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Alex Harutunian

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Worldwide   -   Oct 01, 2022 The Mir Сard Becomes an Outcast
The Mir card

The Russian payment system is going through bad times. Not only have foreign banks stopped accepting Mir cards, but hackers are also trying to ruin its work in Russia as well.

Alex Harutunian
Web3   -   Oct 01, 2022 Zilliqa Unveils Web3 Gaming Console
Zilliqa Unveils Web3 Gaming Console

Zilliqa, a Layer 1 blockchain protocol, announced the launch of its new Web3-focused video game console ready to compete against Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony.

Alex Harutunian
Web3   -   Sep 30, 2022 Starbucks Launches NFT Rewards on Polygon Network
Starbucks Launches NFT Rewards on Polygon Network

By the end of 2022 Starbucks will launch an NFT platform using Polygon and will give away and sell NFT stamps to customers and employees that can unlock perks like exclusive merch, private events, and trips.

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Update   -   Sep 30, 2022 UPD: Two recent developments about OpenSea...

Two recent developments about OpenSea. Firstly, on September 19, they introduced some new features for creators regarding immersive and secure experience. Creators will soon be able to launch their collections with dedicated drop pages and get greater discoverability on the new homepage. Collectors will now be able to mint directly

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Update   -   Sep 30, 2022 UPD: At the request of the South Korean authorities, Interpol issued a red notice for the founder of Terra, Do Kwon...

At the request of the South Korean authorities, Interpol issued a red notice for the founder of Terra, Do Kwon.  However, Kwon himself stressed that he was moving quietly and did not see his name on the Interpol’s lists. We have also checked Interpol site and could not find

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Stablecoins   -   Sep 30, 2022 Tether. A new court request.
Tether coins

Judge Katherine Polk Failla issued an order that Tether must provide its financials to prove support for USDT. This order relates to a court case initiated back in 2019.

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Ethereum   -   Sep 30, 2022 Ethereum Сentralization
Ethereum Сentralization

The Merge has recently been successfully completed. Now Ethereum is fully working on Proof-of-Stake. But, there are elements that make us doubt about the decentralization of the Ethereum network.

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CBDC   -   Sep 30, 2022 The Future Monetary System From BIS
BIS Future Monetary System metaphor tree from the annual economic report

BIS devoted one third of its 2022 Annual Economic Report for the discussion of the Future Monetary System. In their vision, Central Banks will have the core role, adopting innovations of DLT, leading and supervising the ecosystem of banks, PSP and other participants.

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