Blockchain
Nigeria to Create Virtual Free Zone With Crypto Exchange Binance
The Nigerian Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) is in discussions with crypto exchange Binance over plans to create a virtual free zone focusing on blockchain and the digital economy, the agency said. “The Hash” panel discusses what this means for the country’s crypto adoption and regulation.
NFT Marketplace X2Y2 Changes Stance on Royalty Payments Policy
Popular non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace X2Y2 announced all royalty payments on NFT projects would be optional, making them the equivalent of a blockchain tip jar. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential consequences and debate on the importance of such payments to the industry.
IMF Warning Shrugged Off; US Stablecoin Bill Race
The crypto market quickly rebounded after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts increased recession risk. MicroStrategy shares fall after a Jefferies downgrade to ‘underperform’. Plus, venture capital funding is close to surpassing a 2021 record. And South Korean prosecutors slap ‘notification upon arrival’ on Terra’s Do Kwon. We’ll have more on those stories — and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world — in this episode of The Daily Forkast, July 27.
DYdX Founder on Building a Standalone Blockchain
DYdX Founder & CEO Antonio Juliano discusses the decline in trading volumes amid the market downturn, noting it’s a time to build. Juliano explains why his platform is ambitious about developing its standalone blockchain while touching on liquidity issues across the sector.
Coindesk Studios Premieres Trailer for Crypto Documentary ‘Gatecrasher’
Wave Financial co-founder Les Borsai and Stick Figure Productions founder Steven Cantor discuss the thesis for upcoming crypto documentary “Gatecrasher.” Plus, how NFTs and blockchain empower creators.
