1) PwC backs new stablecoin project

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), one of the world’s most prestigious accounting firms, is backing a dollar-backed stablecoin created by a decentralized lending startup named Cred, according to a press release. To gain public trust, this stablecoin promises to “provide 100% transparency and value substantiation,” their press release states.

2) Binance pledges to donate 100% of listing fees to charity

Binance has pledged to make all listing fees transparent, and that 100% will be donated to charity. The amount of “donation” will still be determined by project teams and there are no minimum requirements.

3) Swiss FINMA issues country’s first crypto-asset management license

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority has awarded Crypto Fund the first crypto-asset management license in the country, which would allow the firm to offer a larger scope of cryptocurrency-based investment products as well as investment consultancy services to institutional clients.

4) Singapore’s first fiat-to-crypto exchange EurekaPro to launch

EurekaPro has announced yesterday that they are launching the first cryptocurrency exchange to offer trading between cryptocurrency and fiat in Singapore.The exchange says they will offer transactions with a wide lineup of fiat currencies including the Singapore dollar, Malaysian ringgit, Indonesian rupiah, and others. Over 8,000 users have signed up on their first week on public beta.

5) Dubai announces cryptocurrency payment solution emCash

The City of Dubai has partnered up with blockchain PoS solution provider Pundi X to offer blockchain payment solution emCash to make it more convenient for citizens to pay bills, retail payments, utilities, and others.|

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