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Pakistan’s State Bank lauds Ripple’s XRP in its 2022 financial review, hinting at openness to innovations despite the nation’s current crypto trading ban. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) published its annual Financial Stability Review for 2022 in July, which included a section highlighting the risks and opportunities presented by cryptocurrencies and crypto assets. In the report, SBP noted Ripple’s XRP cryptocurrency as an example of “encouraging work” in supporting cross-border payments. The state ments are a surprise, especially considering that cryptocurrencies are mainly illegal in Pakistan. Furthermore, May’s state ments suggest that the asset class is expected to stay illegal for the foreseeable future. The report provides an overview of the global regulatory landscape regarding cryptocurrencies and the approaches different countries have taken. It also outlines some key risks cryptocurrencies present, including implications for monet...

Blockchain is reshaping the agricultural industry by increasing transparency, traceability and efficiency in supply chain management and compliance. Blockchain has been recognized for its potential to transform finance and other industries that rely on data, but what happens when innovation meets the world’s oldest industry — agriculture? It turns out that blockchain has a lot to offer to the food and agriculture sectors, especially when merged with other innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), satellites and the Internet of Things (IoT). The agricultural sector can join the tech revolution to upgrade every aspect that has to do with transactions and data. For example, blockchain could streamline processes related to the supply chain by increasing traceability and bringing automation to the table. A report from InsightAce Analytics found that Blockchain in the agriculture and food Supply Chain is a market valued at over $280 million as of 2022, and is expected t...