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Crypto and psychedelics: Clarifying regulations could help industries grow
8.2.2023
It’s a long road to federal legalization, but opposition to psychedelics is waning at the state level and Capitol Hill
12 tips to help crypto and blockchain companies win VC funding
7.2.2023
In a time when VC funding is hard to come by, crypto companies seeking to attract investors must focus on value, not hype
Crypto Companies Rush to Help Turkey and Syria Earthquake Victims – Blockchain Beyond Borders?
7.2.2023
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake sent shockwaves across Turkey and Syria on Monday. The incident has been coined the 'deadliest in a decade'.
Caused by a 100km rupture at the East Anatolian fault, the epicentre was 26km East of Nurdagi. Only the third earthquake on the strike-slip fault to measure above...
'Decentralized Infura' may help prevent Ethereum app crashes: Interview
6.2.2023
The initial “Dfura” marketplace, which is currently in development, is expected to include up to 10 Web3 data providers
Today in Crypto: Bitget to Direct ₺1M to Help Turkey Earthquake Victims, UK Sets Prison Punishment for Breach of New Crypto Ad Regime, Interpol Wants to Police Metaverse
6.2.2023
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Binance to Support Georgia’s Crypto Industry Through Blockchain Education
5.2.2023
Digital asset exchange Binance has agreed to help Georgia to develop its cryptocurrency sector by launching educational and other blockchain initiatives. The leading coin trading platform has been expanding its presence in the region with similar projects in other countries. Binance and Georgian...
Addressable Raises $7.5 Million to Help Web3 Marketers Reach Their Audiences
3.2.2023
Addressable, a decentralized marketing startup, has raised $7.5 million in its seed round to tackle the current marketing woes in the Web3 area. The company claims its software can pair the onchain addresses of users with their social accounts, giving Web3 marketers more knowledge about their...
Report: Egyptian Lawmakers Hail Parliament’s Endorsement of Pact to Join BRICS Bank
3.2.2023
Egyptian lawmakers recently hailed the parliament’s endorsement of a pact that allows the country to join the New Development Bank, a report has said. According to the report, the lawmakers believe joining this BRICS-backed institution will help Egypt reduce its demand for dollars and enable...
Japanese Prime Minister says DAOs and NFTs help support government’s 'Cool Japan' strategy
2.2.2023
Fumio Kishida said there were “various possibilities for using Web3” in Japan and has previously supported blockchain-based initiatives for authorities using digital solutions
Better Exchange Due Diligence Could Help Define Crypto’s 2023
2.2.2023
CEO of Digital Asset Research, Doug Schwenk, thinks that vetting crypto exchanges can open doors to more institutional investment
Winning at game discovery on TikTok (& Instagram Reels!)
1.2.2023
Also: why network effects help platforms, perspectives for game genres & more
Nigeria Extends Deadline for Returning Soon-to-Be Demonetized Naira Banknotes
1.2.2023
After initially ignoring pleas to extend the period for returning old naira banknotes, the Nigerian central bank recently said it has shifted the deadline for returning old banknotes to Feb. 10. The bank’s governor, Godwin Emefiele, said some 30,000 so-called super agents have been deployed...
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...
After Mocking the Price Model, Crypto Advocates Discuss Bitcoin’s Rainbow Chart Reintegration
26.1.2023
On a few occasions last year, crypto advocates discussed how a number of price models, leveraged to help predict the future value of bitcoin, ended up failing. However, since bitcoin’s value has increased by 36% over the last month, the price has entered the darkest band of the rainbow chart...
How Self-Regulation Can Help Crypto Thrive
25.1.2023
Successfully implementing self-regulation in the blockchain ecosystem is imperative, no matter what decisions and laws external forces might make
NYDFS Releases Guidance on Importance of Segregation and Separate Accounting for Customer Funds in Crypto Industry
23.1.2023
On Monday, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) published guidance on custodial structures to help protect customers’ money if a crypto firm goes bankrupt. New York’s top financial regulator stressed that businesses should not commingle customer funds and that customer...
Silvergate Capital Incurs Loss of $1 Billion in Q4 of 2022
20.1.2023
Silvergate Capital Corporation, the parent firm of the crypto-focused bank Silvergate Bank, has attributed the $1 billion loss it incurred in the fourth quarter of 2022 to the confidence crisis that permeates the entire crypto ecosystem. While Silvergate has taken steps to help it navigate...
East African Community to Decide on Regional Central Bank Launch in 2023
19.1.2023
The East African Community (EAC) will decide during the course of the year 2023 when and where it will locate the envisioned regional central bank, the regional intergovernmental organization’s Peter Mathuki has reportedly said. The setting up of the regional central bank is expected to help...
Onchain Researchers Discover $63M in Ethereum From Harmony Bridge Attack Moved, Hackers Attempt to Launder Funds on Major Exchanges
16.1.2023
On Jan. 15, 2023, onchain researchers discovered that funds stolen during the Harmony bridge attack had been moved. The suspected thieves, who are allegedly associated with the North Korean hacking syndicate Lazarus Group, moved 41,000 ethereum, worth $63.2 million at current exchange rates....
Osprey Vies for Control of Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust; Tron’s Justin Sun Offers to Invest Up to $1B on DCG Assets
14.1.2023
Following charges by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission against the crypto exchange Gemini and the digital currency lender Genesis, Tron founder Justin Sun told the press that he may be able to purchase assets from Genesis, up to $1 billion, “depending on their evaluation of...