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How major German firms like Mercedes and Lufthansa are using NFTs
27.10.2023
German brands embrace NFTs, exploring new ways to engage with customers and build brand loyalty
Gumi Cryptos Capital and Arcane Group Lead $5.4M Investment in Moonveil Web3 Game Studio – Crypto Gaming Making a Comeback?
27.10.2023
Web3 game studio Mooveil has announced the successful completion of a pre-seed/seed round fundraising, securing a total of $5.4 million in investments. The funding round was led by Gumi Cryptos Capital and Arcane Group, two prominent players in the crypto investment landscape. In addition...
UK Issues Over 200 Alerts Against Crypto Firms Allegedly Breaking Promotion Rules
27.10.2023
Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued hundreds of alerts regarding companies “illegally promoting crypto assets to U.K. consumers.” The regulator also highlighted several “common issues” with crypto promotions it has identified since it imposed stricter marketing rules earlier this...
USDC Issuer Circle Collaborates with Taiwanese Firms to Bring Loyalty Points to Crypto Services
26.10.2023
Global fintech firm Circle, which issues dollar-pegged USDC stablecoin, will soon offer loyalty points to stablecoin conversion service in Taiwan. Circle has collaborated with two Taiwanese firms – crypto exchange BitoGroup and convenience store chain Taiwan FamilyMart – to launch...
China Aiming for International Digital Yuan Expansion – e-CNY Going Global?
26.10.2023
There are clear signs China wants to take the digital yuan, its CBDC, into the global arena – with CIPS and BRI integrations in the pipelines. Per Alpha Factory (via EastMoney), fintech firms such as MOG Digitech Holdings are making headway in the CBDC sector, and are eyeing global uses...
Bankrupt Crypto Firms Alameda Research and FTX Move $10 Million in Crypto to Exchange Accounts, Raising Questions
26.10.2023
Wallets linked to bankrupt crypto firms Alameda Research and FTX moved over $10 million worth of cryptocurrency to a single wallet address, which then deposited the funds to exchange deposit accounts. ???? #FTX and #Alameda related addresses are depositing tokens to exchanges! Via address 0xde9...
Crypto firms have already breached new UK promo rules 221 times, says FCA
26.10.2023
Many of the firms the FCA warned were breaching the new rules appear to be dubious high-yield return schemes, but legitimate firms have seen warnings too
Rug Pulls Account For Majority of Scams as Q3 2023 Exploits Wipe Out $720 Million
25.10.2023
The impact of digital asset scams has been a major talking point around policies, regulations, and developer’s direction this year with millions lost across chains to bad actors. A new report by blockchain security firm Hacken shows a quarter-to-quarter increase in hacks and money drained...
Mastercard Explores Web3 Alliances: MetaMask and Ledger Included
25.10.2023
Source: Pexels Global payments giant Mastercard is eyeing potential collaborations with self-custody wallet firms, such as MetaMask and Ledger, as part of its strategic push into the Web3 space. Citing an internal report from a Web3 strategy workshop, CoinDesk on Tuesday said Mastercard sees...
UK Regulator Warns Crypto Firms of 'Hard to Read' Risk Warnings
25.10.2023
The Financial Conduct Authority has blocked Binance's chosen ad approver and added 221 firms to its warnings list since a new crypto marketing regime took effect on Oct.8
Mastercard Plans Web3 Collaborations With Self-Custody Wallet Firms
24.10.2023
The payments processor is working with MetaMask and Ledger among others, according to a Web3 Workshop presentation
Crypto Mining Firms Continue to Focus on Efficiency as Another Energy Crisis Looms
23.10.2023
Crypto mining companies have ramped up efforts to maximize efficiency and reduce their environmental impact amid concerns that the Israel-Hamas war could lead to another winter energy crisis.
One such company making waves in the crypto mining market is ASICRUN, whose latest models have raised...
NY sues crypto firms, FTX’s Nishad faces 75 years in jail, and Grayscale’s new BTC filing: Hodler’s Digest, Oct. 15-21
21.10.2023
Nishad Singh testifies in Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial; New York sues Gemini, Genesis and Digital Currency Group; and Grayscale files for new spot Bitcoin ETF
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Higher, as SEC’s Gensler Says Around 10 ETFs Are Being Reviewed
19.10.2023
Bitcoin edged slightly higher on Thursday, following comments from the Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler. Gensler said the commission was currently reviewing eight to ten applications from firms looking to launch a bitcoin exchange-traded-fund (ETF). Bitcoin...
Tax Authorities in EU to Share Transaction Data Reported by Crypto Firms
19.10.2023
New EU rules will introduce automated exchange of information on crypto revenues reported by service providers in the sector. A new directive adopted by the Union expands existing registration and reporting obligations as well as cooperation between tax administrations across the bloc. Information...
California's Crypto Regulation: Will It Push Firms Out?
19.10.2023
California has signed the Digital Financial Assets Law, raising concerns within the industry regarding the potential consequences of this legislation.
On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law, aiming to regulate California's cryptocurrency industry, which is home to nearly...
Why Binance, Coinbase, Ripple and Other Crypto Firms Cite the ‘Major Questions’ Doctrine During Legal Imbroglios
17.10.2023
Binance, Coinbase and Ripple are just some of the firms that have tried to apply an ill-defined legal doctrine meant to curb overzealous regulators
EU Regulator Warns of ‘Opaque’ Crypto Firms as It Seeks to Close MiCA Loopholes
17.10.2023
The European Securities and Markets Authority doesn’t want foreign companies operating via EU “letterbox” entities
US Mulls Tighter Restrictions on AI Chip Shipments to Chinese Firms, Report
14.10.2023
The government in Washington is reportedly considering further limiting China’s access to U.S. processors used in artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The current restrictions, which were introduced last year, allow Chinese companies to source the chips through overseas subsidiaries....
Blockfi CEO Blames FTX and Alameda Collapse for Firm’s Bankruptcy
14.10.2023
Blockfi CEO Zac Prince testified Friday that the downfall of FTX contributed to his company’s bankruptcy. Prince appeared as a government witness in the fraud trial of former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF). Blockfi’s Prince: Loans Wouldn’t Be Approved Knowing Alameda Used...