Exponential Science Newsletter
From new U.S. administration's?executive orders on crypto regulation and a CBDC ban to an Ethereum ZK Grant, an insightful Metaverse environmental impact study, and upcoming in-person gatherings in London. The week’s highlights bring a mix of groundbreaking developments and events shaping the emerging tech space and setting the pace for 2025.
Notable Publications
Research Excellence: Ethereum ZK Grant Award
We’re excited to share that Exponential Science researchers were selected for the Ethereum ZK Grants Round! Their work focuses on:
Research in Focus
Environmental and Climate Impacts of the Metaverse? A paper authored by Dr. Mark Esposito; Daphne Halkias; Terence Tse; Tatiana Harkiolakis explores the environmental and climate impacts of Metaverse technologies. It emphasizes the need for practical solutions to mitigate negative effects and identifies five critical areas where the Metaverse significantly impacts environmental sustainability:
Key takeaways include:
Events Calendar
Digital Assets Forum Date: London, England, 3rd February 2025? Digital Assets Forum takes place on February 3rd and dives into the latest in digital assets and crypto trends with Exponential Science representatives on the ground. Get your tickets now.
Unlocking Value: An Interdisciplinary Workshop on Asset Tokenization Date: London, England, 5th February 2025 Unlocking Value is an engaging workshop that explores the transformative world of asset tokenization, regulatory frameworks and practical case studies. Register now.?
UK CBT Launch Event Date: London, England, 26th February 2025 The UK Centre for Blockchain Technologies (UK CBT) is launching with the University of Oxford, the University of Birmingham, and the University College London (UCL) – joining as core academic members. Register now.
7th Blockchain International Scientific Conference Date: London, England, 4th April 2025 Jointly hosted by BBA and UK CBT, the event brings together industry leaders to present ground-breaking research and discuss the latest developments in blockchain. Get your tickets?now.
Trend of the Week
Following the inauguration, President Donald Trump wasted no time reshaping U.S. cryptocurrency and AI policies. The new executive orders have already set the stage for sweeping changes, including forming a dedicated crypto working group to propose new regulations and explore a national cryptocurrency stockpile. The administration also banned central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and facilitated the launch of Stargate, a $500 billion AI infrastructure project led by OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle, aiming to build data centers and create 100,000 jobs in the U.S.? Ripple has?secured?money transmitter licenses in Texas and New York, bringing the?total to over 50 licenses across various jurisdictions.
World Economic Forum 2025
Exponential Science's team recently attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, where global leaders and innovators discussed the implications of these U.S. policies on the global stage. With the U.S. paving the way for clearer regulations, Davos' discussions highlighted the growing convergence of AI, crypto and traditional finance, aligning with Exponential Science’s mission to drive innovation.
About Us
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