Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson live streamed the destruction of all 900 billion Airdrop tokens to his unofficial $Charles Token on Lace Paper Wallet about an hour ago, with a market capitalization of approximately 80 million dollars. Hoskinson did this to demonstrate that he has no affiliation with the token. Earlier, Charles Hoskinson publicly announced his Lace Paper Wallet on social media, claiming that this was to "demonstrate the security of Lace, even if I publicly disclose the QR code address to everyone, it will not be stolen." However, an anonymous developer transferred 90 billion Meme Tokens $Charles to Honskinson's wallet address after creating Meme Token $Charles.

Golden Finance reported that Howard, the Asia Pacific Development Relations Manager of TON, pointed out in an article that although the mini-program game field has been active recently, there are still many areas in the TON ecosystem that need to be developed. Howard believes that the areas of credit card cashback, gift card business, tokenization of physical assets (RWAs), income products, Launchpool-like projects, and offline QR code payment solutions contain great potential and are expected to develop into billion-dollar projects on the Telegram mini-program and TON blockchain. He said that compared to the EVM ecosystem such as Ethereum, TON is more suitable for young developers and Web2 game studios because it has a huge user base and real rise potential.

Google launched a digital Wallet in India on Wednesday with local integration, and Ram Papatla, Google's general manager of Android and head of engineering in India, said at a press conference in New Delhi: "Google Pay is our main payment application case." Wallet is specifically tailored with non-payment use cases in mind. Google Wallet will allow Android users in India to store and access their boarding passes, gift cards, event tickets, and loyalty cards. You can add all of this information via a QR code, barcode, or link shared through Gmail, or by using the dedicated Add to Google Wallet button on partner apps.

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Japanese IoT platform developer Jasmy has released a roadmap for 2024, the key points of which are as follows: Data Valuation: - IoT Device Collaboration: Q1: Establish strategic alliances with IoT device companies; Q1-Q3: Cooperate with the above companies to develop new features; Q3-Q4: The tangible benefits of IoT data utilization will be demonstrated. -AI Customization: Q1-Q2: Personal Data Locker will add new AI features to enhance its adaptability to user preferences; Q1-Q3: Jasmy will enhance the functionality of his blockchain PC by integrating AI. JASMY Tokenomics: -Jasmy Wallet Deployment: Q1: The points system will be released on Jasmy L1 and will be integrated into the Jasmy ecosystem. QR transfers are available between KYC users, and it will operate in partnership with stablecoins. When the stablecoin is licensed, the points system will be the first to run; Q2: Expand cooperation within the exchange ecosystem and promote seamless token swaps; Q2-Q3: Use tokens to activate functions in the wallet. -Lock: Q1: Introduce a lock-up function linked to the exchange to enhance ecological stability; Q2: APPROXIMATELY 100 MILLION JASMY TOKENS WILL BE LOCKED IN Q2/APRIL. Carbon Credit Exchange: - Development of the Jasmy Carbon Credit Exchange (for the time being): Q1: Establish basic exchange function; Q2: Implement a credit offset mechanism through token burning. -Compliance: Q3-Q4: Apply for the same standard for the voluntary market; Q4: Obtain J credit certification. -Start: Q4: Launch of testnet and promotion of restricted trading activity. -Product Cooperation: Q3-Q4: Credit-linked cooperation via blockchain PC. （BSC News）

PANews News on February 21, according to The Block, Walmart, the world's largest retailer, has expanded the supply of Pudgy Toys (the toy line of the Non-fungible Token series Pudgy Penguins) to 1,100 stores in the United States, bringing the total number of stores nationwide to 3,100. Walmart has stocked 30 new Pudgy toys, including the Lil Pudgys Igloo collectible and action figures, each priced between $2.99 and $11.97. Pudgy Toys debuted at Walmart last September and initially appeared in 2,000 U.S. stores. Luca Netz, CEO of Pudgy Penguins, said in a statement: "Walmart's expansion in other stores, as well as exclusive toy offerings, underscores the enduring appeal of Pudgy Penguins' character. ” It is reported that each Pudgy toy comes with a QR code that can be used to access Pudgy World, a digital social platform for Long people, where users can build their own "Forever Pudgy" characters, play mini-games, and interact with other users. Pudgy World is based on the Ethereum Layer 2 network zkSync Era and is currently in public beta mode.

Oslo, Norway-based blockchain technology company Reltime announced the completion of a financing provided by the Research Council of Norway, Reltime has built a Web3 platform based on the Layer 1 proof-of-authority blockchain, supporting non-custodial wallets, SuperApps, loyalty programs, payment solutions, lending services, QR codes, and CBDCs and use cases such as digital fiat currencies and utility tokens, as well as customer management features such as eKYC, identity management, SLAs, and reporting, with the new funds going to be used for its development plan to "use 5G handsets as validators for Layer 1 microtransaction blockchain nodes".

PANews reported on November 21 that, according to a memorandum of understanding signed at the Singapore Fintech Expo, bakong, a digital currency operated by the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), will provide users with access to Alipay's business network and use QR codes to conduct cross-border transactions on Alipay. The MOU means that Cambodians will be able to use the Riel in their Bakong wallet to shop with 83 million merchants around the world on the Alipay network. Moreover, Chinese tourists will be able to shop in Cambodia using QR codes from the bakong KHQR system. It is reported that Bakong Pay was launched in 2020 and is intended to be used for remittance and shopping. The bakong service is operated by NBC on the blockchain, but it is not a central bank digital currency (CBDC) because the currency is a liability of the commercial banks that use it. BaKong can use both USD and Cambodian Riel accounts. Cambodia's economy is highly dollarized.

