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With its powerful virtual machine, Solana is accelerating seamless Blockchain interoperability

25.6.2024
Blockchain interoperability is one of the major challenges for developers in the Web3 industry, and progress has come a long way. Solana, known as one of the most performant Blockchains of all, is at the forefront of this progress, making significant advances in the quest to deliver seamless...

DFX Labs clears Hong Kong’s AML requirement for crypto license

25.6.2024
While not yet permitted to trade, DFX Labs is deemed licensed for virtual asset services by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong

Korean Researcher Says Benefits of Spot Crypto ETFs Are Outweighed by Potential Harm

25.6.2024
A researcher with the Korean Institute of Finance has warned South Korea against introducing spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) because these may pose risks to financial stability. The introduction of spot crypto ETFs could exacerbate the inefficient allocation of resources. Spot...

Bitcoin Lightning hacker Burak introduces new layer 2 ‘Brollups’

24.6.2024
The Bitcoin developer says Brollups can support more than 90% of decentralized finance use cases, from NFT sales to token orders on DEXs

Bitcoin Network Adapting Despite Experiencing Growing Pains, Says Early BTC Investor

23.6.2024
Although Bitcoin-based decentralized applications (dapps) have been known to replicate or copy Ethereum dApps, Jeff Yin, founder of Merlin Chain, believes there is a growing impetus to build bitcoin dapps that are distinguishable from ether-based dapps. Yin, however, noted that the synchronization...

Nigerian Regulator Amends VASPs Rules; Threatens Enforcement Against Noncompliant Entities

23.6.2024
The Nigerian securities regulator said on June 21 that it had amended the digital asset rules to expand their scope and introduced an accelerated process for onboarding virtual asset service providers. The Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme provides VASPs with insights into...

Hong Kong invites global opinions on web3 and virtual assets future

22.6.2024
The Hong Kong Legislative Council is actively seeking feedback on several critical aspects of Web3 policy development, including balancing technical, legal, and regulatory frameworks

Nigerian SEC announces new rules, compliance program for digital assets

21.6.2024
While this application process is intended to improve compliance, VASPs are directed to complete it no later than 30 days from the circular date

This Cozy Virtual Pet Sim Is 'Microsoft Clippy, But Better'

20.6.2024
One night, as I’m playing Selaco—a fast-paced retro-inspired FPS—I round a corner and shoot three space guards with a grenade launcher and watch their body parts fly through the air. Meanwhile, watching from my desktop is Mustard, my new digital pet. He’s from a different game, Weyrdlets, and he’s...

Singapore flags digital payment tokens as high-risk in AML landscape

20.6.2024
Singapore said DPT service providers, also known as virtual assets service providers, stand out as a high-risk category within the financial sector

Zimbabwean Regulators Develop Framework for Virtual Assets Trading

18.6.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZ) and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) are reportedly developing a framework for virtual asset trading. The framework aims to provide clear legislation, client protection under the Data Protection Act, and educational support. Challenges...

Korean Exchanges Set to Reevaluate Over 600 Listed Virtual Assets

18.6.2024
South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges are set to reevaluate more than 600 digital assets, and those failing this process will ultimately be delisted. Once the process is completed, crypto exchanges will be required to conduct maintenance reviews quarterly. The reputation of the issuers and user...

Taiwan establishes association to help crypto firms self regulate

13.6.2024
The association was formed after the country’s Justice Ministry proposed AML amendments for crypto firms that could result in penalties, including up to two years in prison

Tokenizing music catalogs: The next frontier for Web3 and the music industry

13.6.2024
At the Proof of Talk 2024 conference in Paris, Serio Mottola, the CEO of Music Protocol, advocated for integrating blockchain technology into the already established billion-dollar music industry

McDonald’s metaverse in Singapore, South Korea classifies NFTs as virtual assets: Nifty Newsletter

12.6.2024
NFT sales surge volumes across various platforms and blockchains, with Bitcoin-based digital collectibles leading the charge

Ripple Adds Ethereum Virtual Machine Compatibility to XRP Ledger

12.6.2024
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) will now be compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) thanks to the launch of the XRPL EVM Sidechain by the Ripple team. This new product will enable EVM compatibility and unlock opportunities for decentralized finance (DeFi) and real-world asset tokenization (RWA)...

Ripple Introduces XRPL EVM Sidechain: Bringing Ethereum Virtual Machine Compatibility to XRP Ledger

12.6.2024
Ripple has announced the development of a new product, the XRPL EVM Sidechain, which will bring Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility to the XRP Ledger (XRPL). This move is expected to unlock new opportunities in decentralized finance (defi) and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization....