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Coinbase layer-2 network Base closes in on mainnet launch
30.6.2023
While a date for mainnet wasn’t announced, the Base team said it’s now fulfilled 4 out of 5 of their criteria for launch
North Carolina Advances Bill to Study Holding Bitcoin, Using Crypto to Hedge Against Inflation
30.6.2023
The U.S. state of North Carolina has advanced a bill to study holding cryptocurrencies, particularly bitcoin, in the state treasury. The bill appropriates $50,000 from the state’s general fund to study three areas, including “The process of acquiring, securely storing, insuring, and liquidating...
Biggest Movers: SOL Gains 10%, BCH Hits Fresh 1-Year High
29.6.2023
Solana surged 10% on June 29, after it was confirmed that a new cross-chain bridge will allow users easier access to other blockchains. The update from Debridge will reportedly enable solana users to access ethereum’s virtual machine for the first time. Bitcoin cash extended its own gains...
Syscoin Developer Launches Ethereum-Compatible Layer 2 Network Secured by Bitcoin Miners
28.6.2023
Dubai Regulator Unveils Schedule of Fees for Virtual Asset-Related Activities
28.6.2023
The Dubai Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) recently announced the schedule of fees “covering the issuance of no-objection certificates to proprietary traders, amendments or withdrawal of licence applications, and the submission of whitepapers for VARA review.” According...
Paris FATF Plenary: Global Implementation of Virtual Asset Standards Remains ‘Relatively Poor’
25.6.2023
The third plenary of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), held in Paris, found a lack of global adoption of the virtual asset recommendations established by the institution. According to evaluations, almost three-quarters of the jurisdictions are partially compliant or non-compliant with these...
Crypto Trading Crucial to Virtual Asset Ecosystem, Says Hong Kong SFC Chief
25.6.2023
Cryptocurrency trading is an important part of the virtual asset ecosystem, according to Julia Leung Fung-yee, CEO of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong.
In a recent speech, Leung said the city-state recognizes the importance of crypto trading, adding that it welcomes...
Crypto trading is an important part of the virtual asset ecosystem, says Hong Kong's SFC chief
24.6.2023
According to the CEO of Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission, Julia Leung Fung-yee, incorporating virtual assets into the regulatory system was crucial after FTX bankruptcy
Belgian financial regulator orders Binance to cease all virtual currency services
23.6.2023
The regulator said Binance must cease “with immediate effect” all crypto-related services in Belgium after being unable to provide sufficient information on its non-EEA companies
The Filecoin Virtual Machine celebrates its 100 days
23.6.2023
Filecoin launched Filecoin Virtual Machine, also known as FVM, on March 14, 2023. It has been a hundred days, and the community has seen tremendous growth in developers, storage providers, and other members of the network. To ignite more sparks in the celebration, Filecoin has highlighted...
Starknet moves closer to EVM compatibility with upcoming ‘Kakarot’ testnet
22.6.2023
With fresh funding under its belt, a new zkEVM is set to go to testnet in August, allowing developers to write in any EVM-compatible language on Starknet
Binance Netherlands exit - Dutch Central Bank says registration failings are confidential
21.6.2023
De Nedelandsche Bank is unable to share details of Binance’s registration failings in the country due to confidentiality requirements of its supervisory laws
Nike Brings .SWOOSH to Fortnite's 240M Users With 'Airphoria' Virtual Experience
20.6.2023
All Fortnite players who play this island for 10 minutes or more will receive the Air Max 1 '86 Back Bling digital sneaker
Crypto Exchange Okx Gets MVP Preparatory License From Dubai Regulator
16.6.2023
Crypto exchange platform Okx Global has been granted the minimal viable product (MVP) preparatory license by the Dubai regulator, the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). The latest VARA license has been granted almost a year after Okx received the “provisional virtual assets...
Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum ‘fails’ without these 3 important ‘transitions’
12.6.2023
All three “transitions” are necessary to secure Ethereum’s future, according to Buterin
Neon EVM Community Sale Sells out in 29 Minutes – Registering 717k Participants
9.6.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Neon EVM is an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) on Solana, offering developers the seamless integration of Ethereum dApps within the Solana ecosystem. By eliminating the gap between these two leading blockchains, Neon EVM empowers Ethereum developers to leverage the speed,...
Apple confirms acquisition of AR startup Mira following Vision Pro launch: Report
7.6.2023
While Apple Vision Pro comes with features geared toward personalized virtual reality, Mira’s headsets are purpose-built for industrial applications
Apple's Vision Pro headset reveal swaps metaverse for 'spatial computing'
6.6.2023
Metaverse tokens have failed to pump following the major announcement, however this is likely due to the SEC abruptly dropping a lawsuit against Binance
Virtual Reality Tokens Surge 8% as Traders Await Apple's VR Headset Release
5.6.2023
Cryptocurrency's virtual reality sector has surged by almost 8% over the past 24 hours as investors anticipate Apple's VR headset reveal on Monday
Hong Kong Virtual Assets Consortium launched with Huobi as first member
31.5.2023
The new consortium will provide ratings of digital asset trading platforms and cryptocurrency market indexes when it becomes operational