The Cardano Network Welcomes the Metaverse
17.1.2022
The Metaverse is quickly becoming a global trend in the blockchain market as The Sandbox and Decentraland enter the Ethereum ecosystem. The Cardano network just joined the race by welcoming Pavia.io. The integration is similar to Decentraland, except developed on the PoS (proof-of-stake) blockchain...
Singapore bars crypto service providers from advertising in public spaces
17.1.2022
The new regulations would only allow for advertisements on native websites and mobile apps for DPT companies
Tonga accepts Bitcoin donations amid tsunami onslaught
17.1.2022
Tonga is now accepting Bitcoin donations to aid with relief efforts as the country faces the aftermath of a huge volcanic shockwave leading to a tsunami
Most Defi Hacks in 2021 Had to Do With Centralization Issues, According to Certik
17.1.2022
Certik, a blockchain security and auditing firm, has reported that the most common attack vector for hacks in decentralized finance (defi) protocols had to do with centralization in 2021. This data is present in Certik’s latest report, where the company also examines the growth of defi...
Lawmakers Renew Debate on Illegal Gaming, Sports Wagering in Missouri
17.1.2022
The yearly debates to delineate the legality issues of gambling machines have started in the state of Missouri. The lawmakers are probing into the legality of the ‘pre-reveal’ gambling machines. ‘Pre-reveal’ gambling machines have become so prevalent throughout the state...
BTC 'likely' to repeat Q4 2020 move — 5 things to watch in Bitcoin this week
17.1.2022
Bitcoin price action has yet to impress in 2022, but bets are stacking up that things will soon get interesting again
70% of Jamaica population to adopt CBDC in 5 years, prime minister says
17.1.2022
The Caribbean country expects a nationwide CBDC rollout by the end of the first quarter of 2022
Olympus Sheds 35% in Price and USD 474M in Market Cap as Whale Dumps the Coin
17.1.2022
OHM, the native token of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Olympus, plunged by nearly 35% at around 2 am UTC on January 17, as a whale unloaded OHM 82,526 (worth USD 13.3m at the time), which triggered a series of liquidations that exacerbated the price drop.
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Former Thai SEC chief lays out three critical issues with crypto taxations
17.1.2022
The Thai Revenue Department is looking to impose a 15% capital gains tax on crypto trading
CBDCs and stablecoins: EY advises banks to ‘prepare for what's coming’
17.1.2022
A new report from EY highlights the need for a policy change for banks to overcome business uncertainties regarding digital assets
Bitcoin payments decline as other cryptocurrencies grow
17.1.2022
In 2021, Bitcoin's usage by merchants that use BitPay fell to about 65%, down from 92% in 2020
‘Flurry’ of Walmart Patents Show Willingness to Embrace Crypto, NFTs and the Metaverse
17.1.2022
Walmart has developed plans that involve the creation of its own cryptoasset, launch collection non-fungible token (NFT) collections, and (yes, you guessed it) enter the metaverse, per reports citing filings made with the American Patent and Trademark Office....
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