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Aurora Launches Aurora Cloud

Aurora has announced the launch of Aurora Cloud, a blockchain solution for businesses that is designed to accelerate the mass adoption of Web3. The platform combines products that enable Web2 companies and enterprises to take advantage of Web3.

Turkey imposes 40 percent additional duty on imports of electric cars from China - Reuters

Earlier in July 2022, the Turkish government had already imposed an additional duty of 10 percent on imports of electric cars into the country. At the time, the media justified the move by the unwillingness to allow the country's demand for electricity to skyrocket.

Coinbase launches "Crypto435" political project

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has launched "Crypto435" information campaign. It aims to promote cryptocurrency-friendly rhetoric ahead of U.S. elections. The number in the name refers to the number of election districts in the United States.

Elon Musk plans to create a ChatGPT competitor

Elon Musk began a search for a team of developers and plans to create a new research laboratory, which will have to create an alternative to ChatGPT from OpenAI, according to The Information.

U.S. Treasury Department has no plans to ban cryptocurrencies

During the G20 Summit, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that the government has no plans to ban cryptocurrencies, but is working on regulations and laws. Yellen explained that today it is crucial to create a strong regulatory framework for the crypto market.

Russian iPhone imports from India will double in 2022

According to Vedomosti, 165 thousand devices were imported last year. This is 15% of total parallel imports of iPhones to Russia for 2022. In 2021, India supplied only 2.2% of Russia's imports of Apple products.

HERE Wallet has launched version 2.0

NEAR Protocol mobile wallet HERE Wallet has announced the release of HERE 2.0. Thanks to the update, users will get better swap pricing, multi-account support and other features. More details can be found in the official announcement.

WOO X has integrated the possibility of verification through "Dia"

For Ukrainian users of cryptocurrency exchange WOO X a simplified process of identity verification (KYC) has started thanks to integration with the application "Dia". Platform customers will now be able to provide a copy of their passport (ID card or foreign) and tax number via the app to undergo KYC.

Oil giant Saudi Aramco to explore Web3

Energy giant Saudi Aramco has signed a partnership with droppGroup. Together, the parties will explore and implement Web3 applications in the company's facilities. This is not Saudi Aramco's first experience with blockchain technology. In 2021, for example, they tokenised document management. It was a joint project with nine major companies

US prepares international standards for the regulation of stablocoins

The US Financial Stability Board (FSB) has presented a roadmap for the regulation of stablocoins. It is aimed at finance ministers from G-20 countries and central bank representatives. The agency plans to issue regulatory standards by July 2023. In September, they will begin joint discussions with the IMF and hear