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# NotCentralised

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## Posts

- [MEDIA RELEASE: NotCentralised Selected as Lead Industry Participant in Project Acacia:](https://notcentralised.com/media-release-notcentralised-selected-as-lead-industry-participant-in-project-acacia/) - NotCentralised is proud to announce its selection as a lead industry participant in Project Acacia, a landmark research initiative led by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC).
- [NotCentralised Selected to Lead Blockchain-Based Certification Attestation Optimisation for Qatar](https://notcentralised.com/notcentralised-selected-to-lead-blockchain-based-certification-attestation-optimisation-for-qatar/) - NotCentralised is proud to announce its selection by the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council (QRDI), acting through Qatar Foundation, to lead and deliver the Optimization of Certification Attestation Process through Blockchain Technology project. This initiative aims to design a state-of-the-art attestation flow leveraging emerging technologies for the benefit of the great State of Qatar.NotCentralised is proud to announce its selection by the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council (QRDI), acting through Qatar Foundation, to lead and deliver the Optimization of Certification Attestation Process through Blockchain Technology project. This initiative aims to design a state-of-the-art attestation flow leveraging emerging technologies for the benefit of the great State of Qatar.
- [AI Insights Newsletter - 3rd June 2024](https://notcentralised.com/ai-insights-newsletter-3rd-june-2024/) - This week we welcome a new episode of The NC Show with an international guest, a new home for the Build Club, Control Theory when it comes to LLMs and more in this week's AI Insights.
- [AI Insights Newsletter - 11th June 2024](https://notcentralised.com/ai-insights-newsletter-11th-june-2024/) - Another week of AI futurism, doubting the doomerism and insights about the inner workings of these models like we learn with the Golden Gate Bridge GPT models.
- [AI Insights Newsletter - 17th June 2024](https://notcentralised.com/ai-insights-newsletter-17th-june-2024/) - Apple Intelligence, Elon vs Apple, OpenAI considering going private as well as highlights on SIKE in this week's edition of AI Insights.
- [AI Insights Newsletter - 24th June 2024](https://notcentralised.com/ai-insights-newsletter-24th-june-2024/) - 2 big AI pitch events we attended last week along with trying out the latest OpenAI killer with Claude 3.5 Sonnet and a deep dive into how experts get the most out of AI with an Ethan Mollick article.
- [AI Insights Newsletter - 1st July 2024](https://notcentralised.com/ai-insights-newsletter-1st-july-2024/) - The rise of the Head of AI, Rabbit and Tortoise race showcased with OpenAI getting beat by competitors and we showcase SIKE capabilities in the air!
- [AI Insights Newsletter - 8th July 2024](https://notcentralised.com/ai-insights-newsletter-8th-july-2024/) - Seeing SIKE on the new Digital Nexus podcast, Sam Altman and his Aspen Ideas appearance with AirBnB founder, Brian Chesky as well as new ways you can use SIKE to have content written in your style. All that and more in this weeks AI Insights newsletter.
- [AI Insights Newsletter - 15th July 2024](https://notcentralised.com/ai-insights-newsletter-15th-july-2024/) - We were talking all about AI last week in front of an audience at an AI meetup as well as on the latest episode of the Digital Nexus podcast -
- [We’re All Services Businesses—Even If We Think We’re Not](https://notcentralised.com/were-all-services-businesses-even-if-we-think-were-not/) - Whether you like it or not, we're all in services, especially when the moat of tech differentiation keeps getting eroded whether you're a small company, or as big as OpenAI.
- [NotCentralised & Pacific Economics Forge Strategic Alliance](https://notcentralised.com/notcentralised-pacific-economics-forge-strategic-alliance/) - NotCentralised & Pacific Economics Forge Strategic Alliance to Drive Digital Transformation in the Pacific
- [NotCentralised Becomes Microsoft Partner - Advances Secure Agentic Execution Frameworks](https://notcentralised.com/notcentralised-becomes-microsoft-partner-advances-secure-agentic-execution-frameworks/) - NotCentralised is pleased to announce that we have officially become a Microsoft Partner, enabling us to leverage Microsoft’s technology ecosystem in the development of a Secure Agentic Execution Framework built on cryptographic policy controls.
