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Tranquility Base – A New Open Source, Multi-cloud Datacenter as Code (DaC) Capability
Tranquility Base lands at Google Cloud Next ’19 in London. At Google Cloud Next, GFT is hosting the first public showing of Tranquility Base – a vendor agnostic open source initiative which delivers a full multi-cloud datacenter written in code (Datacenter as Code [DaC]). DaC fully automates the numerous manually intensive infrastructure and application setup tasks, delivered through a feature-rich self-service portal. Approved and regulatory-compliant activators, based on DevOps-ready application reference architectures can be deployed from the developer portal – often by a single click.
Tranquility Base provides users with the ability to deploy all infrastructure and applications as integrated coded modules written in Terraform. It delivers ease-of-use and fast-track cloud deployment capabilities which have never been seen before. Supporting all of the major cloud service providers (CSPs), it enables full compliance, consistency and replicability across any organisation.
Tranquility Base Lead, Andrew Rossiter commented. “Without question, cloud migration is hard and most firms lack the skilled resources, necessary controls and operating models required to create a secure managed cloud environment. Development teams also struggle to access best-practice deployment strategies – particularly around continuous delivery and deployment. Very early on we identified there was an urgent need to find a common solution, across all industries, to these critical issues. Drawing on years of experience in this area and the belief it would make a significant difference to the industry at large, GFT donated a team of highly skilled global developers to kick start the Tranquility Base open source initiative.”
Google is the first cloud provider to be showcased on Tranquility Base during the upcoming Google Cloud Next ’19 London conference. There the team will demonstrate how the activators can be used to build a specific reference architecture on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), supporting numerous applications and workloads. This enables ‘first time right’ cloud adoption to be achieved faster than ever before.
Andrew Rossiter continued: “Collaborating with the authors, architects and engineers of Tranquility Base, users can very quickly create tailored landing zones and deploy activators in line with their own organisation’s needs and priorities. The contributor community is already gaining pace with major banks and automotive firms either already on board or keen to get involved. The Tranquility Base open source community is on a fast-track path to becoming an independent positive force for change, enabling all participants to learn, develop and contribute code, all with a common purpose. Join in!”
Marika Lulay, GFT’s CEO concluded. “GFT has been pivotal in pioneering this open source initiative, as we believe the ‘first time right’ approach will become the industry’s way forward to enable an accelerated cloud migration for all. Tranquility Base is very relevant for our existing clients too, as it fully supports the stringent risk and compliance requirements imposed on highly regulated firms. And it will liberate users from the onerous challenges and associated high costs created by single vendor lock-in scenarios. Based on the feedback of everyone we are talking to, we really are very optimistic about the opportunities Tranquility Base will unlock. Playing a founding role clearly demonstrates not only GFT’s commitment to this open source community, but also the pioneering capabilities of our global, highly skilled, in-house development teams.”
Tranquility Base lands at Google Cloud Next ’19 in London’s Excel centre on 20-21 November 2019, where GFT is a premium sponsor.
SOURCE GFT
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Blocks & Headlines: Today in Blockchain – May 27, 2025 Featuring Blockchain.com, Bilal Bin Saqib, XRP Ledger, Unstoppable Domains, ReNEW, MEXC Ventures
Welcome to Blocks & Headlines, your op-ed–style daily briefing on the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. Today we cover:
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Blockchain.com’s African push – expansion into Nigeria and Ghana
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Pakistan’s new blockchain czar – Bilal Bin Saqib appointed to steer crypto policy
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XRP Ledger powers Dubai real-estate tokenization – fractional ownership goes live
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Unstoppable Domains’ patent filing – bridging Web2 DNS and blockchain assets
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ReNEW project – digital twins and blockchain safeguard Europe’s rivers
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MEXC Ventures – sponsoring Korea University’s Blockchain-AI Ideathon
Below, we unpack each story, analyze its significance, and offer insights on the broader blockchain ecosystem.
1. Blockchain.com Seeks Footprint in Nigeria & Ghana
What happened: UK-based crypto exchange Blockchain.com is opening an office in Nigeria—its fastest-growing West African market—and targeting expansion into Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa.
Why it matters: Africa’s crypto adoption continues to outpace global averages, driven by remittances, inflation hedging, and youth entrepreneurship. By establishing a physical presence, Blockchain.com gains regulatory clarity and local partnerships essential for on-the-ground support and compliance.
Opinion & implications:
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Localized strategy wins: Purely digital exchanges risk friction with regulators and limited brand trust. A local office signals commitment and builds goodwill.
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Regulatory trailblazing: As African nations craft crypto frameworks, Blockchain.com can help shape favorable rules through dialogue with policymakers.
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Competitive edge: Early movers that navigate KYC/AML hurdles and deliver localized offerings (e.g., naira- or cedi-denominated trading pairs) will dominate these fast-growing markets.
Source: Bloomberg
2. Pakistan Appoints Bilal Bin Saqib as Crypto Advisor
What happened: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif named 29-year-old Bilal Bin Saqib—CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council—as his Special Assistant on Blockchain & Crypto, with minister-of-state status.
