CBDC inclusiveness: challenges and solutions
The introduction of CBDC is not just about benefits. According to a Bank of Canada working paper, it is linked to a number of numerical, financial and practical inclusivity. The authors of the paper speak of : The challenges of introducing CBDCs The paper points out that the number of individuals facing barriers or exclusion […]
Wemade and Chainlink: towards an interoperable Web3 gaming ecosystem
South Korean video game giant Wemade recently announced its partnership with Chainlink, a company specializing in blockchain protocols. Together, they are working to create an interconnected gaming ecosystem based on Web3 technology. This collaboration aims to offer innovative solutions for security and interoperability between different gaming platforms. Chainlink and its CCIP protocol: A strategic choice […]
Brazil launches blockchain-based ID card
Beyond financial transactions, Blockchain technology stands out for its intelligence, completeness and innovative functionalities. Thanks to its many advantages, Brazil has decided to adopt national identity cards based on Blockchain technology. It will enhance the security and improve the efficiency of its national identification system. The first states to adopt this new approach are Rio […]
Banque de France improves cross-border payments
Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are attracting growing interest from international financial institutions. Recently, the Banque de France successfully tested cross-border CBDC transfers in cooperation with other banks around the world. This development underlines the encouraging prospects. Decentralized financial technologies such as CBDCs are opening up to optimize payment operations on a global scale. International […]
The digital euro and the challenge of anonymity
Faced with the rise of cryptocurrency, the ECB is working on the digital euro. Indeed, the European Central Bank is looking to develop their own virtual currency. Beyond a simple, fast and modern financial transaction, the aim is to guarantee a certain level of confidentiality for users. However, total anonymity is not an absolute priority […]
HSBC facilitates mortgage payments in cryptocurrencies
Mortgage payments are now easier for customers of financial bank HSBC. The latter has taken a major initiative in the crypto-asset sector. From now on, customers can pay their bills and home loans with a wide choice of cryptocurrencies. This move reflects the growing adoption of digital currencies by major financial institutions. A promising partnership […]
What is BRC-20?
BRC-20 is a new standard, representing tokens backed by the Bitcoin blockchain. As we shall see later, they can be dangerous if used in the wrong way. Introduction and overview As previously mentioned, BRC-20 tokens are issued on the Bitcoin blockchain. This can be considered innovative in that the ERC-20 standard (like many others) is […]
CoSoul: The Soulbound token that's revolutionizing the world of web work 3
The arrival of CoSoul marks an unprecedented revolution in the world of work within native digital organizations. The digital community platform Coordinape has deployed soulbound CoSoul. It is a token that allows users to create a blockchain digital CV. That is, tamper-proof, impossible to stomach and transfer. So, what is soulbound CoSoul and what this […]
What are the different types of order (market, limit)?
When you decide to invest, you need to understand the different types of orders you can place to buy or sell assets. The two most common order types are market orders and limit orders. In this article, we'll explore these two order types in detail. Market orders A market order is a type of order […]
What is an oracle?
Blockchain is a revolutionary technology that enables data to be stored in a decentralized and secure way. It is often associated with cryptocurrencies, but its use goes far beyond that. One of the most interesting applications of blockchain is the creation of an oracle. What is an oracle? Oracles are a major innovation in blockchain […]