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“Worldcoin, Sam Altman’s brainchild, has earmarked Spain as its principal operational domain, propelled by growing interest in its privacy-conserving World ID program. The World ID, a personhood proof that emphasizes human essence online, has already onboarded over 150,000 Spaniards and attracts 20,000 more each month. The company aims to foster sustainable digitization while preserving privacy and data security.”

“Bernhard Blaha, CEO of The People’s SCE, sheds light on the concept of deposit tokens. Issued by private banks, they are similar to stablecoins but aren’t to be linked with Central Bank Digital Currencies. While some view them as marketing lingo, Blaha believes they could alleviate institutional investment in crypto markets and boost consumer trust.”

Credit Suisse in collaboration with Swiss Football Association (SFA) releases a non-fungible token (NFT) collection featuring the Swiss Women’s National Team, aiming to support and promote women’s football. The 756 NFTs are not just digital but offer additional rewards such as meeting players and signed jerseys.

The concept of non-fungible token (NFT) rewards is transforming the relationship between artists and fans. For instance, at a Harry Styles concert, fans were invited to create a digital wallet on the event app, potentially for future blockchain-based benefits. This initiative empowers music enthusiasts with Web3-based reward features, providing meaningful reward for their loyalty. The ultimate aim is to streamline brand-to-fan interactions and provide transparency through blockchain technology.

Singapore-based QCP Capital and Japan-based SBI Alpha Trading executed the first-ever crypto options trade without a clearing house, using bitcoin as collateral on the UK-based Clear Market. The groundbreaking transaction utilized multi-custodian collateral network and innovative risk management techniques to mitigate counterparty risks, aligning with the International Swaps and Derivatives Association’s requirements for uncleared derivatives.

The Starknet Foundation recently appointed former Meta executive Diego Oliva as its inaugural CEO, marking a significant milestone. Tasked with driving ecosystem growth and decentralization efforts, Oliva, who has a diverse background, will lead the foundation, which now boasts a seven-person board and a reserve of 5.01 billion tokens.

Tokenization is predicted to reach a massive $5 trillion opportunity over the next five years, with leading forces including stablecoins, CBDCs, private market funds, securities, and real estate. However, regulatory challenges and market volatility could significantly impact its realization.

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange plans to allow nonbanking member customers to trade cryptoassets, expanding authorized activities. Meanwhile, the IMF and FSB aim to develop a coordinated global crypto regulation approach. In other news, private investment firm ABO Digital launched, supporting the digital asset space, and Push Protocol revealed a group chat feature for its Web3 messaging app.

Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, is actively involved in the Galileo Project, searching for a meteor of interstellar origin. His unconventional investments raise questions about their potential impact on technology and the cryptocurrency industry, including Cardano’s native cryptocurrency, ADA, which has experienced recent declines in value.

Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar launch an NFT-based loyalty program for their Santo Spirits brand, utilizing blockchain technology for fan engagement and community building. The innovative strategy combines celebrity, spirits, and technology, reflecting the growing potential of NFTs in various industries.

Web3 game developers should focus on creating games, characters, and intellectual property that people love, minting NFTs based on these rather than inventing technical use cases. NFT value is derived from association with artists, brands or assets; therefore, brand building should be prioritised over utility building.

IEOs (Initial Exchange Offerings) are gaining momentum over traditional ICOs, offering benefits like association with trusted platforms, user-friendliness, and exposure to large user bases. However, they also present drawbacks, such as listing costs and potential risks from exchanges lacking due diligence.

Facebook’s Libra stablecoin project aimed to revolutionize cross-border remittances and international commerce, but faced significant obstacles and backlash. Although unsuccessful, it brought mainstream attention to cryptocurrencies and inspired regulatory bodies to address the evolving crypto ecosystem.