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Hong Kong Police Detain Businessman Tied to Crypto Investor’s Abduction
10.5.2024
A businessman from Hong Kong, linked to four individuals implicated in the kidnapping of a cryptocurrency investor, was recently taken into custody after surrendering to law enforcement. Authorities allege that the vehicle used in the investor’s abduction is owned by the businessman’s family....
Taiwan Proposes AML Amendments, Seeks Jail Terms and Fines for Non-Compliant Crypto Service Providers
10.5.2024
In response to fraud and money laundering risks in the virtual asset landscape, Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice has proposed several amendments to the city’s existing AML laws, suggesting hefty fines and prison terms for non-compliant service providers.
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Taiwan proposes tougher AML measures for crypto service providers
9.5.2024
Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice proposed four amendments to the country’s AML regulations focused on cryptocurrency firms that plan to impose hefty penalties for noncompliance
Virtual coaches unite as The Voice enters the metaverse
9.5.2024
The Voice debuts its first metaverse gamified experiences that lets fans coach singers on virtual stages, win NFTs for their predictions for the real-time show, and score exclusive experiences
Hong Kong Cracks Down on Fake Crypto Exchange Allegedly Linked to Elon Musk
8.5.2024
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has warned the public regarding Quantum AI, an entity allegedly engaged in fraudulent activities related to virtual assets and deceiving the public by impersonating Elon Musk.
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New South Korean leadership will press for BTC ETF trading
7.5.2024
The Democratic Party of Korea promised to allow Bitcoin exchange-traded funds and it expects to follow through, one way or another
QANplatform launches world’s first quantum-resistant, EVM-compatible testnet
7.5.2024
Quantum computers will be able to crack today’s main cryptographic algorithms employed by the whole internet, including banking applications, email providers, and social media platforms
More than half of the Fortune 100 uses Apple’s Vision Pro headset
4.5.2024
Spatial computing in the industrial metaverse appears to be paying off for the company that Steve Jobs built
Nigerian fintechs crack down on crypto, users face account blocks
3.5.2024
The CBN's attitude to crypto has been inconsistent in recent years and the crackdown contradicts a decision taken in 2021 to facilitate crypto account opening
Hong Kong’s ZA Bank to Roll Out Virtual Asset Retail Services as New Regulations Approach
2.5.2024
Hong Kong’s ZA Bank, a unit of China's ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance, is reportedly exploring ways to offer virtual asset-related services after new regulations for digital assets launch in June.
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Fans Are Getting A New Batman: Arkham Game After All, But It's In VR
1.5.2024
Batman: Arkham Shadow is a new entry in the beloved comic book metroidvania beat ‘em up series, though it’s not what many players were probably hoping for. It’s being made in VR and will be exclusive to the Meta Quest 3 headset. It’s scheduled to release in late 2024. Read more
Hong Kong Launches Asia’s First Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs
30.4.2024
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange debuts three spot Bitcoin ETFs and three spot Ethereum ETFs as Asia’s first spot virtual asset ETFs, offering more choices for investors.
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Dogecoin Investors Turn To This Exciting Virtual Reality ICO, Chasing Potential 1,700% Profits
30.4.2024
As the Dogecoin (DOGE) price fades and eyes a new test of recent range lows, investors are turning to an exciting virtual reality ICO called 5thScape as they hunt for 1,700% profits.
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Walmart Launches Roblox Store, Offering New Worst Way To Buy Stuff Online
29.4.2024
Walmart has launched its Roblox store, letting users buy digital items inside the game that are also sent to them physically via the mail. According to Walmart, it hopes that its stores and tech will power future Roblox commerce. It’s yet another example of companies desperately trying to figure...
MoJ and prosecution promote ‘Virtual Asset Joint Fund’ formalization
29.4.2024
The emergence of virtual assets has altered the financial landscape, necessitating heightened efforts to prevent crimes like money laundering. The Ministry of Justice and the prosecution are supporting the formation of a Virtual Asset Joint Investigation Team by the Seoul Southern District...
Cardano Investors Swing to This Exciting Virtual Reality ICO, Chasing Potential 2,300% Profits
26.4.2024
As the Cardano (ADA) price struggles to gain traction, investors are swinging to an exciting virtual reality ICO called 5thScape (5SCAPE) as they chase potential 2,300% profits.
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Facebook Has Lost $1 Billion Every Month On VR Since June 2022
26.4.2024
Facebook’s parent company, Meta, made a lot of money in its last financial quarter. However, its virtual reality and augmented reality division, Reality Labs, lost over $3 billion. That means that since June 2022, the metaverse-focused division has lost a billion dollars per month, and Meta expects...
EU touts health benefits for children in the metaverse despite risks
26.4.2024
The European Union’s in-house think tanks says the metaverse can help children heal from diseases
Polychain Capital Leads $38 Million Investment in Movement Labs to Integrate Facebook’s Move onto Ethereum
26.4.2024
As of April 25, monolithic Blockchain startup Movement Labs has raised $38 million in Series A funding from Polychain Capital. The goal of Movement Labs is to bring Facebook's Move Virtual Machine to the Ethereum ecosystem, and this funding will help them achieve that goal.
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Meta’s letting Xbox, Lenovo, and Asus build new Quest metaverse hardware
25.4.2024
Each company has its own special plans for the Quest mixed-reality device