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Hong Kong Government Sets Up Web3 Development Task Force – Next Crypto Hub?
2.7.2023
Hong Kong has taken another major step towards becoming a leading hub for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
The Hong Kong Government has announced the establishment of a task force, known as the Web3 Development Task Force, dedicated to promoting the growth of Web3, with a particular...
Hong Kong establishes task force to advance Web3 development
2.7.2023
The task force will advise on the “sustainable and responsible” development of Web3 in Hong Kong, according to the statement
UK Commission Publishes Recommendations for Reform and Development of the Law on Digital Assets
30.6.2023
The Law Commission of England and Wales has published its “recommendations for reform and development of the law on digital assets.” The recommendations, which seek to secure the U.K.’s position as a global crypto hub, are intended “to provide a comprehensive legal foundation...
Free-To-Play Shooter Shuts Down For Good Due To Cheaters
29.6.2023
Developer Yager Development has announced that its free-to-play multiplayer shooter The Cycle: Frontier will go offline forever on September 27. The developer gave a few reasons for the shutdown, including an interesting one: Cheaters ruined the experience for everyone involved.Read more
Niantic Lays Off 230 Employees, Moves Away From In-House Development
29.6.2023
Niantic is shuttering its Los Angeles studio and is moving away from in-house game development. As such, the Pokémon Go studio is laying off 230 employees, shuttering NBA All-World and cancelling its upcoming Marvel: World of Heroes.Read more
Cyberpunk 2077 Hate At Launch Was The ‘Cool Thing’ To Do, Devs Say
27.6.2023
Much to my chagrin, I’m a Cyberpunk 2077 defender these days. Sure, the patches and technical updates unmask that underneath all the dick-clipping bugs, there was a…mostly unremarkable open-world RPG trying to claw its way out. But it has a lot of heart, as well. The story of V and Johnny...
Metagalaxy Land Ushers in Advanced Metaverse Experience, Bolstered by Investment from Blockchain Incubator 10SecLabs
26.6.2023
PRESS RELEASE. 10SecLabs, a leading force in the blockchain incubation landscape, has taken a significant investment leap into the innovative Metagalaxy Land project. This development comes ahead of Metagalaxy Land’s much-anticipated Metaverse Platform Launch. Set to be a trailblazer in...
NEAR Foundation and Alibaba Cloud Join Forces to Boost Web3 Development in Asia
26.6.2023
NEAR Foundation, a non-profit organization responsible for developing the NEAR protocol, has partnered with Alibaba Cloud to facilitate the growth of Web3 in Asia and the Middle East.
As part of the partnership, NEAR Foundation will gain access to Alibaba Cloud's developer ecosystem across...
Study Shows Bank of England’s Rising Interest Rates Threaten 1.2 Million UK Households With Insolvency
25.6.2023
The Bank of England made an impactful move last Thursday, June 22, 2023, as it raised the benchmark bank rate to 5%, marking a significant 0.5 percentage point increase. This decision catapults the central bank’s rate to its highest level since 2008 and represents the most substantial surge...
Macro Strategist David Hunter Predicts Global Markets’ ‘Melt Up’ Surge in Q4 2023, Followed by Impending ‘Bust’
23.6.2023
David Hunter, the chief macro strategist at Contrarian Macro Advisors, predicts an interesting development for global markets in the fourth quarter of 2023. According to him, global markets will experience a remarkable surge, aptly described as a “melt up.” However, this surge will...
BRICS: History, objectives and an overview of the global alliance
23.6.2023
Explore how the emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa cooperate in areas such as economics, development and global governance
Dollar Reliance Shrinks — China’s LNG Deal With Qatar Challenges ‘Frenemy’ Status With US
21.6.2023
This week, China and Qatar strengthened their bond through a significant development on Tuesday. China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and Qatarenergy inked a 27-year deal, outlining China’s commitment to procure liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar on an annual basis. Under...
Argentina Settled Almost 20% of Its Imports in April and May Using the Chinese Yuan
20.6.2023
The government of Argentina has noted that 19% of all imports authorized in the national system were settled using the Chinese yuan in April and May. $2.72 billion in Chinese yuan were approved to complete these payments, taking advantage of the Chinese swap line to preserve the dollar reserves...
Today in Crypto: IMF Will 'Pursue Relentlessly' CBDC Development, France Supports Global DeFi Rules, Crypto.com Operating Internal Proprietary Trading & Market-Making Teams, Wyre Set to Shut Down
19.6.2023
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Today in Crypto: IMF Will 'Pursue Relentlessly' CBDC Development, France Supports Global DeFi Rules, Crypto.com Operating Internal Proprietary Trading & Market-Making Teams, Wyre Set to Shut Down
19.6.2023
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Crypto Market Regulatory Uncertainty Overshadows Blockchain Development: Bank of America
19.6.2023
The bank said it expects blockchain infrastructure and tokenization to transform financial and non-financing infrastructure and markets over the next five to 10 years
dApp Store kit adopts new tech stack to power Web3 gaming development
16.6.2023
Ready Games’ software development kit is touted to help improve Web3 gaming accessibility and user experience
Fans Spot Striking Similarities Between Steampunk Game Trailer And BioShock Infinite's
15.6.2023
During the Summer Game Fest Xbox Showcase, developer inXile revealed its new steampunk roleplaying game called Clockwork Revolution. “New” though the game may be, the trailer had some viewers experiencing deja vu, as in some ways it appears to ape ten-year-old trailers for Irrational Games’...
Overwatch 2 Can’t Afford A Season This Mid
14.6.2023
Overwatch 2 is getting its ass beat online lately and for good reason. With the exception of its Pride event, it’s been nothing but bad news for the hero shooter between Blizzard announcing it was gutting its planned PvE suite of skill trees and replayable hero missions to charging $15 for...
BRICS Bank President Dilma Rousseff Calls for the Creation of a Global South Focused Financial System
14.6.2023
Dilma Rousseff, president of the New Development Bank — also known as the BRICS bank — and former Brazilian president, has called for establishing a financial architecture designed for the so-called Global South. In a keynote speech at the 14th Lujiazui Forum, Rousseff remarked on the importance...