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It is another proud moment for TOKI, and they have made cross chain swapping of Japanese Stablecoin via IBC a crystal clear reality. TOKI’s IBC-backed technology has again shot into the limelight by conceptualizing BNB and Ethereum chain transfers on a public testnet. It may mark the adoption of the protocol by financial organizations based in Japan, beginning with cross chain transfers of stablecoins. This development can be viewed as a small beginning to a huge step that will revitalize crypto space. Progmat and TOKI have successfully collaborated to build a cross-chain infrastructure for issuing Japanese stablecoins. This cross-chain architecture…

With 7.6% of Michael Saylor, leader of MicroStrategy, under its control, Vanguard Group Inc indirectly holds $1.2 billion in Bitcoin, revealing an unexpected impact in the sector. Let’s see below all the details. Vanguard’s indirect control over Bitcoin through MicroStrategy Bill Miller IV and Michael Saylor optimistic about Bitcoin and MicroStrategy Vanguard’s CEO, Tim Buckley, to retire by 2024 Vanguard’s indirect control over Bitcoin through MicroStrategy As anticipated, in the crypto and Bitcoin world, the influence of Vanguard Group Inc is becoming increasingly important. With a 7.6% stake in Michael Saylor, the CEO of MicroStrategy, Vanguard indirectly controls 193,000 Bitcoins,…

Hong Kong’s central bank cautioned the public Wednesday about schemes falsely claiming association with its e-HKD pilot projects. The warning comes as Hong Kong explores the potential of a central bank digital currency through various trial projects. The public appears to have been exposed to certain organizations claiming to be part of the program. These entities supposedly promoted products to lure investments, posing as selected participants in the digital currency trial. e-HKD Pilot Participants Include Alipay, HSBC For guidance, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) released a list of official participants in the pilot program. These include Alipay Financial Services,…

With only three weeks remaining until the general election, South Korea’s rival political parties are vying for support from crypto investors, who have emerged as a key voting group. According to local media outlet JoongAng Daily, the parties recognize the significance of addressing cryptocurrency-related policies amid the surging popularity of this nascent industry. Notably, South Korea is also seeing a rise in numbers from crypto investor voting groups. Bitcoin’s price surge has captured public attention, with the cryptocurrency trading at 92.1 million won ($68,654) on Upbit, the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. Although the price has dipped from its recent peak…

Quant analyst PlanB says that Bitcoin (BTC) has now entered the stage of its market cycle where extreme price pumps and volatility are commonplace. In a new strategy session, PlanB shares a chart with his 118,000 YouTube subscribers that attempts to indicate the four phases of Bitcoin’s market cycles: the accumulation phase, the bull market, the distribution and the bear market. According to PlanB, who is also the creator of the controversial stock-to-flow (S2F) model, Bitcoin has just entered the bull market, which will bring “face-melting FOMO (fear of missing out)” and massive rallies – as well as 30% dips.…

CBRT announced its interest rate decision for March 2024. The CBRT Monetary Policy Committee increased interest rates by 500 basis points to 50% in March. The expectation was that the policy rate would be kept constant at 45% in March. CBRT did not make any increase in line with expectations in February and kept it constant at 45%. What Was the Dollar’s Reaction to the Interest Rate Decision? As you may remember, in previous meetings it was stated that the low interest policy would be abandoned and interest rates would be increased. At this point, while the CBRT continues to…

The United Kingdom can learn from what other countries have gotten right — and wrong — with digital asset regulation, policymakers said Wednesday. “We have such an opportunity in the UK because we’ve seen what’s happening in the [European Union]…and indeed to a large extent what isn’t happening in the United States,” Lord Chris Holmes, member of the UK House of Lords, said Wednesday. Lord Holmes appeared alongside Dr. Lisa Cameron, Member of UK Parliament, during a panel discussion at the Blockworks Digital Asset Summit in London. The two agreed that establishing clear, effective innovation quickly is essential. Read from…

If you are a multi-chain user, you have probably heard of Pyth Price Feeds. They crop up everywhere in the context of L2s and EVM networks – as well as on a host of non-EVM chains including Solana. But while this infrastructure technology may be ubiquitous, it’s not widely understood. Unless you’re a developer, price-feed oracles are an abstract concept at best. Here’s how they work with Pyth – and why they’re so important in the omnichain era. Oracles everywhere Pyth Price Feeds are a popular type of oracle designed to deliver real-time data from an array of markets. Blockchains…

Blockchain protocol MakerDAO (MKR) continues to see significant gains, maintaining a strong upward trend throughout the year. MKR has seen significant growth of over 358%, accompanied by positive metrics reflecting increased adoption and usage of the protocol. In addition, upcoming voting initiatives aim to further increase the platform’s benefits for its stakeholders. MakerDAO Announces Plans For Rate System Changes In a recent announcement, MakerDAO stated that it closely monitors developments in the cryptocurrency market and has gained a better understanding of the impact of recent proposals. As a result, the protocol is recommending the next set of changes to its…

EMB: March 21, 12:00 UTC Tensorplex Labs, a Web3 and artificial intelligence (AI) startup, raised $3 million in a round led by Canonical Crypto and Collab+Currency. The company will use the funds to develop a decentralized AI infrastructure. Tensorplex Labs, a Web3 and artificial intelligence (AI) startup, raised $3 million in seed funding to expand the infrastructure for decentralized AI networks. The round was led by Canonical Crypto and Collab+Currency and included participation from big-name crypto investors such as Digital Currency Group (DCG), Quantstamp and Amber Group, Tensorplex said in an email. Tensorplex said decentralization is an antidote to the…