- [AI Insights Newsletter - 20th May 2024](https://notcentralised.com/ai-insights-newsletter-20th-may-2024/) - OpenAI and Google with the major announcements but the alignment team at the former departs. We showcase SIKE and what it can do diving into the Federal budget papers and also show episiode 3 of The NC Show.
- [AI Insights Newsletter - 27th May 2024](https://notcentralised.com/ai-insights-newsletter-27th-may-2024/) - OpenAI fallout from using similar voices to Scarlett Johansson, Google's AI coming up with funny results and job cuts at well as AI regulation alignment between Australia and others.
- [AI Insights Newsletter - 13th May 2024](https://notcentralised.com/ai-insights-newsletter-13th-may-2024/) - Another AI news roundup and this week it's more about bringing humans into the loop when it comes to AI as well as news updates like Google DeepMind bringing AlphaFold updates and much more.
- [Reducing Stochasticity in Dreams](https://notcentralised.com/reducing-stochasticity-in-dreams/) - In this article we explore how we can further reduce randomness in terms of AI outputs even in other areas of SIKE such as the Dreams area. Dreams is where users can add various ideas (in a post-it notes type format) and make queries from them. This is great for project management, meeting tracking, managing clients/users, ideation and more. What’s great is that users can then write queries and get answers from what’s in these notes and answers will only stem from there. This is an easier way of managing information but can lead to issues of stochasticity as we detail below.
- [A Hitchhikers Guide To Knodules](https://notcentralised.com/a-hitchhikers-guide-to-knodules/) - Discover Knodules, the knowledge containers of the Secure Intelligent Knowledge Engine (SIKE), designed to revolutionise information management through modular organisation, sophisticated access controls, and innovative knowledge monetisation. This article examines the functionalities of Knodules, including their ability to enforce compliance, enable precise searches with advanced tagging, and manage data securely and efficiently.
- [AI Insights Newsletter - 6th May 2024](https://notcentralised.com/ai-insights-newsletter-6th-may-2024/) - Another AI news roundup with new mysterious AI models, some poor performing AI hardware devices and more on how we tackle the stochasticity problem in AI.
- [Reducing Stochasticity in Corporate Applications of Language Models Through Semantic Programming](https://notcentralised.com/reducing-stochasticity-in-corporate-applications-of-language-models-through-semantic-programming/) - In this article, we explore the challenges of integrating Language Model (LM)-based prompts into mature corporate workflows that must adhere to stringent compliance requirements. These challenges include navigating corporate compliance demands and managing the inherent randomness (stochasticity) of model outputs. We showcase how we tackle these problems with SIKE.
- [AI Insights Newsletter - 29th April 2024](https://notcentralised.com/ai-insights-newsletter-29th-april-2024/) - Hi folks! Welcome to our NotCentralised newsletter focusing on AI. We have some meetup replays, podcasts and more in this epsiode.
- [AI Insights Newsletter - 18th March 2024](https://notcentralised.com/ai-insights-newsletter-18th-march-2024/) - It was another big week in the world of AI and we were here building away, watching on in amazement and just generally having a lot of fun being in this exciting space!
- [AI Insights Newsletter - 1st April 2024](https://notcentralised.com/ai-insights-newsletter-1st-april-2024/) - From the Claude3 Universe Simulator to the new Dreams feature in SIKE and DataBricks coming into the AI space.
- [Central Bank Driven Blockchain Economies Without CBDCs](https://notcentralised.com/central-bank-driven-blockchain-economies-without-cbdcs/) - This article aims to set the stage for a deeper investigation into the role of central banks like the RBA. We examine the infrastructure based mechanisms central banks use to maintain financial stability and how current systems offer limited support to the non-financial sectors.
