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…
Traditional financial institutions are increasingly shaping the narratives in the crypto sector, and are poised to benefit the most from the current trends, according to Arthur Azizov, founder of B2 Ventures, a private “alliance” of crypto services and financial tech companies. Azizov told Cointelegraph that this market cycle has been dominated by institutional investors, investment vehicles…
Regulated Bitcoin investment banks are coming to El Salvador, following Thursday’s approval of El Salvador’s Investment Banking Law, which classifies investment banks under different regulations than commercial banks. Investment banks will now be allowed to hold BTC and other digital assets on their balance sheets and offer crypto services to “sophisticated” investors, the equivalent of…
BitMEX co-founder and Bitcoin billionaire Arthur Hayes has bought back into Ethereum just a week after selling a large tranche. Onchain data shows that Hayes offloaded 2,373 Ether, worth roughly $8.32 million at the time, when the token was trading near $3,507. The sale, which occurred about a week ago, locked in profits before Ether’s latest…
Web3-powered automotive AI ecosystem DTEC is integrating its voice assistant into vehicles, aiming to create a personalized driving experience where users are rewarded with tokens for their data contributions. Modern vehicles are packed with sophisticated technology, yet the way people interact with them often remains impersonal. Voice assistants follow rigid commands, and the connection between…
Ukraine’s parliament plans to conduct the initial reading of a crypto regulation bill by late August, according to government officials. The legislation, if approved, could establish a legal framework for digital assets aligned with European standards. “The preparation of a draft law on taxation of transactions with virtual assets is currently in the final stage,”…