• TraiCon Events will host Nigeria’s Fintech Revolution Summit on 10th & 11th May 2023.
•The summit aims to bring together top 300+ fintech leaders and BFSI experts to discuss trends and investment opportunities in the finance sector.
• Featured speakers include Wasiu Popoola, Victor Olojo, Bipul Deka, Oluremi Tinuolu Gabriel and Senator Ihenyen.

Nigeria Fintech Revolution Summit 2023

TraiCon Events is hosting the premier fintech event in Nigeria titled as „Nigeria Fintech Revolution Summit“ scheduled on 10th & 11th May 2023 in the Lagos, Nigeria. This forum will be attended by over top 300+ participants including BFSI experts, fintech leaders, ministry & central bank authorities, investors & corporates across the west africa.

Objectives of The Summit

This summit aims to bring together fintech leaders & BFSI experts to discuss and deliberate the trends around financial technology and investment opportunities for finance sector. This dedicated event provides an opportunity to explore why Nigeria will become the Africa regions second leading financial services hub.

Featured Speakers

FinTech founders, central bank officials, FSI experts, regulators, policy-makers, technologists, entrepreneurs, investors, academics and media from around the world will come together to learn, discuss, debate and network. Some of these featured speakers includes Wasiu Popoola – Chief Digital & Innovation Officer at Parallex Bank Ltd Nigeria; Victor Olojo – National President at Association of Mobile Money & Bank Agents Nigeria; Bipul Deka- Chief Digital Officer at First City Monument Bank Limited Nigeria; Oluremi Tinuolu Gabriel – Head, Digital Channels at Access Bank Plc Nigeria; Senator Ihenyen – Fintech Lawyer/Founding Editor at Crypto Asset Buyer Nigeria; Paul Ruru Mbuguah – Founder/Group CEO at Eclectics International Limited Kenya.

Attendees Profile

The attendees profile for this summit include Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Head of Digital Payment (HoDP), Head of IT (HoIT), Head of Fintech (HoF), Chief Information Officer (CIO), Head of Retail Banking (HoRB), Heads of Customer Experience (HoCE), Angel Investor (AI), Head of AML (HoAML) and Head of Financial Regulatory (HoFR).

Sponsors

Many fintech and banking technology solution providers such as Eclectics – Silver Sponsor and WeVesti -Startup Exhibitor are participating in this summit as sponsors who will be showcasing their solutions during this forum. For more information please contact Eng Prasanna Event Producer at TraiCon Events: prasanna@traiconevents.com or +0091-7708523918

• The Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue has appointed Senior U.S. State Department Official Janice L. deGarmo as their Chief Operating Officer, effective March 13th.
• deGarmo brings extensive record of transformational leadership to the Institute following 15 years of service in the U.S. Department of State, most recently as Director of the Office of Management Strategy and Solutions.
• Keith Krach, Chairman of the Institute, praised deGarmo’s rare ability to challenge status quo while inspiring, empowering and unifying a high-performance team to achieve noble mission and leave long-lasting impact on foreign policy goals with data-informed diplomacy.

Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy Appoints Senior U.S. Official

The Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue has appointed Senior U.S. State Department Official Janice L. deGarmo as their Chief Operating Officer, effective March 13th, expanding its senior leadership with her transformational leadership and data-driven diplomacy expertise.

deGarmo Brings Extensive Record to Institute

deGarmo brings an extensive record of transformational leadership to the Krach Institute following 15 years of service at the U.S. Department of State where she was most recently Director of the Office of Management Strategy and Solutions delivering strategic insights and business transformation to improve management platform and advance foreign policy goals with oversight over consulting projects and analytics center among other offices within the department..

Chairman Praises deGarmo’s Qualities

Keith Krach, Chairman fo the Institute praised deGarmo’s rare talent in challenging status quo while inspiring, empowering and unifying a high performance team towards a noble mission that leaves a long-lasting impact on foreign policy goals through data-informed diplomacy saying that these qualities will enhance Institutes ability to innovate tech statecraft at global scale .

