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Interpol Apprehends CEO of Generation Zoe, an Alleged Cryptocurrency Scam in Argentina
6.4.2022
Interpol has managed to apprehend Leonardo Cositorto, the former CEO of Generation Zoe, one of the biggest alleged financial and crypto scam platforms in Argentina. Cositorto was reportedly arrested this week in the Dominican Republic, where he was in charge of a similar platform called Sunrise...
Abkhazia Extends Crypto Mining Ban Till End of Year
6.4.2022
Authorities in Abkhazia have decided to maintain a ban on cryptocurrency mining in the territory. The partially recognized republic in the South Caucasus is restricting the energy-intensive extraction of digital currencies, citing problems with power supply. Bitcoin Mining Remains Prohibited...
Georgia punches well above its weight for Bitcoin mining: Report
21.2.2022
The tiny population of Georgia is a dark horse for Bitcoin mining, contributing close to one percent of the industry’s total hash rate, according to a report by Arcane research
The Republic of the Marshall Islands Allows Registration of DAOs as Legal Entities
17.2.2022
The Republic of the Marshall Islands has announced it will allow decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) to become legal entities. At the time of writing, only one DAO has successfully incorporated in the country. DAOs Will Be Allowed to Register as Legal Entities The Republic of the Marshall...
'One currency change every generation,' how monetary skepticism spearheaded cryptocurrency adoption in Czechia
10.2.2022
"Since the end of the 19th century, there have been seven distinct currencies in the region that is now Czechia," says SatoshiLabs' in-house economist Josef Tětek
O víkendu bude možné hrát Riders Republic zdarma, ne však na PC
8.2.2022
Polygon Raises $450 Million From Sequoia Capital India, Softbank, Shark Tank’s Kevin O’leary
7.2.2022
The blockchain project Polygon announced it has raised $450 million on Monday in a fundraising round led by Sequoia Capital India with participation from more than 40 venture capital firms. Polygon says that the money will allow the team to help scale Ethereum and bolster the mass adoption of Web3...
Cryptocurrency Theft Remains Key Revenue Source for North Korea, UN Report Says
6.2.2022
Cyberattacks on cryptocurrency exchanges have been a major source of funds for North Korea in the past year, a United Nations report has unveiled. According to the document, the sanctioned nation has also been developing its nuclear and missile programs. North Korea Hits Cryptocurrency Exchanges...
Iran to Pilot ‘National Cryptocurrency,’ Considers Blockchain Tech for Stock Market
22.1.2022
The Central Bank of Iran soon plans to launch the pilot phase of its digital currency project, an official unveiled. The Islamic Republic hopes to a join a growing club of nations that want to take advantage of having a sovereign coin, while it also seeks to implement blockchain technology in other...
Report Highlights Tech Firm Ryval’s Avalanche-Powered Litigation Tokenization Concept
13.1.2022
According to a recent interview, trial lawyer Kyle Roche from the legal firm Roche Freedman LLP has started a tech startup called Ryval that aims to be “the stock market of litigation financing.” The firm plans to launch during the first quarter and allow people to leverage tokens...
Republic of Palau and Cryptic Labs launch digital residency program
12.1.2022
The Pacific island nation is now offering a digital residency and blockchain-based verified ID, which can be used for KYC and ID verification
Turkey’s Inflation Jumps to 36%, Lira’s Value Plummets, Citizens Flock to Stablecoins
3.1.2022
The Republic of Turkey’s economy and the country’s native fiat currency the Turkish lira continue to experience turmoil as inflation has risen to 36%. Since this time last year, the lira has lost 44% of its value against the U.S. dollar. Meanwhile, the use of stablecoins in Turkey...
Turkey Reveals Scheme That Encourages the Conversion of Gold Deposits Into Lira Time Deposits
2.1.2022
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey recently revealed it made the decision to provide incentives to gold deposit and participation fund holders that request to convert these into lira time deposits, a statement from the central bank has said. Incentives Intended to Boost Financial Stability...
Iran Orders Crypto Miners to Halt Operations to Prevent Winter Blackouts
26.12.2021
Authorities in Iran have again told licensed miners to suspend their activities in the face of electricity shortages during the cold winter months. Following a period of similar restrictions this past summer, authorized companies were allowed to resume mining in September. Crypto Mining Farms...
Turkish Lira Slump Contributes to Rise in Turkey’s Daily Crypto Trades to Over One Million
22.12.2021
The popularity of cryptocurrencies in economically embattled Turkey has continued to surge with the number of daily trades now surpassing one million, a report has said. This surge in trades has been attributed to the depreciating lira which plunged to a new low against the USD on December 20. Lira...
Republic Realm Invests in Dvision Metaverse via LAND Acquisition
9.12.2021
Republic Realm recently acquired 18 3 x 3 LAND Lots within the New York and Seoul Meta-Cities. The venture has now decided to use the acquisition to invest in the Dvision Metaverse. Republic Realm had previously acquired LAND lots in The Sandbox, Axie Infinity, Somnium Space, and Decentraland....
Cryptocurrency Exchange Huobi Global to Leave China This Month
8.12.2021
Digital asset exchange Huobi Global has revealed its intention to exit the Chinese Market. The crypto trading platform with Chinese roots said it will stop processing transactions for existing users on the mainland by the end of the year. Huobi Global Halts Services in the People’s Republic...
Russia, Ukraine Shut Down Several Cryptocurrency Farms
5.12.2021
Authorities in Russia and Ukraine have closed down a number of illegal crypto mining facilities allegedly powered by stolen electricity. The underground farms have been discovered around the capital cities, Kyiv and Moscow, as well as in the Russian republic of Dagestan. Russia Busts Illegal Mining...
Ripple Partners With Republic of Palau, 74 Japanese Firms to Issue a Digital Yen + More News
24.11.2021
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Battlefield 2042 Removing 'Unintentional' Reference To Russia's War With Ukraine
15.11.2021
A skin in the new Battlefield 2042 will be renamed in the game’s next update after users pointed out that it had a lot in common with a group of Russian soldiers involved in the country’s annexation of parts of Ukraine in 2014.Read more