- [AI Insights Newsletter - 25th March 2024](https://notcentralised.com/ai-insights-newsletter-25th-march-2024/) - A team up between Apple and NVIDIA, the open sourcing of Elon's Grok model and AutoDev in the news this week.
- [AI Insights Newsletter - 8th April 2024](https://notcentralised.com/ai-insights-newsletter-8th-april-2024/) - Announcing a new meetup with DSAI and NVIDIA coming up. AI in NSW courts and the slowdown in corporate adoption.
- [AI Insights Newsletter - 15th April 2024](https://notcentralised.com/ai-insights-newsletter-15th-april-2024/) - AI power wars and break throughs in machine/brain interfaces driven by AI. Also check out the latest in our AI Versus series
- [AI Insights Newsletter - 22nd April 2024](https://notcentralised.com/ai-insights-newsletter-22nd-april-2024/) - Back at it with the DSAI events, this time with NVIDIA in the mix and more in terms of regulatory updates too.
- [AI Insights Newsletter - 4th March 2024](https://notcentralised.com/ai-insights-4th-march-2024/) - Hi folks! Welcome to our NotCentralised newsletter focusing on AI. We’ve brought it over from doing it for the year at DSAI.
- [AI Insights Newsletter - 11th March 2024](https://notcentralised.com/ai-insights-newsletter-11th-march-2024/) - This week we also Arturo over in Japan for Fintech week and In our SIKE AI app, we published a new video showcasing how our ideation feature works.
- [Revolutionising Trust in AI: The Power of MicroSignatures](https://notcentralised.com/revolutionising-trust-in-ai-the-power-of-microsignatures/) - Microsignatures are our way of confirming human review of AI outputs. This article demonstrates how our AI analyst SIKE implements this solution.
- [The Analog Achilles’ Heel in Our Global Trade Ecosystem and the Blockchain Salvation](https://notcentralised.com/the-analog-achilles-heel-in-our-global-trade-ecosystem-and-the-blockchain-salvation/) - Global trade is trapped in a 19th-century bottleneck while the world whirls ahead. Could blockchain salvation be the answer? Not as a disruptor but as a saviour.
- [AI at a Crossroads: Ethical Development and Leadership Transition](https://notcentralised.com/ai-at-a-crossroads-ethical-development-and-leadership-transition/) - Recent AI developments, the impact on startups and product development, and the importance of focusing on AI safety and automation for long-term benefits.
- [Celebrating a Year of ChatGPT](https://notcentralised.com/celebrating-a-year-of-chatgpt/) - As ChatGPT turns one, we reflect on how this technology reshapes work and leisure while mirroring humanity's journey towards innovation and self-understanding.
- [Update to File Vulnerability with GPTs (aka ChatGPT Assistants)](https://notcentralised.com/update-to-file-vulnerability-with-gpts/) - An update on issues with GPTs and accessing their underlying instructions and attached files.
- [Prompt Injection Vulnerabilities in AI Models](https://notcentralised.com/prompt-injection-vulnerabilities-in-ai-models/) - AI advancements, like ChatGPT, are remarkably efficient. However, prompt Injection vulnerability and attacks are a significant security concern.
- [Having Fun with ChatGPT](https://notcentralised.com/having-fun-with-chatgpt/) - Whilst we may have highlighted some of the prompt injection vulnerabilities of GPT assistants in ChatGPT last week, we also want to highlight that they can be quite fun to use too. In this case, we used it to create a fun video game akin to an NBA simulator like NBA 2K, NBA Live or other games this author used to play. It will be a turn-based simulator style of game and the style of play can easily be adjusted later.
