Fed testing FooWire blockchain with Hyperledger

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News Date: August 15, 2020

Federal Reserve detailed FooWire distributed ledger experiment designed to test whether the technology is suited for payments application.
The team built the system using Hyperledger Fabric, a popular DLT platform, because it generally met the team's design requirements of a closed network, mature technology, and enterprise readiness. The experiment highlighted the potential of DLT for certain payment uses, the quick speed with which a system could be implemented, the potential simplicity of smart contracts, and the range of functionality offered by such platforms. It further highlighted the need for more experimentation to better understand the possibilities for wide-scale adoption and use of any DLT platform for payments.
Source:www.federalreserve.gov

Debt relief for middle-income countries

The President of the UN General Assembly advocates for debt relief for middle-income nations.
Csaba Korosi, president of the UN General Assembly, called for debt relief and fair access to new technology for middle-income nations on Thursday.
He stated at a high-level meeting of the General Assembly on middle-income countries that the 110 middle-income countries, which make up roughly one-third of the global GDP and three-quarters of the world's population, are the main forces behind global development.

PayPal, Venmo to Roll Out Crypto Buying and Selling

Fintech giant PayPal plans to roll out direct sales of cryptocurrency to its 325 million users, according to three people familiar with the matter.
Currently, PayPal can be used as an alternative means for withdrawing funds from exchanges such as Coinbase, but this would be a first in terms of offering direct sales of crypto.
Source:coindesk.com

Zimbabwe introduces a new gold-backed digital currency

Zimbabwe has unveiled a groundbreaking digital currency called 'Zimbabwe Gold' (ZiG), backed by gold in milligrams.
This move is part of the country's de-dollarization strategy and efforts to combat inflation.
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is offering ZiG for both individuals and corporations, providing a stable and versatile means of transacting.
By linking the digital currency to gold, Zimbabwe aims to restore confidence in its monetary system and attract investment, potentially setting an example for other nations facing similar economic challenges.
ZiG represents a significant step towards financial stability and innovation in Zimbabwe.

Kenya pushes for global financial reform tomorrow

President Ruto of Kenya will lead African presidents in advocating for global financial system reform at an upcoming meeting.
He aims to address the imbalance that favors wealthy nations, pushing for equitable resource distribution.
Ruto's focus includes reforming institutions like the World Bank to ensure African voices are heard.
This initiative underscores the need for a fairer and more inclusive international financial system, resonating beyond Africa's borders.

Space Force Supra Coders

The first 15 Supra Coders are already empowering the Space Force to be a lean and agile service by making improvements to processes, and developing new software for Guardians across the Space Force.
Supra Coders fix space software problems on the fly.
A new Supra Coder program within Space Operations Command deltas, Space Force's tactical-level units, provides software coding training for space operator Guardians so they can fix software issues quickly without having to wait for contractors or software experts.
Sources: www.spoc.spaceforce.mil