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Report: Intel Reveals ‘Bonanza Mine BMZ1’ Blockchain Accelerator Mining Chip
21.2.2022
Last week the California-based technology company Intel explained its intentions to develop crypto mining semiconductors that would showcase “1000x better performance per watt.” Now Intel has revealed more details about the “Bonanza Mine” (BMZ1) blockchain accelerator...
Spanish Securities Regulator Warns of Impersonators Selling Bitcoin on Its Behalf
15.2.2022
The CNMV, the Spanish securities regulator, has issued a warning about the existence of an unknown party asking for information and offering to sell bitcoin on its behalf. The fraudsters are said to perform the scam attempt via phone calls, where they ask for personal information and offer...
RSS3 aims to be the decentralized information processor of Web3
7.2.2022
The developers behind the project noted that the deployment of RSS3 could take up to 6-8 months
Ministries Queried About Missing 200,000 Bitcoins as Bulgaria Explores Crypto Payments
28.1.2022
The recently elected government of Bulgaria has found itself in the position of answering questions about the fate of billions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency reportedly confiscated by the country’s law enforcement five years ago. Meanwhile, the new finance minister has revealed...
Decentralised Metaverse Socialfi Platform Boom Enables NFT Display in Its App
25.1.2022
While the latest news and information about cryptocurrency & NFT projects are better known through Web 2.0 social media companies such as Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube. There aren’t any decentralised social platforms available in the market that allows users to own the NFT while being...
Reuters: Binance was withholding information from regulators, repeatedly shunned own compliance department
21.1.2022
According to the investigation, the world's largest crypto exchange pursued growth while dodging regulatory scrutiny
Bank of Russia to Monitor Banks’ Dealings With Crypto Exchangers
21.1.2022
The Central Bank of Russia has started to examine the operations of Russian banks with cryptocurrency exchangers, according to local media. Transactions between individuals through these platforms are of particular interest as the regulator believes these carry risks of financial losses and fraud....
Binance Has Been Witholding Information From Regulators, Claims Reuters
21.1.2022
Whilst claiming that it welcomes regulatory oversight, major crypto exchange Binance was acting against those same regulators, Reuters reported today.
Reuters says it conducted “dozens” of interviews with former senior employees of the exchange, as well as advisers and business partners,...
'Less sophisticated' malware is stealing millions: Chainalysis
20.1.2022
Chainalysis warned that even “low-skilled cybercriminals” are using malware to swipe funds from crypto hodlers
Tabletop Simulator’s Steam Reviews Descend Into Culture War Nightmare Factory
11.1.2022
It feels like familiar territory. A community moderator for the video game Tabletop Simulator handed out temporary and permanent bans for talking about queerness in the game’s global text chat and Discord. This upset a portion of the playerbase, who then took to Twitter and Steam reviews to express...
Estonia Offers to Share Crypto Experience With US to Identify Best Practices for Digital Assets
11.1.2022
Estonian Finance Minister Keit Pentus-Rosimannus has offered to share her country’s experience in regulating cryptocurrencies with the U.S. in a discussion with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. Estonia Offers to Share Crypto Experience With the US U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen...
Cryptocurrency Worth $435 Million Seized by 12 UK Police Forces in Five Years
8.1.2022
U.K. police have revealed how much cryptocurrency they have seized in the past five years in response to Freedom of Information requests. The London Metropolitan Police seized more bitcoins than other police boroughs. UK Police Reveal Information About Seized Crypto Twelve of the U.K.’s...
Bank of Russia to Collect Data on Crypto-Related Transactions Between Individuals
28.12.2021
The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) plans to obtain information from commercial banks pertaining to some money transfers between private individuals, including clients trading cryptocurrency. The measure is likely to affect online crypto exchangers which the regulator accuses of conducting illegal...
LibreScan, the First Decentralized Blockchain Explorer Supported by QANplatform
23.12.2021
PRESS RELEASE. LibreScan, the First Decentralized Blockchain Explorer supported by QANplatform Estonia, Tallinn: The team behind QANplatform announces LibreScan, the first open-source self-hosted Decentralized Blockchain Explorer (DBE). Cryptocurrency holders will soon be able to self-host their...
UK Intelligence Chief Raises Concerns About Use of Digital Renminbi to Control Global Transactions
13.12.2021
The chief of the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), one of the big three intelligence agencies in the U.K., has raised concerns regarding China and its digital renminbi. Sir Jeremy Fleming stated that the already existent Chinese CBDC could be used to collect information from users...
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler Stresses Crypto Markets Are Open to Manipulation, Investors Vulnerable
6.12.2021
The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has called for more investor protection in crypto markets. “This asset class is rife with fraud, scams, and abuse in certain applications,” he said. “In many cases, investors aren’t able...
Russia’s Telecom Watchdog Roskomnadzor Targets Another 6 VPN Providers
3.12.2021
Roskomnadzor, the government body responsible for oversight of communications in Russia, is taking steps to block six more VPN providers. The move comes after the agency cut access earlier this year to a number of VPN services helping Russians to reach “banned” information....
Pandemic Drove Adoption but Information Dissemination Just as Important: Kenya-Based Blockchain Advocate
2.12.2021
The adoption of blockchain technology and the use of cryptocurrencies by people in Africa surged to unprecedented levels in 2020. While many have attributed this to Covid-19, blockchain advocates believe their work is partly the reason many are turning to digital currencies. Importance of Education...
Senate Banking Committee chair seeks information from stablecoin issuers and exchanges, suggesting possible hearing
24.11.2021
The senator said he had "significant concerns with the non-standardized terms applicable to redemption of particular stablecoins" in separate letters to eight crypto firms
Digital Ruble Poses Risks to Financial Sector and Security, Russian Lawmakers Warn
20.11.2021
Russian parliamentarians have cautioned against risks associated with the introduction of a digital ruble. Among them are the likely increase of competition pressure on banks and new challenges that may arise in the field of information security. Financial Market Committee Sees Threats in Digital...