Data-Driven Mindset To Scale The Institute

In her new role as COO, deGarmo will bring a data-driven mindset delivered through operational excellence in order to effectively deliver on its unique value as global leader in new category of tech statecraft by scaling up Krach institute’s growth .

Conclusion

Janice L De Garma is set to be an integral part in modernizing diplomatic relations not just between countries but also between different cultures who can benefit from each other’s technical prowesses which is sure going to be enhanced further under her able guidance .

• TeraWulf Inc. has energized roughly half of its 50-MW stake in the Nautilus Cryptomine facility, a joint venture with Cumulus Coin, LLC.
• The Nautilus facility is the first behind-the-meter bitcoin mining facility powered by 100% nuclear power at scale in the U.S., with a fixed power cost of $0.02/kWh for five years.
• TeraWulf is currently expanding operations at its Lake Mariner facility in New York to increase capacity from 60 MW to 110 MW.

TeraWulf Energizes Nautilus Facility in Pennsylvania

TeraWulf Inc (Nasdaq: WULF) announced that it has energized roughly half of its 50-MW stake in the Nautilus Cryptomine facility, a joint venture with Cumulus Coin, LLC. This marks the first behind-the-meter bitcoin mining facility powered by 100% nuclear power at scale in the U.S., and benefits from a fixed power cost of $0.02/kWh for five years.

8,000 Miners Already Online

Currently, 8,000 miners have already been brought online across this 50-MW stake representing a hash rate capacity of approximately 1.0 EH/s (exahash per second). The Company plans to bring an additional 8,000 miners online during the coming weeks and expects full deployment – 1.9 EH/s – by May 2021.

Lake Mariner Facility Expansion

In addition to ramping up operations at Nautilus Facility, TeraWulf is also expanding bitcoin mining operations at its wholly owned Lake Mariner facility in New York with Building 2 increasing operational capacity from 60 MW to 110 MW total across both sites combined by Q2 ’23

Zero Carbon Energy Source

The Nautilus Facility directly sources reliable baseload power from Susquehanna nuclear generation station located in Pennsylvania which provides zero carbon energy source for powering these mining facilities throughout their term period of 5 years or more if needed be .

Benefits For TeraWulf

The low cost and renewable energy source provided by Susquehanna nuclear generation station allows TeraWulf to benefit significantly as they target total online capacity of 5.5 EH/s (50,000 miners & 160 MW) across both sites resulting into significant profit margins over time benefiting their shareholders significantly .

• Mercado Bitcoin announced the successful completion of a series of pilot tests to analyze the interoperability of a tokenized version of Brazil’s central bank-issued digital currency (CBDC) called „Digital Real“.
• The Stellar public blockchain was utilized for the experiments and included procedures for using a tokenized, on-chain version of the Digital Real from a digital decentralized identity system, with traceability, KYC, and antifraud measures.
• This is merely one initiative towards releasing the Digital Real by December 2023 as per the Central Bank of Brazil’s plan.

Pilot Test For Brazil’s CBDC ‚Digital Real‘ Successfully Completed

Mercado Bitcoin announced the successful completion of a series of pilot tests that were aimed at analyzing the interoperability of a tokenized version of Brazil’s central bank-issued digital currency (CBDC) called „Digital Real“. The Stellar public blockchain was utilized for these experiments which included procedures for using a tokenized, on-chain version of the Digital Real from a digital decentralized identity system, with traceability, KYC, and antifraud measures.

The Unique LIFT Challenge

The Brazilian government has set out their plan to create this CBDC which is making progress towards its likely release date. This test was conducted under the unique Laboratory of Financial and Technological Innovations (LIFT) challenge which was issued in 2022. Mercado Bitcoin is one among nine organizations chosen by the Central Bank of Brazil to undertake these tests.

Analysis & Results

For these transactions to be in line with Mercado Bitcoin Pay, tools such as Clearsale and CPQD were enlisted to handle digital identification chores like ID and fraud protection operations. The organizations conducting this research claim that their hypothesis has been validated – that public networks like Stellar blockchain may act as proxies for functioning of Digital Real – through successful results from these tests.

