CryptoBlog n.1596
???? Mastercard has successfully secured a pilot CBDC project with the Reserve Bank of Australia. The pilot included a live transaction where an NFT was purchased on Ethereum using a wrapped version of the CBDC, showcasing how a CBDC could facilitate payments and settlements in the country.
CryptoBlog n.1595
???? Consensys is acquiring SMG, a company known for its research focused on blockchain microstructure, to advance its Web3 plans tied to Metamask.
CryptoBlog n.1594
The UAE government and OKX have published a whitepaper called the "Responsible Metaverse Self-Governance Framework." This document stresses the importance of globally accepted standards for the metaverse and advocates self-regulation and international cooperation to address challenges related to acceptance and legitimacy.
CryptoBlog n.1593
NFT creator royalties have dramatically declined, recording just $2.4 million in September compared to a peak of $269 million in January 2022—a result of NFT platforms such as Blur and OpenSea reducing the royalty rates payable on secondary trades. Consequently, blue-chip NFT creators like Yuga Labs have opted to withhold their NFTs from selling on these platforms.