- [Navigating the Complexities of AI-Prompt Management: Insights from SIKE](https://notcentralised.com/navigating-the-complexities-of-ai-prompt-management-insights-from-sike/) - In the rapidly evolving world of AI, understanding the mechanics behind AI is crucial for businesses aiming to leverage these technologies effectively.
- [AI Analysis of Crypto Outlook Reports for 2024](https://notcentralised.com/ai-analysis-of-crypto-outlook-reports-for-2024/) - Unpacking how SIKE powered AI can assist your business with the analysis of crypto outlook reports in 2024.
- [Safe and Responsible AI Consultation](https://notcentralised.com/safe-and-responsible-ai/) - NotCentralised joins the conversation on safe and responsible AI in Australia in response to a 2023 government consultation paper.
- [Canvas to Token](https://notcentralised.com/canvas-to-token/) - We helped Provvy, an indigenous NFT marketplace to film Indigenous artworks and digitise the canvases to be displayed digitally in Sydney.
- [Laying the Foundations: How Blockchain is Transforming Payments in Construction](https://notcentralised.com/laying-the-foundations-how-blockchain-is-transforming-payments-in-construction/) - A deep dive into the NotCentralised-led pilot blockchain project for the RBA and Digital Finance CRC test of an Australian Central Bank Digital Currency.
- [Unlocking the Future: Turning AI Fear into Fuel for Innovation](https://notcentralised.com/beyond-blockchain-week-a-tale-of-decentralisation-privacy-and-the-emergence-of-notvault/) - In an age of rapid technological progress, there’s a need to move beyond overly cautious viewpoints towards an informed understanding and adoption of AI.
- [Beyond Blockchain Week: A Tale of Decentralisation, Privacy, and the Emergence of NotVault](https://notcentralised.com/beyond-blockchain-week-a-tale-of-decentralisation-privacy-and-the-emergence-of-notvault-2/) - After Blockchain Week Australia, debates on blockchain's core tenets of decentralization and the rise of private blockchains intensified.
- [The ETF-Blockchain Connection: A Parallel Evolution Towards Efficiency](https://notcentralised.com/the-etf-blockchain-connection-a-parallel-evolution-towards-efficiency/) - In the realm of financial markets, few developments have been as transformative as the advent of ETF-blockchain technology.
- [A Landmark Legal Victory for Cryptocurrency (but there’s more to it)](https://notcentralised.com/a-landmark-legal-victory-for-cryptocurrency-but-theres-more-to-it/) - In a landmark decision for cryptocurrency, a US Judge has ruled that Ripple Labs did not violate federal securities law by selling XRP on public exchanges.
- [The Democratisation of Finance: ETFs and Blockchain in Unison](https://notcentralised.com/the-democratisation-of-finance-etfs-and-blockchain-in-unison/) - ETFs and blockchain tech have boosted financial market efficiency, transparency, and access for millions worldwide.
- [The Problems of a Broken Construction Industry](https://notcentralised.com/the-problems-of-a-broken-construction-industry/) - Australia's construction industry is facing a crisis with unfinished homes, unpaid tradespeople and suppliers, and lack of government action.
- [Bridging the Gap: Fairness, Attribution, and AI in the Age of Web3](https://notcentralised.com/fairness-attribution-and-ai-in-the-age-of-web3/) - The ability of AI to create content is causing concerns among creative professionals such as authors, musicians, and actors, who fear for their livelihoods.
- [Blockchain World First: Construction Contract Settled Using Pilot CBDC](https://notcentralised.com/world-first-construction-contract-settled-using-pilot-cbdc-blockchain-technology/) - NotCentralised and its partners in the RBA’s CBDC pilot program are pleased to have concluded a specific use case for blockchain within the construction sector.
- [Blockchain and Hip-Hop: Remixing, Reimagining, and Reinventing](https://notcentralised.com/blockchain-and-hip-hop-remixing-reimagining-and-reinventing/) - Blockchain and hip-hop share striking similarities as they drive innovation, continuously evolve, reinvent, and transform the world around us.
