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From cypherpunk to state contracts: the changing face of blockchain
12.5.2021
Three blockchain executives discuss their work with governments in fraught political contexts, and the questions it raises about blockchain’s claim to the libertarian banner
The challenges with designing a CBDC, explained
12.5.2021
Central bank digital currencies face a tricky trilemma when it comes to ensuring they are well designed. What’s the answer?
Texas house passes crypto-friendly bill, now goes to senate
11.5.2021
Governor Greg Abbott has already hinted he is open to signing the bill into law
Nebraska bill to allow banks to offer crypto services moves forward
11.5.2021
Nebraska senators have favored a measure that would allow state banks to facilitate crypto transactions like those in Wyoming
Backed by Mate Tokay, DeChart’s Token Sale to Aggregate DEX Trading Is Live Until Tuesday 11th
10.5.2021
PRESS RELEASE. DeChart’s DCH token sale is now live on UniCrypt , giving control back to traders and fantastic staking opportunities. London, United Kingdom – One of the most important aspects of trading is historical trading data. It is vital for informing all trading decisions...
Bank of England governor issues crypto investment warning
7.5.2021
England’s central bank warns crypto investors to be wary of the risks associated with buying cryptocurrencies
SEC chair hints at greater regulatory oversight for US crypto exchanges
6.5.2021
Gary Gensler said a regulatory framework for digital assets from the SEC or CFTC "could instill great confidence" for investors
Coinbase crypto exchange to close San Francisco headquarters in 2022
6.5.2021
Coinbase is taking measures to ensure that no office becomes an unofficial headquarters
GamesCom Wises Up, Goes Fully Digital
5.5.2021
GamesCom 2021 will be a fully digital event this year, GamesCom officials announced in a press release today. The move is a reversal of earlier plans for a semi-live event, inadvisable given the, y’know, roiling pandemic that’s still an ever-present aspect of everyday life.Read more
UFC to launch MMA fan token on Chiliz blockchain
5.5.2021
Debuting in June, the new UFC fan token will have a maximum supply of 20 million
Investment app Betterment still not ready to offer crypto services, says CEO
5.5.2021
After posting record-breaking growth in Q1 2021, digital wealth platform Betterment is still studying whether it needs to add crypto to its services
Apple's Tim Cook On Epic's Tim Sweeney: I Do Not Know This Man
5.5.2021
Another day, another collection of very funny and insightful documents being released as part of the Apple vs Epic lawsuit. For tonight we have a 2015 email from Epic’s Tim Sweeney to Apple CEO Tim Cook, where one executive issues an impassioned plea for marketplace reform, and the other says “who...
Bitcoin Depot Deploys Over 350 ATMs in the US, Global Number Exceeds 19,000
5.5.2021
Cryptocurrency ATM operator Bitcoin Depot has launched 355 new teller machines across the United States. The announcement comes as the number of ATM locations supporting crypto-fiat exchange now exceeds 19,000 globally. US Company Bitcoin Depot Expands ATM Coverage in 40 States Bitcoin Depot, which...
Vinny Caravella, Alex Navarro, and Brad Shoemaker Leave Giant Bomb
4.5.2021
Vinny Caravella, Alex Navarro, and Brad Shoemaker, foundational members of the Giant Bomb team, announced today they are leaving the site.Read more
Former US treasurer joins Ripple board
4.5.2021
“Blockchain and crypto will underpin our future global financial systems," said the new board member
Accenture and Digital Dollar Foundation to trial United States CBDC this year
4.5.2021
Five pilot programs will gather data on a digital dollar in the United States over the next 12 months
Tim Sweeney, Video Game Billionaire, Was Asked In Court If He Could Point Out A PlayStation 5
4.5.2021
You know how in courtroom dramas an attorney will ask someone if they can point out a vital piece of evidence and they slowly raise a finger before saying “this one...it was exhibit B”? In a Very Funny Thing that happened earlier today, Epic boss Tim Sweeney was asked to do just that, only for...
Bitstamp announces US expansion after 570% increase in customers
3.5.2021
"The potential upside for new retail and institutional investors in the U.S. is astronomical," said CEO Julian Sawyer
Blockcap plans to have 50K Bitcoin miners operational by 2023
3.5.2021
Executive chair and founder Darin Feinstein said the firm plans to make the U.S. a global leader in making blockchain technology mainstream
Employer paid worker in crypto, then demanded it back when price rose
3.5.2021
"I have worked with this person for many years, and he has a tendency to try to change the terms of payment after agreeing on a certain way of operating," said the contract worker