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Alameda’s $150M Bribery Bombshell: Thai Sex Workers and Sam Trabucco’s Disappearance Fuels Mystery
12.10.2023
In a riveting development, Caroline Ellison’s recent testimony revealed that Alameda Research is believed to have shelled out a whopping $150 million to Chinese officials to unlock accounts valued over $1 billion. The narrative thickens as the former co-CEO, Sam Trabucco, has seemingly...
Chia Network Lays Off Third of Its Staff as Loss of Banker Delayed Going Public
2.10.2023
Chia Network cut a third of its workforce today as the blockchain platform sought to reestablish a lost banking relationship, the company told CoinDesk, further delaying what Chia had hoped would be a rapid path to listing as a public company
Gary Gensler Explains Why SEC Is Taking Litigation-Heavy Strategy to Regulate Crypto
1.10.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has explained why the securities regulator is taking a litigation-heavy strategy to regulate the crypto industry. The SEC chair insisted that enforcement actions against crypto firms are not brought with a political agenda...
S21 Miner Makes its Debut at WDMS for the First Time, with BitFuFu Among the First Public Online Sales Platforms
28.9.2023
PRESS RELEASE. September 28, 2023 – The 2023 Global Digital Mining Summit (WDMS) concluded successfully in Singapore, exploring the future trends and investment opportunities in the Web 3.0 mining ecosystem. During the event, Bitmain unveiled its latest high-hashrate miner, the S21,...
Capcom President Says ‘Game Prices Are Too Low’
26.9.2023
In comments this past weekend, Capcom president Haruhiro Tsujimoto asserted that video game prices are too low, pointing to the massive increase in development costs and how game prices haven’t risen at the same rate. He suggested that increasing the price of games would be a “healthy option”...
Hong Kong Securities Regulator Says It Now Publishes Names of Entities Seeking Crypto Trading Licences
26.9.2023
The Hong Kong securities regulator has said it now publishes a list of firms seeking to operate crypto trading platforms in the region. Julia Leung Fung-yee, the CEO of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), said divulging the names of applicants is intended to help placate an investing...
US SEC Seeks Public Comments on ARK & VanEck's Spot Ethereum ETFs
22.9.2023
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing applications for spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from two asset managers – ARK Invest and VanEck.
According to the agency’s release dated September 21, the SEC has sought public comments on the potential benefits and risks...
Hong Kong Regulator Says Crypto Firms Claiming to Be Banks Are in Contravention of Banking Ordinance
21.9.2023
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said on Sept. 10 that crypto firms presenting themselves as banks are in contravention of the region’s Banking Ordinance. The HKMA argued such descriptions “may mislead members of the public into believing that those crypto firms” are financial...
Indian state governments spur blockchain adoption in public administration
19.9.2023
Numerous initiatives by local and state governments in India — from data management systems to verifiable certificate issuances — currently use blockchain technology
Udao Announces First Public Presale For Revolutionary Web3 Skills Economy Platform
19.9.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Switzerland – September 19, 2023 – Udao, a global Web 3.0 platform designed to empower users to learn new skills and match them to relevant job opportunities, announces its first public presale event. This provides an opportunity to everyone to engage in the Web...
Islamic Coin Launches Public Offering of Tokens – Here's What You Need to Know
19.9.2023
Islamic Coin, a digital currency that aims to Shariah principles and promote ethical values, has initiated its Reg D Token Offering to the public in collaboration with OpenDeal Broker, a subsidiary of Republic.
In a Monday press release, Islamic Coin said it has partnered with Republic to support...
UK Crime Bill Lets Cops Freeze Crypto Faster, Channels Tainted Assets to Public Funding
19.9.2023
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill set to become law later this year removes some legislative hurdles that slow local cops from freezing crypto linked to crime
Malta Embraces EU's MICA Regulations: Public Consultation Open Until Sept. 29
19.9.2023
On Sept. 18, Malta's Financial Services Authority (MFSA) initiated a public consultation to harmonize its crypto regulations with Europe's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MICA) regulations, slated to become effective in December 2024.
On Monday, Malta's Financial Services Authority (MFSA) initiated...
NYDFS calls for public feedback on proposed crypto regulatory guidance
18.9.2023
The proposals included stricter standards on risk assessments for crypto firms as well as a framework for designating token projects to the NYDFS' greenlist
Malta begins public consultation on revised crypto rules to align with MiCA
18.9.2023
Malta has joined France and other EU nations in revising its existing crypto regulatory policies to align with MiCA, which comes into effect in December 2024
Alibaba launches its ChatGPT-like AI model for public use amid loosening restrictions in China
13.9.2023
The launch comes just weeks after Chinese authorities began accepting applications for public-facing AI systems
Today in Crypto: BNB Chain Developers Reveal Public Launch of opBNB's Mainnet, Nansen Launches New AI-Powered Version, Ripple Will do 80% of Hiring This Year Outside the US
13.9.2023
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Australian Crypto Exchange Swyftx Offers Financial Incentives to Learners Completing Crypto Course
8.9.2023
The Australian cryptocurrency exchange Swyftx has said it will offer financial rewards to users who complete its crypto education course. The crypto exchange said it expects as many as 80,000 participants and has promised a reward of just over $64 for those completing the course. Improving...
El Salvador Launches Pilot Project to Include Bitcoin Content in School Curriculums
8.9.2023
The Ministry of Education in El Salvador partnered with Mi Primer Bitcoin (MPB), a nonprofit educational organization, to make Bitcoin-related content part of the school curriculum in the country. The pilot program will train 150 teachers to impart Bitcoin education, bringing the program to...
Meta’s Metaverse Is Finding Its Legs — In Avatars
2.9.2023
Meta’s Horizon Worlds, the metaverse flagship app of the company formerly known as Facebook, is reportedly getting legs as part of users’ avatars in the coming weeks. The functionality is already present in a public test version of the app, but it is only present in Horizon Home,...