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Polkadot Launches Capital Markets Division for TradFi

Polkadot has launched a capital markets division aimed at bridging traditional finance and its blockchain ecosystem, underscoring the network’s push to attract institutional players as digital assets gain traction. Unveiled on Tuesday, Polkadot Capital Group was created in response to rising institutional demand for digital assets and improving regulatory clarity in the United States. Its […]

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Bitpanda Launches in UK, Sets Two-Year Growth Target

Austria-based crypto platform Bitpanda has entered the United Kingdom, aiming to make the country one of its top three markets within the next two years. The expansion includes its retail investment app along with its corporate arm, Bitpanda Technology Solutions, which allows banks and fintech companies to offer crypto trading through white-label services. The company […]

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Spar Supermarket launches Crypto Payments in 300 stores in Switzerland

Global grocery giant Spar is enabling stablecoin and cryptocurrency payments in its stores across Switzerland, marking what the company says will be the first nationwide rollout of digital asset payments in the retail sector. The grocery chain is partnering with Binance Pay and Swiss fintech firm DFX.swiss to allow customers to pay with more than […]

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World Mobile Launches Drone-Based, Decentralized Telecom Project

World Mobile is launching a blockchain-enabled 5G network using drones to beam connectivity directly to users worldwide. The company partnered with Indonesian telecom firm Protelindo to create World Mobile Stratospheric, an initiative designed to bridge gaps left by traditional communication infrastructure worldwide. The project uses hydrogen-powered drones, flying at 60,000 feet in the stratosphere, to […]