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Ebay Expands Into NFT and Web3 Space With New Job Openings
3.2.2023
The online marketplace giant, Ebay, is seeking to fill several positions in the area of Web3 and non-fungible token (NFT) technology, according to several Linkedin job postings. Ebay is looking for a “creative crypto attorney” for the marketplace, Knownorigin, which it acquired in June...
UK Crypto Industry Celebrates Government’s Planned Exemptions for Crypto Ad Approvals
2.2.2023
But the country’s financial watchdog says it will “take a consistent approach to that taken for other high-risk investments,” when the time comes to set up enforcement rules
State of play: Decentralized domain services reflect on industry progress
2.2.2023
Major decentralized domain services weigh in on the state of the industry and the potential for future growth
Britain Announces Plans for ‘Robust’ Crypto Rules, Launches Consultation
1.2.2023
The U.K. has unveiled “ambitious plans” to “robustly regulate” various crypto activities, while seeking to protect customers and grow its economy. In the next three months, British authorities will accept public feedback on the new regulatory proposals designed to govern digital assets like...
Rally Crypto Firm Pulls the Plug on Its Sidechain as Crypto Industry Struggles – Here's What Happened
1.2.2023
Social token platform Rally has announced the closure of its sidechain operations due to a lack of funding. The project warned users that their crypto assets will become stranded as tokens on the Rally sidechain are not transferable to mainnet....
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UK Finance Ministry to Propose Broad Rules for Crypto, Invites Industry Feedback
31.1.2023
The Treasury also gave crypto companies a time limited exemption to approve their own crypto promotions until more regulation comes
Here’s how to prevent NFT theft, according to industry professionals
31.1.2023
Professionals working in the Web3 space highlighted various tools and best practices to protect NFTs from hackers and scammers
Crypto firms cut nearly 3,000 jobs in January despite Bitcoin’s rise
31.1.2023
It was a tough month for crypto employees with at least 14 firms announcing staff reductions in January
Credit cards can bridge Web2 to Web3, says music industry exec
30.1.2023
As decentralized finance continues to become more mainstream, traditional financial tools can serve as a bridge from Web2 to Web3 for those who still remain skeptical
Philippines securities regulator seeks more authority to police the crypto industry
30.1.2023
The Filipino securities regulator is moving to enact tighter rules on crypto, crypto companies and other financial products using blockchain technology
US Senator’s Resolution Encourages Capitol Gift Shops to Accept Cryptocurrency
30.1.2023
A U.S. lawmaker has introduced a resolution that encourages Capitol gift shops to accept cryptocurrency payments. He stressed that lawmakers “should increase accessibility and signal our support for the burgeoning cryptocurrency industry to those who visit Capitol Hill.” US Senator...
US Senator Focused on Crypto Money Laundering Crackdown — Urges Congress, Regulators to Take Action
30.1.2023
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has called on Congress to ensure regulators, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), have the tools to regulate the crypto industry effectively and crack down on crypto money laundering activities. “The current legal structure essentially holds up...
Crypto Association in Turkey Vows to Block Exchanges That ‘Victimize Traders’
29.1.2023
A new organization has been established in Turkey with the aim to monitor and help develop the country’s crypto sector, local media reported. Its first task will be to address recent problems with some cryptocurrency exchanges and boost confidence in the industry as a whole. New Entity to Deal With...
Matrixport Joins Growing List of Crypto and Blockchain Companies Letting Employees Go
28.1.2023
The crypto firm Matrixport, led by former Bitmain CEO Jihan Wu, is laying off 10% of the company’s staff, according to reports published on Friday. Matrixport’s COO, Cynthia Wu, cited a “shift in the regulatory climate” and “industry-wide capitulations”...
Here's how the World Economic Forum leaps into the metaverse —Davos 2023
27.1.2023
Industry insiders highlight World Economic Forum workshops on the metaverse focusing on user privacy, asset protection and regulation
Japan Embraces Web3 As Global Regulators Grow Wary of Crypto
26.1.2023
With tight regulations already in place that helped insulate FTX Japan and its investors from heavy losses suffered elsewhere in the world, Japan is working on policy and guidelines for stablecoins, NFTs and DAOs as it welcomes a crypto future
Blur NFT Marketplace Surges in Volume and Market Share, Rivaling Industry Leader Opensea
26.1.2023
Blur, the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, has seen a significant increase in volume since its launch in October. According to statistics from Dune Analytics, Blur has captured about 30% of the market share in terms of sales volume. The NFT marketplace leader, Opensea, commands 48% of...
Crypto industry leaders ‘scared of a strong SEC’ — Senator Warren
26.1.2023
Senator Warren claims the Trump Administration “gave a green light” to allow for a cryptocurrency market full of junk tokens, rug pulls and ponzi schemes
How Industry Can Prevent the Crypto Winter From Becoming an Ice Age
25.1.2023
Recognizing that crypto has to be regulated as part of the regular economy is a first step to arguing for rules tailored to its unique innovations, says John Rizzo
Unredacted Financial Documents Show Blockfi’s $1.2 Billion Connection With FTX, Alameda Research
25.1.2023
Unredacted documents mistakenly sent to the bankruptcy court indicate that the now-defunct crypto lender Blockfi had more than $1.2 billion tied up with FTX and Alameda Research. The accidentally revealed documentation shows that Blockfi’s exposure to the bankrupt crypto firm FTX was more than what...