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Fear of the Unknown: Web3 Tech and the Metaverse Can Break Down Barriers to Digital Asset Adoption

The Fintech Times

In recent years, digital currencies have been all the rave. However, the idea that digital assets are exclusively some form of currency is slowly falling by the wayside as different use cases are emerging and being rapidly adopted. In this case, those pioneers are working on web3 and metaverse applications.

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May at The Fintech Times: Digital Assets

The Fintech Times

In recent years, digital currencies have been all the rave. However, the idea that digital assets are exclusively some form of currency is slowly falling by the wayside as different use cases are emerging and being rapidly adopted. Find out how blockchain is being used outside of crypto.

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5 Top Fintech Trends Shaping the APAC Region in 2024

Fintech News

In contrast to recent tech fads like NFTs and the metaverse, the focus on AI and ML is well-justified. Traditional financial institutions are showing a growing interest in digital currencies, a trend driven by market dynamics and technological advancements. billion by 2027.

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As China mulls ICOs, blockchain leaders turn to Russia

Payments Source

China's Metaverse Foundation collaborated with Russian crypto investment bank CyberTrust to create the Cryptocurrency Fund to support ICO projects from China and Russia through KICKICO's crypto crowdfunding platform.

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Navigating the Future: 5 Digital Payment Trends in 2024

Segpay

Blockchain technology is transforming financial services, allowing users to lend and borrow without the need for traditional financial institutions. As more aspects of our lives digitalize, the Metaverse opens a new space in e-commerce. As more aspects of our lives digitalize, the Metaverse opens a new space in e-commerce.

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Top 15 Fintech Events in APAC to Attend in 2024

Fintech News

Additionally, the event will explore evolving consumer behaviors and their impact on digital banking solutions. Engage with founders, leaders, and investors through networking opportunities to explore new ideas and potential collaborations; and Uncover opportunities and ideas to drive change, leveraging fintech and blockchain technologies.

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22 Global Fintech Events to Attend in 2024

Fintech News

Themes in focus during this year’s event will include small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) banking, financial inclusion, payments, digital banking, digital currencies and electronic know-your-customer (eKYC). and the metaverse, cryptocurrency, environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards, and fintech for good.

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