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Major Aussie bank takes next step to AUD stablecoin after Chainlink test transaction
15.9.2023
One of ANZ’s banking executives, Nigel Dobson said the bank sees “real value” in tokenizing real-world assets on-chain like the Aussie dollar
Virtual Currency Chief at NYSDFS Leaves to Pursue a Career in Private Sector
15.9.2023
Peter Marton, the deputy superintendent of virtual currency at the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS), will be stepping down from his position at the end of this month.
According to an internal memo seen by FOX Business, Marton will be leaving his job on September 29...
Russian Banks Say Digital Ruble Will Drive up Loan Rates – New CBDC Dangers?
15.9.2023
A major Russian banking association has warned that the digital ruble will drive up loan rates as banks struggle to cope with the soon-to-be-issued CBDC.
The Central Bank last month launched an 11-city “real-world” CBDC pilot in conjunction with 13 commercial banks.
But banking organizations have...
BNB Chain Layer 2 Goes Live
15.9.2023
BNB Chain, the Binance-backed decentralized blockchain network, has announced the launch of Opbnb, its expansion layer built using the Optimism OP stack. The new network allows users to enjoy low-fee transactions in a high-throughput, high-speed transactional layer optimized for interactive...
China May Explore New Silk Road/BRI CBDC Adoption – Digital Yuan Going Global?
15.9.2023
Beijing is getting bullish about the cross-border use of the digital yuan – with Chinese experts now talking about BRI/“new Silk Road” CBDC integration.
Per the Chinese Securities Journal, Li Jianjun, the Vice President of the Central University of Finance and Economics, spoke about the e-CNY’s...
SMI Vantage Expands Crypto Reach With New Bitcoin Mining Facility in Sarawak
15.9.2023
The Singapore-based investment management and software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider, SMI Vantage, plans to launch a bitcoin mining facility in the state of Sarawak in Borneo, Malaysia. The company has signed a rental agreement and anticipates operations to begin by the end of the third quarter....
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's New Trailer Gives Us A Peek At Vincent Valentine
14.9.2023
Whenever Sony events roll around, there’s always a twinge of anticipation among players that we may see new footage of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Square Enix’s sequel to Final Fantasy VII Remake, which itself was the first chapter of its trilogy of games that are not-so-faithfully remaking the 1997...
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Gets New Gameplay Trailer Teasing Over 65 Suits
14.9.2023
Sony’s State of Play broadcast on September 14 released even more gameplay footage from Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Insomniac Games’ PlayStation 5 exclusive.Read more
Nintendo Is Doubling Down On Mario Games After The Super Mario Movie
14.9.2023
If it feels like Nintendo has put a ton of Mario on the menu lately, there’s a clear explanation for the boom of Italian-American fare—and it’s not that the Feast of San Gennaro is coming up. Not long after its April debut, The Super Mario Bros. Movie became the highest-grossing film of the year...
Former FTX Legal Chief Forms New Law Firm Focused on Crypto Regulation
14.9.2023
Ryne Miller, the former general counsel of the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX, has established his own law firm.
Miller Strategic Partners will specialize in offering regulatory and strategic advice to digital asset and blockchain firms, as well as crisis response management and regulatory...
Web3 company to have balloons featured during Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
14.9.2023
The iconic U.S. holiday event has previously introduced themed nonfungible tokens and held a virtual parade in the metaverse
New Peach Game Gives Her Barbie-Like Transformations
14.9.2023
A brand-new Peach-led game was announced during the September 14 Nintendo Direct, and its gameplay involves the iconic princess changing her outfits Sailor Moon-style, which will give her new abilities every time.Read more
EY invests $1.4 billion in AI tech, launches new platform
14.9.2023
Ernst & Young revealed billions of dollars of investments into AI technologies and the launch of a new AI-powered platform for its clients and internal personnel
Strange Smurf Token шайлушай Shoots Up 100,000% and Viral Meme Coin WSM Raises More Than $25 Million – Will This New Coin Overtake Shiba and DOGE?
14.9.2023
As on-chain pumps continue to dominate crypto market activity, Real Smurf Cat token (шайлушай) has exploded overnight in an enigmatic moon-shot, as On-Chain Summer goes global - how high can this strange Russian smurf token fly?
The sensational slavic token has origins in 2023's break-out meme...
XRP investors fear SEC appeal – Can this new Bitcoin Fork make headlines?
14.9.2023
XRP, the digital asset associated with Ripple, has been a subject of concern among investors due to the ongoing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As the legal battle between Ripple and the SEC continues, there are crucial milestones that will determine the fate...
MobileCoin Appoints New CEO for Global Expansion of Crypto Payments
14.9.2023
MobileCoin, a privacy-focused payments network and the builder of Signal's crypto payments feature, has moved its chief technology officer, Sara Drakeley, into the chief executive officer position.
According to the press release, Drakeley's appointment emphasizes the company's plans to "amplify...
Polygon enters a new partnership, XRP criticizes SEC, Borroe.Finance takes spotlight
13.9.2023
Polygon ($MATIC) just entered a partnership to expand its services in Asia, leaving many token holders excited. Likewise, XRP has slammed the SEC over the duo’s recent legal tussle. Investors now seem interested in Borroe.Finance is one of the standout projects among the new ICOs 2023. These...
Interview: Final Fantasy Artist Yoshitaka Amano Working On New Game, Old Art
13.9.2023
71-year-old Japanese artist Yoshitaka Amano—best known in gaming circles for the Final Fantasy concept art he’s made for developer Square Enix since 1987—is having a great weekend. Before I sit down with him at New York’s Japan Society, which was screening his film collaboration Angel’s Egg (1985)...
Gemini Earn Users Could Recover Almost All Assets as Part of New Agreement – Here’s the Latest
13.9.2023
Gemini Earn users may be able to recover almost all their cryptocurrency holdings as part of a new agreement between Digital Currency Group (DCG) and Genesis.
In a Wednesday filing, DCG outlined a proposal that will allow creditors to recover between 70% to 90% of their funds, with a significant...
Apple Wants Its New iPhone To Be Your Next Gaming Device
13.9.2023
On September 12, Apple held an event showing off its entire line of iPhone 15 devices, including the iPhone 15 Pro, which features a USB-C port (thanks, Europe) and the ability to run modern AAA games like Death Stranding and the remake of Resident Evil 4. Apple predictably touted the news as...