CryptoVlad
CryptoVlad

CryptoVlad

Welcome to my blog about crypto in relation to global governance, democracy, climate transformation, media and social progress. For more details, please contact me via [email protected]


Eagle time on the prime!

25 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

Are you familiar with the Aragon community, Eagle DAO, and its currency, ANT? If not, start following their newsletter. At the moment, Aragon is a "mother of DAOs."  The Eagle is a weekly publication that provides updates and information about the Ar...

Crypto and blockchain for Africa

23 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

Crypto Valley Venture Capital has published a recent report about cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and decentralization in Africa.  Here are some of the following interesting insights and facts.  2022 global venture funding declined by 35% compared to t...

Green decentralisation for Africa

22 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

The climate change situation in Africa is significant despite its low contribution to the issue. To address this challenge, green investment in Africa is crucial. Green investment has the potential for profit and helps build trust with stakeholders c...

Litecoin halving

19 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

Halving in cryptocurrencies refers to the process of reducing the rewards given to miners for verifying transactions and adding blocks to the blockchain. This reduction is done to control inflation and preserve the value of cryptocurrencies. Litecoin...

Leaked documents about the EU-commission and digital euro (CBDC)

15 Jun 2023 1 minute read 1 comment Vladan Lausevic

The European Commission is considering the implementation of a digital euro that would be accessible to all retail users for free, aiming to promote financial inclusion and competition in digital payments. A leaked draft proposal reveals the Commissi...

Meanwhile in Brazil

15 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a decree clarifying the roles of Brazil's central bank and securities regulator in regulating cryptocurrencies. The decree, which goes into effect on June 20, authorizes the central ban...

Vitalik vs Kannan debate

9 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

The recent article via Bankless focuses on EigenLayer, a protocol that enables restaking of already staked ETH for additional rewards. The protocol aims to connect stakers looking for higher returns with applications leveraging Ethereum's sec...

Nigeria and the recent CBDC report

7 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied reports that it devalued the local currency, calling the claims "fake news" and stating that the report contains falsehoods and destabilizing innuendos. The CBN emphasized that the report's authors lack an...

African Union and Pan-African Payments

7 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

Kenyan President William Ruto has called on African leaders to transition away from the U.S. dollar and adopt the Pan-African Payments and Settlement System (PAPSS) as an alternative payment solution. Ruto emphasized that the PAPSS, launched in Janua...

Bitcoin's clean energy

4 Jun 2023 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

Bitcoin, known as "The King of Cryptocurrencies," has become a model for other digital currencies. The future success of cryptocurrencies may depend on their ability to embrace cleaner and cheaper energy sources. However, critics argue that its minin...