12 May 2023 China launches the National Blockchain Technology Innovation Center The government of China has launched the National Blockchain Technology Innovation Center in Beijing to support blockchain technology research
12 May 2023 Nilos partners Modulr to launch virtual EU IBANs Israel-based Nilos has partnered with embedded payments platform Modulr to launch virtual EU IBANs for companies dealing with crypto in Europe
12 May 2023 Standard Chartered to offer digital asset custody in the UAE UK-based Standard Chartered has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Dubai International Financial Centre to work on digital assets
11 May 2023 EY launches an Ethereum-based platform that can track carbon emissions The UK-based EY organisation has launched an Ethereum-based platform that can help companies keep track of their carbon emissions
10 May 2023 Worldcoin launches its first consumer product US-based Worldcoin has launched its first consumer product in the form of a wallet app that allows users to transfer crypto tokens via Polygon
11 May 2023 Central Bank of Brazil allows firms to participate in its CBDC pilot The Central Bank of Brazil has announced that it will allow 10 commercial banks to participate in its CBDC pilot
11 May 2023 Reap partners Triple-A to allow businesses to pay bills with crypto Hong Kong-based Reap has partnered with Triple-A to allow businesses to pay for their fiat bills with cryptocurrency
10 May 2023 Bittrex files for bankruptcy protection US-based cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex has filed for bankruptcy protection following a complaint from the Securities and Exchange Commission