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Thailand Threatens Facebook With Shutdown Over Crypto Scams
23.8.2023
The government in Bangkok will try to shut down Facebook in Thailand alleging the social media network isn’t doing enough to stop scams. Fraudsters have been luring users to invest in fake companies and cryptocurrencies, authorities said, and the number of complaints has been mounting. Meta...
Forex Expo is happening in Dubai with 130+ companies in the financial market
22.8.2023
The 6th edition of the largest trading gathering for Financial Enthusiasts, Forex Expo Dubai (FED), will be held at World Trade Centre, Dubai, on September 26-27, 2023, featuring more than 130 sponsors exhibiting their services. Forex Expo has grown significantly with Dubai-based event organizer...
Coinbase Acquires Equity Stake in Circle; Companies Reshape USDC’s Future
22.8.2023
In a joint statement, Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, and Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, announced the dissolution of the Centre Consortium. Consequently, Circle will take exclusive charge of the issuance and governance of USDC. Additionally, Coinbase has acquired an equity stake in Circle while...
Dubai to Subsidize Commercial Licenses for Web3 and AI Companies
19.8.2023
Dubai will offer subsidized licenses for Web3 and artificial intelligence (AI) companies that want to enter the country. The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and its campus will subsidize 90% of the costs of these licenses to attract companies in this sector as part of its push to become...
North Korea Hackers Continue to Target Crypto Platforms: UN Report
13.8.2023
Hackers working for North Korea have continued to attack companies in the crypto space this year, according to independent sanctions monitors. Their findings, which reveal that Pyongyang proceeds with the development of its nuclear and weapons programs, will be included in a U.N. report which is...
French Regulator Revises Crypto Rules to Align With EU’s MiCA Law
13.8.2023
France’s financial market regulator said it’s adjusting the rules for crypto companies in line with Europe’s new regulatory framework. The changes, which will enter into force next year, seek to enhance registration requirements for businesses offering certain services for digital assets like...
SEC Could Approve Spot Bitcoin ETF Within 6 Months, Says Mike Novogratz
11.8.2023
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz is optimistic that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could approve a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) within four to six months. The executive cited his contacts at Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, and investment...
Crypto-Focused Public Companies Outdo Q2 Profit Projections, Boosted by Cryptocurrency Price Surge
8.8.2023
Major crypto companies reported strong earnings last quarter as swelling crypto asset prices drove up profits across the industry.
Last week, institutional Bitcoin (BTC) giant MicroStrategy reported a return to profit in Q2, with $120.4 million in revenue. The company also stacked an additional...
Worldcoin expects more companies to integrate in the coming months, says product head
7.8.2023
The head of product at Tools for Humanity told Cointelegraph that Worldcoin is expecting more companies to integrate in the second half of the year
Crypto-centered public companies record profit beating Q2 estimates
7.8.2023
The rise in crypto prices, as well as non-trading revenues, became key to profitability for many of these companies
WorldCoin to Open its ID System for Government and Private Companies: Report
3.8.2023
Sam Altman co-founded tech firm WorldCoin is extending its reach by enabling governments and private businesses to leverage its controversial iris-scanning and identity-verification technology, Reuters reported.
WorldCoin continues to attract regulatory scrutiny for its tech that is being used...
AI boom to beat electricity and PCs, $200B investment by 2025: Goldman Sachs
3.8.2023
Economists from Goldman Sachs predict that AI investment could account for up to 4% of GDP in the United States by 2025
HEX Plummets Over 40% After SEC Files Lawsuit Against Creator Richard Heart
2.8.2023
After the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit against Richard Heart and his companies Hex, Pulsechain and Pulsex, the crypto asset hex (HEX) has been in a free fall. Two-week statistics show HEX has lost 41.7% against the U.S. dollar and 35.8% over the past seven days. Uniswap...
Bitcoin Miner Genesis Digital Assets Opens 3 New Data Centers in South Carolina
2.8.2023
Genesis Digital Assets (GDA), one of the world’s largest bitcoin mining companies, has opened three new data centers in the western region of South Carolina. The facilities represent GDA’s continued expansion in the United States, where its data centers now account for over 2%...
FTX Unveils Reorganization Strategy, Proposing ‘Offshore Crypto Exchange’ and New Trust
1.8.2023
In the midst of the bankruptcy proceedings, FTX presented its primary reorganization strategy and term sheet to the U.S. bankruptcy court, detailing an ambitious plan to reinvent FTX as an “offshore crypto exchange” while also founding a new limited liability trust. At this time, the proposed...
AI mentions skyrocket in major tech companies' Q2 calls
1.8.2023
As major tech companies race to develop and deploy high-level AI systems, mentions of the technology is skyrocketing in company calls
Explore El Salvador: Gofaizen & Sherle Launches New Crypto License Service
1.8.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Tallinn, July 31 – Gofaizen and Sherle, the leading Estonian crypto and fintech consultancy, proudly announces the launch of its latest product in El Salvador. The innovative service offers crypto companies and startup owners worldwide a comprehensive and streamlined solution...
SEC Files Lawsuit Against Richard Heart and Companies Hex, Pulsechain, and Pulsex
31.7.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit Friday against Richard Schueler, known as Richard Heart, and his companies Hex, Pulsechain, and Pulsex, alleging they raised more than $1 billion through unregistered securities offerings. SEC Lawsuit Accuses Richard Heart of Running...
HSBC-Owned Hang Seng Bank Limits Crypto Companies to ‘Simple’ Accounts: Report
31.7.2023
The report comes as Hong Kong’s Monetary Authority (HKMA) reminds banks that there is no ban on offering crypto companies accounts
Crypto companies raise $44M for Web3 & Blockchain scalers
31.7.2023
Some crypto companies, put together, have managed to raise for themselves the amount of $44 million in funding. However, Hi seems to have beaten them all by managing to acquire funding from Animoca Brands to the tune of $30 million. In the case of Hi, it is known to have an entire array of products...