Blockchain

Central banks collectively representing 20% of the world’s population are likely to issue general purpose CBDCs in the next three years, per a report by the Bank for International Settlements.

The startup plans to go public on the Indonesian Stock Exchange in two to three years.

An array of notable GameFi startups have emerged to blend blockchain activity with video games, an industry that is set to exceed USD 200 billion in value by 2023.

Regulators have outlawed all crypto transactions and services in China, prompting shifts to destinations with friendlier rules.

As crypto becomes an increasingly popular investment vehicle around the world, demand for freshly minted coins is higher than ever.

The Singapore-based firm became a unicorn after raising USD 100 million in a Series C round in August.

The full rollout may take three to five years, but the Bank of Thailand expects demand for the e-baht to surge over time.

The company creates, markets, and sells virtual assets for use in the digital entertainment industry as interactive online environments come to the fore.