In the October 9, 2019 edition of CryptoNewsZ, host Arveen covers key developments in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector. UNICEF has launched a crypto fund to support open-source technology, allowing it to accept, hold, and distribute donations in Bitcoin and Ether, with the Ethereum Foundation making the inaugural donation of 100 Ether, valued at $18,000.
Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has introduced its Binance Coin for peer-to-peer transactions on the e-wallet Airtm. Additionally, Binance has rolled out P2P trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether against the Chinese Yuan.
OmiseGo, a scaling solution for Ethereum, has joined the Universal Protocol Alliance, a group of firms focused on blockchain advancements. Finally, Gigajoule announced the launch of a new digital currency to fund its floating power plant project, offering token holders a share of 15% of the profit from the venture. Overall, the video highlights significant movements and innovations within the cryptocurrency space, emphasizing the growing intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology.