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Huobi Group Eyes Possible Expansion In Argentina
Huobi Group Founder & CEO Leon Li met with a delegation of senior Argentinian finance officials this week during their state visit to China. Li met with Felix Martin Soto, Deputy Minister of Finance and Javier Matias Mana, Director-General of the Bilateral External Finance Bureau to discuss Huobi’s possible expansion into the country as well as the role blockchain could play in Argentina’s economic development.
The visit to Huobi was an important stop during their visit to Beijing for higher level collaboration between Chinese and Argentine governments.
“It was a great honour to meet with Deputy Minister of Finance Soto and to explore with him Huobi’s advantages when it comes to blockchain technologies and applications,” Li said. “We hope to further strengthen our cooperation with the Argentine Ministry of Finance to achieve win-win development for both of us.”
“We would like to learn how to participate in cryptocurrency and blockchain industry from Huobi,” said Soto, who heads up Argentina’s international financial relations. “Through tokenization on Huobi’s platform, for example, Argentina’splentiful agricultural, mineral and energy resources could be well financed by global investors.”
Soto believes Argentina should consider blockchain technology as a way to promote financial inclusion and reduce government costs. “At present, half of our population doesn’t have bank accounts. They practice mainly cash transactions and convert their savings into US dollars,” Soto said. “Through promoting cryptocurrency and blockchain technology and with Huobi’s assistance, we could reduce our demand for US dollars, which eventually would contribute to stabilizing the local market and attracting global investment.”
Huobi Group has expanded rapidly in recent years, opening up exchanges in areas like Japan, South Korea, Russia and – through its strategic partner Huobi (US) – the United States. It serves much of the rest of the world through Huobi Global, its flagship exchange platform.
Over the past few years, Argentina has been at the forefront of blockchain adoption in the South American region. Blockchain-centric start-ups have sprung up to serve the needs of the South American public and many Argentinians are increasingly investing in digital assets. The shift to cryptocurrency and blockchain is starting to manifest visible changes in Argentina. Earlier this year, for example, Bitcoin became an accepted payment method for busses, subways, trains and other forms of public transport and the country is also host to a growing number of crypto ATMs.
“With Huobi’s expertise in blockchain and cryptocurrency, Argentina can accelerate its pace to digital assets era,” Soto said.
SOURCE Huobi Group
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Omnichain protocols offer the answer to blockchain fragmentation
Blockchain fragmentation, stemming from the proliferation of diverse blockchain networks, poses challenges for interoperability and seamless data exchange. In response, omnichain protocols emerge as a solution to bridge these fragmented ecosystems.
These protocols aim to create a unified framework that enables communication and data transfer across multiple blockchain networks. By establishing common standards and protocols, omnichain solutions facilitate interoperability, allowing different blockchains to interact seamlessly.
The adoption of omnichain protocols addresses key issues such as data silos, redundant processes, and inefficiencies caused by blockchain fragmentation. These protocols enable businesses and developers to leverage the strengths of various blockchain networks while mitigating the drawbacks of fragmentation.
With omnichain protocols, organizations can achieve greater flexibility, scalability, and efficiency in their blockchain implementations. These protocols provide a foundation for building interconnected blockchain ecosystems, fostering innovation and collaboration across industries.
As blockchain technology continues to evolve, omnichain protocols play a vital role in overcoming the challenges of blockchain fragmentation and unlocking the full potential of distributed ledger technology.
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State-owned German Bank Set to Introduce Blockchain-Backed Digital Bonds
Germany’s state-owned bank, Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau (KfW), is set to embrace the digital age by issuing its first blockchain-based digital bond. This move signals the bank’s foray into blockchain technology and its commitment to driving its adoption in the financial sector.
The bond that KfW plans to issue will be tokenized, marking it as a ‘crypto security.’ This tokenization involves representing the bond on a blockchain, enabling validation of its transactional history and ownership.
Tokenizing bonds offers several advantages, including the automation of various aspects of bond management such as interest payments and maturity settlements. Additionally, it reduces the need for intermediaries in the process, thereby cutting down on overall transaction costs.
Melanie Kehr, a member of the Executive Board of KfW Group, expressed the bank’s innovative approach in testing new financial market products. She emphasized that the issuance of the digital bond under the German Electronic Securities Act reflects the bank’s commitment to exploring innovative solutions in the financial market.
The issuance of the blockchain-based bond marks a significant step for KfW, as it seeks to attract investors and enhance efficiency and scalability in bond transactions. Tim Armbruster, Treasurer at KfW, highlighted the importance of digitalization in increasing efficiency and scalability, emphasizing the bank’s goal of attracting a wide range of investors for the digital bond.
KfW plans to engage in dialogues with institutional investors in Europe to better understand their needs and explore the potential of blockchain technology in fintech. Cashlink Technologies GmbH, a Frankfurt-based fintech company, will serve as the crypto securities registrar for KfW, facilitating the issuance of the digital bond.
The decision by KfW to issue a blockchain-based digital bond underscores the growing interest in blockchain technology within the financial sector. It represents a significant step towards leveraging blockchain for innovation and efficiency in financial markets.
Source: cryptonews.com
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