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BC.GAME is Now a Global Sponsor of the Argentine Football Association
21.9.2022
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) and BC.GAME, winner of the 2022 award for best crypto casino, have signed a global agreement that will allow both brands to increase their international presence and develop exciting new activities that will strengthen ties with their respective communities...
Blockchain Association calls White House's crypto framework a 'missed opportunity'
16.9.2022
Critics claimed the Biden administration's reports focused on environmental concerns over crypto's energy consumption and illicit uses rather than the technology's benefits
Blockchain Association unveils BA PAC to support pro-crypto from both US parties
13.9.2022
The trade group includes many of the industry’s biggest names among its members; director Kristin Smith calls them “a great group to help steer the success of this enterprise.”
Blockchain Association Sets Up PAC to Influence US Crypto Policy
12.9.2022
The Blockchain Association is adding its own political action committee (PAC) to the crypto industry’s growing array of campaign-finance efforts seeking to steer the U.S. government’s debate over digital assets
From the valley to oasis: Swiss and Dubai crypto associations team up
9.9.2022
A partnership between the two cities' blockchain associations will aim to connect businesses and foster growth in the sector
Sorare Partners With NBA to Build a Licensed NFT Game
8.9.2022
Sorare, a French fantasy game startup, reached an agreement with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to build a non-fungible token (NFT) game under its license, allowing the company to use team names and player likenesses from the league. The company, which had already signed similar...
BC.GAME Announces Its Sponsorship Agreement With the Argentine Football Association
8.9.2022
The Argentine Football Association and BC.GAME, the crypto casino platform that won the award for the best crypto casino of 2022, has reached a global sponsorship agreement. The Argentine team will have the support of BC.GAME during the coming months and during the World Cup matches in Qatar. This...
Report: Legal Experts Say Nigeria in Need of ‘Clear-Cut Guidelines’ for Crypto Industry
8.9.2022
Authorities in Nigeria have been told to consider upgrading the country’s cryptocurrency regulatory guidelines because current regulations are not consistent with the realities on the ground. According to legal experts, the growing interest in cryptocurrencies by Nigerians means the country...
FIFA to Launch NFT Platform for Soccer Fans
4.9.2022
The international soccer governing body, FIFA, has announced the upcoming launch of an NFT platform for fans of the sport across the globe. FIFA+ Collect will offer digital collectibles perpetuating the greatest game moments of FIFA’s world cups, the organization promised. FIFA Develops...
Zugacoin Controversy: Supposed Poverty Eradicating Cryptocurrency Criticized as Just Another Complex Nigerian Ponzi Scheme
27.8.2022
After reports that merchants and holders of “Zugacoin” cryptocurrency are unable to make withdrawals, the founder of the Nigerian crypto, Sam Zuga responded by accusing unnamed “ignorant people” of working to tarnish the project. One Nigerian expert has advised...
Iran Impart Association demands regulatory clarity to use crypto in foreign trade
23.8.2022
Corporate lobbyists urge the government to create a proper infrastructure and avoid the emergence of business rent
Iranian Association Calls for Stable Crypto Regulation as Government Plans Widespread Use of Crypto in Foreign Trade
23.8.2022
Iran’s association of importers has stressed the need for a stable regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies now that the Iranian government is officially using crypto to pay for imports. “By the end of September, the use of cryptocurrencies and smart contracts will be widespread...
World Gold Council Exec Believes Blockchain Technology Will Bolster Trust in the Gold Industry
8.8.2022
The World Gold Council’s (WGC) head of global sales and regional CEO, Joe Cavatoni, explained on Friday that he believes the gold industry will integrate with blockchain technology in order to “help the industry standardize reporting.” Cavatoni spoke about the London Bullion...
Nigerian Central Bank Told to Consider Floating the Naira, Recent Interest Rate Hike Slammed
2.8.2022
The Central Bank of Nigeria should be discontinuing the fixed exchange rate system and let the naira freely float against the major currencies, Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, the leader of a Nigerian association of bureau de change operators has said. The leader also slammed the recent adjustment of...
Nigerian Currency Plunges to New All Time Low — Central Bank Blames Speculators
30.7.2022
The Nigerian central bank has accused currency speculators of being behind the local currency’s recent plunge to a new all-time low of N710 against the greenback. The leader of a Nigerian association of bureau de change operators insisted crypto trading may be to blame for the naira’s...
Cryptocurrencies a ‘Good Alternative to Traditional Settlement Processes’ — Study
25.7.2022
Cryptocurrencies can be a good alternative to conventional settlement processes because they are underpinned by blockchain technology which enables the instant finalization of transactions without the involvement of intermediaries, a new report has said. Some players in the cross-border money...
Kenyan Activists Say Cryptocurrencies Have the ‘Potential to Create New Ways for Young People to Earn’
24.7.2022
According to some Kenya-based activists, raising funds through cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFT) sales is not only faster but less costly as well. The activists added that digital currency also has the “potential to create new ways for young people to earn, spend, save and send...
Japan's crypto self-regulation 'experiment' not working
20.7.2022
Self-reg entity JVCEA has reportedly received stern warnings to get its act together, as Japan’s Financial Services Agency pushes for the organization to speed up its AML regulation rollout
Aussie FPA supports 'crypto rule book' and regulation of exchanges
15.7.2022
Swyftx co-CEO Ryan Parsons echoed the calls from the FPA, noting that “Our preference is for crypto platforms to operate within the existing financial services licensing framework.”
India Hikes Duty on Imported Gold, Seeking to Bring Down Trade Deficit
6.7.2022
In its attempt to relieve the pressure against the rupee, the Indian government announced on July 1 that it had hiked the duty on imported gold by five percentage points to 12.5%. However, there are fears the import duty hike will spur a resurgence in the smuggling of the commodity. India’s...