- [Web3 Is Dead; Long Live Web3](https://notcentralised.com/web3-is-dead-long-live-web3/) - An affectionate reply from NotCentralised to a question about the state of Web3, asked during The Startup Podcast Q&A with Yaniv Bernstein and Chris Saad.
- [Navigating the AI Landscape: Insights from McKinsey and Lessons for AI Startups](https://notcentralised.com/navigating-the-ai-landscape-insights-from-mckinsey-and-lessons-for-ai-startups/) - AI is evolving rapidly, with immense opportunities and challenges. McKinsey's recent report provides insights for AI startups.
- [NotCentralised Partners with Fireblocks](https://notcentralised.com/notcentralised-partners-with-fireblocks/) - NotCentralised partners with Fireblocks in Australia to provide enterprises access to a secure and scalable platform for their digital assets.
- [NotCentralised Hong Kong: An Epicentre for APAC Innovations](https://notcentralised.com/notcentralised-hong-kong-an-epicentre-for-apac-innovations/) - NotCentralised is excited to announce its newest office in the heart of Hong Kong.
- [The Call to Elevate Web3: Our Responsibilities and Opportunities](https://notcentralised.com/the-call-to-elevate-web3-our-responsibilities-and-opportunities/) - The digital frontier is evolving, and at its forefront is Web3, a decentralised internet vision that promises to redefine online interactions and commerce.
- [ETFs and Blockchain: Pioneers in Asset Tokenisation](https://notcentralised.com/etfs-and-blockchain-pioneers-in-asset-tokenisation/) - The pioneering model of asset tokenisation, known as ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds), has been at play in traditional financial markets even before blockchain made its appearance.
- [Aus DeFi: Empowering the Blockchain Community Down Under](https://notcentralised.com/aus-defi-empowering-the-blockchain-community-down-under/) - Aus DeFi stands as an influential force in Australia's emerging tech landscape covering an array of web3 topics like DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and more.
- [CryptoLulu: A Stellar Example of Blockchain Integration in Hospitality](https://notcentralised.com/cryptolulu-a-stellar-example-of-blockchain-integration-in-hospitality/) - NotCentralised has partnered with Sydney-based venue "Bar Lulu" to revolutionise the hospitality industry by integrating blockchai.

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## Press Articles

- [Nifty News: PROOF cancels NFT conference, Bitcoin meme creator cashes in $150K and more](https://notcentralised.com/press-article/nifty-news-proof-cancels-nft-conference-bitcoin-meme-creator-cashes-in-150k-and-more/) - The conference known as “Proof of Conference,” slated to run in May, has been canceled due to “less interest than anticipated,” according to co-founder Kevin Rose. ‘Less interest than anticipated’ — PROOF cancels NFT event Kevin Rose, the co-founder of the nonfungible token (NFT) collection Moonbirds, has confirmed that their flagship conference, “Proof of Conference,”
- [Is crypto back? Bitcoin surges as BlackRock weighs into the sector](https://notcentralised.com/press-article/is-crypto-back-bitcoin-surges-as-blackrock-weighs-into-the-sector/) - BlackRock’s plan to embrace bitcoin has helped the digital currency surge over the second half of June, sending it to levels not seen for a year. Former bond trader and investment banking chief turned crypto adviser Nick Bishop said BlackRock has good relationships with US regulators. The world’s highest-profile cryptocurrency fetched $US30,164 a coin ($45,533)
- [RBA to pilot 14 use cases for a digital $A](https://notcentralised.com/press-article/rba-to-pilot-14-use-cases-for-a-digital-a/) - ANZ and Commonwealth Bank are among 14 banks, fintechs and payments companies that will explore potential use cases and economic benefits for a central bank digital currency in Australia, the Reserve Bank said on Thursday. The pilot will have the companies testing CBDC, a digital version of central bank issued Australian dollars, using a real
