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Brazil to Issue Digital IDs for Its 214 Million Citizens Using Blockchain Technology
2.10.2023
Brazil is set to issue digital identification documents for its more than 214 million citizens using blockchain technology.
The states of Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, and Paraná will be the first to adopt this new system, utilizing a private blockchain developed by Serpro, Brazil's national data...
South Korean Court Jails Septuagenarian Bitcoin Fraudster
2.10.2023
A South Korean court has handed a 70-year-old man a jail sentence after finding him guilty of Bitcoin (BTC)-powered fraud.
Kyeonggi Ilbo reported that the unnamed man, identified only by the initial A, was given a one-year prison term for enabling “telecommunications-related financial...
Coinbase Attains Full License to Expand Crypto Payment Services in Singapore
2.10.2023
Crypto exchange Coinbase has secured a full major payment institution (MPI) license under Singapore's Payment Services Act.
Coinbase announced that the recent development comes nearly a year after Coinbase received preliminary approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
With this...
Google Cloud Is A Validator on Polygon’s PoS Network
30.9.2023
Google Cloud joins Polygon’s Proof-of-Stake (PoS) network as one of its decentralized validators.
In a Sept 29 announcement, the tech giant will become one of the 100+ validators that helps secure the blockchain leveraging Google's reputation for security services in several areas.
Per...
Four More Arrests Made in JPEX Crypto Exchange Probe, Total Detentions Now at 18
30.9.2023
In a recent development, police in Hong Kong and Macau have apprehended four more individuals linked to the ongoing JPEX crypto exchange case, as reported by the South China Morning Post on Friday.
Of the four arrests, two took place in Hong Kong, while Macau Police made the remaining two. This...
CFTC Indicts Mosaic Exchange Founder for Running Fraudulent Crypto Operations
29.9.2023
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced a civil enforcement action against a crypto trading platform called Mosaic Exchange Limited and its owner, Sean Michael.
In a press release dated September 27, the CFTC disclosed that the Pennsylvania-based limited liability company...
3AC’s Su Zhu Apprehended in Singapore on Flee Attempt
29.9.2023
Su Zhu the founder of bankrupt crypto hedge fund, Three Arrows Capital has been arrested in Singapore while embarking on an attempt to flee according to reports.
According to a disclosure made by Teneo, the fund's liquidator, Zhu was detained at the Changi airport on Friday after a committal order...
Zumo First to Integrate Tech Requirements of FCA’s New Financial Promotion Regime for Crypto Assets
29.9.2023
Digital asset-as-a-service platform Zumo has become the first cryptocurrency platform to integrate the financial promotions technical flow design laid out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
In June, the FCA published rules on financial promotions for cryptoassets, which will have effect...
Georgia Lists Nine Tech Providers Including Ripple and Bitt For its Next Stage CBDC Pilot
29.9.2023
The National Bank of Georgia (NBG) has shortlisted nine companies to compete as technology partners for the nation's central bank digital currency (CBDC) project dubbed Digital GEL.
The national bank of the Caucasian nation announced Thursday that it will introduce “a Limited Access Live Pilot...
Cogwise is The New AI Crypto Project Providing Traders with Accurate Insights
29.9.2023
Those seeking the hottest pioneering cryptos should not miss Cogwise, a new artificial intelligence (AI) coin equipping traders with never-seen-before tools, processes, and technologies.
With the prevalent AI boom continuing to capture attention, projects blurring the lines between crypto and...
Epic Games Trims Workforce by 16% Due to Unrealistic Metaverse Revenue Projections
29.9.2023
Epic Games, the creator of Battle Royale Smash, Fortnite, is cutting off approximately 830 staff, or 16% of its workforce, as it looks to reduce its costs and create a viable financial ecosystem for the company.
On Thursday, CEO Tim Sweeney confirmed this in a memo later in a blog post....
Shimmer announces the launch of ShimmerEVM
29.9.2023
Shimmer has announced that it has launched ShimmerEVM, a smart contract software that will be an addition to the testnet. The objective here is to provide IOTA with a staging area for decentralized applications. The staging area is an area where dApps are battle-tested before they are fully...
The World Federation of Exchanges Chips Recommendations for Crypto Service Providers as Regulatory Concerns Grow
29.9.2023
The World Federation of Exchanges, WFE has shared its suggestions for the digital asset sectors as user adoption and regulatory fears surges.
In a Sept 28 press release, the exchange body pointed out six recommendations for the sector and regulators to address user fears as some of their members...
U.S. Democrat’s Bill Urges Exchanges to Share Off-Chain Crypto Transactions to Regulators
29.9.2023
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer, a Democrat serving the 8th District of Virginia, is pushing a bill that would establish centrally-accessible repositories for off-chain cryptocurrency transaction data.
The bill, dated Sept. 27 – the Off-Chain Digital Commodity Transaction Reporting Act – urges crypto trading...
Tottenham Hotspur Joins Premier League Wave in Issuing Fan Tokens via Chiliz Blockchain
29.9.2023
Tottenham Hotspur, a prominent English Premier League club, has taken a significant step into the realm of blockchain and fan interaction with the launch of their dedicated fan token, $SPURS, on the Chiliz Blockchain....
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PayPal Deepens Crypto Footing With Layer-2 Solutions and NFT Patent Applications
29.9.2023
PayPal has filed a series of patent applications that indicate the payments giant aims to research and build up across multiple domains within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
One of the latest patent applications, filed in March 2022 and made public on Thursday, delves into the selection process...
Russian Business Leaders Talk Up Prospects of a BRICS Digital Fiat
29.9.2023
Russian business leaders want to use “digital assets” and a “single digital currency” to trade with BRICS members and other “friendly” nations.
Experts in Brazil have previously claimed that a BRICS digital fiat could launch within the next five to 10 years.”
Per the media outlet Bankovskoye...
GBTC Price as Likelihood of Bitcoin ETF Grows Larger
29.9.2023
The recent federal judge's rulings overturning the SEC's rejection of Grayscale's application to convert its Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into an ETF have indeed increased the likelihood of a spot Bitcoin ETF approval by the SEC.
The judge's decision highlighted the SEC's failure to provide a clear...
A16z Crypto Adds IYK to Portfolio After $16.8 Million Investment in Web3 Startup
29.9.2023
IYK, a Web3 startup that provides tools to Adidas, Billionaire Boys Club, and Atlantic Records as clientele, has secured a seed round raise worth over $16.8 million.
Founder Ryan Ouyang shared this significant achievement on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, highlighting that...
Ripple Backs Out of Fortress Trust Acquisiton, Citing Change in Strategy
28.9.2023
In a surprising turn of events, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced today that the financial technology firm will not proceed with its previously planned acquisition of Fortress Trust, a Nevada-licensed financial services provider.
The decision comes just 20 days after the initial announcement...