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Crypto travel rule implementation ‘remains relatively poor,’ says FATF
26.6.2023
The United Nations body called on all member states to implement the Travel Rule “without delay” to close “loopholes” not currently protected by regulation
Paris FATF Plenary: Global Implementation of Virtual Asset Standards Remains ‘Relatively Poor’
25.6.2023
The third plenary of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), held in Paris, found a lack of global adoption of the virtual asset recommendations established by the institution. According to evaluations, almost three-quarters of the jurisdictions are partially compliant or non-compliant with these...
The Alan Wake Intro Only Exists Because Stephen King Sold His Quote For $1
23.6.2023
The opening shot of Alan Wake, the 2010 action-adventure horror remastered fairly recently, in 2021, finds us winding around a dusky mountain pass. As we watch spruce trees come and go and the orange sunset give way to chalky fog, protagonist Alan Wake says the following in a voiceover: “Stephen...
The Hideo Kojima Documentary Is The Worst Kind Of Fan Service
23.6.2023
Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds—PlayStation Studios and Kojima Productions’ hour-long documentary on Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima—is too in awe of its subject to see him clearly. Premiered at Tribeca Festival on June 17, the documentary inflates Kojima’s mythology as an untouchable auteur...
Grand Theft Auto V PC Players Are Getting Left Behind Thanks To Updates
23.6.2023
Technically, Grand Theft Auto Online is alive and well on PC, receiving all the same updates the console versions of the popular online crime sim get, as they get them. Well, most of them. Because see, Rockstar has begun sneaking more and more exclusive features into the two next-gen console ports...
Coinbase Wins Supreme Court Ruling in Arbitration Lawsuit
23.6.2023
Crypto exchange Coinbase won a reprieve from the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, after the high court ruled that a lawsuit filed by one of the exchange's users couldn't proceed until Coinbase defends an appeal of a lower court ruling
Final Fantasy XVI's RPG Elements Are Barely There
23.6.2023
For three decades the Final Fantasy franchise has been known for reinventing itself, whether it’s the cyberpunk-esque stylings of Final Fantasy VII or the push into online multiplayer with Final Fantasy XI. The next watershed moment for the franchise is here, with Final Fantasy XVI trying to push...
Tears of the Kingdom Is Another Zelda That's Low Key A Horror Game
23.6.2023
Though The Legend of Zelda franchise often dips into the eerie and the occult, its dominant mode is one of high adventure. Rather than associating the Japanese series with horror, we imagine a blonde boy swinging his sword in service of rescuing the princess against a backdrop of soaring music....
CFTC Takes Action Against New York Resident for $21M Crypto Pooling Scam
23.6.2023
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed an enforcement action against a New York city resident, William Koo Ichioka, for fraudulently misappropriating over $21 million from over 100 commodity pool participants' funds
Konami, Please Don’t Forget About Metal Gear Solid 4
21.6.2023
During Wednesday’s Nintendo Direct, Konami showed off a new trailer for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1. The upcoming collection of past Metal Gear games includes some of the earliest and biggest games from the popular stealth series. However, 2008’s Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of...
Tears of the Kingdom Sees New Zelda And Ganondorf Amiibos
21.6.2023
Link has had a Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Amiibo figure since the game launched back in May, but Nintendo announced during its June Nintendo Direct that both Princess Zelda and sexy rehydrated Ganondorf are also getting their own figures this holiday.Read more
Beloved Classic Super Mario RPG Gets A Remake Fans Have Wanted For Years
21.6.2023
In the lead-up to today’s Nintendo Direct, rumors have swirled that, among whatever else might be announced, we’d be seeing a remake of a beloved Super Nintendo classic. Just which game it might be, however, remained unclear, so fans on Twitter took the opportunity to drum up hype around their...
Tears Of The Kingdom: Best Way To Farm For The Rare Diamonds You Need
21.6.2023
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is chock full with various items, resources that will help you on your journey.. Diamonds are one of the more rare resources scattered throughout Hyrule, and they’re very much worth your time as they’re both valuable and useful. Sure, you can sell them...
You Can Nab A Tears of the Kingdom $10 Discount Right Now
20.6.2023
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is Nintendo’s most expensive game, the first the developer debuted at the (unfortunately) new industry standard price of $70. Now, though, a baked-in Amazon discount lets you buy the game for $60, or the price nearly all Nintendo games retain even several...
Binance Takes Legal Action Against Fraudulent Nigerian Entity – What's Going On?
19.6.2023
Crypto giant Binance has issued a cease and desist notice against Binance Nigeria Limited, a “scam entity.” purporting to be associated with Binance.
On June 9, the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ordered Binance to halt its operations of the local entity in the African country. ...
30 Minutes With That New Persona-Inspired Dating Sim
19.6.2023
I don’t know about Eternights just yet. I played the opening chapter of Studio Sai’s Persona-influenced action game/dating sim hybrid at Summer Game Fest, and on paper, a game that combines those elements should be my jam. But while what I played demonstrated good foundations and fun ideas,...
New Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Infinite Glitch Turns You Into A Frozen Meat Tycoon
19.6.2023
The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom is a big game set on a huge open world, and its codebase must be straining at all times to keep track of everything that’s going on. Which probably explains why it doesn’t matter how many times Nintendo patches the game to remove a resource glitch, people...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Nears $27,000, as Bulls Make a Comeback
17.6.2023
Bitcoin bounced back strongly to start the weekend, as prices moved closer to the $27,000 mark in today’s session. After a recent spell of consolidation, bulls returned to action, buying the recent dip in the process. Ethereum was also higher, closing in on $1,800 on Saturday. Bitcoin...
Vinland Saga Second Season’s Lack Of Action Is A Good Thing
16.6.2023
Like moths to a brilliant, roaring flame, anime fans are drawn to heroes who share the same unshakeable quality as Attack on Titan’s Eren Jaeger: the will to commit unspeakable acts of violence for the sake of their own freedom. But oftentimes fans fail to appreciate that sometimes anime with...
Bitcoin Price Outlook for June
16.6.2023
Halfway through June, crypto markets have been rocked by several macro factors, which have brought bears to return to action. Bitcoin has moved below $25,000 for the first time since March, as the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued both Binance and Coinbase. The Federal Reserve has also...