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September 17, 2022
Welcome to Emerging Tech Trends (ETT), focusing on technologies shaping the future,
In this edition,
EMTECH to pilot a U.S. CBDC in the Digital Dollar Project Sandbox Program : With its API-First, Energy Efficient and DLT-Based CBDC Platform, EMTECH will test the U.S. CBDC “Digital Dollar”, marking the next step in it’s “effort to convene the private and public sector in a symbiotic exploration of a CBDC in the U.S.”
Barclays US, Priceline Launch Card That Earns Points on Redeemed Points : To resonate with consumers who seek easy,economical and faster travel, Barclays US Consumer Bank and Priceline have introduced Priceline VIP Rewards Visa Card, which allows cardmembers earn points on the dollar value of the points redeemed
B2B Platform, Xpeer Introduces AI-Powered Tools : Xpeer’s AI-based solutions has search and scoring algorithms which enhances B2B marketplaces’ search and review practices
Ethereum Merge : the long-awaited crypto update : The Ethereum merge event according to experts, will reduce the blockchain’s energy consumption by 99% and “… may encourage broader adoption from institutional investors”
EVENTS
400 Fintech & Crypto Industry Leaders From Across Africa To Convene In Accra At The Africa Money and DeFi Summit on September 27th & 28th : Register to connect with 400+ leading fintech’s, investors, crypto platforms, ventures and digital finance stakeholders, and 50+ speakers at the Africa Money & DeFi Summit – West Africa edition at the Movenpick Hotel, Accra
OPPORTUNITY
Alibaba.com Launches $750K Manifest Grants Program : Alibaba.com rolls out $750,000 Alibaba.com Manifest Grants Program to promote innovation in U.S. SMBs, boost competition, and support ecommerce businesses. A one-on-one mentorship session with Daymond John for one lucky recipient and the opportunity for all 50 recipients to participate in a one-on-one crowdfunding campaign consultation with Indiegogo.
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