Hong Kong Taps Blockchain: Europe’s Biggest Bank Rolls Out Settlement Service
HSBC launches Hong Kong’s first blockchain-based settlement service, enabling instant corporate payments via tokenized deposits. The service operates 24/7 and aims to reduce costs and delays while improving transparency.
Pakistan Earmarks 2,000 MW for Bitcoin Mining and AI Data Centers
Pakistan allocates 2,000 MW of electricity for Bitcoin mining and AI data centers in the first phase of a national initiative to support these technologies.
‘Think 1,000,000,000x Bigger’ for Ripple (XRP): BankSocial CEO
BankSocial CEO John Wingate urges thinking ‘1,000,000,000x bigger’ for XRP’s transaction volume, not price, after a strategic meeting with Ripple and Hedera.
Dubai Land Department Launches Tokenized Real Estate Initiative on XRP Ledger – News Bytes Bitcoin News
Dubai Land Department partners with Ctrl Alt to launch a real estate tokenization project on the XRP Ledger, enhancing property investment in Dubai with regulatory support from VARA and Dubai Future Foundation.
Pakistan allocates 2,000MW power for Bitcoin mining and AI centers
Pakistan allocates 2,000MW of surplus electricity for Bitcoin mining and AI centers, aiming to attract foreign investment and boost its digital economy with tax incentives and renewable energy plans.
2 Major Pi Network Updates for All PI Investors, Users, Developers (Details)
Pi Network announced two key updates: five new apps added to its ecosystem and an improved password reset process for users. The apps include a snake game and e-commerce platform, while the account recovery now supports email-based resets.
Publicly-Traded DDC Acquires 21 bitcoin, Aims to Reach 5,000 BTC in 3 Years
DDC Enterprise acquires 21 BTC, plans to reach 5,000 BTC in three years. The Asian food company exchanged shares for Bitcoin, aiming to incorporate it into its treasury strategy.
Guatemala’s Banco Industrial Integrates Blockchain for Instant, Low-Cost Remittances News ETHNews
Banco Industrial integrates SukuPay’s blockchain into Zigi app for $0.99 remittances, settling in 20 seconds, targeting Guatemala’s $21B remittance market with Apple Pay and Walmart cash pickups.
Decentralizing telecom benefits small businesses and telcos — Web3 exec
Decentralizing telecom networks benefits small businesses and telcos by enabling revenue from hotspots and reducing costs, says Nova Labs COO Frank Mong. Helium’s partnerships expand coverage globally.
Medical Tech Firm Semler Scientific Gobbles Up Another $50,000,000 Worth of Bitcoin, Now Owns More Than 4,000 BTC – The Daily Hodl
Semler Scientific purchased an additional $50 million in Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 4,264 BTC. The firm’s BTC investments have yielded a 25.8% return this year, making it the 13th-largest corporate holder.
