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Visa’s ‘Ambitious Crypto Product Roadmap’, Bitget’s Onboarding Service for Visa and Mastercard Crypto Purchases, Fractal and XRPL Partner on KYC/AML, Aptos Labs Partners with Ledger
Last Updated: January 4, 2024 11:39 AM EST | 4 minutes of reading
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Payments News
- Cuy Sheffield, head of crypto at Visa, announcement an “ambitious” new crypto-related project developed by the company. The company is look for senior software engineers to help drive widespread adoption of public technologies blockchain networks and stable coin Payments. “Particularly interested in experience using Github Copilot and other AI-assisted engineering tools to write and debug smart contracts,” Sheffield said.
Exchange news
- Bitget announced the launch of a new access service designed specifically for purchasing crypto using VISA And MasterCard. The new service will support over 140 fiat currencies and enable their use for direct purchase of USDT, BTCand BGB via credit or debit card on the Bitget exchange platform, said the press release.
- Bitfinex announced its sponsorship of Penguin AcademyThe three-week introductory coding bootcamp in Paraguay. Dedicated exclusively to women, the bootcamp will take place from May 3 to 24, in Ciudad del Este. It includes Python coding fundamentals, robotics, IoT, and web development workshops, and courses on blockchain and microelectronics fundamentals. According to the press release, the bootcamp will culminate with a five-day hackathon and demo day, and three of the top applicants will receive scholarships to this year’s Plan B summer school, which will be held in Lugano, Italy. Swiss.
Blockchain news
- Identity solutions provider for Web3 Fractal And XRPLdecentralized and public blockchain led by a global community of developers, has partnered to bring KYC/AML processes to the XRPL ecosystem, says an announcement. “Fractal offers a simplified solution allowing users to access various dapps on XRPL, without the need for multiple KYC processes,” he said, adding that by implementing KYC/AML technology, users can switch between dapps without additional authentication. The off-chain ledger is open to everyone, he said, driving broader adoption while ensuring a secure and trustworthy ecosystem.
- CLOSE to the Balkansthe regional hub for all those who discover, use or develop the CLOSE protocol in Balkan countries and blockchain data platform Nansen partner to bring advanced analytics tools and data-driven insights to the NEAR ecosystem, said the press release, as well as accelerate the widespread adoption of decentralized applications (dapps). “Nansen’s analytics will be useful in providing users with a comprehensive view of blockchain activity, including transaction flows, wallet holdings, and on-chain activity,” he adds.
Portfolio News
- Aptos Laboratoriesthe team behind layer 1 blockchain Aptos Networksaid he would offer support to Nano Ledger hardware wallet via integration with Petra, the Aptos-based wallet. “The integration will provide a higher level of security in crypto asset management for users and decentralized applications (dapps) built on the Aptos network,” the announcement said. The integration will allow Petra users to manage their crypto transactions while keeping private keys protected offline on their hardware devices.
Investment News
- Regulated blockchain platform Swarm announced the addition of seven additional public shares allowing retail and institutional investors to trade on its regulated decentralized finance (Challenge) platform: black rock, Coinbase, Coupang, Intel, Microsoft, MicrostrategyAnd Nvidia.
- Peaq Foundationa non-profit organization that supports Web3 network peakand Peaq’s Canary network krestin partnership with EWOR, a combination of an entrepreneurship academy and an early-stage venture capital firm, revealing a Web3-focused program for founders building decentralized applications for machines, robots and vehicles. According to the press release, this 10-month program will provide future builders with various skills, mentorship and networking, while supporting them with funding opportunities of up to €150,000 ($165,270).
- Digital Asset Market Maker rock key in partnership with the global fintech incubator Tenity to launch an accelerator program for native Web3 and fintech startups. By According to the press release, the program is open for applications and will culminate with a Demo Day event in December 2023 during which startups will compete for up to €100,000 ($110,180) in investments from Keyrock.
- Fineqia AGa subsidiary of Fineqia International Inc.a digital assets company that creates and targets investments in early-stage and growth-stage technology companies, is collaborate with a global index provider FTSE Russell to expand its exchange traded products (ETPs) with access to FTSE Russell’s indexing and analytics capabilities. “Fineqia’s use of FTSE Russell indices is expected to significantly improve the transparency and liquidity of its digital asset investment products. […] The binding agreement between FTSE Russell and Fineqia was signed on April 21, 2023,” the press release said.
Entertainment News
- Web3 Story Studio Toon Star announced the premiere of its new adult animated series “Space Junk,” a workplace comedy about garbage men in space, created and written by Dominic Russo, starring Jon Heder and Tony Cavalero, with episodes available for streaming from May 19. be powered by Theta Networkthe media and entertainment blockchain, and will feature a fully AI-voiced character, the press release said.
Career News
- Aegis Trust, a US-based qualified digital asset custodian, announced that Anthony Botticella has been named the new President of the Company, as well as its global custody entities, effective immediately. According to the announcement, Botticella was previously CEO of BitGo Trust and was the director of the trust of Primary Trust.