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US debt ceiling crisis: A catalyst for crypto’s ultimate decoupling?
11.10.2021
Many in and beyond the crypto industry believe that the political standoff around the debt ceiling increase makes digital assets more attractive in the long run
Jeff Bezos Gets Plastered All Over Twitch Post Leak
9.10.2021
Just days after Twitch suffered a giant security breach leaking over 125GB of data, the face of Amazon founder and chairman, Jeff Bezos, was seen trolling several of the streaming platform’s game directory pages. How it got there, or why, remains a mystery.Read more
Pro-crypto senator Cynthia Lummis discloses up to $100K BTC purchase
8.10.2021
The Republican lawmaker from Wyoming has been a vocal supporter of Bitcoin and blockchain technology in Congress
Games and NFTs the Driving Force Behind Dapps During Q3, According to Dappradar
8.10.2021
Blockchain-based games and NFT trading were the driving force behind dapp adoption during Q3, according to defi insight platform Dappradar. In its Dapp Industry Report: Q3 2021 Overview, Dappradar states that the importance of these new activities in the crypto industry rose dramatically, making...
California Steps In To Prevent Activision Blizzard Destroying Sexual Harassment Evidence
7.10.2021
Yesterday, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) filed a motion to intervene in a potential settlement between the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Activision Blizzard. The motion argues that the DFEH’s own trial against Activision Blizzard will...
Janet Yellen Defends Tax Compliance Agenda — 3 State Treasurers Promise Not to Comply
6.10.2021
The 78th United States secretary of the treasury, Janet Yellen, is very concerned about tax evasion, according to statements she made during an interview with CNBC’s “Squawk Box” that aired on October 5. Yellen claims there’s an “enormous tax gap” and...
US Lawmakers Float the Idea of Minting a Trillion-Dollar Platinum Coin to Avoid Sovereign Debt Crisis
6.10.2021
American politicians have been clamoring about the U.S. facing a significant debt crisis and the debt ceiling putting the country at risk of default. Joe Biden spoke about the debt ceiling and told Republicans to “just get out of the way” when it comes to the decision. Meanwhile,...
US Justice Dept announces launch of national crypto enforcement team
6.10.2021
“We need to make sure that folks can have confidence when they’re using these systems and we need to make sure we’re poised to root out abuse that can take hold on them," said Lisa Monaco
$25B toy brand to launch L.O.L. Surprise NFT collectibles
6.10.2021
Released in 2017, L.O.L. Surprise doll was MGA’s best-selling U.S. toy property for three consecutive years
IHC: Wilder to Land a Blow for Crypto
5.10.2021
PRESS RELEASE. LAS VEGAS & ULAANBAATAR – On Saturday 9 October, Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder will be defending the United States’ honor once more. Known for being the first American World Heavyweight Champion since 2004, which was the longest period of time...
US lawmaker proposes safe harbor for digital tokens in new bill
5.10.2021
The “Clarity for Digital Tokens Act of 2021” bill seemingly builds on an initiative from SEC commissioner Hester Peirce, who has called for creating a safe harbor for projects that raise funds to build decentralized networks
America’s fifth-largest bank launches crypto custody service — Report
5.10.2021
U.S. Bank is now providing custody services for Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin, according to a company executive
Cryptowisser : China Crypto Ban Sheds Light on Over 15 Countries That Restrict or Ban Cryptocurrency
4.10.2021
PRESS RELEASE. October 2021, leading Crypto service comparison site – Cryptowisser, take an in-depth look at the recent crypto ban in China as well as several other countries who legally restrict crypto currency in some way and why. As the Cryptowisser report states, there are over...
Joe Biden: US Bringing 30 Countries Together to Stop ‘Illicit Use of Cryptocurrency’
3.10.2021
President Joe Biden says that the U.S. will bring together 30 countries to stop “the illicit use of cryptocurrency.” The United States is “partnering closely with nations around the world” to respond to the cybersecurity threats, Biden further said. US Will Bring...
Biden Admin weighing bank-like regulation for stablecoin issuers
1.10.2021
The United States government appears keen to tame the rapidly growing stablecoin market, according to reports
Popular Bitcoin ATM Operator: Bitcoin of America Working With WGN Radio to Promote Cryptocurrency Education
1.10.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Bitcoin of America (BOA) is a popular virtual currency exchange, headquartered in Chicago, IL. They are known for their extensive number of Bitcoin ATM locations across the United States. Bitcoin of America’s CEO, Sonny Meraban, and Director of Marketing, Jenna Polinsky, have...
Global CBDC bridge needs public and private cooperation, says BIS
1.10.2021
Cooperation between public and private sectors would be vital for a global CBDC system, says a new joint report
Amazon’s New World MMO Won’t Let You Name Yourself Jeff Bezos
29.9.2021
No, you cannot name yourself Jeff Bezos or any variant thereof in Amazon’s recently released and incredibly messy Massively Multiplayer Online Colonization Simulator, The New World. This is unsurprising given the extremely fragile egos of the most powerful men on earth.Read more
Crypto is impossible to destroy, says Tesla CEO Elon Musk
29.9.2021
The decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies may be a challenge for the Chinese government, Elon Musk suggested
CFTC hits Kraken with $1.25M in fines over alleged illegal offering
28.9.2021
“Margined, leveraged or financed digital asset trading offered to retail U.S. customers must occur on properly registered and regulated exchanges in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations,” said Vincent McGonagle, the CFTC’s acting director of enforcement