Brazilian Central Bank Plan

President Roberto Campos Neto said on February 14 that they will carry out thorough pilot testing soon to provide comprehensive development path for Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) before his term ends in December 2023.

Conclusion

This test is just one among several initiatives being carried out to evaluate how well Digital Real behaves in different settings before it can be released officially by December 2023.

• The „Top Blockchain, NFT, Digital Wallet, Metaverse and Other WEB3 Opportunities in Automotive“ report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
• It examines advancements in exponential technologies such as Blockchain, AI, Computing, Data and Materials to identify opportunities for new ADAS features to customers which improve cabin safety, boost passenger convenience and enhance personalization.
• Companies Mentioned include APTIV Audi BAIC Bentley BMW Group Bosch BYD CHANGAN Continental Daimler: Mercedes-Benz Denso FCA: Focus on Alfa Romeo Fiat Jeep Maserati Ford Geely General Motors etc.

Overview of the Report

The „Top Blockchain, NFT, Digital Wallet, Metaverse and Other WEB3 Opportunities in Automotive“ report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. It examines advancements in exponential technologies such as Blockchain, AI, Computing, Data and Materials to identify opportunities for new ADAS features to customers which improve cabin safety boost passenger convenience and enhance personalization.

Value Additions & Technological Maturity

The publisher categorizes the emerging ADAS features based on their value addition and technological maturity. Value addition reflects the incremental benefits or quantum leaps comparing to existing ADAS while Technological maturity captures the commercial availability and deployment of the features. These include Vehicle Wallet for EV Charging based on Digital Identities (such as BMW’s pilot for charging with renewables), NFT-based Service & Updates‘ Vehicle History Autonomous Guardian Autonomous Self-charging electric cars Acoustic Vehicle Monitoring & Signalling Autonomous Driver DNA Self-Navigation & Route Optimization etc.

Regulation Policy & Standards

The report also looks at progress made by regulators globally in terms of policy standards so that these technology can be harnessed safely for public use especially when it comes to driverless vehicles that are being tested all over the world now. This will help provide a framework for companies looking at making their products commercially available soon enough in this space.

Technology & Innovation Strategies

It discusses technology trends innovation strategies business models emerging competition investments partnerships organizational structure among other topics of interests which are pertinent when it comes to understanding how tech is evolving in this space who are leading players what are their strategies what kind of funding they have secured etc so that businesses can make informed decisions about where they should allocate resources if they want to get into this field or develop an existing product further into something more advanced/profitable/sustainable etc..

Outlook & Impact on Main Automotive Players Finally it examines how these changes will impact main automotive players both positively as well as negatively so that necessary steps can be taken proactively or defensively depending on what kind of a company one is running or planning on starting up soon enough! Companies Mentioned include APTIV Audi BAIC Bentley BMW Group Bosch BYD CHANGAN Continental Daimler: Mercedes-Benz Denso FCA: Focus on Alfa Romeo Fiat Jeep Maserati Ford Geely General Motors etc

• Catamaran Guru and Trippy Sailors Adventure Club are collaborating to promote sailing with NFTs.
• The NFTs will provide exclusive access to high-end sailing trips around the world.
• It is estimated that the global market size of NFTs will reach $211.72 billion by 2030.

Catamaran Guru & Trippy Sailors Collaboration

Catamaran Guru, one of the leading companies for catamaran owners, and Trippy Sailors Adventure Club have announced a collaboration to promote and educate about the world of sailing via Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). By owning at least one of the 5555 Trippy Sailor NFTs, members can connect with like-minded individuals, form travel groups, and a chance to win free vacations.

Sailing Perks for Members

Through this partnership with Catamaran Guru, TSAC will offer hundreds of sailing trips to its NFT holders where they can enjoy a state-of-the-art crewed catamaran experience in locations such as British Virgin Islands and The Bahamas. This new incentive provides an opportunity for yachting businesses and individuals to cultivate a new generation of sailors while connecting them within the community.

