# Interoperability will determine CBDC winners and losers

# Interoperability will determine CBDC winners and losers

“# Interoperability will determine CBDC winners and losers ” China has opened testing for its digital yuan. The excitement surrounding this project has electrified several major Chinese cities, as well as onlookers throughout the world. Most recently, Shenzhen launched its “iShenzhen” lottery, wherein the city government will distribute 20 million digital yuan among 100,000 central…

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#Amazon reveals plans for next phase of Virginia headquarters

#Amazon reveals plans for next phase of Virginia headquarters

“#Amazon reveals plans for next phase of Virginia headquarters” Amazon revealed plans Tuesday for the next phase of its headquarters redevelopment in Virginia, featuring a signature 350-foot helix-shaped office tower that can be climbed from the outside like a mountain hike. The head-turning helix building is the centerpiece of the proposal that also features multiple…

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# Kenetic co-founder purchases .NFT domain extension for K

# Kenetic co-founder purchases .NFT domain extension for $84K

“# Kenetic co-founder purchases .NFT domain extension for $84K ” In a single purchase, Jehan Chu, co-founder of Hong Kong-based crypto investment firm Kenetic Capital, has bought the ability to issue a seemingly unlimited number of “NFT” subdomains on the Handshake blockchain. According to Kenetic, Chu purchased the .NFT domain extension for 84,000 USD, or…

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# OKEx to accelerate Bitcoin transactions with Lightning Network

# OKEx to accelerate Bitcoin transactions with Lightning Network

“# OKEx to accelerate Bitcoin transactions with Lightning Network ” Global cryptocurrency exchange OKEx is moving to cheaper and faster Bitcoin (BTC) transactions with its upcoming Lightning Network integration. According to a Feb. 2 announcement, OKEx’s Bitcoin Lightning Network will be integrated “in the coming quarter,” making OKEx a participant node in the Lightning Network….

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# Blockchain tech makes sustainable development goals more achievable

# Blockchain tech makes sustainable development goals more achievable

“# Blockchain tech makes sustainable development goals more achievable ” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres estimates trillions of U.S. dollars per annum is needed to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. The question is: “Where would it come from?” Official development aid, philanthropy and public finances cannot suffice, which means the needle is moving toward…

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