Morning Post - September 9

headlines

▌Russia will promote the use of digital rubles in cross-border payments

The Governor of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, Elvira Nabiullina, announced on Thursday that the Russian central bank will actively promote the possibility of using the digital ruble for cross-border settlements. Many Russian banks want to participate and are actively participating in the experiment to introduce a digital ruble. The experiment will run until 2023. Elvira Nabiullina added: "Next year we will start another type of operation on a limited scale to gradually start putting it into circulation."

policy

▌White House Office of Science and Technology: Encryption Mining Hinders U.S. Environmental Protection Efforts

The White House Office of Science and Technology released a report stating that crypto mining hinders U.S. climate commitments and efforts to net zero carbon pollution, and the U.S. must take action to reduce pollution related to cryptocurrency production. The report calls for federal agencies to work with states to develop standards, saying the White House or Congress may eventually need to step in. It is reported that the conclusions released on Thursday dovetail with the Biden administration's focus on mitigating climate change.

cryptocurrency

▌U.S. recovers more than $30 million in cryptocurrency stolen by North Korean hackers

The U.S. has recovered more than $30 million in cryptocurrency stolen by North Korean hackers.

▌PUMA Launches Metaverse Sneakers and NFTs at New York Fashion Week

Activewear brand PUMA has launched its first metaverse experience at New York Fashion Week. Dubbed "Black Station," the 3D metaverse site will showcase future NFT items, offering consumers new opportunities to interact with brands through immersive online experiences. Exclusive NFTs redeemable for limited-edition physical sneakers will be available as part of PUMA’s FUTROGRADE New York fashion show starting September 13. By launching Black Station at New York Fashion Week, the strategic positioning signaled the brand's desire to reach a fashion-forward and digitally savvy consumer base. Additionally, designing it as an immersive Web3 venue will allow PUMA to engage more with customers digitally, thereby fostering community engagement and opening up new revenue streams through the Metaverse.

▌NEAR Foundation invests in the NFT market Few and Far to develop the NEAR NFT ecosystem

Few and Far, the next-generation NFT market, announced that it has received investment from the NEAR Foundation. The specific amount has not been disclosed publicly. The two parties will establish a partnership to develop the NEAR NFT ecosystem. In the next few months, Few and Far will drive the growth and development of the NFT project within NEAR to support top brands and major IP and Launchpad functions from Web2 to Web3, and lead NFT smart contract standardization, liquidity and regionalization. A blockchain indexing solution that provides a seamless NFT minting solution and an easy-to-use marketplace for the NEAR ecosystem and beyond.