Future Outlook on NFTs

The hype around Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has decreased in recent months; however it is estimated that by 2030 their global market size will reach $211.72 billion. Many brands such as Starbucks, Alo Yoga and Amazon are already expanding the utility of these tokens beyond digital art by including verifications, memberships or ticketing systems into their strategies .

Benefits for Yachting Industry

Estelle Cockcroft from Catamaran Guru recognizes that there is a generational change happening in travel and wants her company to remain engaged with modern trends and innovation. She believes this collaboration puts the yachting industry front center of a huge new audience while opening up completely new markets for them.

Travel Through an Innovative Collection

Trippy Sailors Adventure Club is all about connecting people who love travel adventures through sailing experiences across different destinations worldwide . With this groundbreaking initiative both companies have provided an incentive not only for their current customers but also for those interested in discovering more about nautical lifestyle .

• The January employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has been released, revealing that inflation has fallen to 6.4%.
• JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s economic experts predicted a drop to 6.2% in January, while Morgan Stanley predicted a 0.4% gain when comparing the two numbers.
• Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell anticipates substantial decreases in inflation around the year 2023, which will likely affect Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies prices.

Inflation Falls to 6.4% in January

The long-awaited January employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has finally been issued and it revealed that inflation has fallen to 6.4%. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s economic experts had previously predicted a drop to 6.2%, while Morgan Stanley predicted a 0.4% gain when comparing the two numbers – both estimates were exceeded by this result as stocks may suffer from readings higher than 6.4%.

Federal Reserve’s Reaction

This data set from the Bureau of Labor will be a major factor for Federal Reserve policymakers when considering interest rate hikes – investors anticipate two more increases from its current range of 4.5 percent to 4.7 percent over this year, although these actions are supposed to have a positive effect on the economy in the long run according to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell who believes that inflation should decrease substantially by 2023 as he stated recently..

Impact on Cryptocurrency Markets

The news of lower inflation is expected to have an impact on cryptocurrency markets as well – prices for Bitcoin and most altcoins are trading in green following this announcement, suggesting investors consider this result favorable for crypto assets as well as stocks overall across all markets and sectors..

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s economic experts have provided their predictions regarding inflation which differ slightly compared with those made by Morgan Stanley’s economists – however, they both expected some degree of moderation regarding inflation rates near the conclusion of 2020 which was confirmed by CPI data throughout December and now also with this most recent reading of 6%.

Conclusion

Overall, it seems that lower than expected inflation readings could provide some benefits for cryptocurrency traders and investors alike, allowing them more opportunities to take advantage of market trends due to reduced volatility caused by increasing interest rates or any other macroeconomic factors related directly or indirectly with inflation levels..

• Coinbase announced that it would add the NFT-based crypto game „Voxies“ to its list of tradable assets.
• The project’s native cryptocurrency, VOXELS, is a polygon-based utility token and can be used to buy virtual weaponry and armor.
• The price of the token touched a 3-month high of $0.444 post the announcement.

Coinbase to List Gaming Token Voxies (VOXELS)

Coinbase has made a public statement that they would include a new coin in their listing roadmap – Voxies (VOXELS). When a cryptocurrency exchange such as Coinbase adds a token to its „roadmap,“ it means that the token will be supported on its platform in the coming days. The listing date has not been officially announced but is expected within the upcoming weeks.

Overview of Voxie Tactics

Voxie Tactics is a free-to-play, retro-styled, 3D turn-based tactical role-playing game inspired by classic tactical games from the 1990s and 2000s. Players can utilize the VOXEL token in Voxie Tactics to improve their chances of winning in the game. There are now 103M tokens in circulation with current value reaching $0.444 per unit due to this news announcement.

Price Hike Following Announcement

The price of Voxels (VOXELS) increased 13% after Coinbase’s announcement, touching a 3 month high at $0.444 per unit according to CoinMarketCap data.. This increase suggests that traders are optimistic about this addition which could draw more attention towards other coins on Coinbase’s roadmap as well..

