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Where Does Metaverse Rank in the Trend Scale?
The Metaverse, a once-hyped technology promising a disorienting video-game-like world for users, has met its end, abandoned by the business world.
Is the Metaverse dead? Where does it rank in the trend scale? Let’s find out!
Stablecoins: A Cornerstone of the Modern Payment Infrastructure
From Theory to Practice: PayPal’s Stablecoin
Are stablecoins fulfilling a need in today's society, or is it just another tool for "window innovation?" We'll soon find out; Paypal, the beloved payment service provider, has again proven its pioneer strategy through its announcement on July 7th. Accordingly, PayPal will roll out a stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), which will be backed by US dollar deposits.
Crypto Trends in Business & Beyond – Key Findings (2023)
Ripple’s Crypto Report
The crypto industry is constantly changing due to various factors such as shifting global economies, the rise and fall of stablecoins, and significant events like the collapse of exchanges and major banks. Despite the challenges faced in 2022 and the rocky start to 2023 for the broader financial sector, global confidence in crypto and blockchain technology has increased. This change is driven by growing consumer demand, interest in blockchain, maturing use cases for financial institutions and businesses, and a shift towards real-world utility.
Coordinating Regulatory Frameworks for Crypto-Assets
“Pathways to the Regulation of Crypto-Assets: A Global Approach” by the World Economic Forum was released in May 2023. Read our take from the Report below.
MiCA: The EU Gets Serious About Crypto Regulation
New regulation is designed to protect consumers, enforce compliance, and track all significant transactions between crypto exchanges and private wallets. It's been broadly well-received by exchanges, in contrast to perceived dithering by the SEC in the US.
The German Blockchain Map
Powered by Clara, Contextual Solutions, and Fintech Consult, InnoMaps bridges networks, communities, and ecosystems.
Using joint FinTech databases and insights, InnoMaps created the first version of its Blockchain Map to start a conversation between the ecosystem players in Germany.
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