- [Decentralised Blockchain Tech is Rewriting the Rules of the Economy](https://notcentralised.com/press-article/decentralised-blockchain-tech-is-rewriting-the-rules-of-the-economy/) - Listen here: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/token-talks-d8504/episodes/decentralised-blockchain-tech-is-rewriting-the-rules-of-the-economy-66b13?action=AUTOPLAY_FULL&actionContentId=201-b3612d98-dd29-4448-b806-8e3d69f5dd30 Get ready to revolutionise your understanding of decentralised finance! Join us in this episode of Token Talks as we sit down with Mark Monfort, Co-Founder of Not Centralised and Australian DeFi Association. Mark will take us on a journey through the innovative world of decentralised finance and reveal how Not Centralised
- [Australian Fledgling Web3 Industry Set For Massive Boost Amidst Global Crypto Chaos](https://notcentralised.com/press-article/australian-fledgling-web3-industry-set-for-massive-boost-amidst-global-crypto-chaos/) - Australian Web3: Australia’s largest innovation community, Stone & Chalk, has just announced the launch of Australia’s first Web3 Innovation Centre. The innovation centre will be led by the Australian DeFi Association, in a move to connect Aussie Web3 startup founders with key members from the public and private sector to unlock growth in the emerging
- [DeCential’s 2022 Year-End Web3 Rewind](https://notcentralised.com/press-article/decentials-2022-year-end-web3-rewind/) - A look back at 2022 in the words of some of the best builders and smartest minds in web3 The good, the bad, the surprising and what people are most looking forward to in 2023. Hear it straight from some of the best builders and smartest minds in the web3 world. It’s not easy believing
- [Is The Crypto Bull Market Back?](https://notcentralised.com/press-article/is-the-crypto-bull-market-back/) - After a more than a year of tanking crypto prices, the first two weeks of 2023 have gifted crypto investors with some fresh wind in their sails. Right now, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) is rapidly approaching US$19,000 and is enjoying its longest, uninterrupted gaining streak since February of last year. All of this has led a
- [Before You Ape In, Let’s Learn About Decentralised Finance Infrastructure](https://notcentralised.com/press-article/before-you-ape-in-lets-learn-about-decentralised-finance-infrastructure/) - The infrastructure that makes decentralised finance (DeFi) work remains mysterious to many. Hint: it’s about more than delivering yields on cryptocurrency, but it probably won’t make banks obsolete any time soon. This article offers a run-down of what makes up DeFi infrastructure, how it differs from financial systems of today, gaps to be bridged, and
- [Australian Government Throws Its Digital Hat in the Ring With eAUD Pilot Program](https://notcentralised.com/press-article/https-www-decential-io-articles-australian-government-throws-its-digital-hat-in-the-ring-with-eaud-pilot-program/) - CANVAS and NotCentralised were among the firms chosen by Australian regulators to trial central bank digital currency uses As Governments around the world grapple with how to regulate crypto assets, there is a case for a form of digital currency that promises greater efficiency, around-the-clock banking and lower transaction costs. It comes in the form
- [The SEC Wants to Crack Down on ‘Staking’: What Does This Mean for Crypto?](https://notcentralised.com/press-article/the-sec-wants-to-crack-down-on-staking-what-does-this-mean-for-crypto/) - Last Friday, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ordered crypto exchange Kraken to pay a US$30 million fine to settle a claim that Kraken had broken some the regulator’s rules. The SEC declared that Kraken had broken its rules by offering investors access to a service that allowed investors to earn yield by ‘staking’ their crypto
- [The Chainsaw Weekly Wrap: Unraveling The Past 7 Days In Web3](https://notcentralised.com/press-article/the-chainsaw-weekly-wrap-unraveling-the-past-7-days-in-web3/) - The Chainsaw Weekly Wrap: Another crazy week in the world of Web3. Here’s everything that happened over the last seven days – buckle up for another instalment of The Chainsaw Weekly Wrap. The Chainsaw Weekly Wrap: SEC is coming at crypto, left, right, and centre Gary Gensler is coming in like a nosy relative at