Reduction In Employees

Due to bear market conditions and FTX collapse contagion, Coinbase had reduced 950 jobs from its staff starting January this year followed by another 1,100 job cuts in June 2021 with further recruitment hold off until now..

Conclusion

The addition of Voxels (VOXELS) into Coinbase’s roadmap is highly anticipated by traders who seem optimistic about this move with VOXEL prices increasing immediately following the news announcement suggesting an overall positive sentiment surrounding it.. As more coins join Coinbase’s list of tradable assets, there could be renewed interest in cryptocurrencies all across marketplaces leading up to even higher returns for investors than before..

• Strike has expanded its “Send Globally” product to the Philippines, allowing for fast, secure, and low-cost money transfers between the U.S. and the Philippines.
• The Philippines is one of the largest remittance markets, with over $35 billion in money sent from abroad, including more than $12 billion from the U.S.
• Strike has partnered with Pouch.ph in the Philippines, enabling transfers from U.S. dollars that are received as Philippine pesos in a recipient’s bank or mobile money account in the Philippines.

Today, Strike, the world’s leading digital payments platform built on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, announced the expansion of its „Send Globally“ product to the Philippines. This expansion allows for fast, secure, and low-cost money transfers between the U.S. and the Philippines, revolutionizing traditional cross-border payment services.

The Philippines is one of the world’s largest remittance markets and its people and economy rely on more than $35 billion annually in money sent from abroad, including more than $12 billion from the U.S. alone. It is for this reason that Strike has partnered with Pouch.ph in the Philippines, enabling transfers from U.S. dollars that are received as Philippine pesos in a recipient’s bank or mobile money account in the Philippines.

Jack Mallers, Founder and CEO of Strike, said, “Remittances are a broken system and Strike delivers an incredibly empowering experience for people to send money around the world in nearly an instant. We’re excited to partner with Pouch.ph to advance financial inclusion and bring fast, low-cost cross-border payments via the Lightning Network to the Philippines. Our technology allows us to both improve on the existing cross-border experience and include those that have previously been excluded by legacy payment rails.”

By using the Lightning Network, Strike is able to make digital payments faster, cheaper, and more accessible for people globally, particularly in countries with a high number of unbanked individuals. With Send Globally, dollars are converted into bitcoin, which is sent via the Lightning Network to the corresponding currency of the recipient’s country. The recipient’s money can be sent to their bank or mobile money account in the Philippines without having to pay expensive fees or wait days for the transfer to go through.

The expansion of Strike’s „Send Globally“ product to the Philippines is a huge advancement for cross-border payments, bringing fast, secure, and low-cost money transfers to one of the world’s largest remittance markets. Through its partnership with Pouch.ph, Strike is helping to revolutionize the way money is sent and received around the world.

•Big Eyes Coin, Floki Inu, and Baby Doge are three meme coins that offer investors access to the Decentralized Finance ecosystem.
•Floki Inu allows users to take part in a metaverse game and earn NFTs, as well as carry out other transactions using the token.
•Baby Doge is a hyper-deflationary system that increases both its scarcity and its user base.

Cryptocurrency is quickly becoming more and more popular, with new and exciting coins launching almost daily. Run on open-source technology, existing blockchains can be replicated, making the launch of a new cryptocurrency a breeze.

Three meme coins that are currently enticing investors are Big Eyes Coin, Floki Inu, and Baby Doge. Big Eyes Coin is a new meme coin that has recently raised a meteoric $17 million. Floki Inu gives users access to the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ecosystem and is heavily inspired by the famed Dogecoin. The platform is powered by its own meme coin, which can be used to purchase in-game features and to participate in charitable work. Baby Doge is another meme coin heavily influenced by the popular DOGE coin, with the added benefit of being a hyper-deflationary system that increases both its scarcity and user base.

These three meme coins offer investors a chance to get in on the ground floor of the cryptocurrency market, and represent the next wave of digital currencies set to take the world by storm. With a robust infrastructure and real-world applications, these coins are here to stay. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just getting started, these meme coins are definitely worth taking a look at.