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The Swedish Central Bank Shares CBDC Development Insights
The Riksbank has published a report detailing the fourth phase of testing for the e-Krona. Throughout the pilot phase, which spanned from 2020 to 2023, the bank tested the e-Krona's fundamental use cases as a retail currency accessible to the general public. This iteration of the e-Krona was developed on the Corda distributed ledger platform by R3, with the central bank serving as a notary node responsible for verifying and finalizing transactions. Nvidia's Latest AI Chip Heads to China
Nvidia is now taking pre-orders from Chinese distributors for its latest artificial intelligence chip, crafted to adhere to the stringent U.S. sanctions. The new H20 graphics card is priced between $12,000 and $15,000, yet the retail cost in China begins at $15,300. Walmart to Sell Pudgy Penguins NFT Toys
Walmart is set to retail toys based on the NFT collection, Pudgy Penguins, in its 2,000 U.S. stores. Each toy grants access to Pudgy World, a digital platform on zkSync Era, where users can create characters, play games, and socialize.
The range includes 26 toys like Plush Buddies and Igloo Collectibles, priced between $2.99-$11.97. Exclusive to Walmart are Ice Chrome and Gold Chrome figures and a Blind Box with a surprise Clip-On Plush.
Each toy comes with a unique birth certificate allowing users to claim traits for their digital characters in Pudgy World by scanning a QR code.
Current NFT holders will receive licensing royalties for each corresponding toy sold at Walmart. WhiteBIT has announced its integration with MoneyGram!
The service is built on the Stellar blockchain and activated by the MoneyGram retail agent network, allowing the exchange's clients to convert digital currency into cash.
You can exchange USDC for hryvnias, dollars, and euros at respective MoneyGram branches throughout Ukraine.
Currently, the service is available only to users residing in Ukraine who have completed KYC verification with Ukrainian documents. There are no fees for this service until June 2024!
For the user, the entire process consists of several steps, which are thoroughly described in the comprehensive exchange instructions on the WhiteBIT website. 
PostFinance & Sygnum: Crypto's New Odd Couple
Switzerland's major retail bank, PostFinance, has formed a partnership with Sygnum, the world's first digital asset bank, to provide regulated cryptocurrency services to their customers. This alliance brings together traditional finance and digital assets, hinting at a crypto-influenced future for the banking industry. KuCoin Launches KuCoin Pay — Redefining Retail Payments
The KuCoin platform has introduced KuCoin Pay, an advanced payment solution that seamlessly integrates cryptocurrencies into the retail experience. By offering smooth, borderless, and contactless transactions, KuCoin Pay is setting the stage for a new era of digital commerce.SEC vs Ripple: The Next Chapter
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed an appeal in its case against Ripple (XRP), challenging a district court decision made a year ago. Back then, the crypto firm secured a victory as the judge ruled that XRP sales to retail investors did not breach securities laws. German DZ Bank Enters the Crypto Market
DZ Bank, the second-largest financial group in Germany, plans to unveil a retail cryptocurrency trading project by the end of 2024. This ambitious venture will see participation from dozens of corporate banks and will initially cater to private users who do not seek investment or trading consultations. 
FluidAI & UK University Join Hands for Crypto Solutions
Imperial College London has teamed up with AI startup FluidAI to address challenges in the crypto market using artificial intaligance (AI).
The collaboration will focus on enhancing the tokenized market for various stakeholders, including institutions and retail investors.
FluidAI emphasizes the need to tackle liquidity aggregation issues in the crypto domain. AI can help predict and offer optimal bid and ask prices in the market. Choosing a Crypto Card?
A crypto card is an essential financial tool, significantly accelerating the widespread adoption of cryptocurrency, and offering the chance to abandon traditional cash and fiat currencies completely. With a crypto card, you can make purchases in retail outlets worldwide or online, paying for goods and services with digital assets. 
Swiss Banking Giant PostFinance Enters the Crypto Arena
PostFinance, one of Switzerland's major banks, is stepping into the cryptocurrency world with a service for retail clients, launching on February 21, 2024. The service will allow users to purchase, store, and even set up savings plans for digital assets. Initially, it will offer access to 11 popular cryptocurrencies. 
NEM Network and XEM Cryptocurrency Reviewed
The NEM blockchain platform, powered by the XEM coin, has two networks – one for retail investors and one for the corporate sector. The main network uses a unique Proof-of-Importance (PoI) consensus protocol, where supernode deployment and transaction validation are rewarded.