- [Commbank, ANZ Join RBA To Test 14 Use Cases of a Digital Australian Dollar](https://notcentralised.com/press-article/commbank-anz-join-rba-to-test-14-use-cases-of-a-digital-australian-dollar/) - RBA pilot: Two of Australia’s largest banks, Commonwealth Bank (CBA) and ANZ, have joined the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) pilot program to explore use cases and assess the benefits of an Australian digital dollar, also known as a central bank digital currency (CBDC). CBA and ANZ will work alongside 12 other financial institutions, including
- [Local FinTechs to lead RBA digital currency pilots](https://notcentralised.com/press-article/local-fintechs-to-lead-rba-digital-currency-pilots/) - Local FinTechs and two of the Big Four banks have been invited by the Reserve Bank to demonstrate the potential of Central Bank Digital Currency in Australia. Each of the 14 pilots will involve Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) that have a real claim on the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). CBDCs are a digital form
- [The Sydney bar where crypto is currency, but the cocktails are real](https://notcentralised.com/press-article/the-sydney-bar-where-crypto-is-currency-but-the-cocktails-are-real/) - Australia’s first NFT membership-only bar has opened in Circular Quay. CryptoLulu is a private club where access is purchased on the blockchain as a Non-Fungible Token. Read more: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/sydney-home-to-australias-first-cyrpto-currency-bar/news-story/6f18de0588da4b0e706ab26a15b6a41d
- [HBAR Weekly Update-Smart Contract Exploit Causes Hedera to Take Drastic Measures, Aussie CBDC & More](https://notcentralised.com/press-article/hbar-weekly-update-smart-contract-exploit-causes-hedera-to-take-drastic-measures-aussie-cbdc-more/)
- [Is there a Silvergate Bank run? Plus Australian CBDC Pilot Program & Cryptocurrency’s role in aiding earthquake victims](https://notcentralised.com/press-article/is-there-a-silvergate-bank-run-plus-australian-cbdc-pilot-program-cryptocurrencys-role-in-aiding-earthquake-victims/) - In this episode, guest host Mark Monfort joins Trace and Craig to discuss the latest news in the world of cryptocurrency. The trio starts with the unfolding story of Silvergate Bank and its troubles in the United States, exploring why this matters in the crypto world. Additionally, they highlight the crypto community’s efforts in aiding
- [Staked ETH Withdrawals Were Activated in Major Upgrade](https://notcentralised.com/press-article/staked-eth-withdrawals-were-activated-in-major-upgrade/) - Ethereum's Shapella upgrade is live, allowing stakers to withdraw ETH for first time in 28 months. Ethereum’s long-awaited Shapella upgrades are now live, allowing those who staked ETH in the blockchain network to withdraw their cryptocurrency for the first time. On April 12, Ethereum Shanghai and Capella forks, colloquially called “Shapella,” upgraded the network’s execution
- [Digital Economy](https://notcentralised.com/press-article/digital-economy/) - Mr FLETCHER (Bradfield—Manager of Opposition Business) (16:39): The Australian economy has experienced significant digital transformation over the last decade. Ride-sharing technologies, online accommodation providers and online shopping are all digital platforms that have empowered consumers and businesses with greater choice and convenience. They have helped foster a more competitive marketplace. There's another technology that could deliver
- [Crypto City guide to Sydney: More than just a ‘token’ bridge](https://notcentralised.com/press-article/crypto-city-guide-to-sydney-more-than-just-a-token-bridge/) - “There’s a lot of innovation that’s coming out of this town — much more than you see on a global stage.” This “Crypto City” guide looks at Sydney’s crypto culture, the city’s most notable projects and people, its financial infrastructure, what retailers accept crypto and where you can find blockchain education courses — along with

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