets (RWAs) are increasingly presented as critical aspects to the future of traditional finance (TradFi), encompassing both tangible and intangible asset utilisation. When considering the impact […]

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  • April 11, 2024
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Dfinity launches Web3 accelerator platform on the Internet Computer
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The Dfinity Foundation, a not-for-profit organization based in Switzerland and major contributor to the Internet Computer blockchain, has announced the launch of the Olympus Acceleration Platform, reports Cointelegraph. According to a press release, Olympus represents the first decentralised, on-chain Web3 accelerator. Dfinity said it’s “a first of its kind platform” that will be used by […]

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  • April 11, 2024
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Crypto consumer scepticism declines, says survey
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Consumers are becoming slightly less sceptical about bitcoin, according to a Deutsche Bank survey, although just under a third of those questioned still expect its price to drop sharply by the end of 2024, reports Reuters. Although people have poured billions of dollars into bitcoin, hoping for returns if its price rises, top regulators have […]

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  • April 9, 2024
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Ripple makes waves with $150bn stablecoin market entry
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Ripple has entered the lucrative stablecoin market, valued at $150 billion, by introducing its own digital currency pegged to the US dollar, reports UnlockBC. This stablecoin will maintain a 1-to-1 backing with assets such as US dollar deposits, US government bonds, and cash equivalents held in reserve by Ripple. The company has committed to providing […]

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  • April 4, 2024
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Bitcoin Cash spikes 10% post halving
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Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has surged 10% after completing its reward halving event, becoming one of the few gainers in an otherwise tepid market as bitcoin (BTC) – whose own halving occurs later this month – remained little changed over 24 hours, reports Coindesk. BCH changed hands at $660 in European morning hours, a price level […]

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  • April 4, 2024
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Blockchain Ireland Meet Up: March 2024
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Thanks to all who came and made the March 2024 Blockchain Ireland Meet Up such a success! Feedback has been hugely positive, and we once again thank Bitget for the support. It was a lively evening, in the heart of Dublin at O’Donoghue’s of Merrion Row. In line with the usual timing, the next meet […]

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  • April 4, 2024
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The CHAISE Project: blockchain skills requirements
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The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) is currently working on the CHAISE project to create a strategic approach to blockchain skills development in Europe. CHAISE is a Sector Skills Alliance financed by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union. Its aim is to address the skills mismatches in the blockchain sector and to deliver appropriate […]

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  • March 25, 2024
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The Businesses of Web3
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Web3 is an exciting set of new technologies that promises to change the way that people use the web. Blockchain Ireland and ETH Dublin will present a picture of the Web3 landscape, describing some of the key differntiators of this new approach, as well as some of successful new business models that have been built […]

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  • March 20, 2024
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Blockchain Ireland welcomes corporate members
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Blockchain Ireland is delighted to announce its first round of corporate members: Algorand Foundation, Provenance, Halborn, and William Fry. The support of these members is greatly appreciated and will facilitate us in better serving the community as whole. Blockchain Ireland looks forward to working closely with its corporate members.

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  • March 13, 2024
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