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Billionaire Jack Dorsey Challenges Tim Cook Over Apple Pay's Lack of Bitcoin Support Amid Damus Controversy
28.6.2023
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has questioned Apple CEO Tim Cook about the lack of Bitcoin (BTC) support on Apple Pay, the firm's mobile payment service.
This comes after Apple threatened to remove the Bitcoin-friendly social media app Damus from the App Store for violating its terms...
Skullgirls Players In Shambles After Devs Hide Butt, Nuke Nazi References
28.6.2023
2012 2D anime fighter Skullgirls is under siege by some fans after a recent update made micro-adjustments to scantily clad women and got rid of Nazi symbols among a host of other tweaks to the decade old game. The tweaks led to review bombing on Steam and claims by fans that the small changes have...
Romanian Prosecutors Pursue Confiscation of $563K Bitcoin Stash Owned by Andrew Tate
20.6.2023
Romanian prosecutors have officially submitted documents to the court, seeking the seizure of 21 bitcoin valued at $563,000 from Andrew Tate, a controversial social media influencer. The British-American ex-kickboxer, who gained a significant online presence, was charged with grave offenses...
Colonial Slavery Board Game's Relaunch Is Hoping Third Time's The Charm
19.6.2023
The board game Puerto Rico was released in 2002, and while it by all accounts played very well, it was also a deeply colonial game that made light of the fact you were being asked to build a commercial empire large part on the back of slavery.Read more
Subpoena Evasion: 3AC Asks Court to Fine Kyle Davies $10,000 Daily for Non-Compliance
18.6.2023
In February, it was reported that Kyle Davies, the co-founder of Three Arrows Capital (3AC), faced allegations of evading subpoenas related to the collapse of the defunct Singapore cryptocurrency hedge fund. The current custodians of the 3AC estate are now pursuing a daily fine of $10,000 against...
Twitter Divided as Speculations Swirl Around FTX 2.0 Reboot: Supporters Rally for Revival, Opponents Skeptical
18.6.2023
Twitter users have been engaged in a lively discussion about the possibility of a reboot for the FTX estate, following recent reports in late May. Opinions on the matter are divided, with opponents of the idea expressing their reservations, while proponents are receptive to the notion of a revamped...
Tether responds to account deactivation controversy, raises compliance checks
17.6.2023
Tether Holdings Inc has responded to claims that it deactivated the accounts of major crypto firms including Moonpay
Aave proposal to freeze alleged Curve founder's loans draws controversy
15.6.2023
The proposal suggests that a cap should be imposed on the use of CRV as collateral, preventing this wallet address from adding more loans
Another Call Of Duty Streamer's Skin Getting Removed Over Anti-LGBTQ Controversy
12.6.2023
Timothy “TimTheTatman” Betar is getting his wish. Activision will remove the streamer’s cosmetic bundle from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Warzone, a spokesperson for the publisher confirmed. Betar said he didn’t want the bundle to remain after friend and fellow streamer, Nicholas “Nickmercs”...
Jack Dorsey courts controversy by claiming ETH is a security
7.6.2023
Since Binance and Coinbase were sued for offering unregistered securities, Dorsey has tweeted posts promoting a focus on Bitcoin development
Ledger’s CEO Claims New Key Recovery Service Streamlines Crypto Self-Custody Amid Ongoing Controversy
30.5.2023
Crypto hardware wallet provider Ledger believes its recently-launched “Recover” product makes self-custody easier.
Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier has said that the company's new security feature, which allows users to recover their secret recovery phrase, would make it easier for crypto users to take...
Oh No, The PS5's Spider-Man 2 Game Has A Silly 'Puddlegate' Controversy
26.5.2023
On May 24, PlayStation held its first large-scale showcase since 2021. While it had some cool games, it was lacking the big and wild exclusives the company has historically put out. However, most would agree that the finale—a large gameplay preview of the upcoming, PS5-exclusive Spider-Man 2—was...
Charles Hoskinson of Cardano Highlights Open-Source Software and Security in Response to Ledger Controversy
23.5.2023
Cardano is one of the popular smart contract networks reputed for high transaction speeds and scalability.
The founder of Cardano, Charles Hoskinson, had claimed the network’s transaction speed to be quite outstanding and that Ethereum lags behind it despite the Merge.
However, the network...
Board Game YouTuber's $7500 Video Request Opens Can Of Worms
23.5.2023
Over the weekend a small controversy erupted in board game circles when rumours began circulating that Quackalope, one of the scene’s more popular YouTube review channels, had supposedly ‘blackmailed’ the publisher of a game they had been covering over a series of videos.Read more
Illuvium controversy, Aurory Prologue review, Fornite CEO salty, Assassin’s Creed NFTs: Web3 Gamer
22.5.2023
Illuvium’s many marketing controversies, Assasin’s Creed’s NFT cubes, Fortnite CEO salty about death of metaverse, Aurory Prologue review
Hardware Wallet Rivals Offer Discounts in Wake of Ledger New Product Controversy
19.5.2023
In response to the latest controversy related to hardware wallet specialist Ledger and its new service, competitors are taking advantage of the worries expressed by some users. Among others, hardware producer Trezor hopes to capitalize on Ledger’s trouble by offering a discount to buyers.
“Open...
Ledger clarifies how its firmware works after deleted tweet controversy
18.5.2023
Developers say third-party apps can’t access Ledger users’ keys without the owner’s consent
FTX Executives Sue Co-Founders Amidst Failed FTX Stocks Project
18.5.2023
Court documents filed on May 17, 2023, reveal that current executives overseeing FTX and its subsidiary, Alameda Research, have initiated a lawsuit against Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, Nishad Singh, FTX’s former director of engineering, and Zixiao “Gary” Wang...
Surge in Ordinal Inscriptions Ignites Exponential Growth in BRC20 Token Economy
16.5.2023
Over the past four days, there has been a surge in Ordinal inscriptions, and as a result, the BRC20 token economy has experienced significant growth with over 10,000 additional coins. The current value of the BRC20 token economy now stands at $497.75 million, comprising a total of 24,677 distinct...
South Korean lawmaker leaves political party amid crypto investment controversy
15.5.2023
A lawmaker allegedly sold over $4 million in cryptocurrency prior to the country's enforcement of the "Travel Rule" by the Financial Action Task Force