“By John Lee. Iraq’s Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhibis Al-Saadawi, announced the signing of a contract with Oliver Wyman, a consultancy firm, to provide advisory services for the Development Road project. Al-Saadawi stated that the consultancy will assist the ministry in marketing the project and overseeing investment opportunities. The contract, signed by Younis Khalid Jawad.”

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Read more:  Iraq Business News

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What is IOTA?

IOTA (MIOTA) is one of only 8 ISO 20022 compliant coins.

Iota aims to be the economic layer for the Internet of Things, bringing microtransactions and data storage to a network of connected devices. It uses a distributed ledger technology called the Tangle, which is based on directed acyclic graph technology rather than blockchain.

Iota began as a pivot from an IoT microprocessor venture called Jinn. The Jinn team held a crowds ale in September 2014, promising holders of its native Jinn token a share in the company’s profits.

 The team pivoted following concerns around the regulatory soundness of Jinn tokens. In 2015, the project announced Iota, a cryptocurrency network for IoT devices that utilized some of the cryptographic techniques researched and developed at Jinn.

Iota does not have blocks, miners or transaction fees as are featured in most public blockchain networks like Bitcoin or Ethereum. This is to allow the scalability and speed necessary for machine-to-machine microtransactions, which are denominated in its native token, MIOTA. Instead, each transaction validates the previous two transactions, achieving consensus first locally, then globally.

The Iota Foundation, a German nonprofit, is currently building out the Iota ecosystem.

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Read more:  CoinTelegraph

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Cardano and XRP Win Fresh Listing

Horizon Protocol, a leading innovator in the DeFi derivatives space, has announced, in a tweet, the much-anticipated listing of XRP, Cardano (ADA), and Chainlink (LINK) on its flagship derivatives platform, Horizon Futures.

This exciting development, approved through Horizon Improvement Proposal 16 (HIP-16), signifies a significant step forward for Horizon Protocol in its mission to enhance user experience and expand access to diversified trading opportunities.

The upcoming launch, scheduled for Thursday this week, will allow users to leverage Horizon Futures’ robust features to trade XRP, ADA, and LINK with competitive advantages. This includes access to low fees, a user-friendly interface, and the ability to leverage positions up to 27.5 times.

Horizon Protocol emphasizes the importance of community involvement and acknowledges the valuable role its users played in the approval of HIP-16. This collaborative approach underscores Horizon’s commitment to fostering a thriving DeFi derivatives ecosystem.

Strategic Listings Bolster DeFi Offerings
Horizon Protocol views the listing of XRP, ADA, and LINK as a strategic move to bolster its existing suite of offerings and cater to a wider range of investors. These cryptocurrencies, all boasting an established market presence and strong communities, represent a valuable addition to the Horizon Futures platform.

Their inclusion aligns perfectly with Horizon’s vision of enriching users’ trading strategies and providing them with the tools they need to navigate the dynamic DeFi landscape.

To ensure a seamless integration process, Horizon Protocol will implement necessary system adjustments to accommodate XRP, ADA, and LINK on Horizon Futures. The team will also closely monitor the performance of these newly listed assets to inform future enhancements and potential additions to the platform.

Building on a Strong Foundation…

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Read more:  Times Tabloid