# German federal bank runs successful blockchain system without a CBDC

# German federal bank runs successful blockchain system without a CBDC

“# German federal bank runs successful blockchain system without a CBDC ” Germany’s federal bank, the Deutsche Bundesbank, has run successful tests on a project which bridges the traditional finance infrastructure with blockchain technology. Despite the current global rush by central banks to familiarise themselves with central bank digital currency technology, the testing carried out by the…

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# Wirex halts UK signups after consultation with financial regulator

# Wirex halts UK signups after consultation with financial regulator

“# Wirex halts UK signups after consultation with financial regulator ” London-based cryptocurrency and fintech firm Wirex has announced that it will no longer take on new U.K.-based customers following discussions with the jurisdictional regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority. The decision to temporarily halt U.K. sign-ups was apparently voluntary, according to a press release posted…

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# William Shatner-backed firm teams up with Mattereum for NFT provenance tracking

# William Shatner-backed firm teams up with Mattereum for NFT provenance tracking

“# William Shatner-backed firm teams up with Mattereum for NFT provenance tracking ” Blockchain authentication outfit Third Millenia — founded by science fiction icon William Shatner — has partnered with Mattereum, a London-based “digital twin” trading platform, to launch an initiative focused on nonfungible token provenance. “Digital twins” refer to real-world asset NFTs, or rwaNFTs…

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