Why it matters: This high-profile appointment demonstrates Pakistan’s ambition to develop a FATF-compliant digital-asset framework, launch Bitcoin-mining initiatives, and integrate blockchain into governance, land records, and finance.
Opinion & implications:
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Regulatory momentum: Pakistan’s top-down approach contrasts with countries that ban or ignore crypto. A dedicated ministerial role accelerates policymaking and VASP licensing.
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Ecosystem growth: With 40 million crypto users and $300 billion in annual trading volume, Pakistan offers scale. Clear rules could attract institutional and retail VASPs alike.
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Global posture: By aligning with international standards, Pakistan signals to global investors that it’s open for blockchain business.
Source: Dawn.com
3. XRP Ledger Powers Dubai’s Real-Estate Tokenization
What happened: The Dubai Land Department launched “Prypco Mint,” a government-backed platform for fractional real-estate ownership on the XRP Ledger. Investments start at AED 2,000 (~$545), exclusively for UAE ID holders initially.
Why it matters: Tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) is rapidly gaining traction. Using XRPL’s high throughput and low fees, Dubai cements its status as a global crypto hub and innovator in DeFi infrastructure.
Opinion & implications:
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RWA narrative: As institutional investors seek regulated exposure to illiquid assets, real-estate tokenization on public blockchains offers transparency, tradability, and compliance.
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Platform scalability: If XRPL proves resilient under real-estate workloads, other jurisdictions may follow suit, driving demand for XRP and associated on-chain services.
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Economic inclusion: Lower-entry points democratize property investment, but secondary markets and custody solutions must mature to ensure liquidity.
Source: Benzinga
4. Unstoppable Domains Files Patent for Blockchain-DNS Integration
What happened: Unstoppable Domains filed a patent application (submitted November 2023, published May 2025) outlining methods to tie Web2 DNS records to blockchain assets—such as NFTs or wallet addresses—and authorize DNS changes via on-chain signatures.
Why it matters: This innovation bridges legacy Internet infrastructure and Web3 identity, offering a unified control plane for domain management that’s tamper-proof and cryptographically secure.
Opinion & implications:
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DNS security reimagined: Traditional DNS is vulnerable to hijacking. Blockchain-based record resolution could harden the domain ecosystem against centralized attacks.
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ICANN synergy: As an ICANN-accredited registrar, Unstoppable Domains may pilot hybrid services that complement DNSSEC and emerging Internet standards.
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Business models: Monetizing blockchain-DNS services through premium domain auctions or DNS-as-a-service could unlock new revenue streams.
Source: Neuron Expert
5. ReNEW: Digital Twins & Blockchain Protect Europe’s Waterways
What happened: The EU-funded ReNEW project deploys digital twins, real-time sensors on tourist vessels, and a blockchain ledger to monitor and enforce wastewater discharge rules on the Douro River—and across living labs in Belgium, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Why it matters: Environmental compliance platforms often struggle with data integrity. Blockchain’s immutability ensures that pollution records are permanent and tamper-proof, automating fines for illegal discharges.
Opinion & implications:
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Green Web3: This use case exemplifies “blockchain for good,” where transparency incentivizes sustainable practices in logistics and tourism.
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Digital twins synergy: Coupling predictive river-system models with on-chain enforcement creates a robust decision-support tool for regulators and operators alike.
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Scalable blueprint: Other critical-infrastructure sectors—energy grids, air quality, waste management—can adopt similar hybrid architectures.
Source: Smart Water Magazine
6. MEXC Ventures at Korea University’s Blockchain-AI Ideathon
What happened: On May 16, MEXC Ventures co-hosted the 2025 Korea University Blockchain Startup Ideathon—part of the National Center of Excellence in SW AI Startup program—with 27 blockchain teams, 36 AI teams, and 208 total participants. MEXC sponsored the blockchain track alongside KISA, LG CNS, and Tether, and awarded the “MEXC Ventures Award” to team AlchemyLab.
Why it matters: Academic hackathons are incubators for early-stage blockchain innovation, fostering talent pipelines and new use-cases. Corporate sponsorships validate these events and accelerate academia-industry collaboration.
Opinion & implications:
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Talent cultivation: With global shortages of blockchain engineers, ideathons provide hands-on training and recruitment opportunities.
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Innovation hotspots: South Korea’s strong R&D environment and high university participation rates make it a strategic node for Web3 breakthroughs.
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Ecosystem growth: MEXC’s involvement signals that exchanges and VCs view academic partnerships as vital for sustainable ecosystem development.
Source: MEXC Blog
Conclusion
Today’s highlights—from Blockchain.com’s African push to Unstoppable Domains’ DNS patent—showcase an industry maturing across regulation, real-world asset tokenization, environmental use-cases, and talent development. Key trends to watch:
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Localized expansion as exchanges tailor services to regional markets.
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Government appointments signaling blockchain’s policy importance.
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RWA tokenization driving DeFi into mainstream finance.
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Hybrid Web2–Web3 solutions hardening Internet infrastructure.
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Sustainability platforms leveraging blockchain for public-good.
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Academic partnerships fueling the next generation of innovators.
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s deep dive into the stories shaping blockchain’s evolution.
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