Bakong, a digital currency program launched by the National Bank of Cambodia in 2020, has now partnered with Alipay to further expand its reach, according to Golden Finance. In addition, Cambodians with a KYC Bakong wallet that is fully linked to the bank can also make overseas payments at merchants linked to Alipay. Separately, Bakong's developer, Soramitsu, is developing Mukumi, Japan's cross-border digital currency system, which will be connected to Bakong. Its purpose is to enable Japanese merchants to sell in Southeast Asia using QR codes linked to Bakong. Target countries include Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, all of which accept Bakong.

Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, director of Sharjah Digital Office, unveiled the "Sharjah NFT," Golden Finance reported. This is the UAE utilizing NFT technology for government and private entities to issue digital certificates using Soulbound tokens, and blockchain to efficiently store and track documents via QR codes. Users can design and generate custom certificates to meet their specific needs, leverage the platform's blockchain-based infrastructure to efficiently create certificate records, and act as a central control center to coordinate their distribution with maximum efficiency and minimal human involvement.

PANews reported on October 21 that India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a suspect suspected of $930,000 cryptocurrency fraud, Coingape reported. CBI conducted a raid on the premises of suspect Ramavat Shaishav, seizing $930,000 worth of cryptocurrencies from his wallet, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, USDT, and more. Meanwhile, during the search, CBI officers also confiscated mobile phones, laptops, and bank accounts containing various information to further investigate cryptocurrency fraud in India. Ramavat Shaishav reportedly contacted a U.S. citizen by phone using the pseudonym "James Carlson." He falsely claimed to be from the fraud department of a multinational corporation and told the victim that someone was trying to order a computer using the victim's account with the same company. Ramavat Shaishav misled the victim, saying that individuals in four different states had used the victim's Social Security number to open accounts with the multinational company mentioned above. Ramavat Shaishav tries to trick victims into withdrawing cash from their bank account and depositing it into Bitcoin in the RockitCoin ATM wallet. Ramavat Shaishav shared a QR code and scammed the victim. CBI has filed cases under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Information Technology (IT) Act. The investigation into this matter is ongoing.

According to a report from Southeast Network on October 4, Licheng District of Quanzhou City specially launched a 24-hour intelligent tourism explanation assistant during the long holiday - "AI Ancient City Tour". This is an attempt to use digital human technology in the field of tourism. This product uses the country's leading AI large language model and digital human technology, and is based on "Hehe" in the Licheng City IP Haisi family. It integrates interactive dialogue and explanation and navigation, and can provide tourists with "eat, drink and play" in the ancient city. "Travel, Shopping and Entertainment" guided tour experience. After citizens and tourists scan the QR code to enter the "AI Ancient City Tour" page, they can have voice communication with the digital human "Hehe" and ask about attraction introductions, local food and other information, and "Hehe" will respond according to the questions. In addition, "Hehe" can also explain the history and cultural background of the scenic spots, allowing tourists to have a deeper understanding of the ancient city.

Golden Finance reported that the Russian Central Bank provided the latest information on the digital ruble and the pilot test of the Russian central bank’s digital currency function. Elvira Nabiullina, the governor of Russia’s central bank, said the project is still ongoing and the agency is receiving feedback to test various features of the new currency. We launched a digital ruble pilot project in August with hands-on operations and real customers. Everything is going according to plan, we are testing operations, starting with the opening of wallets, transfers between citizens and payment of purchases via QR codes. We are preparing to expand the program next year, adding new participants, new customers, including transfers between legal entities. Thirteen banks are involved in the current pilot, which includes activities in Moscow and ten other Russian cities, and conducts retail payments in the Moscow Metro, which has historically been a testing ground for innovation.

Golden Finance reports that the Russian Central Bank predicts that the digital ruble (the local central bank digital currency (CBDC)) may be widely adopted in the country in 2025. The move demonstrates the central bank’s strategic approach to modernizing the domestic payments landscape. Olga Skorobogatova, First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Russia, stressed that the digital ruble is seen as an additional payment method, alongside existing options such as the Fast Payment System, Mir payment cards, QR code/NFC payments, and biometric-based payments.

According to news on September 11, people familiar with the matter revealed that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is working with banks to launch new features to promote the digital rupee. New features include allowing customers to conduct digital rupee transactions while offline and connecting it with India’s popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The Reserve Bank of India has been urging banks to enable e-rupee interoperability with UPI through QR codes. This interoperability will allow payments to be made through the already widely used UPI QR codes. The feature, announced in June, has been activated by major banks including State Bank of India, India's largest bank. It is reported that the current daily average number of retail digital rupee transactions is about 18,000, which is far lower than the RBI’s target of reaching 1 million daily transactions by the end of 2023.

PANews reported on September 11 that according to Reuters, people familiar with the matter revealed that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is working with banks to launch new features to promote the digital rupee. New features include allowing customers to conduct digital rupee transactions while offline and connecting e-rupees with India’s popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI). UPI is an instant, real-time payments system that allows users to transfer money across multiple banks without having to disclose bank account details. The Reserve Bank of India has been urging banks to enable e-rupee interoperability with UPI through QR codes. This interoperability will allow payments to be made through the already widely used UPI QR codes. The feature, announced in June, has been activated by major banks including State Bank of India, India's largest bank. It is reported that the current daily average number of retail digital rupee transactions is about 18,000, which is far lower than the RBI’s target of reaching 1 million daily transactions by the end of 2023.

PANews reported on September 6 that according to Jinshi, the governor of the Reserve Bank of India said that he planned to test more use cases of wholesale central bank digital currency. Before December this year, the goal is to achieve complete integration of digital currency and unified payment interface QR code. Interoperability, and reach 1 million digital currency transactions per day.