The Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (DITE&C), Government of Goa, has taken a major step toward building a blockchain ecosystem in the State by convening industry leaders, academia, experts and incubators. The initiative, supported by McLaren Strategic Solutions and Omnumi, aims to foster collaboration, skill development and real-world blockchain adoption in Goa.
A 12-foot golden statue of former US President Donald Trump holding a Bitcoin was unveiled outside the US Capitol, coinciding with the Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point interest rate cut. Funded by crypto investors, the installation aims to spark debate on the intersection of politics, cryptocurrency, and monetary policy.
India has quietly risen to become one of the largest holders of Bitcoin in the world, with an estimated $120 billion in retail ownership — nearly a million coins, or over 5% of the global Bitcoin supply. While the U.S. still leads in total national holdings, India tops the charts in crypto adoption, now ranked #1 on the Global Crypto Adoption Index by Chainalysis. More than 90 million Indians own crypto, but the lion’s share of value is concentrated among a few thousand high-net-worth investors and institutions.
The UAE is set to launch the Digital Dirham by late 2025 — a blockchain-powered central bank digital currency (CBDC) that will revolutionize everything from daily payments to international remittances. Backed by law and part of the country’s FIT (Financial Infrastructure Transformation) program, the Digital Dirham aims to make money transfers faster, safer, and more accessible for all residents.
Reliance Jio has made a surprise entry into the Web3 and blockchain universe with the launch of 'Jio Coin', a blockchain-based platform for cryptocurrency, NFTs, and DeFi applications
